Amit Patel is a CFP® and PFS™ with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. He previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, Inc. for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, Patel owns A.P. Accounting & Tax Services, P.L., where he provides accounting and tax preparation services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers varied portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform that supports a range of program structures and investment approaches.

Brandon Waters is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Merrill. He is also employed outside the industry at The Master's Academy. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and extensive non-advisory financial services.

Andrew Levin is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Florida Financial Advisors and TD Bank. Outside of finance, he is a self-employed musician, writing and performing music as a songwriter and keyboardist. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management with integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

James West is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sanford, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, West serves on the Board of Directors for the Love Your Shorts Film Festival. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals near or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Michael Mollica Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and LPL Financial, among others, and owns Mollica Tax Advisors LLC, where he advises clients on tax strategies. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Jason Rosado is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various entities within the JPMorgan Chase organization since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Nicole St Jean is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab based in Orlando, FL. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has five years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., as well as positions with Albertsons Companies Inc. and Primerica. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm employs a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Douglas Jobman is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel since 2018 and previously spent eight years with B. C. Ziegler And Company. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and financial planning analyses, while clients retain discretion over implementation.

Bradford Tallman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 37 years of industry experience, including 36 years at Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Geteway Association in Orange City, FL, managing the condominium association's operations, and is the managing partner of SAPPHO LLC, a commercial real estate business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a network of over 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

David Blount is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience and is currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He previously worked at THE O.N. Equity Sales Company for 15 years and has been an independent insurance agent for over two decades. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Joseph Bell is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2018 and previously spent five years at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. He holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Orlando, Florida. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Yanping Wu is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she co-owns a second home that is a rental residential property. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm provides a combined advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep platform, offering primarily non-discretionary investment guidance alongside access to discretionary separately managed accounts.

Daniel Shapiro is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Orlando, FL, where he has worked since 1994, accumulating 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as managing member of Starfish Green, LLC, a venture involved in second home rental property management. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative investment process.

Mehdy Forootan Flores is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Orlando, FL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in the financial industry since 2023, with prior experience at Banrio Casa de Valores and 3F ARQ + CONST. He is also a passive member of S&M Synergy Group LLC, a non-agent real estate business. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by research and due diligence on alternative investments.

Todd Merrill is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His work background includes roles at Marriott Vacation Club, Trustco Bank, Lowe's, R3 SSG Inc., and two decades of service in the US Navy. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and employs multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Frank Garces is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president and CEO of F & S Commerce, Inc., an e-commerce business selling personal goods through Amazon. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its investment approach.

Diego Cardoso-Pereira is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2023. His role focuses on providing personalized financial planning that aligns with each client's unique goals, offering tailored guidance to develop disciplined investment strategies aimed at growing, protecting, and enjoying their wealth with confidence. Prior to his current position, Diego held various roles at Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, and Investment Solutions Representative from 2021 to 2023. Before joining Fidelity Investments, Diego gained experience in the financial sector through positions such as Assistant Vice President of Operations at StoneX Group, Derivatives Middle Office Specialist at Voya Investment Management, Associate Equity Operations at Cowen Inc., and Intermediate Analyst at Bank of New York Mellon. Diego has personal interests in comedy, football, golf, movies, pets, and traveling.

Jhonatan Quintero is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Family First Life and American Income Life. He receives insurance residuals as a secondary activity. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a structured alternative investment platform.

Yanilsa Pinkus is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience. Her prior firms include Raymond & Associates Inc, Moors & Cabot Inc, and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance work through unique affiliations.

Russell Hardy is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2018. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management solutions. The firm combines comprehensive advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services within an integrated operational structure.