Michael Mendez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Red Bug Lake Park, Brad's Bedding Plants, and Contemporary Services Corporation, as well as positions in education at the University of Central Florida and Calvary Christian Academy. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary and non-discretionary advisory work, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, and it serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Regina Taras is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James & Associates since 2022. Prior to this, she spent 10 years at UBS Financial Services NC. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a partner and proprietor in small business ventures managing accounting and tax reporting duties. 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 municipalities, offering financial planning and consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Bryce Wohl is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held positions at TD Bank and Publix Super Markets. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios, and serves as a registered commodity pool operator and advisor to multiple investment companies.

Victoria Lynch is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked with various Fidelity entities since 2012, including Fidelity Brokerage Services, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Investments. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, model portfolios, and fund advisory services.

Tyler Toomey is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2023 and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as an independent contractor providing FINRA securities arbitration services. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Clareese Hoxha is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked in education and community organizations before joining Fidelity. Outside of her advisory role, she assists a trucking business owner with logistics through Proverbs Business Solutions LLC. Fidelity, through its Strategic Advisers LLC affiliate, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Peter O'Brien is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Jacksonville, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007. Outside of finance, he is an officer of Avanti Travel Advisors, a travel agency based in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

Nelob Waiz is a financial advisor with Merrill in Jacksonville, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022, Waiz held various roles including positions at the University of North Florida and Auto Import Sales LLC. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Eric Chambers is a financial advisor with Merrill in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2002 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Erik Dawkins is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes eight years at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. He is a managing member of Destiny Enterprises LLC, though he is not currently active in this business. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across various asset classes.

Shane Tschappat is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Jacksonville, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at VyStar Credit Union, 121 Financial Credit Union, and Agapi Behavioral Consultants. 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 programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Kai Walker is a financial advisor with Merrill in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and over 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America Securities and has been with Merrill in two separate periods totaling more than 28 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a committee member for the Alzheimer's Association and as a personnel committee member at Neptune Baptist Church. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Roninna Jakway is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has worked with Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC since 2014 and with Fidelity Investments since 2025. Outside of her advisory role, she serves in several community and veterans organizations in Fernandina, Florida, including board membership for a homeowners association and officer and bookkeeping roles with the American Legion Riders Post #54. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Rich Rittichai is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2014. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Benjamin Buchanan is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Chappell Walker Group. In this role, he supports affluent households and business owners by providing comprehensive wealth management strategies, including guidance on business owner pre- and post-liquidity event planning. Benjamin holds a bachelor's degree from Florida State University and has completed an Accredited Certificate Program from the College for Financial Planning. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification and a Personal Investment Advisor designation. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, executive compensation, legacy planning, institutional consulting, personal retirement planning, and services tailored for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Beyond his professional work, Benjamin serves on the board of Community Hospice and Palliative Care of Jacksonville. His personal interests include biking, golfing, hiking, music, skiing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Jolynn Pratt is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2004. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Hagop Keshishian is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo entities since 2010. His outside activities include co-owning a residential rental property in Ormond Beach, FL. Wells Fargo Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, utilizing research and analytics from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Amanda Miller is a financial advisor with Merrill in Jacksonville, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 12 years of industry experience. She has worked with Merrill and Bank of America since 2013. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Steven Rawlins Sr. is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including Avantax Investment Services and Masters, Smith & Wisby, P.A., where he serves as President of the CPA firm. He is involved in several organizations outside of his advisory work, including chairing the Advisory Council at Georgia Southern School of Accountancy and leading the National Alliance of Auto Dealers Advisors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a range of third-party money managers.

Benjamin Smithers is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2022, following nearly a decade at Bank of America and Merrill. Based in Jacksonville, FL, he currently serves clients through UBS’s platform. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets operations.