Brian Heipp is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Lakeland, FL, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Thrivent Investment Management since 2008, including time at THRIVENT Financial and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, Heipp serves as a board member and upcoming president of the Lakeland Sunrise Rotary Club and holds leadership positions with the Lakeland Runners Club, where he coaches running programs. 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 analyses and planning recommendations across various financial topics, with an option to combine planning and managed-account services under a consolidated billing system called “WealthPlan.”

Starla Buchanon is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Lakeland, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 2014 and serves on the City of Lakeland Firefighter's Pension Board. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Compton & Associates, a branch support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes risk profiling and modeling tools to support client goals.

Thomas Oldt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Winter Haven, Florida, holding a Series 63 designation and over 32 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Cetera Advisor Networks, Summit Financial Group, and FFP Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory work, Oldt serves as a FINRA arbitrator and contributes as a part-time columnist for The Ledger in Lakeland, Florida. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies, supported by advanced operational tools.

Angela Gauthier is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that incorporate structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Steven Dobler is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 45 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and previously worked for Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC for 21 years. He is also the owner of Dobler Asset Management LLC, a financial services business. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization. The firm supports a wide range of programs through a multi-advisor platform and maintains various affiliated broker-dealer and RIA relationships.

Hayden Watts is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors and Tijuana Flats. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Hayden's Creations, a non-investment-related business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and portfolio management services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, employing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Christopher Hill is a financial advisor with Merrill in Lakeland, Florida, holding a Series 66 designation and 8 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a sole proprietorship through which he has authored a children’s book published via Amazon. Hill also serves as Junior Warden, with upcoming plans to become President, at the Corinthian Lodge No. 191 Free and Accepted Masons of Florida, where he participates in community charity efforts. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates access to a broad set of financial products and services within Bank of America’s corporate platform.

Cecilia Dicristofalo is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. She has 17 years of industry experience, having previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and insurance agencies including State Farm and Kimberly Brust. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and also offers access to affiliated trust services and insurance products.

Benjamin Crum is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lakeland, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He serves on the communication committee for Carillon Lakes. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, employing structured financial planning tools and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Oscar Elliott Williams is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lakeland, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Prudential Securities from 2013 to 2019. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through part-time referrals for Primerica Client Services, Inc. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients under a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, focusing on percentage-based wrap fees rather than fixed fees.

Zachary Wesche is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Fidelity Investments, Thrivent Investment Management, and Allen and Company. Prior to his financial services career, he held positions at Barnes & Noble and Publix, and he attended the University of Central Florida. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Cynthia Marotz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lakeland, FL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Allen & Company of Florida, Inc. for 19 years and Merrill for a total of 8 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Black Oak LLC in a non-investment capacity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers various financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, employing strategies that include model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized approaches.

David Butz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined LPL Financial in 2025 and has prior experience that includes roles at Florida Southern College, Publix, and the Detroit Tigers. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Robert Gross is a Series 65-registered financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Winter Haven, FL. He has experience with PFS Investments Inc., Auto Owner's Insurance, and Primerica Financial Services beginning in 2025, and has also worked in the mortgage and insurance industries. His background includes community involvement through roles at Heartland Church and Unity Baptist Church. Primerica Advisors is a large institutional firm that provides a wrap-fee asset management program primarily for individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through Pershing, overseeing approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

John Murphy is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2011. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Nathaniel Goldenberg is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently the sole advisor at Nextwave Advisors, an independent firm he has been with since 2019. Prior to that, he worked at Rockport Global Advisors from 2013 to 2020. Nextwave Advisors is an independent firm based in Lithia, FL.

James Wells is a financial advisor with Wells Investments, Inc. in Winter Haven, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Valor Financial Securities LLC and Wells Global Investment Advisers LLC since 2009 and has been with Wells Investments, Inc. since 1995. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as president of Our Fallen Heroes Foundation, a nonprofit supporting families of military personnel affected by the War on Terrorism, and is involved in several entrepreneurial ventures including motivational products and online college consulting. Wells Investments, Inc. is a small advisory firm that provides portfolio management and investment advisory services.

Robert Campbell is a financial advisor at Campbell & Associates with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been associated with Campbell & Associates, PA, CPA's since 1989, where he is an owner and principal involved in accounting and tax preparation services. Campbell & Associates is a small advisory firm based in Winter Haven, FL, serving clients with personalized financial and accounting services.

Patricia Wells is a CFP® with 41 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Investments, Inc. since 2000. She has also held roles at Valor Financial Securities LLC and Wells Global Investment Advisers LLC since 2009. Wells is involved as secretary, treasurer, and director of Our Fallen Heroes Foundation, a nonprofit supporting families of fallen heroes and injured military personnel. Wells Investments, Inc. is a small advisory firm based in Winter Haven, FL, providing investment advisory services.

Karen Premuto is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Campbell & Associates with 28 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Campbell & Associates, PA, CPA's since 1985 and has served as an owner and vice president of the firm since 2016. In addition to her advisory role, she is a CPA involved in tax preparation, accounting services, and practice management. Campbell & Associates is a small firm based in Winter Haven, FL, that provides financial advisory services supported by its CPA background.