Joshua Shappell is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and having one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Primerica Financial Services, Payscale, Futuresense, LLC, and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., among others. Outside of advisory activities, he is involved in sales related to loan products and home security referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides 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 uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its offerings.

Adam Lewis is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, Charles Schwab, and BNY Mellon Securities Corporation. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to various portfolio management programs through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

John Booth is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Manatee High School for three years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and strategies, operates under a fiduciary standard, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Michael Palen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera and Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, as well as over five decades as a self-employed professional. Outside of advising, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through Palco Financial Services, Inc., where he prepares client tax returns. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Lawrence Passaretti is a financial advisor at Osaic with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., Cigna Securities Inc., and Connecticut General Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several business ventures including consulting services and management duties for various entities. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and various managed account strategies, supported by a complex network of affiliated broker-dealers, asset managers, and other financial service entities.

Mark Tobias is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Long Boat Key, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 43 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets from 1993 to 2009 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, transitioning into Morgan Stanley Private Bank in 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm utilizes structured planning processes supported by proprietary tools and investment research to assist clients in developing and managing their financial plans.

Jeffrey Layhew is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of advising, he has participated as an extra in movies and sells vintage motocross bikes and parts online. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Randle Mc Swain is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jon Waggoner is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Waggoner Holdings LLC, a limited liability company. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Robert Brameister is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With 27 years of experience as a financial advisor on the west coast of Florida, he focuses on helping clients prepare for their financial futures through goal-based planning. He works closely with clients to define essential, important, and aspirational goals, then formulates and annually reviews strategies designed to meet those goals in a prudent and responsible manner. Rob’s areas of expertise include personal retirement planning, portfolio management, legacy and family wealth management strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, college education planning, and retirement income planning. He advises clients on a range of financial products to assist with capital growth, income production, long-term care insurance, and estate planning. As a fifth generation Floridian and 51-year resident of Manatee County, Rob is deeply connected to his community and alongside his wife Krista, actively supports local non-profit organizations. Rob earned his Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and holds a High School Diploma from Southeast High School. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys spending time outdoors boating, fishing, camping, hiking, and attending local sporting events with his family.

Ronald Jones is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has 20 years of industry experience, all with Primerica, working since 2006. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in selling home security and automation products through affiliated companies and owns a legal entity established for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm uses model-driven strategies managed by third-party asset managers and provides custodial services through Pershing, operating primarily with individual investors rather than institutional or pension clients.

Paul Haskins is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions with the City of Tampa and Manatee County, as well as work at Colosseum Coaching and Consulting. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors. The firm offers 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.

Savas Constantinou is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently advising at Osaic Wealth, Inc. He has worked at multiple firms including Cetera Investment Services LLC, Hancock Whitney Bank, and Modera Wealth Management. At Hancock Whitney Bank, he served as a senior wealth planning advisor collaborating with trust officers, wealth advisors, and portfolio managers on financial planning without directly handling securities transactions. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, high-net-worth households, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm provides a range of brokerage and advisory services using a model-based investment approach and supports various strategies through an extensive multi-advisor platform.

Lisa Menke is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. She is also involved with The Newman Group, a business related to her work at LPL. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

James Berndt is a CFP® professional affiliated with Osaic Wealth, with eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Mather Group, LLC, EY/Tapfin, and Corient. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a rental property. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, and charities. The firm employs a model-based investment process with portfolio optimization and offers a range of advisory and brokerage services through a broad platform of affiliated entities.

Jack Craig is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bradenton, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor since 1995. Craig serves as a successor trustee for a family trust, acting in a fiduciary capacity. 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 financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a range of strategic, tactical, and alternative investment options.

John Fletcher is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sun City Center, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services for nine years before joining LPL Financial in 2019. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and technology-driven tools.

Robert Petzold is a financial advisor with OSAIC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 26 years of industry experience, including previous roles at Securities America Advisors and Ameriprise. He is the owner of Petzold Financial Group, LLC, where he is involved in the sale and service of life insurance, annuities, health insurance, and long-term care products. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment process focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and a diverse selection of implementation options.

Michael Fay Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bradenton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of the Red Cedar West Homeowners Association in Leesburg, Virginia. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers a range of investment programs alongside specialized estate planning services.

Melissa De La Pena is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Bradenton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing Services, as well as involvement with several entertainment and talent agencies. 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 and fund searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary program.