John Maxwell is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been working in the financial industry since 1999 and focuses on providing tailored wealth management services to individuals, families, and businesses. John's areas of expertise include college education planning, corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, special needs planning strategies, and individual and corporate investment strategy. He leads a wealth management team that emphasizes exceptional client care and customized strategies aligned with clients' values and complex financial needs. He is a graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in Business Finance. John holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). An Orlando native, he lives in Orlando with his two daughters, Sienna and Karsyn.

Melissa Fierman is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Clermont, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 38 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research and capital markets services through a large network of financial advisors.

Daniel Kapple is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked within Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and structured processes. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include investment advisory and brokerage solutions.

Andrew Katsanis is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 license and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include five years at Edward Jones before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2019. He also serves as a successor trustee for a trust in Leesburg, Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and broad retail and institutional offerings in its investment approach.

Ryan Cole is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2010. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Gilberto Hurtado Parra is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2021, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. His background also includes positions in the hospitality industry. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm’s process combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Elizabeth Stewart is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Maitland, Florida, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Cardenoch LLC, a tax preparation business. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Hemant Ranadive is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Windermere, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, including his current role since 2020. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendations that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement income plans, supported by a centralized consulting team and automated recommendation processes.

Emily Suazo is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, based in Winter Park, FL, with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, she worked at Dexian and has diverse experience including roles at Opus Coffee, University of Florida, Shells Seafood, and Strawberry Crest Highschool. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a variety of brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans to clients’ goals and risk profiles.

Rasha Mesharafa is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley. Mesharafa has also been involved with the Hold On To Hope Foundation and taught at Rollins College's Crummer Graduate School of Business. 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 among its investment offerings.

Cody Bertoglio is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2015 in Orlando, FL. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Bruce Woodruff is a financial advisor at Cetera with 54 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Cetera since 2021, including Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, and previously at VOYA Financial Advisors. Woodruff is also a board member of La Amistad Foundation, Inc. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers.

Andrew Hoppen is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Clermont, FL. His work history includes roles across Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., as well as prior experience at Fastenal and Bent Creek Golf Club. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services. The firm’s integrated structure supports both non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts.

Alison Barnes is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has also founded Alison Brooke Designs, a jewelry and jewelry dish business that she operates alongside her advisory role. Prior to her current position, she worked at St. John's Preparatory School for seven years. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of capital markets and research resources.

Beatriz Truax is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entity since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and manages an investment real estate business. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research-driven, tax-efficient strategies and algorithmic tools to provide tailored, written recommendations. The firm also delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Anthony Johnson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is a manager of The Panda Family Group, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Elaine Seaquist is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. 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 solutions. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Rachel Stewart is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as secretary for the Grand Island Estates Homeowners Association and is involved with Tours By Nona, Inc., a tour operator based in Eustis, FL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households and corporate entities. The firm offers various advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and offices.

Kevin Adam is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients through Windermere Private Wealth Management in Orlando, Florida. He joined Merrill in 2017 as part of the AFADP class. He focuses on portfolio management, investment analysis, family wealth management strategies, and tax minimization. Kevin was born in Ft. Lauderdale and raised in São Paulo, Brazil, before moving to Orlando at age fifteen. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Central Florida in Orlando with a bachelor's degree in finance. During his college years, he completed internships through the Merrill Financial Advisor Internship Program and at the UCF Foundation, which manages the university's endowment fund. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, Kevin enjoys golfing, soccer, and spending time with his family. He is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Gregory Stone is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2011. 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 supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.