Pawel Szott is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Waddell & Reed, Realty Executives of NV, and operating his own firms, including Simply Vegas and Pacy LLC. Outside of advising, Szott has been involved with ride-sharing services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and research to provide both discretionary and non-discretionary management services.

Keith Azar is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He serves clients from the Merrill East Lansing, Michigan office, focusing on delivering holistic wealth management and planning. Keith’s expertise includes individual and corporate retirement plans, corporate executive services, investment consulting for defined benefit and defined contribution plans, legacy planning, portfolio management, and socially responsible investing. Keith began his career with Merrill in January 1994 and has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a Bachelor's degree in Financial Administration from Michigan State University. Originally from Clinton Township, Michigan, Keith now resides in Bath, Michigan with his wife, Jen, and daughter, Veronica. Outside of work, he enjoys adventure sports, boating, reading, and spending time with his family.

Matthew Bower is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2024, he spent nine years with Edward Jones. He is president of Bower Wealth Management and is involved in a partnership marketing venture under Gilmore, Bower & Fernandez. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and investment consulting through a large advisor network and supports municipal and public finance work with a distinctive affiliate municipal advisor arrangement.

Warren Strauss is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 44 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and Oppenheimer. Outside of his advisory role, he is a firearms instructor and business owner of Assertive Firearms Team Training in Bradenton, Florida. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Ricardo Rivera is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been associated with both Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2015. 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 individual and institutional clients and supports account administration and custody for a range of client types including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Rachel Kelly is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at CDW from 2011 to 2023. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Daniel Gilmore is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Bradenton, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial and its affiliate since 1999. Outside of advising, he is the CEO of Gilmore Family Investments, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients, utilizing analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary planning and investment recommendations. The firm supports a large network of advisors and maintains specialized programs including municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Thomas Payant is a financial advisor at Osaic with 48 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years. Payant serves as a board member for St. Joseph’s Hospital and operates several business ventures, including American Planning Services, Inc., and an agency selling Medicare supplement insurance policies. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, through a wide network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms. The firm utilizes various tools and investment options to construct portfolios tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and preferences.

Terrence Duncan is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He previously operated Every Dollar Counts Lawn and Tree Service for six years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm uses quantitative asset-allocation modeling combined with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Stephen Jerome is a Wealth Management Advisor and partner in the Polis Jerome Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2004 and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP) certification, which he earned in 2006. Mr. Jerome’s expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and retirement income. Before joining Merrill Lynch, he owned a marketing business in the Atlanta, Georgia area for six years. Stephen earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Samford University. He resides in Bradenton with his wife, Jennifer, and their three daughters. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Michael Gray is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2008 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for a nonprofit trust, monitoring its investments. 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, and various institutional investors.

Jamie Shapiro is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bradenton, FL, having 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of JMS of Sarasota, LLC, which operates Animal Crackers Pets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools.

Jeffrey Alexander is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 53 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has held positions at firms including Royal Alliance Associates and LPL Financial. Alexander serves as a volunteer president for the Washington Township United Fund and is a board member of the Washington Community Foundation. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, employing a range of portfolio management options and proprietary as well as third-party strategies.

Alexander Garner is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 10 years of industry experience, including prior roles at CETERA Advisor Networks LLC and First Command Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory work, he teaches part-time for Manatee County and serves as a board member for the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and investment management through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides a range of portfolio solutions with both proprietary and third-party strategies, delivering services tailored to client objectives across multiple custody platforms.

Robert Evans is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. He has 14 years of industry experience, with a continuous tenure at J.P. Morgan entities since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. Its approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence, applying an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Michael Conway is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His career includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network, Black Diamond Custom Wealth Management, and Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation. He has also operated Conway Financial Services since 1978. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in fixed insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various investment strategies and third-party managers.

Jonathan Schaechter is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 35 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Morgan Stanley in Bradenton, FL. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2017, following over two decades at Mercer Allied Company, L.P., and a long tenure at The Ayco Corporation. He serves on the selection committee for the University of Maryland Incentive Awards Program, helping determine scholarship recipients. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, combining tailored financial planning with various investment strategies and extensive resources. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers comprehensive planning supported by proprietary tools and analyses.

Michael Haas is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been working in financial services since 1991, bringing over 30 years of experience to his role. Michael’s expertise includes asset diversification, liability management, and cash flow analysis to address clients’ personal, business, and wealth transfer needs. He develops investing approaches that align with each client's unique objectives and risk tolerance. Michael holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business from Indiana University at Bloomington and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Michael is involved with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. He resides in Indianapolis with his wife, Lisa.

Reese Vita is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Bradenton, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at SkyBridge Capital and Furman University. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2019, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to model outcomes, serving a broad range of clients with both retail and institutional offerings.

Jon David Bowe is a financial advisor at Stifel with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has been with Stifel Nicolaus since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Sunflowco, a land ownership venture involving crop rental revenue. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary analysis and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing guidance intended to support client decision-making.