Mikael Newman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding CFP® and Series 63 designations and bringing 45 years of industry experience. His prior career includes 40 years with Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers. Outside of his advisory work, Newman is involved with The Newman Group and Take a Chance Enterprises LLC, both entities related to his investment activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions through a large network of advisors using model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Garth Case is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Bradenton, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Conagra Brands, Inc., BlueForge LLC, and Uber. Outside of advising, he is a certified US Soccer Federation Grassroots Referee and operates Captain Garth Charters LLC, offering local boat charters as a Coast Guard certified captain. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Bryan Lingle Jr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Jason Kintner serves as a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies that align with their long-term financial goals. Drawing on the investment insights of Merrill and the banking solutions of Bank of America, he helps clients pursue their objectives through flexible financial planning tailored to evolving market conditions. Before joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2012, Jason was involved in founding and managing several businesses in the Los Angeles area. His experience as a business owner informs his passion for assisting business owners and individuals with concentrated wealth positions in integrating their personal and business financial benefits. He emphasizes understanding each client's unique situation and designing plans that account for investments, taxes, and legal considerations to optimize financial outcomes. Jason earned a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of California at Berkeley. He holds professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Additionally, he participates in community volunteer activities consistent with Merrill’s tradition of local engagement.

Anthony Giordano is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Ameriprise, Linsco Private Ledger, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 90% owner of GIORDANO GP, LLC, a merchant partnership based in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold. The firm offers a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, with planning engagements generally conducted on a discrete basis.

Timothy Sheerin is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Prudential Equity Group, LLC from 2000 to 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership in Shamrock Palms LLC, an investment-related entity in Holmes Beach, FL. 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 utilizes research and analytics to evaluate investment options and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Sejla Hadziabdic is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Sejla works closely with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies that align with their life priorities and financial goals, providing access to Merrill's investment insights and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America. Sejla holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. She earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from SUNY. In addition to her professional responsibilities, Sejla volunteers with community organizations, reflecting her commitment to serving the communities Merrill supports. Her personal interests include soccer, tennis, and traveling.

Michele Samuels El Amrani is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 21 years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica in various capacities since 2002 and is also associated with Ashton Animal Clinic. She receives compensation for sales of loan products and referrals for home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Alan Hughes is a financial professional at Cetera with 41 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at LPL Financial LLC and Guided Financial Strategies, LLC. Hughes serves as president of Special Friends Charities, Inc., a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services under discretionary and non-discretionary authorities.

Tyler Stephen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Cetera, Regions Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, LPL Financial, and Fifth Third Securities. He is based in Bradenton, FL. 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 approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment vehicles alongside traditional offerings.

Noah Davis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at LPL Financial, The Union Bank Company, UBC Wealth Management, and Northwestern Mutual. 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 through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management programs utilizing various investment strategies and technology tools.

Katie Mcpartland is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing. She has held positions at Wells Fargo Bank, Raymond James Financial, Uvest Financial Services Group, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of finance, she co-owns a pressure washing business in Bradenton, Florida. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and analytics.

Corey Sherk is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bradenton, Florida, with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007 and previously worked at Morgan Stanley from 2005 to 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a wide range of segments. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers diverse advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Nicholas Biddle is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2023. He previously worked at FSC Securities Corp and National Planning Corporation. In addition to his advisory role, he provides tax preparation and planning services for his existing and prospective clients. OSAIC Wealth serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and various managed portfolio programs. The firm emphasizes a model-based investment approach with portfolio optimization and offers access to alternative investments and multiple custodial arrangements.

Kimberly Heffernan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at JP Morgan Securities LLC, PNC Wealth Management, and Fifth Third Securities, Inc. She has been involved in non-investment business activities including a partnership role in Partnerland, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Emma Lee Holmes is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bradenton, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, she worked at Galati Yacht Sales from 2021 to 2023 and Bellabrava from 2020 to 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Timothy Parker is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, Merrill, and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he is a sole proprietor of Parker Media Group LLC, focusing on content creation, and serves on the corporate board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Sun Coast. Fidelity, through its Strategic Advisers LLC division, provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base including retail and institutional investors, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with an investment process that combines proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Ellen Cycotte is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Wills is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the Viridian Condominium HOA and is a director of the TCMC Foundation, a nonprofit organization he helped found. 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 municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Charles Polis is a Senior Consultant with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in 1998 and is a partner in the Polis Jerome Group. Mr. Polis holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing from the University of South Florida and a Master of Business Administration degree from Webster University. He has earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst® designation awarded by the Investments & Wealth Institute™ and has completed certification programs in Investment Strategist, Endowments and Foundations, and Alternative Investments at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Additionally, he holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. Outside of his professional role, Charles Polis enjoys fishing, running, and spending time with his family.