Joseph Gutierrez is a financial advisor at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Encompass More Asset Management LLC and Florida Financial Advisors. Additionally, he is a licensed insurance agent. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals with discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create tailored asset allocations and manages diversified portfolios across various securities.

Carlos Cano is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Truist Investment Services Inc., Truist Bank, AMI Expeditionary Healthcare, and Amwest Ambulance Inc. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to a range of clients including individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program that combines discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled equity research.

Thomas Werner is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 18 years of industry experience. He has worked within various segments of Truist and its predecessor firms since 2006. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation and investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and manager-selection programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Stephen Peterson is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank since 2021. Prior to that, he was employed at Nelson Worldwide and attended the University of Cincinnati. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple program types on the Passageway Managed Account platform, including mutual fund, ETF, SMA strategies, and tax overlay services.

Israel Noriega is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Truist and Wells Fargo-affiliated firms since 2011. Noriega has also been involved with MDA Management, Inc. since 2012. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships and uses third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools to support its investment and manager selection processes.

Reis Fischer is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services in Orlando, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with less than one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Robinhood Markets, Charles Schwab, and Cypress Bank & Trust. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools, to deliver comprehensive investment solutions.

Joshua Peterson is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Kissimmee, FL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower Advisory Group, he worked at Fidelity Investments and held various roles in education and retail sectors. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain retail brokerage clients. The firm offers integrated services tied to Empower’s recordkeeping platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Elizabeth Perez is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services and holds the Series 66 designation. She has 18 years of industry experience, including roles at SunTrust Advisory Services, HSBC Bank USA, and HSBC Securities. Perez is based in Saint Cloud, Florida. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and manager selection programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary approaches with third-party platform and manager arrangements.

Bryan Cornell is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Pruco Securities LLC, and Charles Schwab. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, participants, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships with non-discretionary consulting and employs AI-enabled tools to support its investment research and manager selection processes.

Philip Grant is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Truist Advisory Services and has previously worked at various JPMorgan Chase entities. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by a third-party platform and manager arrangements.

Alexander Hernandez is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with SunTrust Advisory Services, Inc., now part of Truist, since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Hernandez is involved in family real estate projects, assisting his children with property purchases and renovations. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm’s offerings include asset allocation, fiduciary support, and manager selection programs, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Elizabeth Cruz is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Empower Financial Services, Bank of America, Merrill, Regions, and automotive dealerships prior to her current role. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as retail brokerage clients. The firm delivers services through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates.

Stephen May is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked for Raymond James & Associates for 11 years. 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 combines discretionary and non-discretionary approaches and utilizes third-party platforms and AI‑enabled tools to support manager selection and portfolio oversight.

Laura Capporelli is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with PNC Investments since 2014. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a discretionary online model account available by invitation only to employees. The firm employs algorithmic risk assessments and uses approved model strategies executed via mutual funds and ETFs, with portfolio implementation delegated to third-party managers.

Andy Francois is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Regions Bank, Bank of America, and Coastal Heritage Bank. Outside of advising, he is the sole owner of Realty Relief Team, a real estate investing LLC. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research, and is notable for its integration with affiliated broker-dealer and banking services.

Benjamin Woods is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing. He is currently based in Davenport, FL. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through various managed advice programs, relying heavily on Morningstar Investment Management for portfolio construction and oversight. The firm manages a large client base with a focus on non-discretionary assets and operates within the broader Transamerica/AEGON group.

Todd Sowpel is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Truist and its predecessor firms since 2016, as well as Pershing Advisor Solutions LLC from 2007 to 2016. 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 combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platform agreements and AI-enabled research tools.

Shumaila Pirani is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2013. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate and business clients, and other institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Michael Barclay is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Orlando, FL, with four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Truist Investment Services, Securian Financial Services, Evershore Financial, and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Prior to his financial services career, he worked for the City of Winter Springs for 25 years. 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 combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools, and offers a manager-selection program through the AMC Advantage platform.

Kevin Morris is a Series 66-registered advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. in Orlando, FL, with four years of industry experience. He has worked with Bankers Life since 2012 and currently serves as a Branch Sales Manager overseeing insurance office sales staff and training. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals. The firm emphasizes customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment process.