Stephen Spires is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Spires is based in Ocala, Florida. 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 diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Ryan Schmitz is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Trade-PMR, Bucket List Wealth Management, Suncoast Credit Union, and a decade at the Alachua County Sheriffs Office. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio construction. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Tiffany Gulick is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Ocala, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Merrill and Berenberg Capital Markets, LLC. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by extensive research and multiple portfolio management styles.

Jennifer Cody is a financial advisor with Merrill in Ocala, Florida, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2019 and previously held positions in clinical research and healthcare administration. Outside of her advisory role, she is an independent coach for Beachbody, assisting clients with health and fitness goals. 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 investors.

Andrew Haliday is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Wells Fargo since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for the Forward Paths Foundation and is a Finance Committee Member at the AdventHealth Waterman Foundation, where he is involved in financial oversight and fundraising efforts. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research and analytics with diversified investment strategies and provides a broad range of financial products through affiliated entities.

Amy Posch is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research and its affiliated firms since 2020 and previously operated a business under AlphaGraphics Savannah for ten years. Outside of her advisory role, she is an independent insurance agent representing various insurance companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, pension, and charitable organization clients, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through thousands of financial professionals. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and custodians.

Michael Hopkins is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations, and has 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Hopkins is a co-owner of HOPCO PARTNERS LLC, an investment-related business, and serves as a co-trustee and successor trustee for family trusts. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Robert Mitchell is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His career includes roles at Signator Investors and Edgewood Financial Network. Outside of advising, he owns and manages several businesses including an insurance agency, farming operations specializing in grapes and pistachios, and multiple athletic clubs and sports facilities. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services through various programs with an investment process focused on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and flexibility in strategy implementation.

Warren Judson Scroggie is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Ocala, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Bank of America and Merrill for 15 years before joining Raymond James in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a business that will operate a wealth management office and is involved with several other local business ventures. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and risk profiling to support client goals, and it maintains specialized programs in municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Jonas Woike is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Ocala, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Uber and Network Capital, as well as entrepreneurial experience with Safer at Home LLC. He is also involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliates of Primerica. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, primarily delivering advisory services through model portfolios created by unaffiliated asset managers.

Dennis Kinzer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in The Villages, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010 and has served at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including financial planning services that utilize firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning solutions.

Minor Bond III is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Trinity Catholic High School for 13 years before joining Raymond James in 2023. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Scott Thomas Jr. is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 22 years of experience in wealth management. He specializes in areas including corporate benefits, employee benefits planning, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Prior to his tenure at Merrill, he worked for a small independent firm in Jacksonville, Florida. Scott was born and raised in Orlando, Florida, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in animal biology from the University of Florida in 2000. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Throughout his career, he has utilized advanced wealth management planning programs to assist clients in pursuing and achieving their financial goals. Scotts's personal life is centered around his family; he is married with two sons. The family enjoys various outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, football, hiking, and hunting. They are actively involved in their church, participating in fundraising and community service projects. His dedication to family and community informs his approach to working with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aligned with their long-term goals.

Howard George IV is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Ocala, FL. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has four years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Wells Fargo Bank, nA and spent two years at Southern Comfort Mobile Homes. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets through more than 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Brett Evert is a financial advisor with Fisher Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. Before joining Fisher Investments in 2026, he worked at Charles Schwab and Fidelity Investments. Fisher Investments serves a global client base including institutional and high-net-worth individuals, providing discretionary portfolio management with a centralized investment process that combines quantitative and qualitative research. The firm manages a variety of mandates across equity, fixed-income, and blended portfolios, and offers sub-advisory and retirement plan services.

Jeffery Stewart is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Ocala, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His career includes 12 years at Stifel before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct relationships and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Andrew Campbell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Ocala, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo Clearing, and A.G. Edwards & Sons. Campbell is associated with A & A Campbell Financial Services, LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes related to his LPL activities. 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 technology tools and a broad non-advisory financial services network.

Thomas Topper is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 40 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, he spent 38 years at Pruco Securities, LLC and has also been affiliated with Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1986. He volunteers with the Williamsville Preservation Foundation, a nonprofit focused on community improvements in Williamsville, NY. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach with access to third-party asset managers and offers financial planning, consulting services, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Eric Linn is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2007. Prior to that, he worked at Cetera from 2004 to 2007. Linn is based in The Villages, Florida. 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.

Derby Bernadel is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2019, he worked at Mondelez International from 2013 to 2019. 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, and institutional investors.