Scott Allison is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 28 years of industry experience and holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at USAA Financial Advisors, USAA Investment Services Company, and Woodbury Financial Services Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is an authorized person of William Brewster Holdings, LLC, a rental property venture. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services utilizing multiple platforms and tools for portfolio construction, including third-party managed account solutions.

Jeffrey Lashway is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 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 advice. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Edward Semmerling IV is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edward Jones in Bradenton, FL since 2013. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients across a broad range of financial needs. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including access to separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Andrew Mantack is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Bradenton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Mantack co-owns two businesses with his spouse, SYNCENTRICITY LLC and Trinity Care Management Solutions, LLC, overseeing finances for the latter. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven process is based on modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial product offerings than typical institutional advisers, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Karren Allen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bradenton, Florida, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 41 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, and Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation. She also operates as a self-employed insurance agent under the name Firefighter Advisor, focusing on life, accident, health, disability, and long-term care insurance products. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, supported by model portfolios, third-party research, and advanced portfolio management technologies.

James Campbell Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and was self-employed in commercial fishing for six years prior, managing five vessels and work crews in Cortez, FL. 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 nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Brittany Stewart is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Bradenton, FL, with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation and the Series 66 license and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a large network of financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, along with affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Shawn Kelly is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with over 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He is based in Bradenton, FL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Paul Harris is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Southern Trust Financial Planning, Inc. and Securities America Inc. He is also involved in independent insurance services through multiple agencies he owns. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, and other retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals employing both proprietary and third-party strategies across various custodial platforms.

James Molinaro is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and bringing 49 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007, including roles at Morgan Stanley & Co., Incorporated, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Joseph Kennedy Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Palmetto, Florida, holding a Series 63 designation and 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. He serves on the board of the Crosthwait Memorial Fishing Tournament. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Samantha Fernandez is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds a Series 66 credential and has 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at various divisions of Raymond James since 2011 and was with Frey Masterson Investment Advisors from 2023 to 2025. Fernandez serves as a board member on the finance committee of Gulf Coast JFCS, a nonprofit organization. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using comprehensive analytical tools and supports a broad advisor network along with specialized municipal and retirement advisory services.

Charles F. Elzer III is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He marked his thirtieth year as a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch in 2022, bringing extensive experience across multiple investment cycles and market environments. His professional focus includes college education planning, services for endowments and non-profits, legacy and philanthropic planning, retirement income, portfolio management, tax minimization, and managing new wealth. Mr. Elzer earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a minor in economics from Hofstra University. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His community involvement encompasses serving on the board of trustees for the Just for Girls Foundation and the Tampa Chapter of Safari Club International, as well as participating on the Endowment Committee of his church. He has held leadership roles such as past president of the Manatee County Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association and past president of Just for Girls, Inc. Additionally, he has supported the Manatee Opera Guild and served as a trustee for the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature. Outside of his professional and community commitments, Mr. Elzer enjoys adventure sports, fishing, gardening, hunting, scuba diving, reading, traveling, and spending time with family and their Labrador Retrievers.

Pamela Klug is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Ameriprise with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in fiduciary activities and serves as an executor. Ameriprise offers specialized retirement-income planning services aimed at clients with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Scott Mohler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2022, he worked for Cantella And Co., Inc. for 11 years. He is also associated with SRM Financial Inc., a separate business entity used for tax and investment purposes. 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 provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Laurie Page is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bradenton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019, she worked at Mott & Associates, Inc. and J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. from 2016 to 2019, and operated Rockhouse, LLC from 2011 to 2018. Outside of financial advising, she has managed a freelance photography business, Limitless Image Photography, for over 15 years and performs as a freelance musician. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and brokerage solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven approaches across discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Patrick Mackey is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been working in the financial advisory industry since 1992, bringing over 28 years of experience to his role. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch in 2009, Pat spent 17 years with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Towson University. Pat's areas of focus include college education planning, divorce transition planning, employee financial health, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He is also a Personal Investment Advisor and has experience as a Portfolio Manager, managing personalized investment strategies on a discretionary basis. Originally from the Maryland/Washington, D.C. area, Pat and his wife moved to Manatee County in 1991. They have three daughters. Outside of his professional work, Pat enjoys studying financial market history, college football, traveling, and outdoor activities such as deep-sea fishing. He is involved in community initiatives including support for Take Stock In Children in Manatee County.

Jacob Williams is an investment advisor representative with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research in various capacities since 2018 and also works as a W2 employee at Costco Wholesale. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals. The firm offers a range of portfolio management options and employs both proprietary and third-party investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Peter Hofstra is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Edward Jones since 2021. Prior to that, he was employed at Franklin Templeton Financial Services Corp. and Franklin Templeton Distributors Inc. from 2011 to 2020. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separate managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and over 15,000 branch offices.

Jay Hoffmeister is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Bradenton, FL, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Hoffmeister serves on the board of directors for the Bradenton Kiwanis and co-chairs its Service Committee. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals near or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, delivering written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support its recommendations and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.