Troy Garcia is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lakeland, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Allen & Co since 2007 and joined LPL Financial in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Garciagrp LLC, focusing on non-variable insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Richard Steinbrueck is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Investment Management and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and updates a website offering original music, educational materials, and memorabilia, and participates in church and school fundraising activities. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, delivering holistic, goal-based financial plans without discretionary trading authority. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed accounts through a consolidated billing option while keeping services separate.

Timothy Kip is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Plant City, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 37 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he owns generationbabyboomer.com, a website focused on encouraging Social Security planning. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, supported by proprietary research and access to third-party subadvisors.

Jessica Romero is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at USAA in various financial planning and investment roles from 2016 to 2022. Romero also serves as an online adjunct professor teaching undergraduate finance courses for Southern New Hampshire University. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs and provides discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, including fund advisory and consulting.

Michael Varon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tampa, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and concurrently serves in an investment-related role at Suncoast Credit Union. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Donald Burt is a CFP® professional based in Tampa, FL, with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and has longstanding experience at Suncoast Trust and Investment Services and Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc. Burt is also a business owner of Lightforged Logistics, a home-based venture unrelated to investment activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse advisory programs and services supported by research and technology, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Steven Mctaggart is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with LPL Financial since 2019 and has also worked with Allen & Company of Florida, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he is a part-owner of a moving and storage business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and advisory programs, leveraging model portfolios and research from multiple sources to provide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Quinton Baker is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Brandon, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having six years of industry experience. Prior to his current role beginning in 2021, he worked at AE Wealth Management, LLC and Big Financial Services LLC from 2019 to 2021. Outside of finance, he serves as president of QB Construction LLC, a company specializing in new construction and remodeling projects. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a large network of advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning across multiple financial topics and offers planning that can be combined with managed-account services under a consolidated billing program.

James Powers is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked with firms including Raymond James Financial and Barrow & Powers Financial Services. Outside of financial advising, Powers is an advisory board member for the Family Worship Center and has ownership interests in Culver Capital, which invests in businesses such as Mike and Mike's Dessert and Serenity Oaks Properties. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service that combines personalized reports and ongoing advice focused on income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Michael Tamney is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lakeland, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, as well as Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs for individuals and institutional clients. The firm’s financial planning process utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, focusing on tailored plans without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Victoria Michalski is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Brandon, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor since 1999. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Vice President at think2perform, where she coaches financial advisors. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service that offers tailored retirement planning focused on income reliability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Diane Herrington is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 27 years of industry experience. She is the owner of Herrington Financial Corp, where she provides tax preparation, accounting, and tax planning services. Herrington also serves as a non-voting board member for Kids Need Both, Inc., a nonprofit organization, and is a pianist who performs at weddings and receptions. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing multiple program structures and affiliated and third-party managers.

Dustin Orr is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brandon, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2017, he worked at Investment Centers of America for five years and served as a CPA and partner at Hamilton & Phillips CPA, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in managing several real estate properties. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios from multiple sources.

Bijan Mohseni is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience, currently serving as an advisor at Raymond James Financial in Tampa, FL. He has been associated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and related entities since 2015. Mohseni is also the owner of Investpro Wealth Strategies, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through its municipal advisor affiliation.

Bruce Parmenter Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services from 2010 to 2026. 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 various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven strategies.

Ariana Koruschak is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2019 and previously worked at Capstone Collegiate Communities from 2016 to 2019. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and a variety of portfolio strategies.

Jean Buckholz is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Temple Terrace, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at various Raymond James entities as well as Waller & Wax Advisors, Inc. Since 2016, she has served as a power of attorney and personal representative. 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 municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Claude Ussery Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked at Nucycle Energy of Tampa and Major Brands. He volunteers as an ARC committee member for Easton Park and serves as a team captain for the nonprofit All Pro Dads. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Harold Astorquiza is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Astorquiza serves as Vice President of Sundome Inc. and is a board member of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer providing a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Cassie Hille is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lakeland, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having four years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2021. Outside of financial advising, she is an independent representative for Norwex, a company specializing in non-investment related products. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies from third-party asset managers and oversees approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management through a network of nearly 3,700 advisors.