My Nguyen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Tarpon Springs, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 registrations and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing, Nguyen worked briefly as a self-employed professional and was involved with Presbyterian Hospitality House. Outside of advisory work, Nguyen provides translation services for friends and companies. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to support its investment approach and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Michael Barranco is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Odessa, FL. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2011, as well as a position at Pasco Hernando Community College. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research to support its advisory process and incorporates a range of investment strategies, including ESG considerations.

Fahad Fazal is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Capital One, Morgan Stanley, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. He is based in Tarpon Springs, FL. 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 strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Addessi is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 license, with 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for 22 years and has been associated with HD Vest and Addessi Financial Partners since 1983. Outside of advisory work, he owns an automobile holding company, AFP Autos, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

W. Tyler Mercier is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc., Securities America, Inc., and KMS Financial Services, Inc., and he operates Mercier Financial Group, Inc., which has been active since 1991. He is also commissioned as a notary in Florida. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a variety of financial planning and investment management solutions, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms, supported by extensive advisor tools and a broad range of affiliated financial services.

Ines Ross is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Tarpon Springs, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wachovia Bank, N.A. beginning in 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third parties to evaluate investment managers and options, serving over 14,000 advisors and managing approximately $671 billion in assets.

Eric Brooks is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James Financial and previously held roles at Miller Brooks, LLC and Keystone Wealth Group, where he serves as president. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance advisory services.

Claude Ussery Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked at Nucycle Energy of Tampa and Major Brands. He volunteers as an ARC committee member for Easton Park and serves as a team captain for the nonprofit All Pro Dads. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Harold Astorquiza is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Astorquiza serves as Vice President of Sundome Inc. and is a board member of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer providing a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Inez Johnson is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, she worked at H&R Block and J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. Outside of finance, she works as a substitute contractor for Pasco County Schools in Florida and volunteers at school events. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing goal-based, written financial recommendations without discretionary portfolio management. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Charles Walker is a CFP® with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Osaic since 2024. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Investacorp Advisory Services, Inc., among other firms. Outside of his role at Osaic, Walker is involved in several entrepreneurial ventures, including ownership and leadership positions in multiple financial advisory businesses and a scholarship program supporting higher education. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, comprehensive financial planning, and various managed portfolio programs. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and flexibility in management styles, supported by a complex affiliate network and private-equity ownership.

Rosary Falero is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing in Tarpon Springs, FL. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2019, she worked at Marquis Bank from 2016 to 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns a residential and commercial remodeling company and serves on the finance council of St. Patrick Catholic Church, as well as on the City of Miami Beach Hispanic Affairs Committee. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and utilizes research and analytics to support diversified investment solutions.

William Marsh is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 license and 13 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at USAA Financial Advisors and Waddell & Reed before joining Morgan Stanley in 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Dean Norem is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Odessa, FL, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Alison Janke is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Summit Financial Group Inc. and Summit Brokerage Services. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates a yoga studio in Port Richey, FL. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of investment strategies, portfolio management options, and financial planning services delivered through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Amber Vaniperen is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of finance, she owns and operates Poppy Love Boutique, a retail clothing business. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers and provides advisory services through a large network of advisors.

William Morales Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Wesley Chapel, FL, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Joshua Franklin is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley and NorthRock Partners. Outside of finance, he has been employed at Monicals Pizza and has an educational background from the University of Alabama. 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, and various institutional investors.

Michael Addessi is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and has operated Addessi Financial Partners since 2015. Additionally, he has experience as an assistant tax preparer and holds a role as a fixed insurance sales agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Jared Colao is a CFP® with ten years of industry experience, currently advising at Edward Jones since 2016. He is based in Trinity, FL. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in rental property ventures in Florida, including co-owning a short-term rental business near Disney World. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.