Rebecca Mc Swain is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Bradenton, Florida, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she coordinates activities for Young Life of Manatee County and coaches the junior varsity tennis team at Bradenton Christian School. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and investment options, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

George Elliott is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates who holds a Series 66 designation and has 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2016, he worked at UBS Financial Services, Citigroup Global Markets, and Legg Mason Wood Walker. Outside of advising, he is involved in managing a rental real estate property on Anna Maria Island, FL. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, employing a range of portfolio management styles supported by firm research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Jeffrey Patten is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Palmetto, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Truist Bank, Walser Wealth Management Company, Oxford Wealth Group, BMO Harris Bank, and Fifth Third Bank. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Steven Delizza is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2020, following four years at Wells Fargo Clearing. He also holds a 33% ownership in DDS Financial, LLC, an investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, utilizing firm research and planning tools to develop personalized recommendations.

Lea Smith Johnson is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2023. Her prior roles include positions at FSC Securities Corporation, Csenge Advisory Group, LLC, and Thrivent Investment Management. She is a founder of Triple Crown Wealth Finance, LLC, and serves as President of LSJ Equities LLC. Johnson is also a trustee board member of the International Association of Registered Financial Consultants. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting diverse investment programs and maintaining multiple custodial and legacy arrangements.

Mark Carnes is a CFP® with 46 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has worked with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and held prior roles at Prosperity Network, Inc. and Vestax Securities Corporation. He is also a one-third owner of Prosperity Wealth Management LLC, a financial services business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Isaac Treesh is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014, following prior roles at Fifth Third Securities and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with IT Property Holdings, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized due diligence team and includes access to derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Jeffrey Wester is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors and Northwestern Mutual. He is also a financial advisor with Dash Capital Advisors, providing advisory services and financial planning. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning, advisor-managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a model-based investment process with a focus on asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Jonathan Elston is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in St. Petersburg, Florida, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Raymond James in various capacities since 2006 and serves as an independent contractor for Mascherin Financial, Inc., a support company for a Raymond James branch. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm employs a non-discretionary, goal-focused approach utilizing risk profiling and modeling tools and is notable for its municipal advisory affiliation and specialized SIMPLE IRA consulting program.

Frank Fontanella is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Fisher Investments since 2013. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios and uses tax-aware strategies alongside risk management techniques.

Jennifer Carlson is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has worked across multiple divisions within Fidelity since 2005, including brokerage services and personal and workplace advisory roles. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and fund advisory services.

John Johnson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, TD Waterhouse Investor Services, and Ameritrade. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a labor and service business focused on outside cleaning in Holmes Beach, Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and analysis as part of its process.

Cindy Hall is a Senior Financial Advisor with the Polis Jerome Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with the company since 2002 and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from Southern Illinois University. Cindy focuses on a Goals Based Wealth Management approach, working with clients to understand their individual needs and helping them pursue their financial goals. Her expertise includes personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and retirement income. Throughout her career, Cindy has built long-standing relationships with clients through an extensive understanding of the services offered by Merrill Lynch. She and her team collaborate to recommend financial strategies aligned with each client's unique situation and objectives. Cindy holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. Cindy resides in Parrish with her husband, Tim, and their two daughters, Kelsea and Madison. She is involved with the community through Kids Bank Rowlett Elementary. Her personal interests include biking, gardening, music, swimming, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends.

Richard Schimek is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Lakewood Ranch, FL, and has four years of industry experience. He has prior work experience with 7-Eleven and serves as an officer in the United States Navy Reserves. 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 strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Mary Romeo is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Palmetto, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes a model-driven investment approach with access to third-party asset managers and offers a range of financial planning and consulting services.

James Booth is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones, he worked in construction and education, including roles at Mike Carter Construction Inc and local public schools in Florida. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Noah La Belle is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with multiple firms, including Horizon Wealth Partners and Gulf Coast Wealth Advisors. 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 institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions supported by research and technology, serving a large network of over 22,800 advisors and overseeing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Peter Risch is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lakewood Ranch, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and market modeling techniques in its services.

Bonnie Pattison is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has worked with Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2017 and previously held a position at SunTrust Bank. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to diverse clients, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and serves in advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies.

Lance Sublett is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at American Express Company and operated a sneaker reselling marketplace as a hobby. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, plans, corporations, and institutions, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through various programs and third-party partnerships.