Donald Suriano is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several financial institutions including Synovus Securities, Cetera, and Regions Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Michael Padron is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab holding a Series 66 credential and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Schwab, he held positions at NewGate Capital Partners, Publix Super Markets, and Parks Lincoln of Longwood, with several years dedicated to full-time education. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting 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 separate managed accounts and offers a broad range of integrated brokerage, custody, and cash management services.

Robert Andrews is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and earlier at Wells Fargo Clearing, Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, Quick & Reilly, and Invest Financial Corporation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Joseph Crain III is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Orlando, FL. He has worked at several firms including First Citizens National Bank, Wunderlich Securities, and Citigroup Global Markets. Crain’s prior roles include six years at First Citizens National Bank alongside his current position at LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, supported by technology tools and a large network of advisors.

Christopher Bozas is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Orlando, FL, holding the Series 66 designation and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms, including Merrill, IFP Securities LLC, and various Raymond James affiliates. He is also involved with Claycomb Wealth Management, a non-investment-related advisory business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary consulting using risk profiling and analytical modeling, and supports a broad network of advisors with institutional consulting and portfolio management.

Malcolm Baird is a financial advisor at Merrill with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 1995 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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, and various institutional accounts.

Matthew Brinckerhoff is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2008 and previously spent six years at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser with roughly $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Matthew Bartolomei is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and Citigroup Global Markets from 2007 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by offering a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a financial planning process that uses firm-approved tools and methodologies such as Monte Carlo simulations.

Sean Williams is a financial professional with eight years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Evershore Financial Group and Securian Financial Services Inc. Williams serves as a director on the boards of the Leonard and Marjorie Williams Family Foundation, Inc. and Wayne M. Densch Charities, Inc. Additionally, he owns Wayne Densch Inc., a family-owned Anheuser Busch distributorship. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base ranging from individual investors to institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and access to both affiliated and third-party money managers across various program structures.

Arthur Pringle is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings nearly 25 years of experience in trading and capital markets to his role, drawing on a systematic approach to trading that emphasizes capital preservation and disciplined portfolio management. Arthur began his financial career as an independent floor trader at the Chicago Board of Trade, where he spent 17 years as both an Associate and Full Member. Following his trading career, he pursued opportunities in Private Equity and start-up technology companies. Arthur holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Stetson University, where he attended on a baseball scholarship. He is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Arthur currently resides in Longwood, Florida, having relocated from Chicago with his four children to join Merrill Lynch in Winter Park.

Paul Tierney is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Lincoln Investment and The Gabor Agency, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Tierney serves as an independent agent involved in outside fixed insurance sales. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, utilizing a variety of third-party programs and discretionary management models.

Ronald Anwar is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at firms such as J.P. Morgan Securities, Wells Fargo Clearing, and ADP Broker Dealer Inc. He has been with LPL Financial since 2016, with other engagements including DFCU Financial and FNBLI. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, asset management programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and technology tools.

Brandon Ross is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Winter Park, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2011, with a one-year period as an independent contractor. 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 affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, leveraging multi-asset model portfolios and centralized supervisory and custody arrangements.

Jeannette Byrd is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds a Series 66 designation, bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at multiple firms, including Avantax Investment Services and Cssc Brokerage Services, and has been involved with her own firm, Byrd & Associates, LLC, since 2005. Outside of her advisory work, she is a member and owner in several business ventures, including a consulting firm and an amusement park partnership. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary accounts with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Tyler Dowling is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, specializing in retirement planning and financial guidance. He currently helps clients develop retirement plans and provides ongoing support to navigate every stage of retirement. Prior to his current role, Tyler held several positions at Fidelity Investments, including Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative, gaining comprehensive experience in financial services since 2023. Tyler emphasizes trust, communication, and planning in his approach to financial advising. Being a husband and father has enhanced his understanding of the importance of preparing for life's milestones and protecting what matters most. Outside of work, he enjoys family activities, fitness, outdoor adventures, beach visits, and parenthood.

Fiona Alfred is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 supported by internal teams and third-party managers for a range of client types.

Afeefa Ayube is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments in 2024, she spent ten years at Productions Plus. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, fund advisory services, and delivers model portfolios using systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

James Mc Lean is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Maitland, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, he holds a real estate license. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to deliver tailored advice, emphasizing assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Steven Fortino is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2011 and also serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Wyoming, teaching CFP courses online. Additionally, he volunteers with the Knights of Columbus in Orlando. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and a range of third-party advisory programs to tailor investment solutions, including proprietary mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Matthew Joy is a financial advisor with Merrill in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 license and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A., Merrill, Chase Investment Services Corp., PRUCO Securities, LLC, and Ameriprise. Joy serves as an advisory board member for the charitable organization Christian Help. 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.