Kathryn French is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lakeland, FL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2019 and previously worked at Allen & Company of Florida, where she has been employed since 2004. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Christopher Mincey Sr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones in Mulberry, FL, with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. 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 solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Amanda Salcido Newby is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has a background that includes over two decades of service in the United States Army and ongoing legal practice through the Law Office of Amanda Salcido. Outside of her financial and legal work, she owns New Equinity LLC, an equine training and breeding business that offers non-compensated horse lessons. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and provides a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Virginia Houghton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lakeland, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2019 and has worked at Allen & Company of Florida, Inc. since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as chairman and board member of the Morrison Foundation, a private nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs alongside access to model portfolios, research, and technology-driven investment strategies.

Karie Pate Valdes is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2018 and has prior experience at Liberty Tax, Randstad Staffing USA, and the Polk County Clerk of Court. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Be Wellness as a self-employed representative and serves as CFO for Notary Service of Florida. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Joseph Kolad is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 18 years before joining LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Tina Hicks is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Lakeland, Florida. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 27 years of industry experience, including 15 years with Raymond James. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Sara Oppenheimer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and has prior experience with Southeastern University, SHR Human Resources, Weigand & Sons, and the Omaha Sports Academy. 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 financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

James Northrup is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies that align with their individual financial goals. Drawing on the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America, he helps clients navigate changing market conditions. James holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his bachelor's degree from Florida Southern College. He is committed to community engagement and participates in volunteer activities within the communities he serves. His approach emphasizes collaboration with clients to create flexible financial strategies tailored to their long-term objectives.

Jonathan Pate is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 2015 and is currently associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2026. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Eric Greenhow is a CFP® with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2019, and also maintains a long-standing relationship with Allen & Company of Florida, Inc. Outside of his advisory roles, Greenhow is involved in several real estate rental ventures and operates businesses related to property and casualty insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and nonprofits through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Laura Hawley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 43 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2019 and has a long-standing affiliation with Allen & Company of Florida, LLC, dating back to 1983. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisors. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and access to research from multiple sources.

Kenneth Dunkel is a financial advisor at Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in roles at Smurfit Westrock, Costa Verde Imports, Nature's Way Farms, Fernlea Flowers, and Costa Farms. 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 and a network of around 23,701 advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary managed strategies, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Mark Barber is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Winter Haven, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, Barber serves as vice president and board member of HAND UP MINISTRIES OF FLORIDA, a nonprofit focused on providing daily living needs to the homeless. 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 and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Katherine Mc Kinley is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 18 years of experience, currently with Ameriprise in Lakeland, FL. She has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2007. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendations. The firm serves a broad client base and integrates advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Melissa Mckinney is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lakeland, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2019 and has concurrently worked at Allen & Co since 2007. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from internal and third-party sources.

William Daniels IV is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Winter Haven, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has six years of experience at Primerica Financial Services and Pfs Investments Inc, and has worked in the Osceola School District for over 27 years. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, delivering advisory services through model-based recommendations and a variety of investment strategies.

Danny Clark is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Lakeland, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as an independent insurance agent and operates his own financial professional business under DH Clark LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, employing a range of strategies including proprietary models and third-party managers.

Brad Stainsby is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lakeland, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2019 and also maintains a role at Allen & Company of Florida, LLC since 2015. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including 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 model portfolios and research from LPL Research, third-party subadvisors, and TAMP sponsors.

Linda Mc Mahan is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Lakeland, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 44 years of industry experience and has been with Merrill since 1981, also associated with Bank of America since 2009. She serves as an advisory board member for the Lakeland Regional Health Foundation, a charitable organization. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.