Benjamin Krich is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Edward Jones and Stifel, Nicolaus & Company. Krich is based in Nokomis, Florida. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research, incorporates ESG considerations, and is supported by centralized due diligence and various affiliated implementation resources.

Cynthiea Locala is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 33 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation and multiple securities licenses, including Series 63, 65, and 66. Prior to joining Raymond James, she worked for UBS Financial Services for 10 years. She is also involved in two support companies, Just Cindy LLC and Momentum Wealth Partners LLC, where she serves in advisory and executive roles. 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, and institutions. The firm employs non-discretionary planning and consultative approaches tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public-finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Deena Bryan is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Port Charlotte, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2013. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers a range of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across various investment strategies.

Suzanne Kingsbury is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch since 1999. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Gary Hirschy is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Englewood, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch and Suncoast Credit Union/LPL Financial. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process is supported by centralized due diligence and incorporates both quantitative and qualitative research.

Michael Lowry is a Private Wealth Advisor with The Hise/Lowry Group at Merrill Private Wealth Management. He specializes in serving ultra-high-net-worth families, individuals, businesses, and private family foundations. Michael works closely with clients to develop financial strategies tailored to their goals, focusing on wealth management, legacy planning, and investment strategy. Before joining Merrill, Michael held executive leadership roles at a Fortune 100 company for over a decade, including positions as a commercial sales director and general manager. This background supports his work with corporate executives and entrepreneurs managing concentrated business holdings. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and holds a Bachelor's Degree from Eastern Illinois University. Michael enjoys boating, golfing, and traveling and divides his time between Kansas City and Punta Gorda, Florida.

David Selden is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Venice, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Excel Wealth Management, Raymond James Financial Services, and FSC Securities Corporation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Mariah Cudlipp Gant is a financial advisor at OSAIC with eight years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2023, she worked at Sagepoint Financial and has maintained roles at MEC Financial Services, Inc. since 2017, where she serves as President. She is also involved in fixed and non-variable insurance through her ownership of related business entities. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, leveraging risk-tolerance assessments, efficient frontier analysis, and access to various managed account programs and third-party managers.

Angela Davis is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined the firm in 1996 and has accumulated 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. Angela focuses on developing strategies and providing investment guidance tailored to the individual needs of her clients, encompassing their families and businesses, by understanding their short- and long-term financial objectives. Her expertise includes family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, special needs planning strategies, women and wealth, and retirement income. Angela oversees and coordinates the financial affairs for a select group of families, retirees, corporate executives, business owners, and non-profit organizations primarily in the Southwest Florida area and across the country. She employs techniques such as goals-based planning, tax-minimization strategies, portfolio risk management, and disciplined portfolio asset allocation and rebalancing to help clients maximize their wealth. Angela holds a Bachelor's Degree from Jacksonville University and several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Manager Advisor (RMA). Following the tradition of community participation at Merrill Lynch, she dedicates time to volunteering with local organizations. In her personal time, Angela enjoys boating, camping, fishing, gardening, reading, running, spending time with her family, swimming, and traveling.

Paul Buskey is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he manages several residential rental properties in Sarasota, FL. He is part of The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird, which serves a range of clients including high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services using a mix of in-house and third-party managers across traditional and complex strategies.

Paige Olin is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Paige worked in marketing and healthcare-related roles. 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 solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Valerie Kirchhoff is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services, along with diverse experience in the service and retail sectors. She is also involved in sales of non-investment home-related products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, delivering advisory services primarily through model-based strategies with custody and trade execution support from Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.

Cornelius Bonner is a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2017 as part of the GBSDC Wealth Management Group. Cornelius offers advice tailored to individuals, families, and business clients by understanding their financial goals, focusing on areas such as retirement planning, investment management, wealth transfer, and navigating financial transitions. With experience in the financial industry since 2008, Cornelius works closely with retirees, business owners, widows, and those building long-term wealth. His approach involves developing customized strategies integrating investments, tax efficiency, risk management, and retirement income. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Cornelius holds a High School Diploma from Sussex County Vocational Technical School and an Associate's Degree from Sussex County Community College. He is involved with the organization Big Brothers Big Sisters. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, participating in various sports, and spending time with his family.

Allison Rud is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc., American General Securities Incorporated, and AIG American General Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory role, she is a member of Ali Rud Financial Services, LLC, which is involved in the sale of fixed life and health insurance. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment approach centered on asset allocation and portfolio optimization, with a variety of program options including advisor-managed portfolios, third-party money managers, and retirement plan consulting.

Chad Lynn is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Venice, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households of varying net worth, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated services under a fiduciary standard.

Christina Simonyi is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She brings over 16 years of experience in retirement planning, investment strategies, and wealth management, specializing in assisting individuals, families, and businesses to achieve their financial goals. Christina focuses on areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and women and wealth. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned her High School Diploma from Maine East High School. Christina is actively involved in professional organizations including Our Charlotte Elder Affairs Network, Rotary International, United Way, and Women's United. She volunteers with community initiatives such as Reading Buddies, Senior Friendship Centers, and United Way. Outside of her professional work and community involvement, Christina enjoys personal interests that include billiards, cooking, dancing, gardening, music, spending time with her family, traveling, and practicing yoga.

Darren Kaufman is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Primerica Financial Services, E.W. Scripps Company, and AT&T. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate sales and property management through New Home Suncoast Inc. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed account options under a wrap-fee structure.

Brian Reichenberger is a CFP® certificant with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Robert Altieri is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. His background includes a range of roles primarily outside the financial sector, such as positions at various hospitality and retail businesses. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning that covers a broad range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs, while maintaining separation between these services.

Scott Huffman is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and is also president and owner of Gulfstream Advisors, Inc., a support company he has operated since 2007. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through its affiliated municipal advisor.