Richard Rios is a CFP® professional with 33 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019 and was previously with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2012 to 2019. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets through more than 14,000 financial advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

David Johnson is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, he specializes in developing strategies and providing advice tailored to individuals, families, and businesses. His areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, portfolio management services, and tax minimization among others. Prior to his current role, David spent 13 years at T. Rowe Price, which contributed to his extensive skills in accounting and finance. He holds a Master’s Degree from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor’s Degree from West Virginia University. David is certified as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). David and his wife reside in the Fallston, MD area with their two daughters. He is engaged in his community through involvement with Fallston High School Cougar Boosters and professional organizations including Delta Sigma Pi - Business Fraternity, Harford Business Roundtable for Education, and the Harford County Chamber of Commerce. In his personal time, David enjoys golfing, hiking, soccer, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Leeann Lambert is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates in Lakeland, FL, holding a Series 63 designation with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2011. 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, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering a range of financial planning and consulting services typically structured as non-discretionary relationships.

Jessica Mc Neil is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Members Trust Company, Morgan Stanley, Regions Bank, and Suntrust Bank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and provides centralized custody, brokerage, and advisory services.

Kathleen Schultz is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 42 years of industry experience. She worked at Citigroup Global Markets for 32 years before joining Charles Schwab in 2020. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research and a formal alternative investment platform.

Chad Cooper is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 credential and 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2017, he worked for Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities Corporation from 2003 to 2017. He serves as a board member for the Central Florida Urban League and the Wesley Chapel Black Chamber of Commerce, and holds leadership roles within the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) Florida chapter. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent financial professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform options tailored to client objectives.

Matthew Tihanovich is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations. The firm operates within the broader J.P. Morgan broker-dealer and banking organization and offers non-discretionary advisory services through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Timothy Gunn is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Lakeland, FL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 25 years of industry experience, including 18 years with Raymond James & Associates. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

John Craig is the Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he leverages over 35 years of experience in providing wealth management advice to clients. He began his career at Merrill in 1987 in Norfolk, Virginia, and has since held leadership positions including branch manager roles in the Winter Haven and Lakeland offices. He currently leads the Blubaugh-Craig Group, combining his oversight experience with Merrill's open architecture platform to help families and businesses build and preserve their wealth. John holds a Bachelor's Degree from Washington and Lee University and is designated as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach involves creating customized strategies tailored to each client's unique needs and goals, drawing on his extensive background assisting clients through various market cycles. John and his team utilize the resources of Bank of America and Merrill to provide comprehensive wealth management services, including investments, cash management, and corporate benefit programs to businesses, plan sponsors, and corporate executives. He is proficient in both English and Spanish.

John Ciko III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brandon, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Invest Financial Corporation for eight years before joining LPL Financial in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is associated with Blue Sky Ventures 6173, Inc., a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Michele Cash is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2022. In addition to her advisory role, she is a project manager at Barrett Media, LLC and an instructor at Crunch Fitness. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Katrina Hirdes is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2023. Outside of her advisory role, she is a beauty consultant for Mary Kay Cosmetics. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services supported by both proprietary and third-party research.

Ryan Neal is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wesley Chapel, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Berkadia Commercial Mortgage, Crowder & Scoggins Ltd., and various educational institutions. Neal also works as a personal trainer at LA Fitness. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Michael Simon is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 29 years of industry experience. He has held positions at multiple firms including Regions Bank, GTE Federal Credit Union, and AXA Advisors LLC. Simon also serves as an investment program manager at GTE Investment Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with a multi-manager platform and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Jonathan Tubbs is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previous experience at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Congdon and Company, providing administrative support. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products, utilizing an integrated platform that combines adviser programs with active sales of financial products.

Kathryn French is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lakeland, FL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2019 and previously worked at Allen & Company of Florida, where she has been employed since 2004. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Christopher Mincey Sr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones in Mulberry, FL, with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Calvin Sutton is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His career includes roles at UBS Financial Services and Merrill, as well as a four-year period in the premium cigar industry with Rocky Patel Premium Cigars. He works within Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios, and it serves various clients including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund.

Virginia Houghton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lakeland, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2019 and has worked at Allen & Company of Florida, Inc. since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as chairman and board member of the Morrison Foundation, a private nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs alongside access to model portfolios, research, and technology-driven investment strategies.

Karie Pate Valdes is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2018 and has prior experience at Liberty Tax, Randstad Staffing USA, and the Polk County Clerk of Court. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Be Wellness as a self-employed representative and serves as CFO for Notary Service of Florida. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.