James Ciocia is a financial advisor at Cetera with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at National Securities Corporation and Gilman & Ciocia Inc. in various roles spanning over four decades. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates Generations Tax & Wealth Management, a CPA and wealth management firm, and serves as an insurance agent for Universal Financial Consultants, focusing on fixed life insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Jacqueline Bennett is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in San Antonio, Florida, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. She has worked at firms including New Century Financial Group and DMG Financial LLC, in addition to operating the Jackie Bennett Financial Group since 1984. Outside of advisory roles, she serves as Vice President of the BNI Signature Elite Chapter, managing the Membership Committee. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations, offering both brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools, providing access to discretionary strategies, third-party managers, and alternative investments through a complex affiliate network.

Gopal Sharma is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. and Questar Capital. Sharma also operates a sole proprietorship providing tax and accounting services and runs a corporation focused on life, health, and disability insurance sales. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse clientele, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with a wide range of advisory and brokerage services delivered through a multi-advisor platform.

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.

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 industry. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Fidelity Investments, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, and Tapfin/EY. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through multiple programs. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by a combination of proprietary models and third-party managers.

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.

Brett Bennett is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 16 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Charles Schwab, E*TRADE Capital Management, and Fidelity Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he is a passive co-owner of a freight logistics franchise. Brett works with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a process combining proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Stirling Heath is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, and Jackson National Life Distributors. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, relying on research and analytics to guide investment decisions.

Paul Vogel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Odessa, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, JHS Capital Advisors, and Raymond James & Associates. 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.

Randy Perry is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2012. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, and it serves a broad client base with services that include fund advisory and model portfolio delivery.

Aaron Lyon is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has previous experience at Addessi Financial Partners, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Wells Fargo. Outside of advising, Aaron spends part of his time on tax preparation services at Addessi Financial Partners. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers.

Lillian Collazo is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Rapid Trace and the Veteran’s Administration. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement-income planning advice based on extensive investment research and a collaborative client-advisor approach.

Joseph Aramini is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, with a focus on discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm employs proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios.

Austin Roberts is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. His background also includes positions at the University of South Florida and Treasure Lanes. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios, and it holds distinctive roles such as registration with the CFTC as a commodity pool operator and advisory responsibility for multiple registered investment companies.

Kelly Eales is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation along with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Charles Schwab in 2020, she worked at USAA Investment Management Company and USAA Financial Planning Services. She also has experience with Get a Grip Total Fitness. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 separate managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

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.