Diane Thomas is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Eustis, FL, with nine years of industry experience, all at Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns a hobby craft business creating wooden and painted dinosaur art and manages the self-publication of a Bible-study book in collaboration with her father, a retired minister. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Deborah Beck is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors and Finance Committee Member and Stewardship Ministry Director at Amazing Grace Lutheran Church, in addition to holding leadership roles within the Florida-Georgia District LCMS. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, delivering comprehensive, goal-based analyses that cover retirement, tax, estate, and other financial planning topics without including implementation. The firm offers integrated planning alongside managed account services through its WealthPlan program and maintains a distinct approach by not providing institutional portfolio management or adviser selection.

Robert Vereen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Pinnacle Financial Partners and The Vanguard Group. Outside of his advisory role, he provides notary services for South Carolina residents and offers informal business advice related to graphic design. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, serving a broad client base including registered investment companies and charitable funds.

Jaime Planells is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2016. Prior to this, he worked at Planmember Securities Corporation from 2014 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is President and CEO of Palmer Planells Wealth Group and serves on the finance committee of the Winter Park Library. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary investment consulting supported by analytical tools and a network of advisors, with specialized services in municipal finance and employer advisory programs.

Sandra Brooks is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked at Merrill and Morgan Stanley, with notable tenures at Merrill from 1997 to 2006 and 2007 to 2018, and most recently from 2022 to the present. Outside of her advisory role, she is the sole owner of a rental property in Virginia Beach, VA. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Josh Gussler is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual, Ameriprise Financial, SecureNet Financial, and People Ready. He has also been involved with the First Baptist Church Umatilla and the Lake County Board of County Commissioners. Fidelity, through its Strategic Advisers LLC division, offers investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, employing a mix of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies, and integration of AI and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Ashley Starr is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2026, following earlier positions at Bank of America starting in 2020 and roles outside the financial sector prior to that. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Angela Hughes is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Tavares, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2010 and concurrently works in an administrative role for Ladybug's Gifts & Sundries, where she handles merchandise buying, payroll processing, and bookkeeping. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a wide range of portfolio management styles and research resources.

Wendell Marshall is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mount Dora, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Sunamerica Securities, Inc., and running Marshall Financial Group since 2004. Outside of his advisory work, he maintains a fiduciary role in a non-investment-related capacity. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research tools and a broad suite of non-advisory financial products.

Polly Watson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2014 and previously held roles at Woodbury Financial Services, LPL Financial, and Mutual Service Corporation. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as secretary for the Sunshine Foundation and Lake Unity Neighbors in Leesburg, Florida. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and maintains proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Lonnie Salimone is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch and AXA/Equitable, as well as service in the United States Coast Guard Reserve for 25 years. He also has experience working with government agencies and theological education. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

James Houston Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley Dw Inc., MSI Financial Services, Inc., and BB&T Investment Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is a property owner involved in real estate rental activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with tools such as machine learning for operational and research purposes.

S Hawkins is a Series 65–licensed financial advisor with 42 years of industry experience. He currently works at LPL Enterprise and has a long tenure with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Hawkins serves as a treasurer volunteer for Grand Island Baptist Church in Umatilla, FL. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and a Model Wealth Portfolios wrap program.

Mark Loop is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America, Commonwealth Financial Network, Raymond James Financial Services, and Hornor, Townsend & Kent. He is also involved with Fixed Insurance through Aileron Wealth Management in Longwood, FL. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers various financial planning and portfolio management options, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Ricardo Serra is a financial advisor at Osaic with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and a Series 65 license. His prior experience includes roles at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and Signator Investors, Inc. Serra is involved in operating Signature Financial Solutions, LLC, which conducts securities investment advisory and insurance business. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a multi-advisor platform with a range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization approaches.

Adrian Espinal is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2015. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alexus Few is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Eustis, Florida, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC, Alexus worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America, Inc. Outside of advising, Alexus owns and manages a financial services business focused on administrative work, proposals, and client account servicing. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a multi-advisor platform with brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a range of program options including Unified Managed Accounts and third-party money manager programs.

Ralph Winn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His prior work includes over a decade with Cetera and its affiliated entities. Outside of financial advising, he owns a winery in France and operates an eBay-based business selling various products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and institutional platforms, with advice delivered primarily through investment adviser representatives using various portfolio strategies.

Lisa Laboo is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 33 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. Before joining OSAIC, she worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Sunset Financial Services, Inc. Laboo serves as a volunteer board member for the YMCA, the United Way, and the Florida A&M University Foundation, where she is involved in nonprofit governance. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, providing brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, offering various managed portfolio options and third-party investment programs.

Jessica Palmer is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she works closely with clients and their dedicated advisors as part of the wealth planning team. In her role, she focuses on establishing and maintaining financial plans tailored to individual client needs. Jessica has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, holding various positions including Financial Representative from 2015 to 2018, Relationship Manager from 2018 to 2022, and Planning Consultant since 2022.