Rodney Talbot is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Winter Garden, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James Financial Services since 1991 and Raymond James Financial since 2009. Talbot serves as an advisory board member for the SIU Finance Department Alumni and advises the Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity board. He is also a partner in the Indianapolis Investment Group and operates a marketing company supporting his financial services practice. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical modeling, and supports its advisory network with specialized institutional and municipal consulting services.

Brian Fucile is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Sydney Dragon is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Fairwinds Credit Union and CUSO Financial Services. Additionally, she is a commissioned notary. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, and third-party asset management, supported by tools such as machine learning for operational and research purposes.

Tyler Hunt is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at Enservio for six years and operated Zanzibar Coffee House for two years. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Eric Anderson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial product offerings than typical for large institutional advisers.

Thomas Squillante is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 50 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as managing partner of Jaymer Group LLC and is involved in family estate planning through Black Aces LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning processes supported by tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and secular return estimates.

Shaun Tracey is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Charles Schwab since 2013. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and employs multi-asset model portfolios supported by the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Travis De Silva is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Before entering finance, he spent a year working at Cafe Sevilla. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of wrap fee advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services. The firm’s model blends non-discretionary guidance with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset portfolio strategies and centralized operational infrastructure.

Patrick Lynch is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and is based in Orlando, Florida. His prior roles include positions at the Florida League of Cities and time spent in full-time education. 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 and discretionary investment solutions supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Micah Broome is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at Alight Solutions for four years and Publix Supermarkets for five years. 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 discretionary separately managed accounts and employs a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by its Center for Financial Research.

Judy Chastain is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth Inc. in Longwood, Florida, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Osaic Wealth since 2014. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse group of retail and institutional clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers, using various tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Matthew Robertson is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked for Royal Automotive Inc for eleven years. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm’s approach is primarily model-driven, offering financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in the Model Wealth Portfolios wrap program.

Mitchell Schiller is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 credential. His career includes experience at GA Repple & Company and involvement with the University of South Florida and The Masters Academy. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Nader Khela is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill for six years. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven, grounded in modern portfolio theory, and includes a broader range of financial product offerings than typical institutional advisers.

Jacob Suberman is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He serves as an investment committee member for the Sefirot Foundation, where he participates in discussions regarding grant distributions to the Jewish community. 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 IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Melanie Strickland is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab since 2012. 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 guidance supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Anthony Wentzell is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and over 15 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and E*TRADE Financial. 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 analyses and a variety of planning topics without portfolio management for institutional clients.

Lori Michaelson is a financial advisor at Cetera with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Morgan Stanley for 13 years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

Tiffany Conklin is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Mount Plymouth IGA Fresh Marke. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Shane Baker is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a role he has held since joining Merrill in 2019. He specializes in areas including college and education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, individual and corporate investment strategies, and retirement income. Shane holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Originally from Satellite Beach, Florida, Shane earned a Bachelor's Degree in Finance with a Concentration in Economics from McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He provides financial advice and guidance focused on uncovering what matters most to clients and their families to create strategies tailored to their financial goals. Fluent in English and German, Shane's personal interests include golfing, surfing, and tennis.