Paul Evans is a financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Total Quality Logistics, Erudito/Eigen prep, and Valdivia. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a family rental property in Lithia, Florida. 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, and institutional accounts.

Mariah Peaster is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has held roles at multiple firms, including Northwestern Mutual and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory work, she is employed as a sign language interpreter and is active in commercial and residential real estate sales as an independent contractor. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of investment management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management approaches.

Julie Sevelius is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has served in the US Army since 2002 and has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2015. Outside of her advisory work, she is affiliated with the Academy At the Lakes. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base—including individuals, institutional clients, and public entities—and offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Jose Guevara is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked in various capacities within J.P. Morgan entities since 2015 and was a partner at Jara & Guevara, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing several rental properties. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis.

David Townsend is a CFP® with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2015 and previously spent 12 years at Equitable Advisors. He serves as trustee for a family life insurance trust. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical modeling, with specialized municipal and public finance advisory services.

Russell Diamond is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2018. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked at Jhfn Sii for five years. He is also involved with Platinum Financial Group, where he conducts investment advisory, securities, and insurance business. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment process centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and strategies, and is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and recent consolidation activity.

Zakaria Fourari is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked previously at Cetera, USAA Financial Planning Services, and PNC Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in business entities including ZFL Industries LLC, where he serves as owner and manager. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research, technology tools, and diverse investment strategies.

Ryan Thomas is a financial advisor at Fidelity Investments with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Wells Fargo and has experience in education and the food service industry, including running a small restaurant business. Fidelity's affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management as well as model portfolios constructed through proprietary research and algorithmic methods.

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.

Seema Jain is a financial advisor at Axiom Paragon Services LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Jaffe Tilchin Investment Partners, LLC, and Axiom Business Consulting, LLC, where she is also a CPA and owner. Jain is the CEO and founder of multiple business consulting and real estate companies in Tampa, FL. Axiom CPA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses by providing tax, accounting, and business-planning services while referring clients to unaffiliated investment adviser firms. The firm does not manage assets directly but offers solicitor referrals to third-party advisers.