Loren Hicks is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Lakeland, FL, and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Fonchen Lord Art, Inc. and was involved with Queenpin Kitchen/Sucre Bleu Cookies. He also has a long tenure with the Polk Museum of Art. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Gregory West is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lakeland, Florida, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, West serves as secretary and treasurer for the BNI Auburnable Chapter "Profit Boosters." Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and supports its network of more than 23,700 advisors with affiliated mutual funds, a trust company, and securities-based lending.

Joseph Brace is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2016 and has a background that includes work at 13-Coins from 2015 to 2017. Outside of investment advisory, he is involved in sales of home security, automation, and loan products through affiliated Primerica companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management to individual and high-net-worth clients through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on retail clients rather than institutional or pension plans.

John Shonk Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. His prior work includes a 20-year career in the United States Air Force and time at Fisher Investments. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and 15,000 branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Christopher Dolt is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Dolt is involved with the Military Officers Association of America, supporting military-related issues. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning backed by extensive asset management and firm-approved planning tools.

Marvin Sammons is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Valrico, FL, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 26 years of industry experience, including 27 years with Edward Jones since 1999. 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, offering a range of advisory programs and investment options supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Blake Schwartz is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lakeland, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2012, with additional experience at Simpliblu and CKS Recruiting. Outside of financial advising, he is a partner and manager at Simpliblu LLC, a non-investment related business. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on retail clients rather than institutional or pension plans.

Matthew Lausell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Lyle Bowlin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Allen & Company since 2021 and previously spent 19 years at Southeastern University. Outside of his advisory role, he is engaged in writing a fiction novel and publishes a Substack newsletter. 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 financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of investment adviser representatives using a range of strategic and tactical investment approaches.

Adam Ben Abram is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Riverview, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Adam hosts a podcast focusing on non-financial topics such as current religion and politics. 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 strategies and affiliated services, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Troy Garcia is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lakeland, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and has been associated with Allen & Co since 2007. He is also involved with Garciagrp LLC, a venture offering non-variable insurance products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining a broad range of solutions with extensive technological and operational support.

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, Florida, 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 is the business owner of generationbabyboomer.com, a website focused on Social Security planning. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Suncoast Credit Union and CUNA Brokerage Services, and has been with LPL Financial since 2022. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Suncoast Credit Union in a financial institution capacity. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology tools and oversight of more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Donald Burt is a CFP® with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has held previous roles at Suncoast Trust and Investment Services and Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Burt is a business owner of Lightforged Logistics. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Steven McTaggart is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019, he worked at Allen & Company of Florida, Inc. for 17 years and Merrill for one year. Outside of his advisory work, he is a part-owner of a moving and storage business. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and access to third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Quinton Baker is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Prior to his current role beginning in 2021, he worked at AE Wealth Management, LLC and Big Financial Services LLC. Outside of finance, he is president of QB Construction LLC, a company specializing in new construction and remodeling. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority, and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing structure.

James Powers is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with 29 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at multiple firms, including Raymond James Financial and Culver Capital LLC. Powers is also involved in community service as an advisory board member for the Family Worship Center and has entrepreneurial interests in a vegan dessert business and a mobile home park through Culver Capital. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Michael Tamney is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lakeland, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following 14 years at Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through Financial Advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.