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.

Edwin Sotoquinones is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and having 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its prior identity as AXA Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in auto racing as a driver team owner. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm offers various investment options through its network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers, emphasizing personalized client assessment and model-based portfolio management.

Alan Pascale is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he assists Orangewood Presbyterian Church in Maitland, FL with financial communications and operational needs. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to illustrate potential outcomes and supports municipal and public finance through a municipal advisor affiliation, along with various specialized advisory programs.

Ronald Gruninger III is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Orlando, FL, with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2014. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in life insurance sales. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software and collaborative annual planning relationships.

Michael Kovaleski is a CFP® and Series 66 registered financial advisor with 16 years of experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016 and was previously with Raymond James & Associates for six years. He is also a 10% owner of Thunder Consultants LLC, a financial practice based in Orlando, FL. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Lisa Robinson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2015, including during its prior registration as Axa Advisors. In addition to her advisory role, she engages in outside insurance sales, primarily focusing on Medicare plan sales. 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 diverse asset management programs, utilizing third-party asset managers and advisory models tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and investment needs.

Michael Eichner is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. outside of his advisory responsibilities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including financial and estate planning. The firm uses structured planning tools and models outcomes using proprietary estimates and simulations, while clients are responsible for implementing their plans.

Luke Dougherty is an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2021. In this role, he collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial plans aimed at helping them achieve their financial goals. His professional experience centers on investment solutions and client-focused financial planning.

Jeffrey Linares is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes a mix of roles outside finance, notably at Buffalo Wild Wings and the University of Central Florida College of Business. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 SMA portfolios and provides a range of integrated brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Viviana Frias Diaz is a financial advisor with Cetera in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Fieldpoint Private Bank & Trust and Regions Bank, where she continues to serve as a wealth advisor. Outside of her advisory work, she is the owner of DA Legacy Properties, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with various investment program options.

Tim Banks is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Raymond James since 2003. Banks is also a managing partner of Foundation Financial Group, LLC, a support company he has owned since 2002. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools including probability modeling to inform client strategies.

Ashley Abraham is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

John Piontek is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018 and previously spent nine years with Bank of America, NA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a range of investment options, including insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep programs.

Destiny Walker is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Orlando, FL, holding the Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, she managed and operated Stick & Shine, Co., a business specializing in stickers, magnets, and flyers. She also has experience in the food service industry, including a role as Catering Manager and Store Associate at Jersey Mike's. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through both proprietary and third-party programs.

Gabriel Proulx Wein is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including LPL Financial LLC, United Community Bank, and Charles Schwab & Co. Inc. Prior to his advisory roles, he attended the University of Miami from 2020 to 2024. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved software and collaborative planning processes.

Anthony Vitagliano is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Lake Mary, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 22 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2026. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. 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.

Joseph Volpe is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab since 2015. Based in Orlando, FL, his practice is part of a large institutional firm serving a broad client base. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. primarily serves 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 with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by centralized operations and multi-asset model portfolios.

Alecia Dupont is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Orlando/Winter Park, Florida. She provides Goals Based Wealth Management strategies for high net worth clients and their families. Alecia has over 25 years of experience in wealth management, leveraging her background with Bank of America and Merrill specialists to assist families in optimizing their financial resources and achieving financial independence. Her approach to investment management is personalized to align with each client's objectives, tax situation, and preferences. Alecia holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master of Business Administration (MBA), both from Florida State University. She holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Her expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, and socially responsible investing. Committed to community involvement, Alecia is an active member of the Orlando Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. She serves on the Board of Directors and Development Committee for Opera Orlando and has held leadership roles including Co-chair of the LGBT Employee Network and previous Co-Chair for Economic Development within her sorority chapter. Alecia enjoys sports including Florida State University football and Tampa Bay Buccaneers football, practices vinyasa flow hot yoga, and values spending time with her family.

Charles Lloyd is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 31 years of industry experience, currently with Ameriprise in Oviedo, FL. His prior experience includes nine years at Wells Fargo Clearing and seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Derrick Alderman is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation, with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2016. 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 roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.