Melinda Jones is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Wells Fargo since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Babubhai Doshi is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 38 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2015. Doshi is also the owner of Doshi Financial LLC, where he serves as Branch Manager. 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 employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting.

Ryan Malo is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Ameriprise since 2020. Prior to his financial advisory career, Malo was involved in education roles at K12 - Florida Cyber Charter Academy, Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School, and Kaneland CUSD #302. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Amy Barkalow is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. and the Financial Planning Center since 2003 and previously spent 11 years with Aurgroup Financial Credit Union. Barkalow is also a notary public and an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and provides access to multiple platforms, proprietary model strategies, and third-party advisers.

Scott Nightingale is a financial advisor with Merrill in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally sells and trades items on eBay to generate profit. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Stacy Obney is a financial advisor at Osaic with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and T. Rowe Price Investment Services. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with a variety of advisory and brokerage services delivered through a multi-advisor platform.

Darren Brewis is a financial advisor with OSAIC Wealth, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2018, he worked for Signator Investors, Inc. for 23 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is owner and president of Platinum Financial Network LLC, a business involved in securities, investment advisory, and insurance services. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting both discretionary and advisor-managed strategies.

James Ciocia is a financial advisor at Cetera with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at National Securities Corporation and Gilman & Ciocia Inc. in various roles spanning over four decades. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates Generations Tax & Wealth Management, a CPA and wealth management firm, and serves as an insurance agent for Universal Financial Consultants, focusing on fixed life insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Jacqueline Bennett is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in San Antonio, Florida, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. She has worked at firms including New Century Financial Group and DMG Financial LLC, in addition to operating the Jackie Bennett Financial Group since 1984. Outside of advisory roles, she serves as Vice President of the BNI Signature Elite Chapter, managing the Membership Committee. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations, offering both brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools, providing access to discretionary strategies, third-party managers, and alternative investments through a complex affiliate network.

Gopal Sharma is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. and Questar Capital. Sharma also operates a sole proprietorship providing tax and accounting services and runs a corporation focused on life, health, and disability insurance sales. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse clientele, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with a wide range of advisory and brokerage services delivered through a multi-advisor platform.

Nickeel Kanji is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Merrill and Phelps Dunbar LLP and has a background that includes roles at the University of Central Florida. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a diverse range of funds and model portfolios.

Kenneth Carruba is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 33 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Waddell & Reed, Inc., Carruba Quealy & Associates, and Silent Partners Technology, where he was also a business owner. Outside of his advisory work, he has owned an insurance business and maintained involvement in investment-related activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, and institutions. The firm offers advisory and brokerage services supported by a broad range of investment options and operational tools, with oversight of over $819 billion in discretionary assets and a network of more than 22,800 advisors.

April Bronson is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Raymond James and Associates, Signator Investors, Inc., and Full Circle Financial. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates Bronson's Crafts N Such, where she creates and sells hand-painted wood items. Osaic Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and advisor-managed portfolios. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk-tolerance tools and allows advisors to implement discretionary strategies or select third-party managers.

Jodi Perez is a CFP® professional affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She has 40 years of industry experience and has held roles at multiple financial firms since 2012. Perez is also a partner in Holliday/Perez, LLC, which owns the office building where her practice is located. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports a broad advisor network, with specialized municipal and public finance services.

Daniel Coviello is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes positions at Morgan Stanley and T. Rowe Price. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and has a formal advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Tyler Thomas is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at The Vanguard Group, Inc. and Morgan Stanley. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, emphasizing a systematic investment process that combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and use of advanced technologies such as AI in its research.

Sean Devine is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth Inc with over six years of experience in the industry. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Fidelity Investments, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, and Tapfin/EY. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through multiple programs. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by a combination of proprietary models and third-party managers.

Robert Hall is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Pinnacle Financial Services, and Transamerica Financial Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he operates Robert Hall Enterprises, providing occasional assistance with business documents and taxes, and is involved as an independent agent assisting with Medicare enrollment and debt reduction programs. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Frederick Cardinale is a CFP® and PFS™ with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera. He has held roles at Avantax Insurance Agency, Avantax Advisory Services, and has owned Cardinale Financial Group, LLC since 2009, where he manages tax preparation and accounting services. He is also Treasurer of the Oak Ridge Professional Park Owners Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various program structures and third-party money managers.

Robert Severin is a financial advisor with Merrill in Wesley Chapel, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with both Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2012. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed by internal and third-party managers.