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 Series 66-licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by a centralized due diligence process.

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.

Christopher McKelvey is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. McKelvey is the owner and president of several support companies related to his practice, including AMGWM, LLC, Anderson McKelvey Group, and McKelvey AMG, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

David Gunby V is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Deland, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and having one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Deloitte for two years and has experience in both academic and local education settings. Outside of advising, he serves as an independent contractor for Gunby & Company and is the CEO and managing member of Gunby Enterprises, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Stephanie Kostakis is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. She has held her current role since 2016 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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, and various institutional investors.

Sean Tamm is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Deland, Florida. He has 16 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns vacation and commercial rental properties, with day-to-day management handled by others. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Carlton Buckley Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Kovac Securities Inc, Capital Guardian Wealth Management LLC, and Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in mortgage brokerage and provides notary services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management options and access to multiple managers, with over 10,000 advisors and $256 billion in assets under management.

Jesse Plunkett is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sanford, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 12 years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Fountain of Youth Medical Spa LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Nicholas Volence is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and SunTrust and has been with Merrill since 2018. 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.

Ana Arango is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JP Morgan Securities and Bank of America. Ana is based in Orange City, Florida. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Evan Fillion is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Truist and Equitable Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs through systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Patricia Adams is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a two-year tenure at Morgan Stanley. Outside of her advisory role, she is a notary public in Lake Mary, Florida. 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 integrates research and analytics with a range of brokerage and advisory solutions, supporting over 14,000 financial advisors and managing approximately $671 billion in assets.

Seth Jones is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, following roles at Chase Investment Services Corp. and Banc One Securities Corporation. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions to develop model portfolios, incorporating ESG criteria when appropriate.

Maxwell Mrakuzic is a financial advisor at Stifel with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has also worked at Cetera and CETERA Advisor Networks LLC. His background includes roles outside finance, such as positions at Orlando Dinner Entertainment and Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Stanley Sargent is a Resident Director and Financial Advisor with extensive experience in the financial services industry, including over three decades at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, and personal retirement planning, among other areas. He is involved with the Merrill Families of Children With Disabilities Program, which focuses on integrating strategies for families with special needs children. Stanley earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Florida Business School and holds the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation, along with the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. His approach to wealth management centers on long-term financial strategies tailored to clients' goals and risk tolerance. In addition to his professional work, Stanley participates in community involvement through organizations such as Nathaniel's Hope and Quest INC. His personal interests include baseball, cooking, football, golfing, and woodworking.

Leigh Lyon is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sanford, FL, where he has worked since 2008, accumulating 18 years of industry experience. He participates in several community and educational volunteer activities, including teaching financial literacy classes through Junior Achievement and supporting local public schools in Seminole and Orange counties. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory solutions and a nationwide network of financial advisors.

Robert Ross is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2014 and has been with First Federal (Scb&T) since 1999. Ross serves as a city council commissioner on the board for the City of Saluda, North Carolina. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Suzette Davis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. Prior to that, she was employed at UBS Financial Services and briefly operated Laurette Joan Boutique. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process includes centralized due diligence and incorporates quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations.