John Sholtis Jr. is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2008 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He served on the PIMCO-UBS FA Advisory Council from 2017 to 2019. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans based on clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Todd Feintuch is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in financial advisory services. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at INVEST Financial Corporation, Truist Investment Services, BB&T Investment Services, and Wells Fargo Clearing. He is also associated with Seacoast Wealth Management and Seacoast National Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions using various strategic and tactical approaches supported by technology and third-party managers.

Cole Brothen is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Evershore Financial, Securian Financial Services, and Minnesota Life Insurance, and currently owns Brothen Financial Services LLC. Outside of his advisory roles, Brothen serves as the Chapter President of a local BNI networking group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to various program structures and custodial relationships.

Jane Brockway is a financial advisor at Cetera with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Cetera and its related entities since 2022, following an 18-year tenure at Cuna Mutual Group. Brockway is also the owner of Brockway Wealth Partners and is active as an insurance agent selling life, disability, fixed annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with options including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Douglas Szoka II is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Eagle Strategies (NY Life), NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment approaches developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and it also offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Moyra Edwards is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an independent personal trainer and dog walker in Oviedo, Florida. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Matthew Mejia is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Co., Prancer Capital, Trustco Bank, and the University of Central Florida. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across a range of investment vehicles.

Matthew Meneses is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing two years of industry experience. He serves as a commissioned officer in the United States Army, where he is involved in the administration of personnel. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he held roles at First Command and other firms. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Andrew Fager is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at various firms within the Raymond James network as well as at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Concurrent Investment Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is associated with Winter Park Wealth Group, a non-investment-related business based in Winter Park, FL. 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 emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs risk profiling and modeling tools to support client decision-making.

Gabriela Sayre is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab since 2003. 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 alongside alternative investment options.

Brian Russell is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Merrill, and Bank of America. Outside of finance, he has experience managing a golf and tennis pro shop. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm incorporates ESG criteria in its recommendations and operates within a broad financial organization that includes security-based swap dealer and futures commission merchant registrations.

Gina Marmora is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and FMSBonds, Inc. Gina is based in Orlando, FL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering comprehensive 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 a broad range of investment and planning services.

Cory Beltran is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Apopka, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Integrity Marketing Group and held various roles in logistics, entertainment, and hospitality sectors. He was also the previous owner of Elluminate Presents LLC, an audio and equipment rental business serving venue locations in the Greater Orlando area. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and maintains a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Ivan Valdes is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Maitland, FL, holding a Series 63 credential and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 1996. In addition to his advisory role, he is engaged in sales activities related to life, health, group life, group health, and disability insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved analytic tools to support annual, collaborative planning relationships.

Chaz Lachina is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Truist and Top Golf. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Carter Feltner is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab and affiliated entities since 2008. Previously, he was involved with Noize Complaint Productions, LLC from 2014 to 2019. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering a range of advisory, brokerage, custody, and managed-account services through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs and employs multi-asset model portfolios supported by research and due diligence.

John Bell IV is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Maitland, Florida, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 17 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Securities America Inc., Securities America Advisors, Park Avenue Securities, and Guardian Life Insurance Company. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset managers, with account management delivered primarily by investment adviser representatives using a variety of strategic and tactical investment options.

Bradley Rees is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Orlando, FL, where he has worked since 2014. He has 12 years of industry experience. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Valentina Merkulova is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has over 10 years of industry experience, providing financial advice and guidance to help clients achieve their most important financial goals. Valentina focuses on personalized wealth management strategies that consider clients' life priorities and changing market conditions. Her areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, employee financial health, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and retirement income. Valentina holds the professional designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Valentina earned an Associate's Degree/College Diploma from Valencia College and bachelor's degrees from Tambov State University and the University of Central Florida. She is fluent in English and Russian. Outside of her professional work, she participates in community volunteering through Merrill's tradition and has personal interests including ice hockey, reading, and traveling.

Bracher Brown is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing four years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has experience with LPL Financial and has been involved with King Complex since 2016. Outside of finance, he performs as a member of a recording and performing band. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individual, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, supported by analytical tools to model potential outcomes, and maintains specialized services for municipal and public finance clients.