Alyssa Scoon Brown is a Financial Solutions Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she focuses on understanding clients' priorities to help develop strategies aimed at achieving their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. She provides guidance on a range of areas including general investing, retirement planning, and emergency savings. Additionally, Alyssa can connect clients with Bank of America specialists for services such as banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Alyssa holds professional designations as an Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She earned her bachelor's degree from The University of The West Indies. Her approach involves ongoing communication with clients to address evolving concerns and provide tailored advice as their financial needs change.

Erwin Rivera is a financial advisor with Merrill in Ocala, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been associated with Merrill and Bank of America since 2015. Rivera serves as a director for Ocala Highlands Baseball, coordinating game and practice schedules and managing player and coach rosters. 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.

Elizabeth Moore is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for 15 years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning, using proprietary research and planning tools.

Margaret Harcar is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 65 credential and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Her career includes long tenures with Securities America and its affiliated entities from 1997 to 2024 before joining OSAIC. She also operates a vintage and used item store on eBay. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services with various investment platforms and third-party solutions. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk assessments to create portfolios across multiple asset classes, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Fulbia Westfall is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she works part-time as a cashier at Publix in Ocala, Florida. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its offerings.

Marc Hallick is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Orange and Blue Aviation, which leases a Cirrus SR22 aircraft to a flight school for charters and rentals. 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, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional solutions, with a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Steven Van Voorhees Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 17 years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. In addition to his advisory work, he is commissioned as a notary in Florida. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs supported by model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven strategies.

Catherine Kirkland is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Ocala, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. She previously worked at CPS Investment Advisors and has experience in both educational and investment advisory roles. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, managed strategies, and affiliated investment products. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and is notable for its extensive retail advisor network and additional capabilities such as a trust company and securities-based lending.

Lindy Brock is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. since 2016. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as Executive Vice President of Practice Management and Senior Wealth Advisor at Elliott Wealth Management, LLC, where she is involved in practice management, staff training, investment research, and financial planning. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing firm‑provided asset‑allocation tools and third‑party solutions to construct customized portfolios that include a variety of investment types.

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 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wachovia Bank, N.A. Outside of her advisory role, she raises beef cattle through her sole proprietorship and assists with secretarial duties for a family cabinet installation business. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional solutions, utilizing a range of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and model managers.

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.

Paul Diaz is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Ocala, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Jackson Hewitt, Walt Disney Co, and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of advising, he serves as a city commissioner in Winter Springs, FL, owns a tax preparation business, operates a real estate brokerage and instructional service, and is an author. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and a limited selection of discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure, with trading and custody services facilitated by Pershing and Primerica Brokerage Services.

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.

Stephanie Martin is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Ocala, FL, bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Reveille Wealth Management since 2022 and has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2021. In addition to her advisory work, Martin is involved with an affiliated independent practice operating under the Reveille name. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a tailored approach with analytical tools to support non-discretionary planning and investment consulting and has unique municipal advisory affiliations and specialized programs such as SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Robert Elstad is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Riversource Distributors, Inc. and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Additionally, he owns 2A Mission Training, where he serves as an instructor. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting supported by model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Jane Fontaine is a CFP® and ChFC® with 44 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise since 2018, including its predecessor Ameriprise Financial Services Inc, and previously spent 19 years at Axa Advisors, LLC. Fontaine serves on the boards of the Community Foundation Ocala/Marion County and Marion Senior Services. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide customized, non-discretionary recommendations.

Kevin Ganus is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked within Wells Fargo entities since 2009, including Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a rental property in The Villages, FL. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

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.