Michael Laporte is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Oakland, Florida, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 30 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Cetera Advisor Networks and Vicus Capital, and has operated LaPorte Financial, LLC since 2011. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, supported by research and model portfolios.

James Moulton is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individual, high-net-worth, pension, corporate, and charitable clients with model-based and discretionary investment strategies constructed by internal and third-party managers.

Timothy Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he spent four years at Thrivent Financial and nearly three decades in education with Orange County Public Schools and Hope Charter School. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.

Eva Drew is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 11 years of industry experience, having previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Key Wealth Advisor. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a plumbing business and serves in leadership positions as secretary of a homeowners association board and president of an elementary school PTO. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals utilizing various platform arrangements and proprietary as well as third-party model strategies.

Sandra Burgess is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, she worked at Thrivent Financial and served as an instructional teacher for the Lake County School Board. Outside of advising, she maintains a role as an instructional teacher and operates a tax preparation and accounting service. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and brokerage options with discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.

Michael Gallagher is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Clermont, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. Gallagher serves as an officer and secretary for the Garden City HOA and is a finance committee member for both the Faith Neighborhood Center and Wesley Christian Academy. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individual, institutional, and municipal clients. The firm provides a range of services, including financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, utilizing multiple portfolio management approaches and affiliated research.

Kalli Le Jeune is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Clermont, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, Le Jeune worked at FreshPoint, Inc. for seven years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Tyler Witman is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Ameritas Investment Corp, Capital Choice Investment Advisers, and Manatee River Financial Group. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, employing a variety of portfolio management and advisory strategies tailored to client objectives.

Felix Greer is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors and the U.S. Census Bureau, as well as work during his education at California Polytechnic State University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and applies oversight controls to manage conflicts of interest.

Austin Howard is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Jpmorgan Chase Bank, Wells Fargo, and AJH Commerce LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Anoop Nath is a CFA® and holds the Series 66 designation. He joined Edward Jones in 2026 and previously worked at the Atlanta Hawks and Ned Davis Research. He has no industry experience prior to his current roles. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Yousuf Ghalayini is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, combining institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Clifton Smith is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked previously at Ameriprise Financial Services and Morgan Stanley in both their Private Bank and Smith Barney divisions. Outside of advising, he is the owner of CSGolf LLC, a business established to manage Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) and sponsorship contracts for his son's collegiate and professional golf career. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and consulting services supported by a broad network of advisers.

Cesar Sa Freire Vieira is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for 15 years at IE International Programs S.A. and spent one year in full-time education earning an MBA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and provides services including tax-efficient strategies and securities-based lending, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Daniel Lewis is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Champions Gate, FL, holding ChFC® and Series 66 credentials with four years of industry experience. He worked at Walt Disney Company from 2011 to 2020 before joining Edward Jones in 2021. He had ownership in Weframe USA LLC but held no active responsibilities there. 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 under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, with a broad national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Douglas Palmer is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Winter Garden, FL, where he has worked since 2019. He has six years of industry experience, including prior roles outside financial services at RefrigiWear and Doyle Baseball. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial products. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Dwight Melgaard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and over 34 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial (formerly LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER CORP.) since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, he is licensed as an independent insurance agent selling life, disability, and long-term care insurance. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a variety of advisory programs and financial services supported by research and multiple investment management options.

Melissa Fierman is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Clermont, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 38 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research and capital markets services through a large network of financial advisors.

Andrew Hoppen is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Clermont, FL. His work history includes roles across Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., as well as prior experience at Fastenal and Bent Creek Golf Club. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services. The firm’s integrated structure supports both non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts.

Rachel Stewart is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Clermont, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2009, including her current advisory role starting in 2024. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as secretary for the Grand Island Estates HOA and is involved with Tours By Nona, Inc., a tour operator based in Eustis, FL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering various advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.