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.

Stephen Weston is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 65 credential and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with PFS Investments Inc. since 2016 and Primerica Financial Services since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Aquarius Worldwide Enterprises, LLC, which operates home care businesses including protective sealant application and professional cleaning services. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

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.”

John Clifford is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2013 and Primerica Financial Services since 2012. Outside of advising, he is president of Jay Clifford LLC and operates Clifford Collectibles, a sports cards and memorabilia business. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers and offers discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing for trade execution and custody.

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.

Pamela Hansen is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent and its related entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory work, Pamela serves on the board of Cornerstone Family Ministries and participates in several mystery shopping programs and community volunteer activities, including a leadership role with Paint Your Heart Out Tampa. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a large network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning across various financial topics, offering planning separately from its managed-account services and typically conducting annual reviews of client recommendations.

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.

Jeffrey Chernoff is a financial advisor at OSAIC with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and IAT, Inc DBA Insurance and Trust. Chernoff is active in the Tampa Bay community, serving as Co-Chair of the Tampa Bay Chamber Policy Council and Vice Chair of Stage Works, a nonprofit organization. He also sits on the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors Political Action Committee National Board and the Tampa Bay Chamber Executive Board of Directors. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a variety of client types including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plan sponsors, and charities.

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.

Matthew Baker is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally delivers flowers for a local florist and works as an independent contractor musician, receiving streaming royalties from his music. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to develop written recommendation reports tailored to individual retirement income needs.

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.

Derek Brunette is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2011. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a 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, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering non-discretionary financial planning and consulting services supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Amy Furgason is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent and its affiliated entities since 2016. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based financial planning that covers a broad range of topics. The firm’s approach separates planning from portfolio management and emphasizes periodic plan reviews conducted by financial advisors.

Sloane Fox is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience currently serving at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill, with tenures spanning over 15 and 17 years respectively. Fox is also the owner of an independent financial planning business, Sloane Financial Planning, operating as a DBA through Raymond James. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and offers various advisory programs, with unique municipal advisory affiliations and specialized employer consulting services.

Joseph Parker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining LPL, he gained experience at Amazon and Crunch Fitness, as well as involvement with Kutztown University and Reece & Rossi Entertainment. He is also associated with Hershey Retirement Solutions, a DBA related to his LPL business. 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 services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with extensive research and technology tools.

Chelsea Young is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab since 2018 and previously at Doco Credit Union from 2013 to 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a stylist at Banana Republic. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, providing a combination of non-discretionary investment advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a large integrated operational platform.

Kristi Crisman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo since 2016, following prior roles at U.S. Bancorp Investments and Edward Jones. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm uses research and analytics to support its investment approach and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Ana Brinkley is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 37 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Principal Securities, Fisher Investments, Bank of America, Merrill, RBC Capital Markets, Stephens Inc, and William R. Hough & Co. Brinkley also provides one-on-one investment advice to retirement plan participants through her role with Principal Advised Services. Edelman Financial Engines offers technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, emphasizing diversified model portfolios, periodic rebalancing, and a long-term investment orientation.