Brian Wise is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial in Altamonte Springs, FL. His prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with investment options supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Eugene Rubow is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with various Fidelity entities since 2008. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across multiple asset classes and employs oversight controls to address conflicts of interest.

Wade Worrell is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, previously working at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns a hunting property in Texas. 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 incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

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 with Merrill in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and CSM Capital Corporation. 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 provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad range of individuals and institutional clients.

Victor Alarcon is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab, he worked at Starbucks for five years and TSF Sportswear for two years. 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 and offers multi-asset model portfolios along with a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Michele Rivera is a financial advisor at Merrill in Oviedo, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with six years at Merrill and a total of five years in the industry. Prior to joining Merrill, she worked at Bank of America and served on the Polk County School Board for ten years. 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 broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries.

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 at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Newbridge Securities Corporation, and Corecap Investments. His background also includes operating an independent insurance business. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations.

Austin Freeland is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2004 and Primerica Financial Services since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he owns A&A Freeland LLC, which engages in investment-related activities. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Michael Nagy is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Truist Advisory Services and the University of Central Florida. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and state and municipal government entities. The firm offers tailored, primarily non-discretionary advisory services and a specialized SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services program for small businesses.

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.

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.

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 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.

Marc Young is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Orlando, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations and having 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2012 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

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.