Chris Herman is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2012. He has been with Fidelity since 2010, initially serving in the Private Client Group. Chris focuses on helping clients understand their financial situations to make informed and confident decisions. He emphasizes a clear and collaborative financial planning process. His professional experience spans over a decade at Fidelity, where he has developed expertise in client financial consulting. Outside of his professional work, Chris values spending time with his daughter and son, which he finds fulfilling and grounding.

Brittney Cooper is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with three years of industry experience. She has worked in various roles including at Thrivent Financial, Adams Homes, and Abraham Legacy Realty. Cooper serves on the board of Early Learning Connections Inc., a nonprofit child care facility, and is an inaugural board member of Enterprising Black Orlando, a community initiative focused on advancing racial economic equity and supporting Black-owned businesses in Central Florida. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm emphasizes written recommendations across a broad range of topics and integrates planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

John Miller is a financial advisor with Merrill in Winter Park, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2017 and previously spent two years with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Merrill, alongside its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Derek Foster is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and the University of Florida. Outside of his primary advisory work, he serves as a financial advisor at Edgewater Family Wealth and works as a paraplanner for BCW Financial Consultants. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by analytical tools and maintains unique affiliations that support municipal and public-finance work.

Carter Webb is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Saltmarsh, Cleaveland and Gund and has been associated with Guard Financial Group since 2023, where he is involved in marketing activities. He has a background that includes roles in education at Florida Southern College and The First Academy. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports various wrap-fee advisory programs along with municipal and public-finance services.

Eric Silsby is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, J.P. Morgan Securities, First Horizon Bank, and Fifth Third Securities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and research from multiple sources.

Jeffrey Caden is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Melbourne, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wachovia Bank, N.A. since 2007 and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. 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 services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Alan Patten is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 1993 and holds a Series 63 designation. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Logan Connell is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab, he worked at Towne Park and Complete Care among other positions. Outside of his advisory role, he has experience assisting guests with baggage and operating cars in a valet capacity. Charles Schwab 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 offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary advisory models supported by multi-asset portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Khristian Soto Sanchez is a Financial Advisor based in Orlando, serving clients in Clermont, Central Florida, and Puerto Rico. He holds certifications as a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His expertise includes exit and transition planning for business owners, focusing on preparing the owner, the business, and the family for liquidity events well in advance. He provides wealth management services geared towards families seeking to understand the reasoning behind each financial decision. Khristian collaborates with CPAs, attorneys, and other specialists to ensure cohesive financial planning. Khristian is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. He obtained his Associate's Degree from Valencia College and holds a High School Diploma from Timber Creek High School.

Danielle Starling is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. Her prior firms include TD Ameritrade, Merrill, and Bank of America. Outside of her advisory work, she is the sole member of DGA Property Solutions LLC, which focuses on locating properties for renovation and resale or rental. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm combines a large client base with integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Jill Birmingham is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient solutions, supported by a large network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Deo Rampersaud is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo and SeaWorld. He is based in Orlando, Florida. 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 relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by research and due diligence on alternative investments.

Sammy Wells is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 28 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at South State Bank, LPL Financial, CenterState Bank, and NBC Securities. Wells holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary services and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Paul Dinkler is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 1993 and previously worked at OptionsXpress, Inc. from 2011 to 2017. Outside of advising, he is involved in real estate property ownership. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed 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 models with access to affiliated discretionary SMA portfolios, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment platform.

Karen Flynn is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Orlando, FL, bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2009 and previously at Strategic Wealth Accumulation from 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee on a family trust and leads a local team known as the Retirement Solutions Group. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm uses analytical tools to tailor recommendations and supports clients through advisory programs, with a focus on technology integration and municipal advisory services.

Alejandro Richardson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Oviedo, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and operating his own investment firm, Mr. Richardson Investments LLC. Earlier in his career, he was involved with Threads for Heads, a business separate from his financial advisory work. 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 services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Brian Wise is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial in Altamonte Springs, FL. His prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with investment options supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Eugene Rubow is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with various Fidelity entities since 2008. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across multiple asset classes and employs oversight controls to address conflicts of interest.

Wade Worrell is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, previously working at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns a hunting property in Texas. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.