Patricia Adams is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Lake Mary, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2013 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a notary public. 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings than typical for large institutional advisers.

Matthew Bender is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones in Orlando, FL, where he has worked since 2013. He has 12 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, along with affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Pablo Casal Pereira is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2015 to 2021 before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs focused on tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Christopher Hosko is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. He is based in Winter Garden, Florida. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team, focusing on clients with significant Ameriprise-managed assets.

Phillip Smeltzer is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Athens, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and having 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a tree farm and rental real estate holdings through several LLCs. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis with a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored advice primarily for clients holding assets in Ameriprise managed accounts.

Seth Jones is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Brian Heapps is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth Inc. in Orlando, FL, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 39 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Signator Financial Services and SII. He is president of several business entities, including GenX Financial LLC and Innovative Financial Group, which oversee various financial services and business operations. Osaic Wealth Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage, advisory services, and access to multiple investment platforms and third-party money managers. The firm employs advanced portfolio construction tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Jordan Scott is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Winter Park, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2019, he worked at Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Tourico Holidays, Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through dedicated Financial Advisors and an Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and economic modeling techniques.

Michael Maguire is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 63 designation and 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2002 and owns Maguire Investment Advisors LLC. 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 offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, utilizing asset-allocation analysis and firm research to develop tailored recommendations.

Kurtiss Nelson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with various Fidelity entities since 2012, including Fidelity Brokerage Services, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Investments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where he is affiliated, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves as a commodity pool operator and advisor to registered investment companies, incorporating advanced methodologies including AI in its investment process.

Mark Boersma is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Winter Park, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Outside of his financial advisory work, he is involved in children's entertainment through ownership of Party Princess Productions and Mascots and Superheroes of Miami. 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 and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and market-based modeling.

Khalid Yasin is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at PFM Asset Management LLC for 11 years before joining Merrill in 2024. He serves as a volunteer on the investment advisory committee for the Central Florida Foundation, a nonprofit community foundation. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated within Bank of America’s corporate platform.

James Magee is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining the firm in 2011, he has focused on building enduring relationships with individuals, families, and small businesses by providing advice and guidance grounded in time-tested investment and planning principles. James brings experience from prior management roles within a global hospitality company following his graduation from Wake Forest University in 2004, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. His client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, women and wealth, and retirement income. James is involved with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida and is active in supporting this organization.

Steven Gorman is a financial advisor with Merrill in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1984 and has been associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with a family-held LLC that manages timeshare rentals. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Edward Mckeever Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Winter Park, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and over 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and is also the owner and manager of McKeever & Associates, Inc., a support company for the Raymond James Financial Services branch. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth and non‑HNW clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non‑discretionary investment consulting through various programs, emphasizing tailored plans based on client risk profiles and firm research.

Jennifer Emely is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Emely is based in Mount Dora, Florida. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, delivering written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research-driven modeling and algorithmic tools to support its advisory process and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Bruce Broussard is a financial advisor at Cetera with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Securian Financial Services and Minnesota Life Insurance Company, as well as continuous involvement since 2004 with entities such as The Continuing Education Academy and Omni Resource Group. Broussard is also involved in training and teaching through The Continuing Education Academy. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Lauren Voeller is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo entities since 2010, including Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to support its investment approach.

Justin Kiuttu is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2021 and previously spent five years at Hilton Grand Vacations. 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 offers both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Yihe Luo is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Orlando, Florida. He works closely with individuals and families to understand their financial goals and assist with the development of short-, mid-, and long-term financial plans. Yihe provides guidance on a range of financial matters including family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategies, and retirement income. Yihe holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Fluent in English and Chinese Mandarin, he leverages his cultural understanding to better serve clients from diverse backgrounds, particularly Chinese families. He acts as a resource for general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected expenses, and can facilitate access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, lending, and small business solutions. Outside of his professional role, Yihe is actively involved in the Orlando pickleball community and enjoys playing pickleball, skiing, and tennis.