Scott Goodkind is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2014 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate investment as a sole proprietor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services both directly and through corporate agreements.

John Burmester is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021 and has also worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2010. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is grounded in modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Elliott Lockett is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2025. In this role, he partners with clients and their families to understand their financial goals and develop personalized plans. He emphasizes ongoing collaboration to adapt strategies as life and markets evolve, ensuring alignment with clients' priorities. Before his current position, Elliott served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2025. Prior to that, he was an Investment Consultant and Customer Relationship Specialist at Charles Schwab between 2022 and 2023. His earlier experience includes roles as a Registered Representative at New York Life Insurance Company from 2021 to 2022 and Lending Specialist at Members First Credit Union of Florida from 2020 to 2021. Outside of his professional work, Elliott enjoys camping, fitness, hiking, traveling, and exploring culinary experiences.

Johana Perez is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Orlando, FL, with one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Edward Jones since 2022 and managing a home goods business, JB Oak Barrel LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Kevin Oser is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads the Corporate Benefit Plan segment of the PAR Wealth Management Team, specializing in retirement strategies for both businesses and individuals. His role involves advising public and private companies on the development and management of their Qualified and Non-Qualified retirement programs, including 401(k) plans. Kevin’s responsibilities encompass plan design, employee education, human resource office support, compliance, and plan testing. He has earned the designation of Retirement Benefits Consultant, joining a select group of Merrill Lynch Financial Advisors focusing on corporate and institutional retirement benefits. Additionally, he holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designations. Kevin received a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Southern California. He is affiliated with the Zeta Beta chapter of Alpha Tau Omega and is a member of the Trojan Club of Florida. Kevin lives in Winter Park with his wife, Danielle, and their two children, Caroline and Davison.

Matthew Ritzma is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with Thrivent since 2026 and has prior work experience at Door Dash and VUS Education. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based financial planning and offers clients the option to combine planning with managed-account programs while keeping these services separate.

Pierce Mohelnitzky is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2021, including time at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. Prior to his financial advisory career, he held positions at Century 21 and Publix. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management using multi-asset model portfolios and maintains a large, integrated structure that supports centralized supervisory, custody, and order-routing functions.

Anthony Jones is a financial advisor with Cetera based in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 2016 and also operates a tax preparation business, Taxes by Tony, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, institutional, and retirement plan clients through a network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios and a range of program structures.

Marla Lambert is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firms since 1993. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and delivers services through a centralized retirement-income consulting team.

Carlton Smith is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Winter Park, FL. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Kingdom Economy, and Fairwinds Credit Union. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses and comprehensive planning across topics such as retirement, estate, and tax, without managing discretionary trading authority. The firm combines planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option while keeping these functions separate.

Brandon Ronca is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages RRNTMO Inc., a business related to his Ameriprise practice. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide annual, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Bansi Patel is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Charles Schwab, his work experience includes roles in education and community service, including two years at the Boys and Girls Club. 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. Schwab combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a large integrated operational structure.

Lauren Jacobs is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has worked with several entities within the Cetera network since 2020 and previously spent 19 years at First Allied Securities, Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management options, financial planning, and retirement services with access to both affiliated and third-party managers, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets.

Ethan Mendoza is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 8 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Edward Jones and Wells Fargo. Outside of his advisory role, Mendoza is an online content creator and live streamer focused on gaming. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm uses proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative and algorithmic methods in constructing portfolios.

Ruyue Xian is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations. Her prior work includes roles at the University of Texas at Dallas, Industrial Bank Co. Ltd., Metro AG, and China Island Asian Grill. 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi‑asset, model-based investment approach.

Daniel Zagata is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera. He has worked at Evershore Financial Group and Minnesota Life Insurance Company, accumulating extensive experience in financial services and insurance. Zagata is the founder and director of the Winter Park Lifelong Learning Foundation, which offers community education programs. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves individual, employer-sponsored, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients using a multi-manager approach with access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Christopher Phillips is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc for 12 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2023. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process 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.

Scott Mahnken is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2003. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Edward Dover IV is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Moors & Cabot Inc and SunTrust Investment Services, Inc. He is 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence from Schwab’s Center for Financial Research.

Brendan Haviland is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and has been affiliated with Charles Schwab since 2018 in various capacities. Outside of his advisory role, he also works as an Uber driver. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management with integrated brokerage, custody, and financial planning services.