Gerhard Steven Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palm Harbor, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he held various roles including work with Virgin Islands Small Business Development and Federal Emergency Management Agency. He also operated a taxi service business for a period. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning and utilizing firm-approved tools and methodologies to support clients’ financial goals.

Cassandra Rigney is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Land O Lakes, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Primerica, she worked in various roles including at Turo and the USA Census Bureau. Outside of her advisory work, she also drives for Lyft on a part-time basis. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients within a wrap-fee structure.

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.

Jason Pinholster is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2016. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary investment guidance and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

George Keim is a CFP® certificant with over 33 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2006 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. In addition to his advisory role, he is an associate at Hirschberger Financial Services, where he provides financial planning services including tax and estate planning. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse clientele, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary planning and encourages implementation through its advisory programs and other providers.

Kevin Donoghue is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Donoghue serves on several boards including the Dunedin Fine Art Center and the Morton Plant Mease Health Care Foundation, and he is chairman of the Pinellas Health Facilities Authority. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research-driven modeling and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary retirement recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Jessica Whitton is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years at the firm and 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of several family rental properties. Merrill, along 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 a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Alexis Reyes is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Reyes worked at Bank of America, E*TRADE Securities, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, JPMorgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, TD Bank, and Capital Communication Federal Credit Union. Outside of advisory roles, Reyes is a general partner and managing member of La Liga Sports Agency LLC, which focuses on developing and supporting underprivileged youth and young adult sports athletes through skill development, training academies, community leagues, and player representation. Merrill, along 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 supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.

Brett Bennett is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 16 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Charles Schwab, E*TRADE Capital Management, and Fidelity Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he is a passive co-owner of a freight logistics franchise. Brett works with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a process combining proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

David Rosensteel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Port Richey, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Independent Financial Partners and Mutual Service Corporation. He is also a CPA and spends part of his time on tax preparation and bookkeeping services. 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.

Stirling Heath is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, and Jackson National Life Distributors. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, relying on research and analytics to guide investment decisions.

Paul Vogel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Odessa, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, JHS Capital Advisors, and Raymond James & Associates. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Theodore Bickert is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Primerica Financial Services, Northwestern Mutual, Advanced Drainage Systems, and Barette Outdoor Living. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in the sale of home security, automation products, and loan referrals through affiliated Primerica entities. Primerica Advisors 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 delivers advisory services using model-based strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Randy Perry is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2012. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, and it serves a broad client base with services that include fund advisory and model portfolio delivery.

Scott Conti is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of SBConti, Inc., a tax preparation business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, written recommendation reports, primarily for clients with Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Michael Steuer is a Series 65-credentialed advisor with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has a substantial background in accounting and tax services through his ownership of multiple CPA firms since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, Steuer serves as president and treasurer for several local condominium and homeowner associations, and he is also president of a technology and marketing services corporation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors serving individual, institutional, and retirement plan clients. The firm offers diverse investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, access to third-party money managers, and customizable program structures.

John Putnam is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 57 years of industry experience. He is also the CEO and officer of F L Putnam Securities Inc, a non-traded holding company where he assists in operational planning. Additionally, he owns a business called Putnam 411, providing long-range planning and advice to businesses and individuals, including ESOP consulting using Raymond James resources. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to help clients achieve their goals and supports these through various advisory programs and institutional consulting.

Aaron Lyon is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has previous experience at Addessi Financial Partners, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Wells Fargo. Outside of advising, Aaron spends part of his time on tax preparation services at Addessi Financial Partners. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers.