Gregg Emch is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, where he worked for a combined nine years. 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 investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Robert Soto is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Bank of America, Santander Securities, and Thrivent Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is a landlord involved in private real estate investment. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes discretionary and non-discretionary options, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Grace Chehansky is a financial advisor with Merrill in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, JPMorgan Securities LLC, and CSM Capital Corporation. She serves on the boards of Heart of Florida United Way, Lake Highland Preparatory School Board of Visitors, and the Lake Nona Ladies Association. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Victor Alarcon is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab, he worked at Starbucks for five years and TSF Sportswear for two years. 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 along with a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Michele Rivera is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith since 2020. Prior to this, she was employed at Bank of America for one year and spent ten years with the Polk County School Board. Merrill, along 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, and institutional investors.

Alexandre Maltez is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Newbridge Securities Corporation, and Corecap Investments. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Austin Freeland is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2004 and Primerica Financial Services since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he owns A&A Freeland LLC, which engages in investment-related activities. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Damon Nicholson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and models developed by its Global Investment Committee.

Erick Mathieu Teixeirade Mello is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he serves individuals, families, professionals, and business owners, focusing on areas such as college education planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Originally from Brazil and raised in Central Florida, Erick holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Central Florida and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is bilingual in English and Portuguese. Outside of his professional work, Erick enjoys adventure sports, camping, cooking, dancing, gymnastics, music, reading, soccer, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Marc Young is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Orlando, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations and having 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2012 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Kevin Brown is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2014, based in Orlando, FL. 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, offering multi-asset model portfolios supported by dedicated research and due diligence on alternative investments.

Brian Stoll is an advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2025 and has prior experience including work with Uber and DoorDash. Outside of his advisory role, he also works part-time delivering food for DoorDash. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a large integrated platform.

Evan Joffe is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2006, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of his advisory work, he is the president and sole owner of Joffe Enterprises, LLC, a business unrelated to investing. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs firm‑approved planning tools and models to support its advisory services.

Brandon Terheun is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Dillard's, Disney World, and SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services. The firm features a non-discretionary client relationship model alongside access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and employs a multi-asset investment approach supported by research from Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Michael Mccausland is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Winter Park, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, as well as an eight-year tenure at Wells Fargo Clearing. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs for both individual and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

William Lagrange is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Oviedo, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and over 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its predecessor, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, since 2002. Lagrange serves on the board and investment committee of the St. Lukes Lutheran Church and School Foundation, where he reviews investment recommendations. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning across various financial topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing arrangement called WealthPlan.

Matthew Kline is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2017, as well as at TD Bank from 2013 to 2017. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm delivers advisory services alongside brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Blanca Rivera is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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 process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Preston Bellaire is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Altamonte Springs, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, MassMutual Investors Services, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with the Business Insurance Center, a referral business based in Orlando. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that incorporate discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and research from multiple sources.

Lori Murphy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Merrill for 24 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through Financial Advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.