Edick Lucas is a CFP® and ChFC® with 37 years of experience in financial services. He is currently with Cetera and previously worked at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc and Lincoln Financial Securities Corp. He also operates Concierge Financial Planning Group, providing financial planning and insurance services. 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 variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, including access to third-party money managers and multiple program structures.

Danielle Krise is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2007. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Edwin Melo is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Merit Wealth Advisors, JP Morgan Chase, and Wells Fargo, as well as eight years of service in the US Navy. Outside of finance, he owns and administrates a car rental company, Beleco LLC. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management solutions, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and providing access to alternative investments via a centralized, integrated structure.

Kiet Tran is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Winter Park, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and structured discovery conversations.

Mario Di Stefano is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 10 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank NA, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, and Edward Jones. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Matthew Hahn is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Winter Park, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through Financial Advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.

David Isaacson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, as well as Citigroup Global Markets since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for a trust based in Ontario, Canada. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients through a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Christopher Hunter is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Oviedo, FL, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 31 years of industry experience, including over a decade at Wells Fargo Clearing and seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Edward Rice III is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial in Orlando, FL, with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Inc. since 2024 and Edgewater Family Wealth in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and operator of Elite Ordnance Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and modeling tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Brooke Biddle is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Winter Park, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Brooke worked at Grant Thornton, LLP for four years and operated an independent practice for six years. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in buying and selling sports cards as a sole proprietor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services designed to fit both direct clients and those under corporate financial planning agreements.

Kevin Rosen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked as a real estate agent at Global Brokers Realty and served as managing director of a marketing agency, The Root List Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products.

Kevin Garcia is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Based in Orlando, FL, he has been with Equitable Advisors since 2026 and has varied prior experience including roles at Universal Studios, JetBlue, and H&R Block. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs.

Thomas Howell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fairwinds Financial Services, Inc. since 2001 and joined LPL Financial in 2025. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Kristian Garcia is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2019, with prior experience at Edward Jones and Bridgestone Retail Operations. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, supported by centralized custody and supervisory infrastructure.

Mark Hopler is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2002, currently serving as a financial advisor in Winter Garden, FL. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a retail business, Orlando Spa Oasis. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm provides tailored, research-driven recommendations and a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its institutional platform.

William Lee Jr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has held positions at Foundation Risk Partners, Advus Financial Partners, CommonGood Capital, and CNL Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Michael Osborn is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Melbourne, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMORGAN Securities LLC for seven years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a small business selling novelty T-shirts. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Erin Long is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has worked with Thrivent Financial and Fidelity Investments throughout her career. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on goal-based analyses and written recommendations across a broad range of financial planning topics. The firm offers separate planning and managed-account services with periodic reviews and does not provide portfolio management for institutional clients.

Patrick Thompson is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Orlando, FL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Carillon Tower Advisers, Inc. and Eagle Fund Distributors, Inc. 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 municipal entities, offering financial planning and advisory services that emphasize non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management options.

Sidney Linehan is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. He previously served as an Investment Consultant (2022-2023) and Planning Consultant (2021-2022) at Fidelity Investments. In his current position, Sidney acts as a point of contact to help guide clients through customized financial plans tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals and their families. Sidney works closely with clients to specify their retirement goals, develop strategies to build towards retirement, identify short-term and long-term opportunities, and maintain ongoing relationships for future financial planning needs. His experience spans a range of client-focused financial consulting roles within Fidelity Investments. Outside of his professional work, Sidney’s personal interests include beach activities, camping, fishing, fitness, movies, and outdoor adventures.