David Garland is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank since 2019 and previously held roles at Edward Jones, DHR Mechanical Services, and Kentuckiana Comfort Center. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, corporations, and trusts through both advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers investment programs via the Passageway Managed Account platform, combining third-party portfolio managers with advisor-directed strategies across multiple asset types.

Alfred Baker is a CFP® with 44 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His prior experience includes roles at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc and Security Financial Management. He also operates (dba) Solutions Group Wealth, providing advisory services alongside his work at Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, offering access to multiple investment managers and program options.

Neetu Behl is a financial advisor with Merrill in Deland, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2015. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jon Veneziano is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients in Central Florida since 2003. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. In his role, Jon combines traditional financial advice with custom investment strategy development, managing portfolios through a broad selection of Merrill model portfolios and third-party strategies. As a specially qualified Senior Portfolio Advisor, he is able to provide discretionary management of client investment strategies within the Firm’s Investment Advisory Program. His expertise encompasses family wealth management, employee financial health, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, special needs planning, and sports and entertainment finance. Jon’s approach to wealth management is consultative and objective, focusing on personalized strategies aligned with clients’ long-term goals. Jon holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Hartford. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he participates in community volunteering and dedicates time to personal interests including fishing, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Julian Cook is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and previously worked at Brinker International for ten years. He holds a Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jacob Rothman is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he served in the United States Army Reserve for nine years and worked in healthcare and the restaurant industry. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a delivery driver and online seller on platforms such as DoorDash, Uber, and eBay. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, AI-driven research, and its advisory roles to registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Marcus Gilford is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Morgan & Morgan for nine years. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop and manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Deborah Turner is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera since 2004 and also owns an accounting and tax consulting firm, Datch Corporation dba Alternative Small Business Solutions, where she has worked since 1994. Turner serves on the board of The Baytree Center Association and acts as president of the Orlando Sunshine Condominium Association; she was previously treasurer of a women's sports team organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and access to third-party money managers. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutions, and utilizes a multi-manager platform with various discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Stephanie Carter is a financial advisor with Merrill in Lake Mary, Florida, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith, Inc. since 2009 and with Bank of America, N.A. since 2013. 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 a range of individual and institutional investors. The firm supports trading, account administration, and custody while employing strategic and tactical asset allocation, including tax-aware strategies for investors with higher tax sensitivity.

Chadesh Persaud is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Fidelity, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. He also worked with the Orlando Magic from 2022 to 2023. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Sarah Perry is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 1990. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Natasha Bohn is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, based in Lake Mary, FL. She joined the firm in 2025 and has prior work experience across various sectors including retail, education, and nonprofit organizations. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large, SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charities, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, providing tailored investment strategies across multiple platforms and custody arrangements.

Sidney Taylor II is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Deland, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Taylor serves as chairman of the investment committee for the Stetson Business School Foundation and advises St. Barnabas Church on endowment investments. He is also involved in small business consulting and holds minority ownership in a mobile dating app company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Lemar Williams is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lake Mary, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 19 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

George Thiergartner is a financial advisor at Stifel with 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at B. Riley Wealth Management, B. Riley Wealth Advisors, National Securities Corporation, and Moors & Cabot. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Stifel serves a broad spectrum of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, providing brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Ryan Buchholz is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Sanford, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2016, along with experience in education services and other sectors. Outside of advising, he owns Lucky Buick Projects, a woodworking business. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-delivery investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Kenneth Vargas is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. He has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having worked in various roles at Fidelity Investments since 2015, including Portfolio Specialist, Director Retirement Planner, Retirement Planner, and Investment Solutions Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, he worked as a Financial Representative at The Leaders Group from 2013 to 2015. Throughout his career, Kenneth has developed advanced knowledge of financial markets and focuses on understanding the unique vision of each client. He emphasizes building strong relationships through trust and outstanding customer service. Outside of his professional work, Kenneth has personal interests in baseball, fitness, motorcycles, parenthood, and writing.

Michael Nagy is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes a decade at Truist Advisory Services and roles at the University of Central Florida. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client goals, while also maintaining specialized programs in municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Robert Taylor is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Heathrow, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering its advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

James Boyd is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.