Derek Walls is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Charles Schwab since 2004 and with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Walls serves as Chairman and Advisor for the Kappa Leadership Development League, a youth mentoring program, and is a board member at The Experience Christian Center. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations based on Schwab’s research tools and asset allocation models. The firm functions as an internal advisory unit within Charles Schwab, focusing on client-directed investment decisions and annual account reviews.

Carroll Matthews is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, holding a Series 65 credential and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including LifeTyme Financial Advisors and Fire and Ice Financial Services. Outside of advising, Matthews is also a nurse practitioner providing primary care and veteran evaluations, and he has worked extensively in healthcare at the Lake City VA Medical Center. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation process to manage risk-based mutual fund portfolios and offers education and support services to plan sponsors and participants.

Sebastian Paz is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has two years of industry experience and previously worked at Grove Bank & Trust and JLM Advisors. His background includes roles outside finance, such as in commercializing and marketing and working at 24 Hour Fitness. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering services such as annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations across various asset classes. The firm operates internally within the Schwab ecosystem, utilizing standard asset allocation models and research tools while leaving final trading decisions to clients.

Ekaterina Slepkova is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Truist Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, and Wells Fargo. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a notary in the state of Florida. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves ultra-high and high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, charities, corporations, and retirement plans by providing wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm integrates wealth, trust, and insurance services and offers access to alternative and private investments through a comprehensive platform.

Jordan Kerney is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he held various positions across multiple industries including hospitality and retail. He is based in Orlando, Florida. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering clients annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations across a range of asset classes. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem and uses standard asset allocation models and research tools, with final trading decisions left to clients.

Jonathan Costanza is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Orlando, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2014 and is also involved with Agia and Costanza Cravings LLC. Outside of investment advisory, he serves as an agent for non-securities insurance products through Agia. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm manages a large client base through a network of over 1,200 advisors, offering discretionary unified managed accounts and portfolio management via a technology-driven platform.

Michael Fornasier is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with PlanMember since 2023 and previously held positions at Securities America Advisors, Inc., Investacorp Advisory Services, and Sound Asset Advisors. He is also president of Sound Asset Advisors, an investment-related firm that provides securities and insurance sales and services. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as a fiduciary under ERISA Section 3(38) for many plans. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation approach using risk-based mutual fund portfolios and offers education, support services, and personalized retirement planning to plan sponsors and participants.

Livan Gomez is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, in addition to his current position with Schwab Wealth Advisory and Charles Schwab & Co. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm utilizes standard asset allocation models and Schwab research tools to recommend investments, conducting annual account reviews without discretionary trading authority.

Alex Figueroa is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2023. Prior to his current role, his work history includes positions at Uber Eats, Walmart, and other companies outside the financial industry. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm uses asset allocation models and Schwab research tools to guide investment recommendations while clients maintain final trading decisions.

Todd Chamelin is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Orlando, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2007 and has been associated with Agia since 2022, where he is involved in non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers wrap programs, portfolio management, and financial planning services through a large network of advisors, utilizing discretionary unified managed accounts and a centralized technology platform.

Stephen Taylor is a financial advisor with Mariner in Orlando, FL, holding the Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network and Msec, LLC. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm combines discretionary, customized portfolios with in-house research and third-party manager allocations, alongside integrated tax and accounting services.

Matthew Price is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Winter Springs, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2020, he worked at Chick-fil-A for two years and attended Samford University from 2014 to 2018. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Deborah Kendrick is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 32 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, previously working at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Herbert Means is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 37 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes 25 years at Raymond James & Associates before joining Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank in 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its advisory services.

Shaye Smith is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. based in Orlando, FL. Holding a Series 66 designation, Smith has four years of industry experience and has been with Raymond James since 2018. Prior to this, Smith worked at Jeremiah's Italian Ice and has been involved as an associate in family office support roles. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, offering tailored recommendations through a variety of account types and leveraging extensive firm resources and research.

Jeannine Stecklair is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Maitland, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and 21 years of industry experience. She previously owned and operated Beach Financial Planning LLC for 14 years and continues to maintain a limited tax preparation practice through her CPA businesses. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, supporting clients with tailored strategies and access to a broad network of affiliated financial services.

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 industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2017 and also serves with Seacoast Wealth Management and Seacoast National Bank, where he has been active for a decade. His prior experience includes a role at INVEST Financial Corporation. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

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.