Michael Kruse is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Thrivent Financial and related entities since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an administrative assistant for a structural steel design company, handling communications with project managers and clients. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning across a range of financial topics, offering these services as standalone or combined with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option.

Thomas Kornett is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 26 years of industry experience. His prior employment includes roles at Merrill and Bank of America from 2015 to 2021, as well as Hancock Whitney Bank since 2021. He serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Manatee Library Foundation and is a board member of the Manatee Education Foundation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and consulting services, supporting over $256 billion in assets under management.

Mallory Capenhurst is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She is a member of the Board of Directors for the Sunken Gardens Forever Foundation, which supports the preservation and education efforts of the historic botanical garden. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor advice to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Kalyn Fitzpatrick is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at T Rowe Price and Vanguard Skin Specialists prior to joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s advisory services include structured planning processes and a broad range of investment programs.

Andrew Gillis is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for Raymond James & Associates for 13 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Matthew Miller is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with Ameriprise in St. Petersburg, FL, and has four years of industry experience. He has held various roles including positions at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and independent business ownership. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in a cardboard box sales business and is a member/partner at BEM Capital Partners, LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement, typically requiring significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary recommendation reports and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Steven Rohde is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Seminole, FL, holding a Series 66 license and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated Services Group since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning using structured processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Sandra Cutcliffe is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Board of Directors for America's Boating Club of the Bradenton Area. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies and offers a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Nicholas Rubino is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 66 credentials. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Florida Financial Advisors and Bank of America. Outside of finance, he has work experience in the hospitality sector, including roles at Dockside Seafood Restaurant and Valley Smoke. Merrill, along 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.

Lauren Poindexter is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms, including Raymond James, Bank of America, Merrill, Charles Schwab, and Fidelity. Outside of her advisory role, she owns an Etsy shop called The Planted Laurel Shop, which sells pre-owned goods. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment services, including specialized planning for business owners and other niche areas, and integrates advisory services with various financial products and referral channels.

Adam Skonicki is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Saint Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2014. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing 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 deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Sara Nicholson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including over a decade at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Nicholson serves as a board member for Prince William Academy, contributing to the school's growth and educational initiatives. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach emphasizes structured planning processes supported by proprietary tools and methodologies.

Keith Robinson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He also serves as a trustee and co-trustee for a trust in Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a planning process that includes firm-approved tools and scenario modeling.

Clifford Schulz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Schulz is a partner in Schulz Farm, an agricultural business in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by a structured discovery process and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a broad range of investment and planning services.

Laurie Flynn is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in St. Petersburg, FL, bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and comprehensive market analysis while managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Daniel Bare is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at T. Rowe Price for five years before joining Raymond James in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a retail arbitrage business on eBay. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipalities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, utilizing multiple portfolio management styles supported by extensive research and specialized advisory services.

Linda Bauer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Seminole, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. She has 27 years of industry experience and has been with LPL Financial since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a support coach for Emergency Support Providers. 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 representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services.

Robert Latessa is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bradenton, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning arrangements.

Kimberly Lutes is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Fifth Third Bank, Fisher Investments, and Wells Fargo. She is also the owner of Real Estate Solutions Inc of Harrisburg. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

David Cohen is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been involved in the financial services industry since 1998 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management as a Financial Advisor in 2002. David focuses on working with high-net-worth clients and their families, emphasizing a planning-based approach to help them understand and achieve financial independence. His primary areas of focus include Retirement Income Planning, Portfolio Management, and Wealth Transfer. He collaborates closely with clients' tax and legal advisors to deliver comprehensive wealth management plans. David holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He maintains several registrations with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and holds Life, Health, and Long-Term Care insurance licenses. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Tampa and completed the Wharton Business School Executive Education Program. Outside his professional role, David is an avid sport fisherman and a US Coast Guard licensed Captain. Over more than two decades, his practice has become multi-generational, serving clients across several family generations.