Jennifer Carlson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with various Fidelity entities since 2008. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and has a regulatory role uncommon among large institutional peers.

John Johnson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, TD Waterhouse Investor Services, and Ameritrade. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a labor and service business focused on outside cleaning in Holmes Beach, Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and analysis as part of its process.

Cindy Hall is a Senior Financial Advisor with the Polis Jerome Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with the company since 2002 and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from Southern Illinois University. Cindy focuses on a Goals Based Wealth Management approach, working with clients to understand their individual needs and helping them pursue their financial goals. Her expertise includes personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and retirement income. Throughout her career, Cindy has built long-standing relationships with clients through an extensive understanding of the services offered by Merrill Lynch. She and her team collaborate to recommend financial strategies aligned with each client's unique situation and objectives. Cindy holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. Cindy resides in Parrish with her husband, Tim, and their two daughters, Kelsea and Madison. She is involved with the community through Kids Bank Rowlett Elementary. Her personal interests include biking, gardening, music, swimming, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends.

Mary Romeo is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Her prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and several affiliated firms. LPL Enterprise serves a broad mix of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management programs through an integrated platform.

James Booth is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones, he worked in construction and education, including roles at Mike Carter Construction Inc and local public schools in Florida. 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, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Noah La Belle is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Bradenton, FL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Realta Equities, Realta Investment Advisors, Horizon Wealth Partners, Gulf Coast Wealth Advisors, and Babson College. 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 consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches alongside research and model portfolios.

Mikael Newman is a CFP® professional at LPL Financial with 44 years of industry experience. He previously worked with Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers for 40 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including model portfolios and retirement plan consulting, supported by research and technology-driven solutions.

Garth Case is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Bradenton, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Conagra Brands, Inc., BlueForge LLC, and Uber. Outside of advising, he is a certified US Soccer Federation Grassroots Referee and operates Captain Garth Charters LLC, offering local boat charters as a Coast Guard certified captain. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jason Kintner serves as a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies that align with their long-term financial goals. Drawing on the investment insights of Merrill and the banking solutions of Bank of America, he helps clients pursue their objectives through flexible financial planning tailored to evolving market conditions. Before joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2012, Jason was involved in founding and managing several businesses in the Los Angeles area. His experience as a business owner informs his passion for assisting business owners and individuals with concentrated wealth positions in integrating their personal and business financial benefits. He emphasizes understanding each client's unique situation and designing plans that account for investments, taxes, and legal considerations to optimize financial outcomes. Jason earned a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of California at Berkeley. He holds professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Additionally, he participates in community volunteer activities consistent with Merrill’s tradition of local engagement.

Timothy Sheerin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he has a minority ownership interest in Shamrock Palms LLC, an investment-related LLC based in Holmes Beach, FL. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and includes a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Michelle Johnson is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 12 years of industry experience, all of which she has spent with Edward Jones since 2014. She also serves as treasurer for a family-owned real estate business in Ohio to assist with its future management. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Sejla Hadziabdic is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Sejla works closely with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies that align with their life priorities and financial goals, providing access to Merrill's investment insights and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America. Sejla holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. She earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from SUNY. In addition to her professional responsibilities, Sejla volunteers with community organizations, reflecting her commitment to serving the communities Merrill supports. Her personal interests include soccer, tennis, and traveling.

Michele Samuels El Amrani is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 21 years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica in various capacities since 2002 and is also associated with Ashton Animal Clinic. She receives compensation for sales of loan products and referrals for home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages 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 clients. The firm utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Alan Hughes is a financial professional at Cetera with 41 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at LPL Financial LLC and Guided Financial Strategies, LLC. Hughes serves as president of Special Friends Charities, Inc., a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services under discretionary and non-discretionary authorities.

Tyler Stephen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Cetera, Regions Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, LPL Financial, and Fifth Third Securities. He is based in Bradenton, FL. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment vehicles alongside traditional offerings.

Katie Mcpartland is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. She has been associated with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2012 and previously worked with WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC from 2012 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of a pressure washing business based in Bradenton, Florida. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Corey Sherk is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2007. He is based in Bradenton, FL. Outside of his advisory role, he manages residential rental properties locally. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Emma Lee Holmes is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bradenton, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, she worked at Galati Yacht Sales from 2021 to 2023 and Bellabrava from 2020 to 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Ellen Cycotte is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Wills is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the Viridian Condominium HOA and is a director of the TCMC Foundation, a nonprofit organization he helped found. 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, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.