Terald Shaw is a Series 66 licensed advisor with six years of industry experience, currently with Thrivent Investment Management. His work history includes positions at Eaton and its Crouse-Hinds Business unit prior to joining Thrivent. He serves as President of the Purdue Alumni of Central Florida and is a board secretary for the Windermere Little League. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without portfolio management for institutional clients.

Karen Flynn is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Orlando, FL, bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2009 and previously at Strategic Wealth Accumulation from 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee on a family trust and leads a local team known as the Retirement Solutions Group. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm uses analytical tools to tailor recommendations and supports clients through advisory programs, with a focus on technology integration and municipal advisory services.

Alejandro Richardson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Oviedo, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and operating his own investment firm, Mr. Richardson Investments LLC. Earlier in his career, he was involved with Threads for Heads, a business separate from his financial advisory work. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Brian Wise is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Altamonte Springs, FL, holding CFP® certification and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 17 years of industry experience, with prior roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, J.P. Morgan Securities, Edward Jones, and Morgan Stanley. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies to support client investment decisions.

Eugene Rubow is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Fidelity Investments and its affiliates since 2008. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios constructed from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Wade Worrell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Gregg Emch is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, where he worked for a combined nine years. 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 investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Robert Soto is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Bank of America, Santander Securities, and Thrivent Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is a landlord involved in private real estate investment. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes discretionary and non-discretionary options, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Grace Chehansky is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JPMorgan Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the boards of the Heart of Florida United Way, Lake Highland Preparatory School Board of Visitors, and the Lake Nona Ladies Association. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for 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 institutions.

Michele Rivera is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith since 2020. Prior to this, she was employed at Bank of America for one year and spent ten years with the Polk County School Board. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

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.

Alexandre Maltez is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Newbridge Securities Corporation, and Corecap Investments. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

Austin Freeland is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2000 and PFS Investments Inc. since 2004. Outside of advisory services, he owns A&A Freeland LLC and also receives compensation for referrals related to home security, automation products, and loan products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm delivers advisory services primarily through model-based strategies, with discretionary portfolio management supported by established custodians and overlay managers.

Damon Nicholson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and models developed by its Global Investment Committee.

Louis Siracusano is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. He holds a Series 66 credential and is licensed to practice law in the state of New York. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, using proprietary research and planning tools.

Erick Mathieu Teixeirade Mello is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he serves individuals, families, professionals, and business owners, focusing on areas such as college education planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Originally from Brazil and raised in Central Florida, Erick holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Central Florida and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is bilingual in English and Portuguese. Outside of his professional work, Erick enjoys adventure sports, camping, cooking, dancing, gymnastics, music, reading, soccer, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Eva Drew is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. She is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has prior experience at Wells Fargo Clearing and Key Wealth Advisor. Outside of her advisory work, she owns a plumbing business in Winter Garden, FL, serves as secretary on a local homeowners association board, and volunteers as president of the Atwater Bay Elementary PTO. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through thousands of financial professionals. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management and offers proprietary and third-party investment strategies across multiple platforms.

Marc Young is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Orlando, FL. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has 22 years of industry experience, including a prior role at Investment Advisors International, Inc. from 2010 to 2011. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets across more than 14,000 advisors.

Nickolas Bellanza is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at E*TRADE Capital Management, Uber, and Voya Investment Management. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in content creation on YouTube. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured discovery conversations and approved planning tools, offering a broad range of investment and advisory services.

Kevin Brown is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2014, based in Orlando, FL. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios supported by dedicated research and due diligence on alternative investments.