Catherine Kirkland is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ocala, FL, and has three years of industry experience. She previously worked at CPS Investment Advisors and has experience in academia at Florida Southern College and Lake Sumter State College. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and investment options, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Lindy Brock is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC since 2023 and Sagepoint Financial, Inc. since 2016. She holds roles at Elliott Wealth Management, LLC, including Executive Vice President of Practice Management and Senior Wealth Advisor, where she is involved in practice management, staff training, and wealth management advisory services. OSAIC Wealth serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a multi-advisor platform with a model-based investment approach emphasizing asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various advisory and brokerage programs.

Kayla Davis is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, where she has worked since 2015. She has nine years of industry experience and is based in The Villages, Florida. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipalities, offering tailored financial planning and consulting services that are generally non-discretionary with client-directed implementation.

Andrea Patrick is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She joined Raymond James in 2019 after previous roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wachovia Bank. Outside of advising, she raises beef cattle for sale and assists with a family cabinet installation business. Raymond James & Associates serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, providing financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions. The firm employs a range of portfolio management styles and supplements advice with proprietary research and model manager options.

Tamim Safazada is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with clients to develop personalized financial planning and investment strategies tailored to their unique financial needs. He collaborates with a team of financial consultants and professionals to ensure that clients receive guidance that fosters comfort and confidence in their financial decisions. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, progressing through roles such as Workplace Planning Associate, Workplace Planning Consultant, and Workplace Planning Consultant II before assuming his current position in 2023. Throughout his tenure, Tamim has worked closely with clients to support their financial planning objectives. Outside of his professional duties, Tamim has interests in cooking and baking, fitness, social events with friends, gardening, movies, and traveling.

Michael Ary is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Matthew Hackler is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. Prior to Raymond James, he worked at Collier & Hackler Financial and Steling Financial Group. Hackler serves as vice president and treasurer of a nonprofit organization and chairs the board of the Florida Hospital Waterman Foundation’s Finance Committee. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports advisory programs and institutional consulting through a large advisor network.

John Larsen is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2021. He has experience in various roles within the financial services industry, including positions such as Private Client Financial Advisor and Private Client Banker at JP Morgan Chase from 2019 to 2021. Prior to these roles, he held several positions at Fidelity Investments, including Financial Representative, Client Relationship Manager, and Investment Solutions Representative between 2016 and 2019. John focuses on understanding his clients' financial objectives and partnering with them to develop customized financial plans. His approach centers on integrity and a desire to help clients reach their financial goals.

Robert Elstad is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked with Riversource Distributors, Inc. and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Elstad is also an owner and instructor at 2A Mission Training, an outside business unrelated to investment advisory. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, offering various portfolio management options and institutional platforms.

Kevin Ganus is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Ganus has ownership in a rental property business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services using proprietary research and tools, offering a broad range of planning services tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold.

Gregory Panjian is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is associated with the Western Mass Investment Club, an investment club based in Feeding Hills, CT. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

David Burzotta is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, with prior roles at Merrill, Advest, Inc., and Truist Investment Services. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a range of brokerage and advisory solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and integrates research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases in its investment approach.

Tucker Woods is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in The Villages, FL, with three years of industry experience. He has held roles at Fross and Fross Wealth Management and has worked at the University of Florida and The Villages High School. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Michael Garlisi is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2004. Garlisi serves on the finance and investment committee at Trinity Catholic High School in Ocala, FL. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Duwayne Boettcher is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2017 and previously worked at SII Investments and Kernel Software Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with Center Stage for over 20 years. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual, institutional, pension, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm offers various management platforms and proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Christopher Ruppel is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. He collaborates with clients who are either new to Fidelity or new to working with the branch, focusing on retirement planning and investment guidance. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, serving in various positions including Planning Consultant (2020-2023), Relationship Manager (2019-2021), Central Relationship Manager (2018-2019), College Planning (2017-2018), and Financial Representative - Full Trader (2016-2017). This progression reflects his experience across multiple aspects of financial planning and client relationship management.

David Fernquist is a CFP® professional with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at LPL Financial since 1998. He has involvement in a separate insurance business focused primarily on non-variable health insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of financial planning and portfolio management options supported by extensive research and technology tools.

Michael Gilbert is a Financial Consultant dedicated to understanding his clients' goals and assisting them in making informed financial decisions through the development of comprehensive financial plans and the application of suitable strategies. He has held multiple roles in the financial sector, including Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investment from 2022 to 2026, Fixed Income Specialist at Fidelity Investment from 2021 to 2022, and Investment Solutions Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2018 to 2021. Prior to that, he worked as a Premium Investment Specialist at Merrill Lynch from 2016 to 2018. His professional background encompasses investment consulting, fixed income specialization, and investment solutions, reflecting a broad experience in financial services. Outside of his professional work, Michael has personal interests which include concerts, family activities, football, golf, military service, and traveling.

Renee Springstead is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2018 and previously worked at SII Investments, Inc. for two years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by a large network of advisors and diverse financial products.

Michael Sarsynski Jr. is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Merrill for 23 years. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing a family farm and rental property in Hadley, Massachusetts. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines research and analytics with diversification principles and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.