Eric Loche is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated private bank since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing rental property. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm‑approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Michael Cudlipp is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and United Planners' Financial Services. Outside of advisory roles, he is president of MC Charters, Inc., a fishing charter business. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad range of clients, including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering comprehensive financial planning and a variety of managed portfolio programs. The firm utilizes a model-based investment approach with tools for portfolio optimization and risk management, supported by a complex affiliate network and significant scale.

Jamie Hatfield is a financial advisor with Cetera in Venice, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for 13 years and operates multiple businesses, including financial services firms and a livestock operation. Hatfield also oversees a courier service and owns a real estate company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a nationwide clientele including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Stephen Serati is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Securities America Advisors, SSN Advisory, and MSI Financial Services. He is a partner in Millenia Investments, a company involved in investment advisory and insurance-related business. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm utilizes a model-based investment process with portfolio optimization and supports various investment strategies and third-party managers.

Amber Weaver is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She previously practiced law at Amber L. Weaver, Esquire P.A. for sixteen years before transitioning to finance. Weaver serves as an advisory board member for Meals on Wheels of Charlotte County. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations.

Perry Korszen is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Venice, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013 and has served with the Military Officers Association of America since 2016. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by diverse portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Jean Paul Ceballo is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Merrill Lynch, Charles Schwab, LPL Financial, and Wells Fargo Bank, among others. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm manages a wrap-fee asset management program that utilizes model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers and offers a range of strategic, tactical, tax-managed, and income-distribution investment models.

Stacy Hart is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera Wealth Services since 2013 and Cetera Investment Advisers since 2023. Outside of her advisory role, she is co-owner of a home inspection business with her spouse. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Brittany Ingman is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2017. Prior to that, she was employed at Arcadia Amoco (Marathon) for three years. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an event coordinator for a local boating club that organizes boating events and social gatherings. Merrill, along 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.

Thaddeus Obecny is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures at Avantax Insurance Agency, LLC and Avantax Investment Services, Inc. He is also a partner in a notary public service and serves as an executor of an estate, overseeing its operations. Additionally, he assists with financial management for his son's professional golf business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Mark Hotchkiss is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Venice, FL. His prior experience includes over a decade at First Command Financial Services and its affiliated entities. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals near or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering written recommendations that integrate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to support clients, primarily focusing on assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

Joseph Mancini is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Venice, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and also at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their financial planning process uses firm-approved tools and modeling techniques, offering both direct and corporate financial planning solutions.

Jill Spatola is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 25 years of experience in the financial industry. She specializes in managing both personal and corporate retirement plans, developing income plans, and providing personal wealth analysis. Jill works closely with her clients' attorneys, CPAs, and Medicare specialists to ensure that all aspects of their wealth management plans are aligned. Her practice serves a variety of clients, including real estate professionals, corporate executives, and small to mid-size companies, focusing on strategies such as family wealth management, legacy planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Jill holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts and has completed additional coursework at Bryant University. She has earned several professional designations, including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Throughout her career, she has been involved in community organizations such as BNI, Girls on the Run, School on Wheels of Massachusetts, and Women United of Charlotte County. Jill has also served on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including School on Wheels of Massachusetts and the Animal Welfare League of Charlotte County. In addition to her professional commitments, Jill volunteers as a coach for Girls on the Run and participates in local chambers of commerce. She has chaired initiatives like the School on Wheels Holiday Bag Drive, which involved coordinating community efforts to support students. Jill balances her professional and community work with personal interests including adventure sports, boating, running, and spending time with her family.

Karin Rettger is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 43 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Cambridge since 2014. Rettger is also president of Principal Resource Group, where she has co-authored two books on employee benefits and corporate strategies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension funds, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through its extensive network of Financial Professionals.

Randi Sanders is a financial advisor at Osaic with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Morgan Stanley. Outside of her advisory role, Sanders is a published fiction and poetry writer and serves as the president of the Florida Gulf Coast chapter of Sisters in Crime, a nonprofit organization focused on mystery writing. Osaic Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by various analytical tools and offers a range of investment programs delivered through its complex affiliate network.

Kristin Cardona is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Punta Gorda, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, she worked in healthcare-related roles at several rehabilitation and care centers. Outside of her advisory work, she is co-owner of AC Cattle Company, an agricultural business based in Branford, FL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and 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.

Matthew Streiff is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages personal residential rental properties. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment advisory programs and affiliated services. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Sharry Hawkins is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth thresholds, combining investment research and planning tools with optional implementation through various brokerage and advisory programs.

Daniel Kowalczyk is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Fidelity Investments, and Wintrust Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he has a limited association with a multi-level marketing company through product use and minimal compensation. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party portfolio managers for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and charitable organizations.

Cole Mc Hargue is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, having joined the Picazio McHargue Group in 2020. He specializes in retirement planning, tax minimization, and portfolio strategies for individuals, particularly in the Venice area. Cole also focuses on wealth management, estate planning services, and wealth transfer strategies for multigenerational families. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Northeastern University in Boston. Additionally, Cole earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification in 2022 and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, socially responsible and values-based investing, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. Cole is involved in the community through organizations such as Take Stock in Children and the Venice Arts Center. His professional focus is on assisting clients with investment planning, risk management, and tax minimization strategies to help optimize the financial outcomes for clients and their families.