Thomas Grubb is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and over 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2007 and has concurrently worked with Bank of America since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he holds power of attorney positions in non-investment-related entities. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Ralph Platt is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Banc Of America Investment Services, Inc. since 1998. Raymond James & Associates is a large, 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, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Joseph La Bree is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Bradenton, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and offering 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kathryn Messick is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 license and having 23 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Kestra Financial, Ameriprise Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and others. She is also a Notary Public. 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 access to third-party asset management, utilizing a variety of strategies supported by research and technology tools.

Christopher Vining is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Bradenton, FL. He has 29 years of industry experience, including roles at Merrill from 1997 to 2008, and various Morgan Stanley entities since 2008. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Daniel Antioho is a CFP® with 41 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2008. He previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets from 2001 to 2008. Antioho also operates the Antioho Investment Planning Group, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions with a range of advisory and brokerage services.

Richard Spayde Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 36 years of industry experience. He has held Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Prudential Equity Group, LLC. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and supports over 14,000 advisors, offering brokerage and advisory solutions alongside products from affiliated banks and insurance companies.

David Huffman is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Lakewood Ranch, FL. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license and has 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at H. Beck, Inc. and Transamerica Capital Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is also an independent insurance agent with Huffman Financial Group. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual, pension, and charitable clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm utilizes multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies while supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

John Huffman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bradenton, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at U.S. Bancorp Investments and Edward Jones. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through advisory programs and estate planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and provides a broad range of investment options and services.

Theresa Phelps is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes roles at Investment Distributors Inc and Protective Life. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Brett Geric is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Florida State University and Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and various technological tools.

Edward Luecke is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on assisting individuals and families with a range of financial services, including corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Edward and his team employ a disciplined process to help clients achieve long-term financial success. This process involves creating tailored financial plans to provide clarity and confidence, building and managing diversified portfolios adaptable to various market conditions, simplifying clients' financial lives by serving as a trusted resource, and delivering direct personal service. Their work emphasizes fostering financial well-being and building multigenerational relationships anchored on trust and consistent service. Edward holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Rhode Island and has earned professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional role, he has personal interests that include antiquing, cooking, fishing, painting, scuba diving, and traveling.

Claudio Ceron is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2022. He has been with Fidelity since 2012, progressing through positions as Investments Representative and Financial Consultant. Prior to his tenure at Fidelity, Claudio worked as a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones from 2010 to 2012. Claudio brings over 15 years of experience in financial consulting, focusing on partnering with clients to understand their goals and develop clear, realistic plans. His approach centers on providing straightforward guidance and utilizing Fidelity's resources to benefit clients, with an emphasis on open and consistent communication. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Claudio has interests in comedy, family activities, food, snowboarding, soccer, and traveling.

Jacqueline Luckner is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bradenton, FL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2018 and has prior work experience primarily in the fitness and early childhood education sectors. Outside of finance, she works as a delivery employee for Door Dash. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nathan Wyman is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Sun City Center, FL. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Wells Fargo and Bank of America. 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 institutions.

Kristina Pino is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers planning services both directly and through corporate agreements.

Philip Gauntlett is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Cetera and affiliated firms since 2014. Prior to that, he worked at Raymond James & Associates and Morgan Keegan & Company, LLC. He serves as a successor co-trustee on an in-laws trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

David Piano is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bradenton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and 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. The firm employs structured planning tools and investment committee insights while offering a variety of retail and institutional investment services.

Christopher Erickson is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Longboat Key, FL. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 32 years of industry experience. Erickson has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, with tailored strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

John Oddo is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, INC. prior to joining Cetera. He is also a partner at Mercadante & Company, PC, providing tax preparation, accounting, payroll, and bookkeeping services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party money managers.