Michael Micallef is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience. He joined Edward Jones in 2024 after spending 24 years at Charles Schwab. Outside of advising, he is involved in a family rental property business in Panama City Beach, Florida. 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 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated financial services.

Patricia Madden Renouard is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2000, with a break from 2003 to 2016, and has been with Wachovia Bank, N.A. since 2002. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a power of attorney for her mother. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Gavin Singh is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes multiple roles at Bank of America and experience outside the financial sector at Best Buy and the University of Central Florida. Outside of advising, he owns a vlogging business that showcases aspects of his culture and community and is a managing member of a family-owned food distribution company. Merrill, along 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Deroop Ramtahal is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Danielle Delong is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 10 years of industry experience, having worked at firms including Wells Fargo and AE Wealth Management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Ronald Francis III is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Wildwood, FL, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of Palisade Property Group LLC, involved in real estate investment and rental properties. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and pension plans. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Matthew Wojcik is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes a 22-year tenure at UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is the sole proprietor of Whoa Joe LLC, a real estate-related business in The Villages, Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory services and tailored financial planning to both individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach includes structured planning tools and economic modeling to assist clients in financial decision-making.

Steven Ferris is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, BFN Asset Management, and M&I Investment Management Corp., among others. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing across two periods, from 2000 to 2006 and since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that offers investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap‑fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Eric Perlman is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2001 and previously worked at Felix Storch Inc. from 2009 to 2017. His activities include sales of investment-related products and part-time referrals for home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-based strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Robert Carte is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Carte worked at Cetera Wealth Services, Collier Jernigan & Goedert PA, Avantax, and 1ST Global Advisors, among other firms. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Grace Grifferty is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2019. Prior to that, she held positions at Goldman Sachs, Jounce Therapeutics, and the Belfer Center for Applied Cancer Science. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner at Alexandria Consulting Team, LLC, a consulting firm where she contributes on weekends. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including customized financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and investment models to support its advisory services.

Tracey Barnes is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2009. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and delivers these services through a centralized consulting team in partnership with client advisors.

Colleen Arredondo is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with clients to understand their overall goals and develop customized financial plans aimed at meeting their objectives. She emphasizes building partnerships rooted in trust and confidence. Her professional experience includes her current role at Fidelity Investments starting in 2022, where she initially served as a Financial Representative before becoming a Planning Consultant. Prior to that, she was an Associate Wealth Advisor at Ruggie Wealth Management from 2015 to 2022. Colleen holds a California Insurance License.

John Romano is a CFP® with 44 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC since 2024. He previously spent over two decades at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc., and has been associated with Senior Capital Services since 1992. Romano is the author of the book *Distribution Strategies for Retirement*, which he sells through Amazon. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is model-based, utilizing asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and risk management tools, supported by a large scale and a complex affiliated network.

William Spell III is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 17 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Edward Jones. Outside of advising, he is involved as managing member of an occasional charter service that uses professional captains. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, utilizing a range of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and model managers.

Lance Larkin is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services and TD Ameritrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

John Ivory Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as CEO of Ocala 4 Football, a nonprofit organization focused on developing local youth football players and enhancing their exposure to college programs. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Catherine Harris is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and Blueprint Wealth Management. Outside of her advisory role, she is a commissioned notary in The Villages, 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Kathy Schickerling is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 35 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and A. G. Edwards & Sons. Her tenure at Ameriprise spans over a decade across multiple affiliates of the firm. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income services that focus on written recommendations and ongoing planning for dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Christina Depalma is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Merrill Lynch, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and LPL Enterprise, LLC. She is also involved with Griswold Home Care for Ocala & The Villages and Ahavah va Avodah Inc. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, using model-delivery strategies managed by third-party asset managers. The firm operates with approximately 3,935 advisors and manages around $15.5 billion in assets under management.