Ericka King is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services, PWA Securities, and Provenance Wealth Advisors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through advisory programs that include tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured financial planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee’s analyses.

Scott Bostick is a Series 66 licensed advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at B. Riley Wealth, CNB Management Partners, LLC, and Pina, as well as employment at the University of Florida. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with program models or discretionary managers, utilizing a range of third-party advisory programs and proprietary solutions.

Anthony Shrubsall is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill since 2010. 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 strategies for a range of individual and institutional investors.

Aaron Graves is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with various Fidelity entities since 2008. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, advisory roles to registered investment companies, and incorporation of AI in research.

Micah Carter is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Merrill and has experience in real estate and hospitality. Outside of his advisory role, he manages several rental properties in Sylva, North Carolina. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including managed solutions and separately managed accounts, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

John Fiore is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2023 and previously held positions at Regions Bank, LPL Financial, and VyStar Credit Union. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Taylor Weaver is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017, alongside prior roles at Bank of America and SS&C Advent Software. 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.

Courtney Ferland is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Jacksonville, FL, with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2013 and has also been affiliated with Arizona State University since 2010. 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.

Michael Diiorio is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2023. Prior to his current role, he was involved with Recruiter Boom and True Lacrosse LLC and attended Boston University from 2019 to 2023. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory services with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Kyle Rice is a financial advisor at Cetera with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Capital Financial Strategies Inc and Minnesota Life Insurance Co, among others. In addition to his advisory role, Rice is an independent health and life insurance agent representing Medicare advantage plans and supplements. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform combining affiliated and third-party investment solutions.

Mark Demaine is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with De Maine Wealth Management, LLC, which offers health insurance as part of its services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and diversified investment strategies.

Edward Pulido is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with Fidelity Brokerage Services since 2014. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios, utilizing systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

David Leavitt is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. His work history includes prior roles at Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, and Janney Montgomery Scott. Leavitt has spent a total of eight years across two separate periods at Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Lu Wei Huang is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Huang held positions at Paysafe, Athena Security, PAX Technology Inc., and Lennar, among others. 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.

Scott Mahler is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2018 and joined Fidelity Investments in 2025. Prior to his financial services career, he was employed by Safety-Kleen Systems Inc. from 2010 to 2018. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios, with distinctive roles in commodity pool operations, fund advisory, and systematic investment approaches.

Thomas Schmid is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes a leadership role at Downtowner Car Wash LLC and attending Florida State University. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and advisory programs, offering a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Glenn Meloni is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at Merrill since 2005 and has also been with 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Bohannon is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Merrill in Jacksonville, FL, where he has worked since 2007. He has 18 years of industry experience. 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.

Yuewen Zhao is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Jacksonville, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning their advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Fidelity, Zhao worked at Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., Ltd. from 2021 to 2024 and has academic experience from Birmingham University and Bangor University. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm’s investment approach combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, utilizing model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Carter Melvin is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Fidelity Investments in various roles since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, Melvin owns a woodworking crafts business. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm’s investment process combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction.