Nickeel Kanji is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Merrill and Phelps Dunbar LLP and has a background that includes roles at the University of Central Florida. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a diverse range of funds and model portfolios.

Zehra Candler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at USAA Financial Advisors and Watson Capital Management. She is also involved with Candler Wealth Management, a business entity related to tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a broad advisory platform. The firm offers diverse financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Jodi Perez is a CFP® professional affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She has 40 years of industry experience and has held roles at multiple financial firms since 2012. Perez is also a partner in Holliday/Perez, LLC, which owns the office building where her practice is located. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports a broad advisor network, with specialized municipal and public finance services.

Daniel Coviello is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes positions at Morgan Stanley and T. Rowe Price. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and has a formal advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Tyler Thomas is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at The Vanguard Group, Inc. and Morgan Stanley. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, emphasizing a systematic investment process that combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and use of advanced technologies such as AI in its research.

Sean Devine is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth Inc. with over six years of experience in the financial services industry. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Fidelity Investments, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo. Osaic Wealth Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across various investment types for both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Frederick Cardinale is a CFP® and PFS™ with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera. He has held roles at Avantax Insurance Agency, Avantax Advisory Services, and has owned Cardinale Financial Group, LLC since 2009, where he manages tax preparation and accounting services. He is also Treasurer of the Oak Ridge Professional Park Owners Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various program structures and third-party money managers.

Robert Severin is a financial advisor with Merrill in Wesley Chapel, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with both Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2012. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed by internal and third-party managers.

Michael Joeckel is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2015. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm provides holistic, goal-based analyses covering a broad range of planning topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option.

Lillian Collazo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Wesley Chapel, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and having one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include working at Rapid Trace and the Veteran's Administration. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, providing detailed written recommendations on income, Social Security, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines algorithmic automation and research with advisor input to deliver tailored retirement solutions.

Austin Roberts is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fidelity, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Bank. He also has work experience outside finance, including employment with the University of South Florida and Treasure Lanes. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage multi-manager and fund-of-funds strategies and model portfolios.

Kelly Eales is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in financial advising. She has been with Charles Schwab since 2020 and previously worked at USAA Investment Management Company and USAA Financial Planning Services. Outside of finance, she was involved with Get a Grip Total Fitness for four years. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios with strategic asset allocation and ongoing investment guidance.

Gina Granich is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at the University of South Florida and the Moffitt Cancer Center. Granich also operates Emphasize Financial Planning, LLC, where she develops comprehensive financial plans and manages assets. 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, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports its clients through advisory programs and partnerships.

Natalie Josic is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience as a mobile public notary and volunteer provider of inner healing therapy sessions through her church network. Josic also assists clients with 401(k) education and support as an associate at Investpro Wealth Strategies. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools to support client goals, with a notable affiliation to municipal advisory services.

Frederick Rappina is a financial advisor at Cetera with 10 years of industry experience and holds the ChFC®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at MML Investors Services and MassMutual. Outside of his advisory work, he is an author who began writing a book in 2024 and is involved in a land leasing and farming business with his spouse. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and access to third-party money managers.

Maria Giacalone Mozo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Foresters Financial Services. Outside of advising, she was involved with the Arts Conservatory for Teens for five years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services supported by extensive operational tools and a broad platform of non-advisory financial activities.

Anthony Russo Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Wesley Chapel, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed, non-discretionary recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Angel Figueroa is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at JP Morgan and SunTrust Investment Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individual, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with more than 10,000 advisors and approximately $256 billion in assets under management.

Gregory West is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lakeland, Florida, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, West serves as secretary and treasurer for the BNI Auburnable Chapter "Profit Boosters." Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and supports its network of more than 23,700 advisors with affiliated mutual funds, a trust company, and securities-based lending.

Francis Stoshak is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes positions at Merrill and Florida Atlantic University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional investors, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic methods and serves as an adviser to multiple registered investment companies.