Ryan Buchholz is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Sanford, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple firms including PFS Investments Inc. and Wiley Education Services, and owns Lucky Buick Projects, a woodworking business. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-driven strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supported by custodial services through Pershing.

Philip Suslov is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a business that builds custom fishing rods. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management solutions supported by centralized operations and a multi-asset investment approach.

Jennifer Guittard is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Robert W. Baird and the Bank of New York with Eliassen. She is also associated with Lakepark Wealth Group, a non-investment related support company based in Orlando. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning and consulting tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Joseph Judge is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Charles Schwab and has a background in education with roles at several schools. He volunteers as a parent instructor at Montessori at Roseborough in Mount Dora, teaching financial literacy to adolescent students. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Gordon Johnson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lake Mary, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Johnson serves on the Board of Directors for the Basecamp Children’s Cancer Foundation. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research and modeling to deliver customized, tax-efficient recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of large institutional firms.

Carlos Lowell is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 10 years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, where he has been since 2022. Lowell serves on the finance, investment, audit, and other advisory committees for Baptist Health South Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides investment advisory and brokerage services to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and broad investment options to deliver customized financial strategies.

Alex Deaner is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked at First Command Advisory Services and related firms for two years. Outside of his advisory role, he bartends on weekends at the Dante Club Event Center. 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 combines research-driven investment approaches with a broad product offering through its bank and insurance affiliates.

Dennis Turner is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Orlando Club Sport and small business ventures such as Helping Hand Lawn Care and I9 Sports. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Amber Schrader is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2017. Prior to her current role, she worked at CB&I and in medical billing and pediatrics-related positions. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Mariano Sanchez is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, based in Winter Park, FL. He has 21 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Merrill and Banc of America Investment Services. Sanchez has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines internal research and third-party analytics to provide diversified investment solutions across brokerage and advisory platforms.

Timothy Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management Inc., as well as nearly three decades in education with Orange County Public Schools and Hope Charter School. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies across various investment approaches.

Kevin Mac Lean is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Orlando, FL, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he spent ten years with ADT LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a rental property in St. Cloud, FL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual, institutional, and corporate accounts. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Landon Bosworth is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at VaxCare Corporation and Universal Studios. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with McKeever & Associates, Inc. Wealth Management in a support capacity. 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, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools, and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Gretell Romero Rosa is a financial advisor at Merrill in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years at the firm and one year of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of a small rental property business. 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 strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

John Zolman is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, serving in various roles including Portfolio Specialist, Client Management Representative, Workplace Planning Consultant II, Retirement Solutions Representative, Premium Relationship Associate, and PAS Service. His professional experience centers around financial consulting and portfolio management. John aims to be a trusted financial partner for his clients, focusing on understanding their comprehensive situations and priorities to build customized financial plans that align with their goals. His work involves guiding clients through complex financial decisions and creating tailored strategies. Outside of his professional life, John values family and enjoys personal interests such as beach activities, board games, camping, comedy, family activities, and running.

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.

Dale Edwards is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 1998. Outside of his advisory work, Edwards works part-time as a freelance professional musician. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with Bank of America and Merrill since 2017 and had prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing 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.