Joseph Johnson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Venice, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 41 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Raymond James since 2009 and also operates as CEO of Next Millennium, a business selling primarily sports tickets and travel packages. Johnson has held multiple roles in financial services and related businesses spanning over a decade. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Lawrence Rolland is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He previously worked at LPL Financial LLC and LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, LLC. Rolland has longstanding involvement with Community First Bank. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients, offering tailored, non-discretionary planning and investment consulting supported by advanced analytical tools.

James Desisto is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Cetera, he held positions at Voya Financial Advisors and has been involved in manufacturing consulting through his ownership of Management Consulting Services since 2012. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services delivered through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Jay Mchargue is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Venice, Florida. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1981, focusing on portfolio management of individual assets. His client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. Jay holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Indiana State University. He has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His professional affiliations have included serving on the Board of Directors of the Indiana State University Foundation and the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, where he was also board chair, as well as serving on the board for Historic Spanish Point. He is a member of the Venice Yacht Club and resides in Sarasota, Florida, with his wife, Beth. Jay enjoys biking, gardening, and hiking. After years of involvement with the Gulf Coast Community Foundation and the Indiana State University Foundation, he is currently taking a break from community board activities.

Eric Caplinger is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. He has 37 years of industry experience, including 18 years at Eaton Vance Management before joining Cetera. Outside of advising, he is CEO and 49% owner of CAP-SNACKS LLC, a business specializing in high-end vending machines. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients from individuals to institutional accounts through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and financial planning services with multiple program structures, including access to third-party managers and customized investment strategies.

Scott Nehra is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Venice, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers plans both directly and through corporate agreements.

Ronald Troyan is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 36 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Woodbury Financial for 18 years and operated Troyan & Associates, Inc. for two years. Troyan is involved in business consulting and practice management through Troyan and Associates Inc. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by a multi-advisor platform and a wide range of investment programs.

Steven Muse is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Port Charlotte, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He was previously with Merrill from 2003 to 2018 before joining Edward Jones in 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated financial services.

Sydney Young is a financial advisor at Stifel with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Stifel, Young worked at Young Hanks and Hanks CPAs PA from 2017 to 2024 and Robinson Hanks Young and Roberts PA from 2009 to 2017. Outside of finance, Young serves as a board member of Loveland Living Inc., an organization supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary analytical methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Charles Cash is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Avantax Insurance Agency and Avantax Advisory Services, and he is the managing member of AIS Tax and Financial, LLC, a tax advising and preparation firm he has operated since 2011. Outside of financial advising, he manages Suncoast Stables, LLC, a horse boarding facility he co-owns. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a multi-manager platform with both affiliated and third-party managers.

Randall Van Sickle is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career as an intern with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management from 1983 to 1985 while attending college, ultimately building over 30 years of experience in wealth management and real estate industries. Van Sickle's expertise spans a range of client focus areas, including college education planning, corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a bachelor's degree in business from Bucknell University and has earned multiple professional designations, including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Van Sickle emphasizes building authentic client relationships through personalized planning that aligns with clients’ life priorities and financial goals. Van Sickle maintains active involvement in his community, having served in leadership roles such as former president of the Eastward Ho! golf club. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, fishing, football, golfing, spending time with his family, and traveling. He resides in Chatham with his wife and twin sons.

Alan Richmond is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Venice, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2012. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Brian Angelillis is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Edward Jones since 2015. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Venice, FL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over 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.

Melissa Cunningham is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services and Ameriprise Financial Services. She also has experience in the restaurant industry, having been involved with 3 Fisherman Seafood Restaurant for three years. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Scott Ferguson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, where he has worked since 2019, following prior roles at FSC Securities Corporation and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is CEO and owner of Seaboard Capital Group LLC and also operates as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors and institutional clients such as pension and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and custodians.

James Stein is a CFP® and ChFC® with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2019, following roles at several firms including Waddell & Reed, Citizens Securities, and PNC Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, Stein is also involved as a non-variable insurance agent. 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 range of financial planning and asset management services, leveraging both proprietary research and third-party strategies, and supports its extensive network of over 22,800 advisors.

Samuel Stempler serves as a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Venice, Florida. He focuses on providing clients with thoughtful planning and flexible financial strategies, emphasizing clear communication, transparency, and long-term client relationships. His approach aims to help clients understand the importance of developing a financial plan and adapting it as life circumstances change. Originally from New York, Samuel relocated to Florida in 2023. He has been with Merrill since 2020 and assists clients with investment planning, risk management, and tax minimization strategies. He works alongside a team with over 70 years of collective wealth management experience. Samuel holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the State University of New York System. Samuel is an active member of the Sertoma organization in Venice, Florida. He resides in Parrish with his close family friend, Morgan, and their golden retriever, Oakley. His personal interests include chess, cooking, fishing, gardening, golfing, painting, pickleball, soccer, spending time with family, and swimming.

Robert Nelson Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in North Port, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of Summit Park LLC, a property management company, where he participates in board meetings and supports governance activities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard, with notable scale in retail advisory services, branch offices, and affiliated financial capabilities.

Michael Long is a financial advisor at Stifel with 46 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Bank of America and Stifel Nicolaus & Co. In addition to his advisory work, Long serves on several non-investment-related boards, including a homeowners association, a country club finance committee, and a church endowment fund. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Terri Nelson is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, she worked in law enforcement with the Sarasota County and Jefferson County Sheriff's Offices and held roles at LifeLock/Symantec Corporation and Ann Taylor Factory Store. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies constructed by internal and third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.