Michael Everritt II is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Brandon, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual and its affiliated companies since 2017, following a one-year tenure at LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he manages business operations for the Taylor Financial building and is a managing partner of a real estate-related LLC. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is an SEC-registered broker-dealer and investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, and charitable organizations, utilizing firm-approved tools and structured planning engagements.

Karim Premji is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that address their unique goals, leveraging investment insights from Merrill and banking services from Bank of America. Karim focuses on areas including family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Karim holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is a qualified Portfolio Manager capable of managing personalized strategies that may incorporate individual securities, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies, including discretionary management under the firm's Investment Advisory Program. Karim earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Florida. In addition to his professional work, Karim participates in community volunteer activities consistent with the Merrill tradition of community involvement. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, golfing, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Travis Stivender is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He has 25 years of industry experience, including 17 years at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors and a role as Vice President of Johnson Stivender Wealth Advisors. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jeni La Paglia is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brandon, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at BB&T Investment Services, Inc. and Bank of Tampa, where she continues to serve as a Private Relationship Manager and office manager. Outside of her advisory work, she is also active as a ridesharing driver for Lyft and Uber. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and retirement plan participants. The firm offers a range of advisory solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by research tools and a broad suite of non-advisory financial services.

Donald Johnson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 credential and over 40 years of industry experience. He spent more than two decades at Raymond James Financial Services and was also president of Johnson Stivender Wealth Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing private business ventures including hunting leases and charter boat operations. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized retirement income planning service that provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jimmy Tovar is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wesley Chapel, FL, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a rental property in Wesley Chapel. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services, operating under a fiduciary standard with a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Sebastien Risselin is a financial advisor at Merrill in Brandon, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years at Merrill and a total of four years in the industry. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Spark Wireless for two years. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Marcelo Tebet Filho is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2022. Outside of his financial career, he has been involved with Florida Gulf Coast University since 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Kenneth Ripa is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2009 and currently operates K&S Ripa, LLC, a legal entity dedicated to Primerica business activities. He also receives compensation related to mortgage loan sales and part-time referrals for home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and offers discretionary portfolio management supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing for trade execution and custody.

Gary Willis is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Chairperson and Board Member of Trinity Apartments of Lakeland. 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 programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Kurt Elmhorst is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2019. Prior to joining LPL, he spent 19 years at Allen & Company of Florida, Inc. He is also the owner of 1401 Insurance Partners, LLC, an insurance agency. 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.

James Marquiss is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Valrico, Florida, holding a Series 66 designation. He has over 20 years of prior experience at TBC Corporation and joined Edward Jones in 2026. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and investment options supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Taccara Edwards is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of advising, she owns and operates Power Washing Rangers LLC, a cleaning and janitorial business. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes research and analytics to guide investment selections and offers a broad array of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jody Clayton is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2018, she worked for Signator Investors, Inc. for 11 years. Outside of her advisory role, Clayton is the owner of a landscaping business and an author of pension-related books. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform that emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Raquel Sands is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Raymond James Financial, and has held roles outside finance, including positions at SPB Hospitality LLC and Uber Eats. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Saverio Galati II is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2021. Prior to that, he was affiliated with Northwestern Mutual and T. Rowe Price. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program supported by both quantitative and qualitative research.

Timothy Shuff is a CFP® professional with over 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 1996, working from their Plant City, Florida location. Outside of financial advising, he is a partner in a commercial rental property business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across the United States. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a wide range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Holly Dunbar is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lakeland, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and analysis methods.

Trisha Sammons is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Valrico, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations. She has been with Edward Jones since 2025. Her prior work experience includes roles at The Garcia Companies and several other firms in various industries. 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 strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branches nationwide.

Tamara Sadowski is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Fidelity. Her career includes roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2008 and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors from 2018 to 2025. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its use of systematic methodologies, formal advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies, and incorporation of AI and advanced analytics in portfolio management.