Kathy Russo is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Merrill, Fidelity Investments, UBS Financial Services, and RBC Capital Markets. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting through various advisory programs and leveraging a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Jonathan Rogers is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2016 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for the Gabriela Grace Foundation, a nonprofit supporting families affected by perinatal loss and premature birth. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Daniel Zagata is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera. He has worked at Evershore Financial Group and Minnesota Life Insurance Company, accumulating extensive experience in financial services and insurance. Zagata is the founder and director of the Winter Park Lifelong Learning Foundation, which offers community education programs. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves individual, employer-sponsored, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients using a multi-manager approach with access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Edward Dover IV is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2018, following two years at Moors & Cabot Inc. 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 affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and employs multi-asset model portfolios with strategic asset allocation.

Cynthia Beymer is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Morgan Stanley from 2016 to 2022. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, with a focus on multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures.

Wendell Marshall is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mount Dora, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Sunamerica Securities, Inc., and running Marshall Financial Group since 2004. Outside of his advisory work, he maintains a fiduciary role in a non-investment-related capacity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research tools and a broad suite of non-advisory financial products.

Brendan Haviland is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and has been affiliated with Charles Schwab since 2018 in various capacities. Outside of his advisory role, he also works as an Uber driver. 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 and discretionary investment management with integrated brokerage, custody, and financial planning services.

Darian Mohring is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked continuously with Ameriprise since 2001 in various capacities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Dairo Lopez Payares is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022 and has a longer tenure at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. starting in 2014. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Fernando Fernandez is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at both Bank of America and Merrill since 2015. Prior to his current roles, he was involved with Harry Buffalo from 2012 to 2018. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies supported by internal and third-party investment teams, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jose Pena is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019, also working at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2015. 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 range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Abudoureheman Aizihaier is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab, he worked at TJX Europe and has a background in full-time education spanning several years. 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 multi-asset model portfolio investment guidance and alternative investment due diligence.

Andrea Godfrey is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab since 2015. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary buy/sell recommendations and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios supported by a formal alternative-investment due diligence process.

Garrett Halverson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Winter Park, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Augusta National Golf Club, and Dicks Sporting Goods. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a retirement income service focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach integrates investment research and algorithmic tools to provide tailored retirement planning advice.

Herbert Milner Sr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Milner also serves as a trustee and co-trustee for multiple trusts in Winter Park, Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured tools and modeling techniques, offering advisory support without individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

James Rooney is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools alongside a variety of investment and financial services.

Damon Basco is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. His prior experience includes extensive tenures at Equitable Advisors and AXA Advisors, LLC. Basco is also active outside of financial advising as a CrossFit coach and serves on the Oviedo Police Officers Pension Board. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs to a diverse group of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and maintains proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Lonnie Salimone is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch and AXA/Equitable, as well as service in the United States Coast Guard Reserve for 25 years. He also has experience working with government agencies and theological education. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Gino Campana is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with eight years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Charles Schwab in Orlando, FL, where he has worked since 2017. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank and Fidelity Investments. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment services supported by an integrated and scalable operational platform.

Lauren Wright is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise since 2020 and previously spent seven years with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors INC. In addition to her advisory role, she is a co-owner of Wright and James LLC, a retail business in De Bary, Florida. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with at least $1 million in investable assets, offering written Recommendation Reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis through a centralized consulting team to support client planning, emphasizing solutions within Ameriprise-managed accounts.