Krystal Massey is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones, Kalos Capital, Triad Advisors, and Family Financial / Nelson Financial. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and third-party advisers.

Steven Taylor is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Palmetto, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm uses a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate written recommendations, delivered through a centralized consulting team in partnership with financial advisors.

April Wheeler is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several major firms, including Bank of America, Merrill, UBS Financial Services, and multiple divisions of Morgan Stanley. Her current role is based in Winter Haven, Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, combining tailored financial planning with access to extensive resources and investment options. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and advanced modeling tools to support clients in developing and managing their financial plans.

Donna Williams is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lakeland, FL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes 22 years at Charles Schwab and seven years at Community Watch Solutions LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, leveraging both proprietary and third-party strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Souri Vongvirat is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Lakeland, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 24 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2019 and concurrently associated with Allen & Company of Florida since 2000. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, including model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms.

Loren Hicks is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Lakeland, FL, and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Fonchen Lord Art, Inc. and was involved with Queenpin Kitchen/Sucre Bleu Cookies. He also has a long tenure with the Polk Museum of Art. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Blake Schwartz is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lakeland, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2012, with additional experience at Simpliblu and CKS Recruiting. Outside of financial advising, he is a partner and manager at Simpliblu LLC, a non-investment related business. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on retail clients rather than institutional or pension plans.

Lyle Bowlin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Allen & Company since 2021 and previously spent 19 years at Southeastern University. Outside of his advisory role, he is engaged in writing a fiction novel and publishes a Substack newsletter. 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 financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of investment adviser representatives using a range of strategic and tactical investment approaches.

Madison Barber is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Madison worked in various roles including at Gourmet Goodies Bakeshop and Level Talent Group. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than 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, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Troy Garcia is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lakeland, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and has been associated with Allen & Co since 2007. He is also involved with Garciagrp LLC, a venture offering non-variable insurance products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining a broad range of solutions with extensive technological and operational support.

Christopher Floyd is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, Floyd worked at Ic Advisory Services Inc and The Investment Center Inc from 2018 to 2022, as well as Infinex Investments, Inc. and Allen & Company of Florida, Inc. earlier in his career. 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 and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Bonnie Parker is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. She has 26 years of industry experience and previously worked at Infinex Investments Inc. and Citizens Bank and Trust. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Senior Vice President and Private Banking Manager at Citizens Bank and Trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm supporting a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Axel Calderon Garza is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Amazon, and various educational institutions. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Matthew Simpson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Winter Haven, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Steven McTaggart is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019, he worked at Allen & Company of Florida, Inc. for 17 years and Merrill for one year. Outside of his advisory work, he is a part-owner of a moving and storage business. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and access to third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

James Powers is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with 29 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at multiple firms, including Raymond James Financial and Culver Capital LLC. Powers is also involved in community service as an advisory board member for the Family Worship Center and has entrepreneurial interests in a vegan dessert business and a mobile home park through Culver Capital. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Michael Tamney is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lakeland, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following 14 years at Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through Financial Advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Diane Herrington is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has worked with Cetera Investment Advisers LLC and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC for over two decades and owns Herrington Financial Corp, a tax and accounting practice. Outside of advising, she serves as a non-voting board member for Kids Need Both, Inc. and performs as a pianist at weddings and receptions. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, retirement plan, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, with over 10,000 advisors and approximately $256 billion in assets under management.

Brian Hemp is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2007, and previously held positions at Merrill and Ameriprise Advisor Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Hemp assists with a nonprofit initiative providing class sets of books for teachers and hosts a podcast called Donuts in the Basement. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Michael Tanner is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2009 and previously spent 11 years at Merrill. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, supported by research, technology, and a large network of advisors.