Starla Buchanon is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Lakeland, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 2014 and serves on the City of Lakeland Firefighter's Pension Board. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Compton & Associates, a branch support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes risk profiling and modeling tools to support client goals.

David Townsend is a CFP® with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2015 and previously spent 12 years at Equitable Advisors. He serves as trustee for a family life insurance trust. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical modeling, with specialized municipal and public finance advisory services.

Angela Gauthier is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that incorporate structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Howard Lakeman is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has worked at both Merrill and Bank of America since 2016. 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 developed by internal teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Steven Dobler is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 45 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and previously worked for Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC for 21 years. He is also the owner of Dobler Asset Management LLC, a financial services business. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization. The firm supports a wide range of programs through a multi-advisor platform and maintains various affiliated broker-dealer and RIA relationships.

Charisma Heath is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Brandon, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to her advisory role, she worked at Kobe Japanese Steakhouse and was involved with the University of South Florida and Newsome High School. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Robert White is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Brandon, FL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and possessing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entities since 2013. White also occasionally uses his health insurance license to sell Medicare Advantage plans through a marketing organization. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on retirement income planning, using research and algorithmic tools to guide asset allocation and withdrawal strategies.

Hayden Watts is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors and Tijuana Flats. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Hayden's Creations, a non-investment-related business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and portfolio management services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, employing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Christopher Hill is a financial advisor with Merrill in Lakeland, Florida, holding a Series 66 designation and 8 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a sole proprietorship through which he has authored a children’s book published via Amazon. Hill also serves as Junior Warden, with upcoming plans to become President, at the Corinthian Lodge No. 191 Free and Accepted Masons of Florida, where he participates in community charity efforts. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates access to a broad set of financial products and services within Bank of America’s corporate platform.

Cecilia Dicristofalo is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. She has 17 years of industry experience, having previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and insurance agencies including State Farm and Kimberly Brust. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and also offers access to affiliated trust services and insurance products.

Russell Diamond is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2018. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked at Jhfn Sii for five years. He is also involved with Platinum Financial Group, where he conducts investment advisory, securities, and insurance business. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment process centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and strategies, and is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and recent consolidation activity.

Benjamin Crum is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lakeland, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 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 serves on the communication committee for Carillon Lakes. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, employing structured financial planning tools and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Oscar Elliott Williams is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lakeland, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Prudential Securities from 2013 to 2019. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through part-time referrals for Primerica Client Services, Inc. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients under a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, focusing on percentage-based wrap fees rather than fixed fees.

Justin Slater is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016 and previously worked at The Hartford for six years. He is based in Brandon, Florida. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Yalin Piloto is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 10 years of experience, currently practicing at Edward Jones in Brandon, FL since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated investment products. The firm is notable for its extensive retail advisor and branch network and its affiliated services beyond traditional advisory offerings.

Zachary Wesche is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Fidelity Investments, Thrivent Investment Management, and Allen and Company. Prior to his financial services career, he held positions at Barnes & Noble and Publix, and he attended the University of Central Florida. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Cynthia Marotz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lakeland, FL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Allen & Company of Florida, Inc. for 19 years and Merrill for a total of 8 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Black Oak LLC in a non-investment capacity. 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 various financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, employing strategies that include model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized approaches.

Daniel Coyle is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of Port Tampa Lodge 153 F&AM. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Bryon Holz is a financial advisor with Osaic, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 39 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and American General Securities Incorporated. In addition to his advisory work, Holz operates Bryon Holz & Associates, an independent insurance sales business, and contributes as a freelance music writer and photographer. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services that include financial planning, managed portfolios, Unified Managed Accounts, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment process focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various analytical tools and multiple strategies implemented by advisors.

James Hough is a CFP® and ChFC® with 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Mass Mutual Investors Services, Trustmont Advisory Group, Questar Asset Management, and Woodbury Financial Services before joining OSAIC in 2024. Hough also manages a fixed insurance agency that provides life insurance products and oversees a financial services group involved in marketing and recruitment. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment approach focused on asset allocation and portfolio optimization, with options for discretionary and advisor-managed strategies.