Eric Perlman is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2001 and previously worked at Felix Storch Inc. from 2009 to 2017. His activities include sales of investment-related products and part-time referrals for home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-based strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Robert Carte is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Carte worked at Cetera Wealth Services, Collier Jernigan & Goedert PA, Avantax, and 1ST Global Advisors, among other firms. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Grace Grifferty is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2019. Prior to that, she held positions at Goldman Sachs, Jounce Therapeutics, and the Belfer Center for Applied Cancer Science. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner at Alexandria Consulting Team, LLC, a consulting firm where she contributes on weekends. 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 customized financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and investment models to support its advisory services.

Thomas Brinker is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 1995. 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 large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Christina Depalma is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Merrill Lynch, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and LPL Enterprise, LLC. She is also involved with Griswold Home Care for Ocala & The Villages and Ahavah va Avodah Inc. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, using model-delivery strategies managed by third-party asset managers. The firm operates with approximately 3,935 advisors and manages around $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Ross Davis III is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley. Davis is a partner in a local business venture related to office space and is involved in a financial advising marketing support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to support client goals and maintains unique affiliations in municipal and public finance.

Jeneve Dluzneski is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on helping clients develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their unique ambitions and priorities. Jeneve works with clients on a range of financial planning needs, including family wealth management, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, liquidity management, retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, women and wealth, and tax minimization. Jeneve holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has completed her education with an Associate's Degree from Pasco Hernando State College and a Bachelor's Degree from the Pennsylvania State University System. She also attended the University of Utah and graduated from Viewmont High School. In her role, Jeneve serves as a resource for general investing, retirement planning, and addressing unexpected financial needs, often collaborating with specialists in banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Additionally, she is a member of the American Kennel Club. Outside of her professional work, Jeneve has personal interests in antiquing, horseback riding, reading, and spending time with her family.

Brent Dorman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Ocala, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following four years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. He also serves as a trustee for multiple irrevocable trusts in Ocala. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA 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.

Todd Blankenship is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Ocala, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliates since 2009. He also owns and operates Blakenship Wealth Management LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning services including cash-flow, retirement, and niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis. The firm combines advisory services with other financial product offerings through a large network of advisors.

William Shepard III is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Ocala, Florida, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Director of Gateway To Hope, Inc., a nonprofit focused on feeding the hungry and assisting ex-prisoners with food, housing, and job support, and he is a board member of The Gannett House - First Amendment Museum in Augusta, Maine. 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 charitable organizations, offering financial planning and consulting services supported by a broad range of investment strategies and affiliated research.

Marci Smith is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2000. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and investment consulting supported by analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Jose Torres is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ocala, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Jody Schilling is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Ocala, FL, holding a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, Schilling served in the U.S. Navy for 30 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Richard Sandy is a financial advisor with Cetera in Ocala, FL, holding a Series 63 credential and over 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliate Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Sandy is president of Abacus Accounting & Tax Services, Inc., a firm providing accounting and tax services since 1996. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting a large network of independent advisors nationwide.

Robert Kennedy III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2013 and 2015, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Alexandra Lozano Immigration Law PLLC in a non-investment capacity. 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 supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jeffrey Hart is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping clients navigate complex financial situations such as managing concentrated stock positions, planning for retirement, handling inheritances, and managing the sale of a business. Jeffrey also provides access to Bank of America Private Bank services, including trust and estate planning, credit, lending, and banking convenience. He collaborates with clients’ external attorneys, accountants, and other professional advisors to coordinate comprehensive financial and legacy plans. Jeffrey's client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Florida Southern College, where he contributed to winning two national baseball titles. Jeffrey has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In his personal life, Jeffrey enjoys golfing, racquetball, tennis, and reading. He has coached little league and softball and participates in a racquetball league at the YMCA, as well as playing pickleball and tennis.

Alyssa Scoon Brown is a Financial Solutions Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she focuses on understanding clients' priorities to help develop strategies aimed at achieving their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. She provides guidance on a range of areas including general investing, retirement planning, and emergency savings. Additionally, Alyssa can connect clients with Bank of America specialists for services such as banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Alyssa holds professional designations as an Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She earned her bachelor's degree from The University of The West Indies. Her approach involves ongoing communication with clients to address evolving concerns and provide tailored advice as their financial needs change.

Erwin Rivera is a financial advisor with Merrill in Ocala, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been associated with Merrill and Bank of America since 2015. Rivera serves as a director for Ocala Highlands Baseball, coordinating game and practice schedules and managing player and coach rosters. 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, and institutional investors.

Allan Hancock is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, bringing 57 years of industry experience. His prior work includes long tenures at Princor Financial Services Corporation and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., among others. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance services through entities he manages. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by in-house and third-party research.

Cynthia Spinning is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 13 years and spent time with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services including model portfolios, retirement consulting, and participant advice, supported by proprietary and third-party research.