Daniel Antioho is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Bradenton, FL, and has 41 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of financial planning and advisory services.

Richard Spayde Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs more than 14,000 financial advisors.

John Huffman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at U.S. Bancorp Investments, INC. for seven years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, where he has been since 2022. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning services that utilize firm-approved tools and investment modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct financial planning and corporate financial planning agreements.

Brett Geric is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at LPL Financial since 2021 and prior roles in educational institutions. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research to support diversified investment strategies.

Edward Luecke is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on assisting individuals and families with a range of financial services, including corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Edward and his team employ a disciplined process to help clients achieve long-term financial success. This process involves creating tailored financial plans to provide clarity and confidence, building and managing diversified portfolios adaptable to various market conditions, simplifying clients' financial lives by serving as a trusted resource, and delivering direct personal service. Their work emphasizes fostering financial well-being and building multigenerational relationships anchored on trust and consistent service. Edward holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Rhode Island and has earned professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional role, he has personal interests that include antiquing, cooking, fishing, painting, scuba diving, and traveling.

Jacqueline Luckner is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bradenton, FL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2018 and has prior work experience primarily in the fitness and early childhood education sectors. Outside of finance, she works as a delivery employee for Door Dash. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kristina Pino is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers planning services both directly and through corporate agreements.

Philip Gauntlett is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera Investment Services LLC and Regions Bank since 2014. He serves as a co-trustee on an in-laws' trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, supporting a range of investment strategies and program structures.

David Piano is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bradenton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm employs structured planning tools and investment committee insights while offering a variety of retail and institutional investment services.

Christopher Erickson is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Longboat Key, FL. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 32 years of industry experience. Erickson has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, with tailored strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Ronald Javate is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Jeffry Olson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2013. Olson also holds ownership interests in investment-related businesses based in Fargo, North Dakota. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of specialized planning options and tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo’s research and tools.

Scott Geric is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Geric/Hemp Investment Group. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and technology-driven strategies.

Robert Clifton is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 2003 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2012. Robert focuses on developing strategies and recommendations tailored to individuals, families, and businesses aiming to meet their short- and long-term financial goals. His approach to wealth management is consultative and objective, emphasizing a comprehensive understanding of each client’s financial situation, preferences, and goals. Robert offers recommendations for asset allocation based on income, growth expectations, time horizon, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs. He collaborates closely with clients, their families, Merrill specialists, and outside professionals to address specialized planning needs, including investments, credit and lending, retirement, and estate planning services. Robert’s client focus areas include employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, sports and entertainment, and retirement income. Robert earned a High School Diploma from Denbigh High School and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Originally from southeastern Virginia, he has lived in the Sarasota/Bradenton area for ten years with his wife, Robin. They participate actively in community projects and volunteer work. Outside of work, Robert enjoys chess, cooking, golfing, tennis, traveling, yoga, and spending time with his family.

Mark Heinemann is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bradenton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2000. 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 nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Martin Vera is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America, Merrill, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and At&t. Outside of finance, he is the president of Prynt it Corp, an online retailer specializing in handmade and personalized gifts. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Kenneth Kubik is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2009. Kubik is also a limited partner in JKLM PowerPartners, a holding company for minor league baseball teams. 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 a range of individual and institutional clients.

Nicholas Geric is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously spent three years at the University of North Florida. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, research, and various management approaches.

Robert Young is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been providing personalized financial and retirement planning guidance since 2007. He focuses on understanding the unique priorities and complexities of the individuals, families, and businesses he serves. With access to Merrill Lynch’s extensive research and resources, Robert offers disciplined, customized wealth management strategies tailored to his clients’ needs. Robert’s areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, special needs planning, women and wealth, and tax minimization. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Robert earned a bachelor's degree from Lewis University. A lifelong resident of Peoria, Robert values community involvement and is a past recipient of the Creve Coeur Club’s Nova Award for community service. He is active in the aviation community and enjoys flying with friends and family. Robert and his wife Bridget have two children, Ellie and Trace.

Maureen Dye is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palmetto, FL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2017 and previously worked with Manatee County Schools for one year. 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 a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions, relying on research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to guide investment decisions.