Ryan Brems is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 16 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory work, Brems is involved in community service as Vice-President of the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch, with planned leadership roles through 2026. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Sarah Jackson is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Merrill in Bradenton, Florida, where she has worked since 2006. She has 13 years of industry experience. Merrill, alongside 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 institutional investors.

Robert Hartland is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Ameriprise and Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. Hartland is also the owner of PEACE Wealth Management, where he provides financial services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

David Crew is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bradenton, FL, holding the ChFC® designation and having 30 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as trustee on a family trust and is a minor owner and advisor of a family LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Todd Sherman is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. Before joining Raymond James in 2017, he worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2009 to 2017. He also serves as CEO of The Patriot Fund, a nonprofit organization based in Tierra Verde, FL. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm provides financial planning and consulting services to individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering a range of portfolio management styles supported by in-house research and external sub-advisers.

Kellie Russell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. / Merrill Lynch, Medaille College, and South Buffalo Charter School. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Halle Macerelli is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Wells Fargo Clearing, Fragasso Financial Advisors, LPL Financial, and BNY Mellon. She is based in Parrish, FL. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that supports discretionary and non-discretionary strategies with significant scale and a broad advisor network.

Jessica Campos is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2017 and previously held roles at All in one Solutions and One Cell. Outside of advising, she is the sole owner of two private rental businesses in Bradenton, Florida. 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 institutional investors.

Matthew Bucher is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a sole proprietorship involving real estate activities. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans to clients.

Walter Stern IV is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2016. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Bradenton, Florida. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors.

Jim Germer is a financial advisor at Cetera with 28 years of industry experience and holds the Series 63 designation. He has been associated with Cetera since 2004 and operates his own CPA firm providing tax, accounting, and financial services. In addition to his financial work, he engages in media content creation, journalism, and serves as a corresponding secretary for a local nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to various portfolio management options, financial planning, and consulting services, supported by a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Brett Sheppard is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2024, he worked at Regions Bank from 2020 to 2022 and has a background that includes roles in investigative and security services. He is co-owner and member of a photography business, Le Sheppard Photography, which he operates with his spouse. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement various portfolio management strategies with discretionary and non-discretionary options across multiple program and custodial structures.

Phillip Esteban is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services in various capacities since 2020 and previously held positions at Avatar Insurance, ADP, YMCA, and JKE Associates, Inc. Esteban is also involved in outside employment as an associate financial advisor with SNE Operations LLC. Ameriprise serves individuals approaching or in retirement, offering a retirement-income planning service that combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Jonathan Rissler is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Bradenton, FL, and has 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Logan Beal is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Bradenton, FL, holding the CFP® and Series 66 designations with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. 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, operating under a fiduciary standard with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Fardin Nematollahi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously spent 15 years with UBS Financial Services before joining Morgan Stanley in 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Gary Plum is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Mr. Plum serves on the advisory board of the Coastal Conservation Association of Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and offers a broad range of investment and planning services.

Kimberly Frye is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Bradenton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2012. 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 allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while maintaining separate planning and portfolio management services.

Christopher Dandrow is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides goals-based wealth management services to affluent families, accomplished professionals, and successful business owners, working alongside a team of specialists. Christopher focuses on cultivating long-lasting relationships by delivering customized advice, exceptional service, and a disciplined investing approach. Before entering wealth management, Christopher spent over 15 years as a P.G.A. Golf Professional, working at several prestigious clubs across the country. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Cortland State and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional career, Christopher enjoys golfing, traveling, great seafood, and family-related activities. He is committed to understanding clients' values and goals to help them pursue their life objectives and plan their legacy.

Shannon Klug is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and having 31 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2021, she worked at Royal Alliance for 10 years. In addition to her advisory role, Klug serves as President and CEO of Blumark Financial Advisors, where she oversees the vision and direction of the financial planning practice. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.