John Verano is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Albert Ray III is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2011, including roles at Raymond James & Associates and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of his primary advisory work, he is co-founder and owner of Ray Behavioral Wealth, PLLC. 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 supported by advanced analytical tools and maintains unique capabilities in municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA consulting.

Lewis Salvati is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience. He has held positions at Regions Bank, Equitable Advisors, and New Era Life Insurance Company, among others. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and provides access to various program structures and third-party managers.

Matthew Bailey is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with experience at Keller Williams Realty, Allstate, and academic positions at the University of South Carolina and the University of Toledo. He is currently affiliated with Equitable Advisors in Orlando, FL. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset-management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Michael Serrano is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and three years of experience. His prior work includes roles at TD Bank, State Farm, and Columbia Sportswear, along with 14 years in full-time education. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm operates a large-scale, integrated advisory platform combining non-discretionary client relationships with access to affiliated discretionary managed accounts and alternative investments.

Nathan Green is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with seven years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations. His prior experience includes roles at First Horizon and Suntrust Advisory Services. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 solutions supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Maan Halees is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with LPL Enterprise since 2026 and has experience with several other businesses, including Concert Golf Partners, The Fathers Table, and MTMR Surgical Group LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and it offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

David Withee Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2018, he held various roles at SunTrust Advisory Services and operated his own consulting business. Outside of his advisory work, Withee is the owner of Withee Chocolates, a small chocolate business, and serves as Treasurer and Director for The Orlando Ballet, Inc., where he oversees financial matters. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm utilizes centralized due diligence, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared to many institutional advisors.

Jongwook Kim is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Oakland, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 1999. Equitable Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Jose Paradela is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. He also spent time at the University of Central Florida. 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 a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Nichole Godwin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and modeling techniques.

Kenneth Hountz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Starr Guitars, a company that manufactures and repairs guitars. 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 over 14,000 advisors and manages approximately $671 billion in assets, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Jack Thompson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Orlando, FL. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with the firm since 2026. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, Thompson held positions in retail and education. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm uses a range of investment programs and referrals to third-party asset managers to deliver its advisory services.

Richard Springer is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. from 2005 to 2022 before joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary advisory framework.

Christopher Pashley is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley, having worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021. Prior to that, he spent ten years at Bank of America and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Its approach includes structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Douglas Jarrard is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Winter Park, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and 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 advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market modeling.

Clifton Smith is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Stegner Investment Associates, and Uvest Financial Services Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of CSGolf LLC, a business established to support his son's college and professional golf career through NIL and sponsorship contract management. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individual, institutional, and municipal clients with a range of financial planning and consulting services, employing a variety of portfolio management styles supported by firm research and model managers.

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.

Carlos Travieso is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Oviedo, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Investment Management and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2012. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses and planning that can be combined with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing arrangement, while keeping planning and portfolio management services separate.