Daniel Nowak is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Valic since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member and co-owner of C & D Dizical Collectibles, assisting with online sales of Disney items and collectibles and participating in an annual trade show. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and discretionary unified managed accounts through a large network of advisors, leveraging technology and model solutions to manage approximately $29.2 billion across nearly 300,000 clients.

Mark Vroman is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with United Planners Financial Services of America, a limited partnership, and has held roles at firms including American Portfolios Advisors and JCR Settlements. Outside of his advisory work, Vroman is involved in settlement planning and related services through several entities such as Garrison Settlements and Collaborative Settlements. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage solutions through a network of 477 independent advisors. The firm operates an open-architecture platform with both fee-based and commission-based options and maintains a majority ownership structure held by financial professionals.

Joshua Hernandez is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Orlando, FL. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he spent nine years at Truist Bank and four years working with Bethel Christian Church. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a mix of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Ryan Ewart is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at PlanMember and affiliated entities since 2018 and previously spent two years at Anders & Anders Financial Group. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with several investment-related ventures including RRE Ventures Inc, where he serves as president. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes a strategic asset allocation framework and risk-based mutual fund portfolios, supported by education and support services for plan sponsors and participants.

Chris Roberts is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at United Planners' Financial Services of America as a Limited Partner. His prior experience includes roles at Ascia Partners and Ohio National Life Insurance. He also consults with Medicare Back Office, providing guidance on annual Medicare decisions. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise with approximately $12.77 billion in assets under management and over 350 advisors. The firm serves a diverse client base through a combination of advisory and brokerage services, primarily managing accounts on a non-discretionary basis.

Beah Del Cid is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. and Global Financial Private Capital, LLC. In addition to her advisory role, she is president of BD Financial Concepts Inc., where she is involved in insurance sales and services. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes a platform-centered approach combining multiple model portfolios and offers a range of services such as discretionary asset management, financial planning, and ERISA plan services.

Natalie Plant is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and has held roles at Debtmerica and other firms. In addition to her advisory work, she is involved with inheritguard, LLC and Student Optimum Services. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios, with options for discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Martha Lobo Castro is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Co. She serves as president of the Cypress Bay PTSA, an organization focused on the welfare of children and youth. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation approach to managing risk-based mutual fund portfolios and offers education, support services, and personalized retirement planning.

John Newton Jr. is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2005 and also serves as an agent with Agia, focusing on non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet UMA models and operating at scale with over 1,200 advisors.

Craig Coopersmith is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Truist Advisory Services since 2016 and concurrently with Truist Investment Services since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Coopersmith serves as a board member of the Oviedo Police Foundation, where he participates in fundraising and allocation decisions. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, implementing advice through discretionary and non-discretionary manager arrangements supported by AI-enabled research and inter-affiliate integration.

Luke Richards is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Nolan Transportation Group and Performance Bicycle, as well as time spent at Belmont Abbey College. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals connected with TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as various trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary management through model portfolios and customized portfolios managed under client-approved investment policies.

Brittany Mc Neally is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Titusville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Fairwinds Credit Union, CUSO Financial Services, and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. She is also employed by Comerica Bank in an investment-related capacity. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions through both advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers various investment programs on the Passageway platform, combining multiple portfolio management approaches and technologies with a risk-profile–based selection process.

Filip Wieland is a financial advisor with Planmember Securities Corporation, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Planmember since 2008 and also operates as a self-employed insurance agent specializing in life, health, and annuity products since 2006. Outside of financial services, he serves on the Monroe County Public School budget committee in Key West. Planmember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as a fiduciary under ERISA Section 3(38) for many plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach and offers education, personalized planning, and support services to plan sponsors and participants.

Cameran Mckenry is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. based in Orlando, FL. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been in the industry since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Total Quality Logistics and Middle Tennessee State University. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers various managed account programs via Fidelity’s Managed Account Xchange and provides services including advisor-directed mutual fund and ETF models, separately managed accounts, tax-overlay services, and direct indexing.

Francisco Mones Pena is an advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2026 and has prior experience at Fifth Third Bank and City Year Orlando. His background also includes roles at Amazon and Uber. Fifth Third Securities serves individual and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers investment programs on the Passageway platform, including mutual fund, ETF, SMA strategies, and tax-overlay services, and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Kelly Demmo is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with PlanMember since 2007 and is also associated with US Retirement Partners and Bencor, Inc. In addition to his advisory roles, Demmo teaches general financial information for the nonprofit Society for Financial Awareness. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans and offering participant-level investment options through its asset allocation portfolios. The firm follows a strategic asset allocation framework to manage risk-based mutual fund portfolios and delivers education, support, and counseling services to plan sponsors and participants.

Allison Hudson is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. She has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 1998 and also works with Agia in a non-securities insurance capacity. Hudson serves as a past president and board member of the Council of 101 at the Orlando Museum of Art, providing advisory and mentorship support. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet UMA models with a focus on customized asset allocation and portfolio management.

Matthew Parks is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, where he has worked since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Financial Management Concepts and Jackson Wealth Management, LLC. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and specialized retirement consulting, utilizing a combination of passive and active investment strategies guided by an internal Investment Committee.

Timothy Howe is a financial advisor at PlanMember Securities Corporation with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Herbert J. Sims & Co. Inc. He is involved in community activities as a parent volunteer on the planning committee for the St. John Neumann Catholic High School Band Booster Club. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm uses a top-down strategic asset allocation approach and manages risk-based mutual fund portfolios ranging from conservative to aggressive, while also offering education and support services to plan sponsors and participants.

Richard Rush is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation in Oviedo, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with PlanMember since 2008. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans and offering participant-level investment options. The firm’s investment process uses a top-down strategic asset allocation framework, managing risk-based mutual fund portfolios with defined rebalancing events, and also delivers education and support services to plan sponsors and participants.