Edwin Padilla is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Maitland, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2016 and has worked with NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company since 2014. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple advisory programs and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives, managing the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis through an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Matthew Ward is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Fifth Third Securities since 2019, following prior experience at Fifth Third Bank and Reynolds and Reynolds. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm combines its municipal-advisor registration with its affiliation to Fifth Third Bank to provide a range of discretionary managed-account programs featuring direct indexing, tax-overlay services, and access to various fund strategist portfolios.

Nathan Leopard is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab and Art and Frame Direct. Outside of his advisory work, he donates plasma regularly through Biolife Plasma Services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and manager selection programs, employing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

John Appleby is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Orlando, FL. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Morgan Stanley, Fidelity, Merrill Lynch, and Bank of America. He also serves in the United States Army as a Psychological Operations Specialist. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, delivering services such as annual financial reviews and investment recommendations using Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem, distinguishing its approach from many enterprise wealth managers.

Francesco Bonacia is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management in Orlando, FL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services and Life Insurance Company. Outside of advisory work, he has experience working at Tusculum University and DoorDash. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services leveraging model-based programs, including an online discretionary model account offered as an invitation-only pilot for PNC Bank employees. The programs use algorithm-driven risk assessments and portfolios implemented through approved mutual funds and ETFs, with oversight partly delegated to third parties.

Sean Allen is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services since 2016, following previous roles at SunTrust Advisory Services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools, to deliver its investment solutions.

Matteo Liccardo is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Orlando, FL. He has worked with Charles Schwab since 2022 and previously spent eight years at Erickson Living. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering services such as annual financial reviews and investment recommendations using Schwab's research tools and standard asset allocation models.

Alexander Liedberg is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fisher Investments and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of financial services, he worked in the parking and retail sectors earlier in his career. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, using Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools to deliver investment recommendations without discretionary authority.

Leandro Velazquez is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2022 and previously held roles at JRM Truck Parking, the University of Central Florida, Orange Lake Resort, and Osceola High School. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews and investment recommendations based on Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem, focusing on individual clients rather than institutional accounts.

Christopher Chung is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Truist Investment Services, Truist Advisory Services, Truist Bank, and SunTrust Bank. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, participants, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, including third-party manager selection supported by AI-enabled research tools and integrated inter-affiliate services.

Melissa Rimsky is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC since 2022. Her prior roles include positions at Innovation Partners LLC, Amerilife, Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Valic Financial Advisors. Rimsky is also an independent insurance agent assisting clients with various insurance products and serves as a trustee for a family trust. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser providing fee-based asset management and financial planning to a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, other registered investment advisers, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions. The firm delivers investment management primarily on a discretionary basis through model portfolios, unified managed accounts, and separately managed accounts, supporting a large advisor network with turnkey asset management and wrap-fee programs.

Michael Tuazon is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory and Charles Schwab since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Tuazon serves as a trustee for an irrevocable life insurance trust. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, delivering recommendations based on Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools while leaving final trading decisions to clients. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Charles Schwab ecosystem, focusing on individualized wealth management without discretionary trading authority.

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.

James Hassell is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes over two decades at Fidelity Brokerage Services, followed by a role at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors before joining Schwab. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, delivering services such as annual financial reviews and investment recommendations using Charles Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem, offering advice without discretionary trading authority and is paid by Charles Schwab under a cost-and-expense arrangement rather than directly charging clients.

Byron Westerfield is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term service at Charles Schwab and various Schwab-affiliated advisory firms since 1995. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering clients annual financial reviews and investment recommendations based on Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates as an internal unit within the Schwab ecosystem, focusing on client-directed trading decisions without discretionary authority.

Nicholas Perrone is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. He is also involved with Estate and Business Planning LLC as an owner, focusing on life insurance and long-term care. Prior to his advisory career, he worked with The Staging Company and the University of Mississippi. Ameritas Advisory Services provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary programs, utilizing in-house model portfolios and third-party managers, along with a platform integrated with Ameritas affiliates to serve a broad range of client needs.

Carlos Solano Monestel is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory and has previously worked at firms including Citigroup and JPMorgan. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm focuses on annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations, leaving final trading decisions to clients.

Gregory Mikesell is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2015. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering services such as annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations across various asset classes. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and delivers advice through standard asset allocation models and Schwab research tools, while leaving final trading decisions to clients.

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.

T Royer is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been involved with Group 10 Financial since 1988, where he serves as CEO overseeing insurance and annuity sales. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser that provides fee-based asset management and financial planning through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, other registered investment advisers, and institutional clients such as sovereign wealth funds and banking institutions.