Stephen Picazio Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 credential and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1997 and also associated with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Venice Nokomis Rotary Club and holds power of attorney responsibilities for family-related matters. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christy Olin is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Venice, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and having 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2014. 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 strategies and maintains affiliated capabilities such as a trust company and proprietary mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Toufik Bouhamid is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Osprey, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes nearly a decade at Valic Financial Advisors and eight years at Axa Advisors, LLC. He is also owner of Accredited Wealth Consultants, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client risk tolerance and matching them to model portfolios or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Michael Randolph is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade, along with earlier positions outside finance in the hospitality sector. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm employs a research-driven, algorithm-supported approach to deliver personalized, tax-efficient retirement income recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Peter Rouzzo is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Port Charlotte, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Michael McDonald is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Fisher Investments since 2016. His practice is based in Venice, FL. Outside of his advisory role, he manages real estate holdings alongside his wife as a landlord, focusing on long-term investments unrelated to securities. Fisher Investments provides discretionary portfolio management to a diverse client base, including institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals, utilizing a centralized investment process that incorporates quantitative and qualitative research. The firm is notable for its global client reach and use of tax-aware and risk management strategies across various asset classes.

Bonnie Gaudreau is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Venice, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2018, following prior work at Zales, Inc. and involvement in professional photography and digital editing. Outside of advising, she performs video and photo editing on a part-time basis for a literacy program and commercial photography projects. 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 over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Alan Gorlick is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 24 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Next Financial Group Inc, Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, Inc., and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He is also involved with Gorlick Financial Strategies, where he conducts speaking engagements and seminars. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Stephen Wanvig is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Venice, FL, holding CFP® and Series 63 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as vice president of the South Creek Homeowners Association and is involved in community beautification efforts. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad planning menu, including specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, using proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

David Russo is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Venice, Florida, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and over 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Questar Capital Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally engages in life insurance and fixed annuities business through Royal Palm Financial. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment process centered on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and multiple program options delivered through its extensive affiliate network.

Jessica Lil Reedman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in North Port, FL, holding a Series 66 designation. She joined Edward Jones in 2026 and previously operated Lil Snaps Photography for 14 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial services.

Geoffrey Fedurek is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 32 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Mass Mutual Investors Services and previously spent 19 years with Metlife Securities Inc. He is also licensed as an agent in life insurance, health, and disability income products. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved tools and offers a range of planning services including a recent Divorce Planning offering.

Benjamin Krich is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Edward Jones and Stifel, Nicolaus & Company. Krich is based in Nokomis, Florida. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research, incorporates ESG considerations, and is supported by centralized due diligence and various affiliated implementation resources.

Deena Bryan is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Port Charlotte, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2013. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers a range of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across various investment strategies.

Gary Hirschy is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Englewood, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch and Suncoast Credit Union/LPL Financial. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process is supported by centralized due diligence and incorporates both quantitative and qualitative research.

David Selden is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Venice, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Excel Wealth Management, Raymond James Financial Services, and FSC Securities Corporation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Mariah Cudlipp Gant is a financial advisor at OSAIC with eight years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2023, she worked at Sagepoint Financial and has maintained roles at MEC Financial Services, Inc. since 2017, where she serves as President. She is also involved in fixed and non-variable insurance through her ownership of related business entities. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, leveraging risk-tolerance assessments, efficient frontier analysis, and access to various managed account programs and third-party managers.

Paige Olin is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Paige worked in marketing and healthcare-related roles. 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, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Valerie Kirchhoff is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services, along with diverse experience in the service and retail sectors. She is also involved in sales of non-investment home-related products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, delivering advisory services primarily through model-based strategies with custody and trade execution support from Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.

Cornelius Bonner is a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2017 as part of the GBSDC Wealth Management Group. Cornelius offers advice tailored to individuals, families, and business clients by understanding their financial goals, focusing on areas such as retirement planning, investment management, wealth transfer, and navigating financial transitions. With experience in the financial industry since 2008, Cornelius works closely with retirees, business owners, widows, and those building long-term wealth. His approach involves developing customized strategies integrating investments, tax efficiency, risk management, and retirement income. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Cornelius holds a High School Diploma from Sussex County Vocational Technical School and an Associate's Degree from Sussex County Community College. He is involved with the organization Big Brothers Big Sisters. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, participating in various sports, and spending time with his family.