Alexander Presing is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2016. The firm, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. Merrill offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jamie Wingfield is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, Wingfield serves on the Board of Directors for the Carrollwood Area Women's Club and is Vice President of the Belle Glen Homeowners Association. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored written recommendations. The firm also delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Glenn Duncklee is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including a range of households, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a variety of advisory programs and investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Paul Weinberger is a financial advisor at Cetera with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with firms including National Securities Corporation and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC. Outside of advising, he is involved in art as an abstract painter and serves as president and tax preparer for Accountants Wealth National Tax Services, a tax preparation business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary services, supported by a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Scott Surace is a financial advisor at Osaic with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Osaic since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Woodbury Financial Services, Questar Capital Corporation, and U.S. Allianz Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a sole proprietorship focused on selling fixed annuities, life insurance, long-term care insurance, and providing seasonal tax preparation to his existing clients. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization using tools such as risk-tolerance questionnaires and efficient frontier analysis.

John Faler is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palm Harbor, FL, with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Derek Pontlitz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in New Port Richey, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010, following prior work at Independent Financial Partners and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of fixed insurance products including life, disability, and long-term care insurance. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services with a focus on flexible investment strategies, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by extensive operational and research resources.

Gregg Akin is a financial advisor with Cetera in Tarpon Springs, FL, holding a Series 65 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Avantax Insurance and has operated Billingham & Akin Financial Services and Billingham and Associates, focusing on tax preparation and investment advisory services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform that offers a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning solutions.

Todd Mazur is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Oldsmar, Florida, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His background includes long-term roles at Waddell & Reed, Inc., various insurance carriers, and involvement with the Pinellas Education Foundation. He has also worked as a non-variable insurance agent. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of advisors offering diverse financial planning and investment management solutions.

Christopher Colon is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Edelman Financial Engines, LPL Financial LLC, Horace Mann Investors Inc, and USAA Investment Management Company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory strategies through a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Gerald Holman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Palm Harbor, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver these services through a centralized consulting team working alongside financial advisors.

Michael Cox is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of advisory work, he serves in a political capacity with the Pasco County Mosquito Control District and is involved as a partner in an accounting and consulting firm. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and offers specialized services such as municipal advisory and employer SIMPLE IRA consulting.

Brendan Thon is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, previously serving as an Investment Consultant from 2022 to 2024 and as a Workplace Planning Consultant 2 from 2021 to 2022. Brendan focuses on providing personalized financial guidance to help clients pursue their financial goals with informed decision-making. Throughout his career at Fidelity, Brendan has worked closely with clients to ensure alignment and clarity at every stage of their financial planning process. His approach emphasizes collaboration and education to support clients in achieving their financial objectives. Outside of his professional role, Brendan enjoys activities such as beach outings, boating, fitness, exploring food, outdoor adventures, and running.

Joshua Vilardi is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Raymond James and Associates, Wells Fargo Clearing, Citigroup Global Markets, and Truist Investment Services. Vilardi is president and owner of Vilardi Wealth Management and Vilardi Wealth Management-Insurance, and serves as a board member of Tampa Bay Titan 100, an organization recognizing top executives in the region. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm employs a model-based investment process with a broad range of advisory and brokerage services delivered through an extensive multi-advisor platform.

Austin Polo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked with Grow Financial Federal Credit Union and CUSO Financial Services, LP. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Nicholas Bogdan is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held roles at Raymond James since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is affiliated as a financial advisor with Coastal Bay Wealth Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to tailor recommendations to client goals and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation.

Stuart Green is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Tarpon Springs, Florida. He has been with Wells Fargo Bank since 2010 and joined Wells Fargo Clearing in 2026. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors.

Ingrid Schoppe is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is an associate and registered client service associate at Tampa Bay Financial Planning. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and investment consulting using analytical tools and supports a range of advisory programs and institutional portfolio management.

Jennings Dorman is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Fidelity Investments and held roles in a variety of other companies including Nylo Capital Inc and Chipotle Mexican Grill. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and public entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Tony Azevedo is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1998. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of non-investment home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and a limited selection of discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs third-party asset managers and uses an operational model centered on a tiered wrap fee structure.