Michael Bombara is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Fidelity Investments and its affiliated advisory firms since 2010. Based in Clearwater, FL, he currently works within Fidelity’s institutional platform. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a process that integrates fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, with a focus on systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation.

Casey Cobb is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palm Harbor, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning, utilizing structured discovery and firm-approved tools to support client decision-making.

Patricia Tippin is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2022 and 2023, respectively, and has over two decades of experience at Regions Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving 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 a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

Steven Nordbeck is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera Investment Advisors LLC since 2014. He also has a 20-year tenure at Achieva Credit Union. Outside of his advisory roles, he co-owns an equestrian boarding and training business with his spouse. Cetera Investment Advisors LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm operates a multi-manager platform, offering advisors various program options and access to third-party managers.

Samuel Rockwell is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2019, he worked six years at Tech Data. He serves as an executive committee member of the Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation in Clearwater, FL. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser with over $500 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Michael Stryczny is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at American Wealth Management, Inc. for 15 years before joining LPL Financial in 2024. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research to support diversified investment strategies.

Lukasz Jeczalik is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Suncoast Credit Union. 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 blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Alex Zwolak is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Odessa, Florida, holding a Series 66 credential and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at VALIC Financial Advisors since 2015 and joined OSAIC in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, Zwolak is a tax preparer with Ogborn Accounting, LLC. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, using various tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios that include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Noah Mcqueen is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes service in the U.S. Army from 2016 to 2025. Outside of advising, he engages in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors and some corporate and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-based investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and operates with approximately 3,698 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Patrick Petkovich is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial based in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and having 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services since 2001 and owns Petkovich & Associates, where he serves as president and director. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and encourages clients to implement recommendations through various advisory programs and providers.

Peter Billingham is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 38 years of industry experience. He has worked across multiple firms including Avantax and operates his own businesses providing tax preparation, accounting services, and insurance sales. Billingham also has experience in managing client relationships and supervising office operations through his ownership of Billingham Capital Management Group Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients from individuals to institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Brent Hulling is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2010 to 2020. Outside of advising, he is a titled member of a family LLC related to timeshare ownership but has no active role in its operations. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Jeffery Hunt is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2005. Outside of finance, he was involved with New Day Church and New Day Church of Florida from 2018 to 2021. Primerica Advisors primarily serves individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program relying on model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated managers, operating at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Brian Steinbach is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, with prior experience at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wachovia Bank, N.A. Steinbach is based in Land O'lakes, Florida. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

David Carruthers is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who has been serving clients since 2004. He specializes in wealth management, focusing on retirement income planning, health expense planning, wealth transfer, and succession planning strategies. Through Merrill's relationship with Bank of America, he also offers access to a range of banking, credit, and lending services. His client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. David holds a dual bachelor's degree in finance and economics from the University of South Florida. He has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Raised in Illinois, he relocated to Tampa for his education. Outside of his professional work, David participates in triathlons and long-distance cycling races. He also coaches his children's tennis and Little League Baseball teams. He is involved in community work with organizations such as Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital and Metropolitan Ministries.

Anne Peterson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2020, following a 21-year tenure at American Express Financial Advisors. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team.

Richard Lupkes is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Jenna Marquardt is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she works directly with individuals and families to develop customized financial plans and strategies aligned with their goals and values. She emphasizes collaboration with clients to adapt their financial plans as life circumstances evolve. Jenna has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through roles including Customer Relationship Advocate, High Net Worth Associate, Central Relationship Manager, and Relationship Manager before her current position. Her experience spans client relationship management and investment consulting within the firm. Outside of her professional work, Jenna enjoys spending time at the beach, attending concerts, cooking and baking, exploring food-related activities, socializing with friends, and caring for her pets.

Kellie Kuhar is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge, she worked seven years at First Command Financial Planning. Outside of her advisory role, she manages Strategic Wealth of Tampa LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a broad network of independent professionals. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions utilizing a variety of platform arrangements and proprietary and third-party strategies.

Emmanuel Tsesmelis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tarpon Springs, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 19 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2014 and operates under Tsesmelis Wealth Management as a DBA for his LPL business. 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 a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.