William Maegerlein is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Bradenton, FL, with nine years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and has also been involved with Strata Consulting since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he participates as a pitmaster in competitive barbecue events. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kim Meissner is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience, including six years at New York Life prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad offering of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Oscar Lopez Gutierrez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill, as well as a position at J-Los Beauty Supply. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC (MAA), provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Richards is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2019 and was previously employed at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2015 to 2019. Richards holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor advice to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Cheryl Fainelli is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. and holds a Series 66 designation. She has four years of industry experience and has worked at several firms including Kovack Securities, IC Advisory Services, and The Investment Center. Outside of advising, she is involved as a director of a local nonprofit organization, the Valdez Veteran Alliance Services, where she helps organize events and coordinate volunteers. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors by providing integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools and offers various investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary account management, supported by third-party money managers and wrap programs.

Pawel Szott is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Waddell & Reed, Realty Executives of NV, and operating his own firms, including Simply Vegas and Pacy LLC. Outside of advising, Szott has been involved with ride-sharing services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and research to provide both discretionary and non-discretionary management services.

Matthew Bower is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2024, he spent nine years with Edward Jones. He is president of Bower Wealth Management and is involved in a partnership marketing venture under Gilmore, Bower & Fernandez. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and investment consulting through a large advisor network and supports municipal and public finance work with a distinctive affiliate municipal advisor arrangement.

Warren Strauss is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 44 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and Oppenheimer. Outside of his advisory role, he is a firearms instructor and business owner of Assertive Firearms Team Training in Bradenton, Florida. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Ricardo Rivera is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2015. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Daniel Gilmore is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Bradenton, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial and its affiliate since 1999. Outside of advising, he is the CEO of Gilmore Family Investments, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients, utilizing analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary planning and investment recommendations. The firm supports a large network of advisors and maintains specialized programs including municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Stephen Jerome is a Wealth Management Advisor and partner in the Polis Jerome Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2004 and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP) certification, which he earned in 2006. Mr. Jerome’s expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and retirement income. Before joining Merrill Lynch, he owned a marketing business in the Atlanta, Georgia area for six years. Stephen earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Samford University. He resides in Bradenton with his wife, Jennifer, and their three daughters. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Dorothy Sperry is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include multiple positions at TD Ameritrade, Scottrade, and Edelman Financial Engines. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a centralized platform for advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Michael Gray is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2008 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for a nonprofit trust, monitoring its investments. 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 various institutional investors.

Jamie Shapiro is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bradenton, FL, having 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of JMS of Sarasota, LLC, which operates Animal Crackers Pets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools.

Jeffrey Alexander is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 53 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has held positions at firms including Royal Alliance Associates and LPL Financial. Alexander serves as a volunteer president for the Washington Township United Fund and is a board member of the Washington Community Foundation. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, employing a range of portfolio management options and proprietary as well as third-party strategies.

Tara Meyer is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. She has held multiple roles within the company, including Relationship Manager and Financial Representative, spanning from 2023 to 2026. Her work focuses on collaborating with clients to develop financial plans that prioritize their unique goals, values, and priorities. Tara emphasizes an approach to financial planning that empowers clients by providing the insight, tools, and strategies necessary to align their financial decisions with their long-term objectives. She is committed to supporting clients in managing their assets intentionally to achieve their financial goals. In her personal time, Tara enjoys activities such as beach outings, boating, fitness, outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Alexander Garner is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 10 years of industry experience, including prior roles at CETERA Advisor Networks LLC and First Command Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory work, he teaches part-time for Manatee County and serves as a board member for the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and investment management through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides a range of portfolio solutions with both proprietary and third-party strategies, delivering services tailored to client objectives across multiple custody platforms.

Robert Evans is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. He has 14 years of industry experience, with a continuous tenure at J.P. Morgan entities since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. Its approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence, applying an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Michael Conway is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His career includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network, Black Diamond Custom Wealth Management, and Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation. He has also operated Conway Financial Services since 1978. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in fixed insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various investment strategies and third-party managers.

Rani Jeffries is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2012. She began her role at Fidelity at The Park Avenue office in Manhattan. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Financial Consultant at AXA Advisors from 2008 to 2012. Rani has over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. She partners with clients to develop and implement financial plans aimed at increasing confidence and reducing uncertainty. Building trusting relationships with clients is a fundamental part of her approach. Outside of her professional role, Rani and her husband enjoy boating, traveling, and exploring food. She also has personal interests in biking and Pilates.