Byron Tobias is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Apopka, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households of varying net worth, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a broad network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Daryl Jones is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Triad Advisors, Inc. for 14 years prior to joining Osaic in 2024. In addition to his advisory role, Jones is involved in managing a seasonal rental property and provides wealth management services through Apex Wealth Management LLC. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools and multiple investment platforms to construct portfolios that can include a variety of securities and alternative investments, with options for discretionary or non-discretionary management.

Sean Silver is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and Charles Schwab. Currently based in Gotha, FL, he has been with Fidelity in various roles since 2021. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio construction. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic methods to manage portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Lauren Rahmeier is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera since 2025 and previously held roles at Michael S. Urso, CPA/PFS, CFP Financial Advisor, Avantax entities, Edward Jones, and The Walt Disney Company. Rahmeier co-markets a financial planning practice with Michael S. Urso focused on retirement, education, and estate planning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management as well as access to multiple program platforms and third-party money managers within a large nationwide network of independent advisors.

Jeannier Oliveira is a financial advisor at Cetera with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at Regions Bank, SunTrust Bank, and Edward Jones. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that supports discretionary and non-discretionary accounts with a range of program options.

Victoria Lowell is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Empowered Worth and UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and structured discovery conversations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers its services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Jarrod Shoemaker is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Clermont, Florida, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2019. Outside of financial advising, he is a professional triathlete and coaches endurance athletes through his own Training Camp South business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its specialized Premier Retirement Income service that focuses on retirement-income planning using research-driven, tax-aware strategies.

Michael Laporte is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 30 years of industry experience, with prior roles at Cetera Advisor Networks, Vicus Capital, Walnut Street Securities, and his own firms, LaPorte Financial, LLC and LaPorte Financial Group, Inc. He also operates an insurance agency under LaPorte Financial, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing various investment strategies supported by advisor-facing technology.

Carlos Lowell is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 10 years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, where he has been since 2022. Lowell serves on the finance, investment, audit, and other advisory committees for Baptist Health South Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides investment advisory and brokerage services to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and broad investment options to deliver customized financial strategies.

Timothy Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management Inc., as well as nearly three decades in education with Orange County Public Schools and Hope Charter School. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies across various investment approaches.

Lee Blackwell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the South Shores Oceanside Condo Association in Melbourne Beach, FL. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including cash-flow, retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, with tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Terald Shaw is a Series 66 licensed advisor with six years of industry experience, currently with Thrivent Investment Management. His work history includes positions at Eaton and its Crouse-Hinds Business unit prior to joining Thrivent. He serves as President of the Purdue Alumni of Central Florida and is a board secretary for the Windermere Little League. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without portfolio management for institutional clients.

Louis Siracusano is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. He holds a Series 66 credential and is licensed to practice law in the state of New York. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, using proprietary research and planning tools.

Eva Drew is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 11 years of industry experience, having previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Key Wealth Advisor. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a plumbing business and serves in leadership positions as secretary of a homeowners association board and president of an elementary school PTO. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals utilizing various platform arrangements and proprietary as well as third-party model strategies.

Nickolas Bellanza is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at E*TRADE Capital Management, Uber, and Voya Investment Management. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in content creation on YouTube. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured discovery conversations and approved planning tools, offering a broad range of investment and advisory services.

Ryan Eckert is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and 66 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Charles Schwab and Waddell & Reed, and he operates two investment-related entities, Eckert Eagle LLC and EP Wealth Strategies. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and investment management options, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Bryan Beloff is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and partner of 7629 Aloma, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm delivers recommendations on a non-discretionary basis, combining large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Heather Churchill is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range 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 its Global Investment Committee.

Giovanna Testoni is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Windermere, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and over 30 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 1990 and previously worked at Painewebber Incorporated starting in 1984. Testoni also participates as a guest speaker outside of her advisory role. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a blend of brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Sandra Burgess is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, she worked at Thrivent Financial and served as an instructional teacher for the Lake County School Board. Outside of advising, she maintains a role as an instructional teacher and operates a tax preparation and accounting service. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing a range of investment strategies implemented by its network of investment adviser representatives.