Gage Stevenson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at the University of Central Florida and Valencia College, and he serves on the Winter Park Y Advisory Board. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning and a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions primarily for clients with significant investable assets, utilizing a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools to deliver tailored, tax-efficient retirement recommendations.

Patricia Conrad is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022. She previously worked at Raymond James & Associates for nine years. Conrad is a member of the Investment Committee for the Central Florida College Foundation and participates in the Ocala Business Leaders membership committee. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions grounded in modern portfolio theory and tailored to plan-specific objectives and risk tolerances.

Daniel Marino is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles outside the financial industry, such as at Baptist Bible College and Granbury Baptist Church. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and associated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, integrating multiple services under a centralized operational platform.

William Joyce is a financial advisor at Merrill with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, Bank of America, and Merrill in earlier roles. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Sajeda Kermali is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Her career at Charles Schwab spans from 2006 to the present, including roles at Schwab Private Client Investment Advisory and Schwab Wealth Advisory. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory services with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized client service structure.

Ryan Stovash is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. He is also the owner and president of Park Wealth, LLC, a financial services business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and access to third-party managers, with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors.

Stefan Holczer is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. In this capacity, he works collaboratively with clients, their Financial Consultants, and the wealth management team to develop and tailor financial plans that align with the specific needs and goals of each family. His work focuses on building strategies that can evolve with clients' changing priorities. Before becoming a Planning Consultant, Stefan held several positions within Fidelity Investments, including Investment Solutions Representative II (2023-2024), Investment Solutions Representative (2022-2023), and Customer Relationship Advocate (2021-2022). This progression reflects his experience in client relationship management and investment solutions. Outside of his professional role, Stefan enjoys cooking and baking, exploring food as a foodie, participating in social events with friends, golfing, running, and traveling.

Alia Rea is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2018. Her prior work includes roles at Senor Tequila and involvement with the University of Florida EDGE program. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment options. The firm maintains a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Alexander Maisuradze is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Winter Park, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and utilizes structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools in its planning services.

Erick Bates is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2019. He has 23 years of industry experience, including 16 years at PAR Mobile prior to joining Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Katherine Ruark is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch since 2000. The firm, 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Riggle is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Winter Park, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2009. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management by offering proprietary research, capital markets services, and affiliated lending programs.

Clint Parker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates a drop shipping business through Shopify. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm follows an IPS-driven process based on modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial product options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Ryan Plank is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Winter Park, FL, holding the CFP® and Series 66 designations and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith, Inc. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of wrap fee advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, alongside services such as financial planning, custody, and brokerage.

Michael Pfister is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has worked at related firms including Solutions Group Wealth Management and Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc. He also manages Pfister Financial LLC, an entity established for tax purposes. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services with multiple program structures and access to third-party managers.

Ryan Cole is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2010. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base 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, using multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Melisa Lemoyne is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Melisa is committed to developing personalized financial strategies tailored to her clients’ long-term goals. Melisa brings extensive expertise in assisting individuals and families as they prepare for retirement, emphasizing listening to clients’ stories and understanding their concerns. Her approach addresses complex financial issues such as longevity and dementia through comprehensive wealth management plans that integrate retirement income, healthcare, and estate planning services. She holds professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Melisa holds a High School Diploma from Christian Brothers Academy, a Bachelor’s degree from LeMoyne College, and a Master’s degree from the State University of New York at Albany. She is active in the Central New York community, involved with organizations such as the Alzheimer’s Association, Central New York Chapter, and the New York State Children’s Alliance, Inc. Outside of work, she enjoys boating, golfing, reading, skiing, and watching movies.

Erik Jorgensen is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Oviedo, FL, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations with 12 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2014. He serves as a board member for the BASE Camp Children's Cancer Foundation in Winter Park, providing a parent's perspective on losing a child to cancer. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base including individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Elizabeth Stewart is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Maitland, Florida, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Cardenoch LLC, a tax preparation business. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Emily Suazo is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, based in Winter Park, FL, with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, she worked at Dexian and has diverse experience including roles at Opus Coffee, University of Florida, Shells Seafood, and Strawberry Crest Highschool. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a variety of brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans to clients’ goals and risk profiles.