About

Lee Blackwell is a Branch Manager and Senior Financial Advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC with over 35 years of experience. He began his career in the financial services industry in 1987, after graduating from Florida Atlantic University. Lee began developing a niche for working with affluent families, businesses, non-profits, and individuals to identify objectives and manage their financial affairs. He provides a variety of services centering on the theme of capital preservation, income, and asset diversification. Providing sound financial advice and guidance has been his focus as a trusted advisor to his clients. Lee is registered with the Series 24, 7, 63, and 65, as well as Life and Variable Annuity licenses.

Lee is looking to develop and implement customized investment plans that are tailored to the personal needs, objectives, and risk tolerances of each of his clients and their families. He provides a variety of asset management strategies, retirement planning, IRAs, 401(k)s, 403(b)s, estate planning strategies, college funding options, and portfolio services designed to help build wealth.

He resides in Orlando, Florida, with his wife, Robin, of 36 years. He has two daughters, three grandchildren (one granddaughter and two grandsons), and another grandson on the way. Outside of the office, Lee enjoys spending time with family/friends, hiking, golfing, attending Orlando Magic games, and traveling on cruises. On weekends, he can often be found in Melbourne Beach, either on the golf course or relaxing by the ocean with his grand dog, Stella.

Lee consistently supports several charitable organizations, including St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Shriners International, Habitat for Humanity, Canine Companions, and Orlando’s Second Harvest Food Bank.

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Rachell LaVasseur has been a Financial Advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC since 2013. Rachell is registered with her series 7, series 66, and series 24 security registrations, along with the Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist designation and her master’s degree in Master Planner Advanced Studies. She works closely with clients, preparing investment plans, choosing asset allocations for clients’ portfolios, and helping clients obtain their financial goals. With the CRPS designation, Rachell has focused most of her business on helping clients with their retirement plans and consolidating their IRAs. Rachell believes in maintaining long-term customer relationships by building trust and always keeping the client’s interests the number one priority.

 

Rachell resides in downtown Orlando, FL, with her fur babies, two tuxedo cats: Norma Jean and MJ and her Pomeranian: Gisele. Rachell received her bachelor’s in finance from the University of Central Florida in 2013. While attending UCF, Rachell was on the Dean’s list every semester. She was also recognized with numerous awards and participated in over 200 hours of community service. In 2024, Rachell earned her Master of Science in Personal Financial Planning.

 

In Rachell’s spare time, she is involved in various outdoor activities, including hiking, paddling boarding, snorkeling, scuba diving, archery and is an avid fossil hunter. Additionally, Rachell volunteers and donates to local non-profits, including the Salvation Army, the Mustard Seed, Second Harvest Food Bank, Great Oaks Village, and the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando.

Sarah Catherine joined the team in 2019 after earning a bachelor’s degree in finance from Hofstra University in New York, where she was a starter for the Division 1 women’s tennis team. She served as team captain and concluded her collegiate career ranked third in Hofstra program history for her overall singles wins. Other accomplishments include serving as Vice President of the Student Athletic Advisory Committee, earning multiple Dean’s list honors, and being recognized as an ITA Scholar-Athlete and CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award recipient.

Drawing on her experience as a former Division I athlete, Sarah Catherine applies a competitive, strategic mindset to helping clients navigate the markets and pursue their financial goals. She prides herself on building personal, lasting relationships and understands the importance of trust and perceived value in every client interaction.

Sarah Catherine is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and obtained a Certificate in Personal and Family Financial Planning from the University of Florida. In addition to the CFP® designation, she holds the SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 registrations, and a Life & Variable Annuity license in the state of Florida. Sarah Catherine is a member of the Financial Planning Association and in her free time, she enjoys playing and coaching tennis, fitness training, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Drew M. Moomaw is a Senior Financial Advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network. With over thirty-nine years of professional financial experience. He has been in all aspects of the investment business.  Drew is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, securities registered series 7, investment advisor representative series 66 and Insurance Life, Health and Annuities licensed representative in FL, MI.   Drew’s clientele represents a variety of individuals, companies, and non-profits.  He provides investment advice customized to the client’s individual needs using a variety of services focused on capital preservation and asset diversification.

Raised in Sugarcreek Ohio and for the past 32 years Drew has made Orlando Florida his home.  A graduate form Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green Ohio with a BS in Geophysics ‘83.  Drew was a process / environmental engineer for 3 years before pursuing his passion in finance and becoming series 7 registered in 1986 and becoming a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional in 1997. 

Drew enjoys scuba diving with the family, running, cooking, hunting, hiking, cars, golf and reading science non-fiction. He has two grown children; a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, a U.S. Marine and his wife of 39 years is a schoolteacher.

Drew is involved with his nonprofit 501c3 Visionary Care Corp (opioid training), Rock Pink (breast cancer awareness) and the NBRPA (national basketball retired players association).

Drew is a member of Phi Kappa Tau, NRA, UCC, FPA and the Universal Life Church.

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Christopher Gonzalez is a financial services professional with over 14 years of experience in client support, operations, and regulatory compliance. He has worked with respected institutions such as Wells Fargo Advisors, Wells Fargo Bank, and BNY Mellon | Pershing, where he built a strong foundation in managing client relationships, improving internal processes, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Operations Management from DeVry University. Known for his clear communication, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities, Christopher brings a steady and client-focused approach to every role he takes on.
Christopher has been recognized throughout his career for leadership and service excellence, receiving awards for outstanding performance in operations and client service. He is fluent in both English and Spanish and works effectively with a wide range of clients and teams.
Outside of work, Christopher enjoys spending quality time with his family, whether it’s relaxing at home, enjoying weekend outings, or watching a good soccer match together.

Kim Law is the Operations/Administrative Manager with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network since February 2025. She has decades of Operational Management experience across multiple industries. She works diligently to improve efficiency and establish trusted relationships with our clients.
Kim resides in Windermere after moving to the area in 2022. She is the proud mother of two – her son is a robotics engineer and her daughter is a law enforcement officer. Kim enjoys traveling and spending time with her children. In her spare time, she enjoys walking around the lakes in the Windermere area for exercise.

Rachel Ferrante is a dedicated Client Service Associate at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, where she is committed to delivering a personalized and positive experience for every client she serves. With a strong focus on communication, relationship-building, and client support, Rachel takes pride in helping individuals and families feel welcomed, informed, and cared for throughout every stage of their financial journey. Known for her warm and approachable nature, Rachel enjoys connecting with others and creating an experience that feels both professional and personal.

Originally from Long Island, New York, Rachel earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Stony Brook University. Her educational background provided valuable insight into human behavior, communication, and relationship dynamics — skills that continue to shape her people-first approach in the financial industry. Rachel values getting to know each client as an individual and believes that meaningful relationships are at the heart of exceptional service. She enjoys being a dependable resource and takes pride in supporting both clients and colleagues in meaningful ways.

In 2023, Rachel relocated to Orlando, Florida, to pursue new professional opportunities while embracing the warm weather and vibrant lifestyle that Central Florida has to offer. Since moving, she has enjoyed becoming part of the local community, exploring new experiences, and continuing to grow both personally and professionally within the financial services industry. Rachel is passionate about continuous learning and values opportunities to expand her knowledge and better serve those around her.

Outside of work, Rachel enjoys spending time with her husband, their beloved pets — two dachshund and two cats. She loves long bike rides, spending time outdoors, discovering local restaurants and hidden gems, and exploring all that the Orlando area has to offer. Family, connection, and creating meaningful experiences are deeply important to Rachel, and she brings those same values into the relationships she builds both personally and professionally.

As a Customer Service Associate at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, I bring over a decade of experience in banking. I’ve worked my way up from roles such as call center associate and banker to business banker and mortgage officer. My passion lies in delivering exceptional customer service and building strong client relationships. I am currently completing my bachelor’s degree in international business management with a concentration on Business Analytics. I am bilingual, fluent in both English and Spanish, and I have intermediate proficiency in Portuguese. Outside of work, I enjoy outdoor activities and bodybuilding.