Steven Fortino is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with Equitable Advisors since 2011 and was also associated with AXA Advisors during that period. Outside of his advisory role, Fortino serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Wyoming, teaching CFP courses online, and is a volunteer member of the Knights of Columbus. 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 various third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Matthew Joy is a financial advisor with Merrill in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the advisory board of Christian Help, a charitable organization based in Casselberry, Florida. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations.

Sam Safdari is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop tailored financial plans based on their individual goals. He utilizes Fidelity's resources to provide personalized guidance aimed at helping clients pursue their objectives. Sam's experience at Fidelity Investments spans several roles since 2018, including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. This progression reflects his comprehensive understanding of financial planning and investment consulting. Outside of his professional work, Sam engages in outdoor adventures, Pilates, reading, skiing, and traveling.

Brian Cox is a financial advisor with Merrill in Lake Mary, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 1984 and has been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes model-based and discretionary strategies developed by its internal Chief Investment Office and third-party managers, offering a range of portfolio implementation options and tax-aware strategies.

Michael Smith is a Series 66 certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Orlando, FL, where he has worked since 2009. He has 16 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in operating a cabinet and countertop franchise, Smithway Ventures, in the Orlando area. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Di Ivory Edgecomb is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with Series 66 credentials and no prior industry experience. Before joining Thrivent, Di worked at Box Real Estate for six years and was employed by the City of Hollywood for twelve years. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers goal-based planning covering topics such as retirement, tax, estate, and special needs planning, with an option to combine planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing program called “WealthPlan.”

Nathaniel Kahn is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Charles Schwab and First National Bank of Omaha. Kahn serves as a Sergeant in the Army National Guard, a role he has maintained since 2012. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm uses a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment process.

Fen Ting Strouse is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab, Fen Ting worked at Digital Risk LLC for eleven years. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by centralized custody, supervisory services, and a multi-asset model portfolio approach.

James Houston Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2014. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Kerry Luellen is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Apopka, FL, where he has worked since 1990, accumulating 36 years of industry experience. He also owns a commercial property management business in Apopka. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Steven Zucal is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. In addition to his advisory work, he provides occasional narration and voice-over services through his side business, Success and More LLC. Charles Schwab 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 a range of multi-asset model portfolios alongside an alternative investments program.

Austin Fierko is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Fisher Investments since 2016. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, investment companies, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management across various asset classes and employs a centralized investment decision process combining quantitative and qualitative research.

Gregg Champion is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Winter Park, FL, with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through various programs and affiliated entities.

Julie Tecau is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with five years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2021 and is based in Winter Park, FL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Antoine Harris is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC, Woodbury Financial Services Inc., Harris & Associates, The Home Depot, and Lockheed Martin. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Landon Taucher is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Ameriprise Financial, and teaching positions at the University of North Florida. He also worked briefly at Cafe Andiamo. 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. Schwab offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Robert Miller is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Orlando, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2016. 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 advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Hillary Krawczyk is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2003. 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.

Hamid Abdollahi is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Edward Jones, and ShariaPortfolio, Inc. Abdollahi is based in Orlando, FL. 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 advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset investment approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Edward Corbett is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Winter Park, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2021 and concurrently with Pillar Wealth Management since 2014, as well as with VOYA Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2021. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research, model portfolios, and advanced technologies.