Blaise Benoist is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2012. Benoist is also president of Benoist Wealth Strategies, Inc., an independent contractor entity supporting his advisory work. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, utilizing asset-allocation analysis and firm research to develop tailored investment recommendations.

Nina Kirchhoefer is a financial advisor with Merrill in Winter Park, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 37 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1988 and associated with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she assists with bill payments and financial transactions for family-owned aviation businesses. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies tailored to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and other fiduciaries.

Peter Krzyzak is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at 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. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Jeannette Funi is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Truist Investment Services. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient solutions.

Robert Harvie is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is a general limited partner and manager of the Harvie Family Limited Partnership. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research.

Brandon Shepard is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Orlando, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, BNY, and R2 Unified Technologies, as well as academic positions at Florida Atlantic University. 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 guidance, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Cliff Worthylake is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and over three years of experience in the industry. His prior roles include positions at WA Global, Amazon, and Gregor Media Group. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Darryl Lobo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. His prior experience includes roles at Wamu Investments and Washington Mutual. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Pamela Ghezzi is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 31 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Kovack Advisors, Inc., Kovack Securities, Inc., and Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in independent wealth management and certified wealth strategist activities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and multiple third-party platforms to construct and manage diversified portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Anderson Wren is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Edward Jones for 11 years. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Mark Guy is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at Enterprise Car Rental and TIAA-CREF. 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 multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research.

Robert Blanchard, Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Equitable Advisors since 2015 and previously spent five years with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in outside insurance activities. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to deliver tailored financial solutions.

Frederick Craig II is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sanford, FL, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of experience in the financial industry, following eleven years with Automotive Financial of America, Inc. 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 through a network of more than 23,700 advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Richard Macak III is a financial professional with Cetera in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Omni Financial Services, Securian Financial Services, Minnesota Life, Florida Financial Group, and Metlife Securities. He is involved in fixed insurance sales and business referral activities through several entities associated with Omni Financial Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options and program structures, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services.

Jordan Bower is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at CUSO Financial Services, Fairwinds Credit Union, Diamond Resorts International, State Farm Insurance, and Headquarter Honda. Outside of advising, he serves as a notary at Fairwinds Credit Union. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Rachel Linville is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Edward Jones, MassMutual, and The Infinity Group, a support company based in Apopka, FL. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional and municipal entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, offering tailored recommendations supported by extensive research and a broad affiliate network.

Vladimy Pierre Louis is a financial advisor at Cetera with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has prior experience with Avantax Advisory Services and related entities. In addition to his advisory role, he manages the PLOUIS Foundation, a nonprofit organization he founded. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with multiple program options and affiliations supporting diverse investment strategies.

Alan Pascale is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Maitland, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 1999 and has experience in non-variable insurance. Outside of his advisory role, he assists Orangewood Presbyterian Church with operational financial communications. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, utilizing asset allocation analysis and firm research to provide tailored recommendations.

Ronald Gruninger III is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2014. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Orlando, FL. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in life insurance sales. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser affiliated with MassMutual, offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, and charitable organizations. The firm provides collaborative annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and offers a range of specialized planning programs.

Michael Kovaleski is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016 and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates from 2009 to 2016. Kovaleski is a 10% owner of Thunder Consultants LLC, an affiliated firm operating a financial planning practice in Orlando, FL. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to deliver tailored recommendations across a broad range of financial needs.