Dennis Nolte is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 37 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has held roles at Seacoast National Bank, INVEST Financial Corp., and Capital Guardian Wealth Management. Nolte serves as a FINRA arbitrator and contributes as a columnist for TheStreet.com. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Jason Johnson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 15 years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Johnson has been with Morgan Stanley since 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and employer-sponsored financial plans.

Raisa Mac Leod is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with Edward Jones, where she has been an advisor since 2019. She has six years of industry experience, including prior roles at Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Americas and Siemens Energy Inc. Mac Leod also owns a consulting business, MacLeod Management & Consulting, LLC, based in Orlando, FL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Daniel Mirto is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments based in Orlando, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and several smaller firms. Outside of finance, he is an independent contractor streaming video game play on Twitch. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its use of systematic methodologies, management of multiple registered investment companies, and integration of AI in its research practices.

Gregory Pienkosz is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Key Investment Services LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he holds ownership interests in several small businesses, including advertising and media ventures associated with family members. 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 employs a large team of advisors and utilizes research-driven investment approaches combining diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Jason Del Valle is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Winter Park, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Ameriprise for one year. Del Valle serves on the board of directors for the Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund in Orlando, FL. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Heather Mount is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2015. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the Board of Directors for the Girl Scouts of Citrus Council, participating in governance and finance committee decisions. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by combining brokerage and advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based strategies to tailor investment plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to provide a broad range of financial solutions.

Joseph Marino is a financial advisor at OSAIC with over 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and KMS Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Marino manages fixed insurance sales as an independent insurance agent and prepares basic tax returns for a select group of clients. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and model-based portfolio management supported by a range of tools and third-party programs.

Matthew Bender is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones in Orlando, FL, where he has worked since 2013. He has 12 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, along with affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Pablo Casal Pereira is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2015 to 2021 before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs focused on tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Christopher Hosko is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2011. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning, delivering written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Phillip Smeltzer is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Athens, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and having 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a tree farm and rental real estate holdings through several LLCs. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis with a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored advice primarily for clients holding assets in Ameriprise managed accounts.

Brian Heapps is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth Inc. in Orlando, FL, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 39 years of industry experience, including prior roles at SII and Signator Financial Services. He is also president of multiple financial-related business entities, including GenX Financial LLC and Innovative Financial Group, which provide operational oversight and support for affiliated advisors. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with a range of customizable portfolio management options and maintains a complex affiliate network enhanced by recent consolidation activity.

Jordan Scott is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Winter Park, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2019, he worked at Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Tourico Holidays, Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through dedicated Financial Advisors and an Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and economic modeling techniques.

Michael Maguire is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2002 and is also the owner of Maguire Investment Advisors LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Pamela Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 33 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009 and previously was employed at Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a poll worker for the Broward County Supervisor of Elections Office in Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and integrates structured planning tools and scenario modeling in its financial planning process.

Kurtiss Nelson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with various Fidelity entities since 2012. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Mark Boersma is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Winter Park, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Outside of his financial advisory work, he is involved in children's entertainment through ownership of Party Princess Productions and Mascots and Superheroes of Miami. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and market-based modeling.

Khalid Yasin is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at PFM Asset Management LLC for 11 years before joining Merrill. He volunteers on the investment advisory committee of the Central Florida Foundation, a nonprofit community foundation, where he facilitates discussions on asset allocation and diversification. 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.

James Magee is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining the firm in 2011, he has focused on building enduring relationships with individuals, families, and small businesses by providing advice and guidance grounded in time-tested investment and planning principles. James brings experience from prior management roles within a global hospitality company following his graduation from Wake Forest University in 2004, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. His client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, women and wealth, and retirement income. James is involved with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida and is active in supporting this organization.