Cynthia Marotz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lakeland, FL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Allen & Company of Florida, Inc. for 19 years and Merrill for a total of 8 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Black Oak LLC in a non-investment capacity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers various financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, employing strategies that include model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized approaches.

John Murphy is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

David Graff is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Zephyrhills, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 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, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

James Wells is a financial advisor with Wells Investments, Inc. in Winter Haven, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Valor Financial Securities LLC and Wells Global Investment Advisers LLC since 2009 and has been with Wells Investments, Inc. since 1995. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as president of Our Fallen Heroes Foundation, a nonprofit supporting families of military personnel affected by the War on Terrorism, and is involved in several entrepreneurial ventures including motivational products and online college consulting. Wells Investments, Inc. is a small advisory firm that provides portfolio management and investment advisory services.

Patricia Wells is a CFP® with 41 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Investments, Inc. since 2000. She has also held roles at Valor Financial Securities LLC and Wells Global Investment Advisers LLC since 2009. Wells is involved as secretary, treasurer, and director of Our Fallen Heroes Foundation, a nonprofit supporting families of fallen heroes and injured military personnel. Wells Investments, Inc. is a small advisory firm based in Winter Haven, FL, providing investment advisory services.