Richard Graff is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 41 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2026, he was self-employed and affiliated with Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC for 20 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Heather Craig is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She collaborates closely with families and business owners to support their wealth management, estate planning, and corporate retirement plan needs. Heather also coordinates with clients' family members and professional advisors to facilitate comprehensive and seamless financial planning. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional certification, the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® designation, as well as Personal Investment Advisor and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor credentials. Heather joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2000, bringing prior experience from A. G. Edwards. She earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of South Florida. Heather resides in Lakeland and is involved in the Boys and Girls Club of Lakeland and Mulberry. Her personal interests include boating, fishing, skiing, swimming, spending time with family, and traveling.

David Hooks is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lakeland, Florida, bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2010, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member on the Finance Committee for the YMCA of West Central Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs centered on financial planning and investment management supported by structured planning tools and broad institutional resources.

Brandon Jorge is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lakeland, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Raymond James Financial and Barrow and Powers Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Evans Turkey Creek Homeowners Association. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers retirement-income planning services focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm utilizes a centralized consulting team and combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations.

David Canizares is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and E*Trade Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research, supporting recommendations with forward-looking capital market assumptions.

Maciel Porrao is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Charles Schwab in Wesley Chapel, FL. His prior roles include positions at Fisher Investments, Merrill, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized supervisory and custody arrangements.

Alicia Jones is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley in various roles since 2018, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of her advisory work, she also works as a food delivery driver for Uber Eats during her personal time. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a range of advisory programs through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Brian Genninger is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services, USAA Investment Management Company, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he sells household items through online platforms such as eBay, Mercari, and Etsy. 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, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by operational and research tools but not for direct investment decisions.

Paul Evans is a financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Total Quality Logistics, Erudito/Eigen prep, and Valdivia. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a family rental property in Lithia, Florida. 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 institutional accounts.

Christopher Lewis is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Penn Mutual Life Insurance, Hornor Townsend & Kent, and Foresters Advisory Services. He is also active as a life insurance agent outside of his advisory work. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, providing clients with ongoing, collaborative planning supported by analytical tools and a range of investment programs.

Nicholas Brinkman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lakeland, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he was with Charles Schwab for one year and has a background that includes education and work in the hospitality sector. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various asset allocations and alternative exposures.

Carol Hughes is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lakeland, FL, holding a Series 66 license and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2019 and has concurrently worked at Allen & Company since 2001. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Mariah Peaster is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has held roles at multiple firms, including Northwestern Mutual and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory work, she is employed as a sign language interpreter and is active in commercial and residential real estate sales as an independent contractor. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of investment management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management approaches.

Stephen Shouse is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an investment committee member for the South Florida Baptist Hospital Foundation. 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 solutions supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Julie Sevelius is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has served in the US Army since 2002 and has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2015. Outside of her advisory work, she is affiliated with the Academy At the Lakes. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base—including individuals, institutional clients, and public entities—and offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Brian Heipp is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Lakeland, FL, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Thrivent Investment Management since 2008, including time at THRIVENT Financial and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, Heipp serves as a board member and upcoming president of the Lakeland Sunrise Rotary Club and holds leadership positions with the Lakeland Runners Club, where he coaches running programs. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses and planning recommendations across various financial topics, with an option to combine planning and managed-account services under a consolidated billing system called “WealthPlan.”

Jose Guevara is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked in various capacities within J.P. Morgan entities since 2015 and was a partner at Jara & Guevara, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing several rental properties. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis.

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.