Barbara Sekely is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Waddell & Reed and various insurance carriers, and has been with LPL Financial since 2021. Sekely has also been involved with initiatives such as Pow Power of Women and CABA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, utilizing both proprietary model portfolios and third-party strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Timothy Lloyd is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes roles at Cetera, Regions Bank, and SunTrust. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it is noted for its use of algorithmic methods and AI in research as well as its formal advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Amit Shah is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Atlas Private Wealth Advisors, as well as operating Shah Wealth Management. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by various advisor tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Casey Mathias is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Principal Securities and Principal Life Insurance Company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and advisory services through a multi-manager platform featuring both affiliated and third-party managers, with over 10,000 advisors and $256 billion in assets under management.

Rachel Peeler is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., Independent Financial Services, and Rooted Planning Group. 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, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary financial planning and consulting using analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling.

Ann Miller is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 31 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Miller Brooks LLC and Miller Brooks & Associates. Outside of her advisory role, she operates Emphasize Financial Planning, LLC, where she provides comprehensive financial planning services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized programs in municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Patrick Mc Dermott is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., having joined in 2021 after six years at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. He is also associated with May Wealth Advisors in a financial advisory role. 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, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools such as deterministic and probability modeling to support client goals.

Anthony Daugherty is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has 13 years of industry experience, including roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of finance, he works as a sound engineer for television sports broadcasts and is involved in developing the business infrastructure and marketing plan for a local hair salon. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is largely model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal and third-party strategists, and offers access to financial planning, third-party asset managers, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Christopher Zimmermann is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and UBS Financial Services. He is based in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research and analytics to guide investment selections and offering a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Kelly Bowe is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2016 and currently serves as a Branch Manager at Independent Financial Services. 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, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools, and supports municipal and public-finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Randy Snyder is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2012 to 2017. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Rey McCabe is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at USAA Investment Management Company and USAA Financial Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in property management, handling maintenance and rent collection for real estate holdings. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and other managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and centralized custody and order-routing services.

James Tomik is a CFP® and ChFC® with 34 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has held roles at Cetera Wealth Services, Summit Financial Group, Summit Brokerage Services, and J. B. Hanauer & Co. Additionally, he owns a tax preparation business and serves as an instructor for CFP certification classes. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of investment management and financial planning services, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Jim Ford is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Wesley Chapel, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ritchey Automotive, Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Regions Bank. 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 provides a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, along with affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Curtis Raven is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and 13 years of industry experience. He operates multiple businesses including Raven Law Group PLLC, where he provides legal and tax services as an attorney and CPA, and Generations Tax & Wealth Management, a CPA and wealth management firm. He is also involved in marketing warranty service contracts and merchant service referrals in the Tampa, FL area. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and a multi-manager platform that includes various investment strategies and program structures.

Chad Cooper is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities Corporation for 14 years. Cooper serves on the boards of the Central Florida Urban League and the Wesley Chapel Black Chamber of Commerce, and he holds leadership roles with NAIFA Florida. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base through thousands of Financial Professionals and a range of platform options.

Matthew Tihanovich is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms including Fidelity, Citizens Securities, Chase Investment Services, Huntington Investment Company, and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research, and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared to many institutional advisory programs.

Sami Sahab is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lutz, FL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, he worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co, and has extensive experience from an 18-year tenure at HD Robuck Jr. PA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and operates under a fiduciary standard with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

William Heyser is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates possessing 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Raymond James since 2013. Heyser served as a committee member for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of the Suncoast from 2013 to 2017. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a broad network of research and portfolio management resources.

Francisco Patino is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank since 2017. Prior to that, he was with JP Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank from 2013 to 2017 and has operated as a sole proprietor since 2016. 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.