David Cohen is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been involved in the financial services industry since 1998 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management as a Financial Advisor in 2002. David focuses on working with high-net-worth clients and their families, emphasizing a planning-based approach to help them understand and achieve financial independence. His primary areas of focus include Retirement Income Planning, Portfolio Management, and Wealth Transfer. He collaborates closely with clients' tax and legal advisors to deliver comprehensive wealth management plans. David holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He maintains several registrations with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and holds Life, Health, and Long-Term Care insurance licenses. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Tampa and completed the Wharton Business School Executive Education Program. Outside his professional role, David is an avid sport fisherman and a US Coast Guard licensed Captain. Over more than two decades, his practice has become multi-generational, serving clients across several family generations.

Jeffrey Moll is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Lakewood Ranch, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 40 years of industry experience. He worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 32 years before joining Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company in 2016 and Mass Mutual Investors Services in 2017. He is also an independent insurance agent specializing in dental and group disability income, disability, life/accident/health, LTC, and Medicare-related products. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to deliver written recommendations and structured, ongoing collaborative planning relationships.

John Mcnulty is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial industry. He joined Cetera in 2025 following a 23-year tenure at Avantax Advisory Services and has operated McNulty & Associates since 1992, providing tax, accounting, and business consulting services. Outside of financial advising, he serves as a board member for the Evanston Fourth of July Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, access to third-party managers, and a wide range of program structures supported by a large national network of advisors.

Ronald Valdez is a financial advisor with Fidelity who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 22 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes seven years at Edward Jones before joining Fidelity in 2021. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, and it serves in advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Ted Soltys Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Saint Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor Axa Advisors, Llc, where he worked for 21 years. He serves as executor of his parents’ living trust and co-trustee for his wife’s trust. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and partners with third-party program sponsors to deliver a range of advisory models and investment solutions.

Derek Jancisin is a Private Wealth Advisor at Merrill Private Wealth Management. He works with entrepreneurs, executives, and professional coaches and athletes, focusing on simplifying the complexities of their financial lives and creating efficient strategies aligned with their goals. Derek specializes in major life transitions, business succession, tax strategy, legacy planning, and wealth transfer, particularly for highly mobile and successful individuals and families. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Columbia University and has earned multiple professional designations, including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Derek also brings a unique perspective to his practice through his passion for aviation, which began with clients who flew their own planes and has informed his approach to wealth management. Outside the office, Derek engages in various personal interests including aviation, golf, adventure sports, football, music, reading, skiing, traveling, yoga, and spending time with his family. He is involved with the community organization SkyHope. Derek's mission is to make a meaningful impact by simplifying complexity and delivering clarity to his clients.

Ryan Stevens is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with 28 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Ameriprise since 2020 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors from 2012 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Stevens serves as an assistant tennis coach at Wayne State University. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement planning advice, focusing on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

James White is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has previously worked at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he is an author. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and technology-driven approaches.

Phyllis Gau is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007. Gau volunteers as a teacher with Junior Achievement of the Quad Cities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Graham Edwards II is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in consulting and business ownership with entities focused on dental practice partnerships and dental real estate management. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice, incorporating tax-aware strategies and proprietary research tools.

William Hazel is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cedar Wealth Management from 2016 to 2024 before joining LPL Financial. Hazel holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he has involvement in real estate investment activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Brian Martin is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has held roles at multiple firms, including Spinnaker Resorts and Intuit, where he provides tax preparation services. He also serves as an insurance agent for fixed insurance products and acts as an external financial consultant for a luxury vacation resort. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that offers a broad range of investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and access to multiple program platforms and third-party managers.

Pablo Miranda is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He has 18 years of industry experience, including roles at Morgan Stanley and USAA Financial Advisors. His career also includes a decade at The Clara Abbott Foundation. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including managing model portfolios that combine fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic methods. The firm serves a variety of clients through discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services and is noted for its use of systematic portfolio construction and formal advisory roles to registered investment companies.

Curtis Speller is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Edward Jones, Lincoln Investment, Capital Analysts, and Fidelity Investments. Speller also served seven years in the U.S. Army Reserve. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm employs a systematic investment process that combines proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Thomas Maurer is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 17 years at H. Beck, Inc. and ongoing ownership of Matthew516, Ltd., as well as independent insurance agency activities through Maurer Financial Services. He also serves on the board of Lakeview Professional Building. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, employing a range of strategies including proprietary models and third-party managers across multiple platform arrangements.

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.

Thomas Walter is currently Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2013. He has been with Fidelity since 2007, progressing through roles from Financial Representative to Financial Consultant before his current role. Prior to Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual from 2005 to 2007 and completed an internship at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2001 to 2003. His professional experience spans over a decade and a half in financial consulting, with a focus on assisting families with their financial needs and goals. Thomas holds a California Insurance License, supporting his advisory capabilities. Growing up in Naperville, Thomas began investing in the stock market from a young age, using funds earned caddying during summers starting in eighth grade. This early experience influenced his career path and commitment to helping clients achieve their financial objectives.

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.

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.