Christopher Colon is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, his career included roles at Edelman Financial Engines, LIVUnLtd, Oxford Advisory Group, LPL Financial LLC, Suncoast Credit Union, Horace Mann Investors Inc., Florida Educators Insurance LLC, Raymond James & Associates, and USAA Investment Management Company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets with a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies alongside affiliated mutual funds and other services.

Timothy Ferrell is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with MassMutual Investors Services since 2017 and has been affiliated with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, following an 11-year tenure at MetLife Resources. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized programs including estate settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

Gerald Holman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Palm Harbor, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver these services through a centralized consulting team working alongside financial advisors.

Michael Cox is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He has held roles at Coastal Bay Wealth Management since 2022 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors. Cox is also involved with the Pasco County Mosquito Control District. 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, corporations, and institutions. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by analytical tools and offers unique programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Edgardo Melendez is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios and serves a large client base through both advisor-led and online offerings.

Scott Faler is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2023 and has prior experience at Franklin Templeton, Coral Oaks, and various roles connected to Florida State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and investment committee estimates to support its advisory process.

Jymes Blanc is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley, in addition to early career experience at State Farm Insurance. He is based in Tampa, FL. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a process that combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its use of systematic methodologies, AI-driven research, and its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Rebekah Woei is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, and several other firms. 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 solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, incorporating a broad range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Ashley Tran is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, Tran worked at FIDELITY Brokerage Services LLC for nine years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Natalia Konstantinova is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for 11 years. Konstantinova is based in Tampa, FL. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities.

Travis Gucciardo is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Cetera in Tampa, FL, with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2018 and also serves as a partner and CPA at Nelson & McKay CPAs LLC, providing tax and accounting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, automated allocations, and bespoke strategies.

Jonathan Hanvey is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he worked at ADP for four years and has held various roles in the hospitality and retail sectors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing firm‑approved tools and scenario modeling.

Ana Romero is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021, following a year at Equitable Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she is an Independent Business Owner involved in e-commerce related to health and beauty products with Amway Global. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Daniel Hall is a financial advisor with Merrill in Belleair Bluffs, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of finance, he manages Gulf Coast Gardening LLC, a wholesale nursery specializing in local and native plants in Florida. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Patrick Bonanno is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. LLC and Advisor Asset Management Inc. since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm offers non-discretionary services delivered by a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Christopher Hacker is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2013. Hacker holds a Series 66 designation. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Brendan Thon is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, previously serving as an Investment Consultant from 2022 to 2024 and as a Workplace Planning Consultant 2 from 2021 to 2022. Brendan focuses on providing personalized financial guidance to help clients pursue their financial goals with informed decision-making. Throughout his career at Fidelity, Brendan has worked closely with clients to ensure alignment and clarity at every stage of their financial planning process. His approach emphasizes collaboration and education to support clients in achieving their financial objectives. Outside of his professional role, Brendan enjoys activities such as beach outings, boating, fitness, exploring food, outdoor adventures, and running.

Joshua Vilardi is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James and Associates for nine years before joining OSAIC in 2023. Vilardi is the president and owner of Vilardi Wealth Management and Vilardi Wealth Management-Insurance, entities through which he offers securities and insurance products. He also serves as a board member for Tampa Bay Titan 100, a program recognizing top CEOs and C-level executives in the Tampa Bay area. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services along with access to third-party managers, utilizing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across various asset classes.

Jordan Leuschke is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2013. 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 utilizes multi-asset model portfolios supported by due diligence from its Center for Financial Research.

Girish Thakar is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2001 and Raymond James Financial since 2009. Thakar is also president of Thakar Financial LLC, a support company he owns. 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 institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical modeling and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.