Melissa Gillespie is a CFP® certificant with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing for eight years combined. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and manages JEM Restorations LLC, focusing on business administration and marketing. 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 municipalities, offering financial planning, consulting, and municipal advisory services supported by a nationwide adviser network.

Jamie Rowell is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses, and has 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Truist Advisory Services and BB&T Securities. He is the founder and treasurer of Top Shots Youth Shooters, Inc., a nonprofit youth sports program where he coaches sporting clays, skeet, and trap shooting for middle and high school students. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm delivers non-discretionary planning and consulting tailored to client goals, using risk profiling and modeling tools, and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Tahirah Hamilton is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo and Empower Retirement. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a quantitative asset-allocation approach combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm operates within the broader J.P. Morgan organization and offers services on a non-discretionary basis.

Justin Wroten is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2003 and previously served as Vice President of Chapter from 2016 to 2017. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security referrals through affiliated companies and operates Justin K. Wroten, LLC for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options in a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, maintaining a focus on percentage-based fees and ongoing manager oversight.

Anthony Cossio is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and the United States Navy. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

John Reitz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at Florida Financial Advisors. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

A Perry Chappell is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career in 1996 in New York City and has experience managing individual wealth through various market cycles. His approach to wealth management emphasizes understanding clients’ individual needs and goals to develop tailored strategies. Perry holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Vanderbilt University, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Florida, and a Master of International Management from the American Graduate School of International Management. He has earned professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA).

John Caldwell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Filipina Russell is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Hunter & Associates and has operated Chris Russell & Company, PLLC since 2017. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kirk Olson is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Osaic since 2018 and was previously with Signator Investors, Inc. and Retirement Resources, where he also serves as Vice President. His professional activities include insurance brokerage, focusing on life insurance, annuities, and long-term care products. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms. The firm employs advanced asset-allocation tools and offers a wide range of portfolio management options, including access to third-party managers and unified managed accounts.

Paul Sinofsky is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and offering 41 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors since 1985 and with Primerica Financial Services since 1984. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated entities. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm manages a wrap-fee asset management program that employs model-driven strategies and operates at scale with thousands of advisors and billions in assets under management.

Agnes Scott is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since 1989, she has provided financial guidance to a diverse clientele including C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, physicians, and professional athletes. Agnes focuses on understanding how each client views their wealth and the opportunities associated with it. She employs an ongoing, planning-based approach to identify goals and gaps in clients’ financial lives, covering areas such as complex exit planning, tax minimization, and estate planning. Agnes collaborates with trust professionals, CPAs, and attorneys and utilizes resources from Bank of America to support clients’ residential, securities-based, commercial, and structured lending needs. Agnes holds several professional designations, including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA), SE-AWMA™ from The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp., and the Retirement Benefits Consultant designation. She is also recognized as a Portfolio Manager within the firm. Agnes earned her Bachelor's degree from the University of Phoenix and her Master's degree from the College for Financial Planning. Fluent in English and Hungarian, she is a native of Hungary and moved to the United States as a child. Outside of her professional role, Agnes maintains an active lifestyle with interests that include boating, skiing, hiking, biking, and swimming. She also enjoys visiting family in Hungary. Her personal philosophy emphasizes delivering the same dedication and passion to clients that they bring to their careers, aiming to simplify financial decisions and improve clients’ financial outlooks.

Gray Camp is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in wealth management planning, investment advice and guidance, as well as personal and private banking services through Bank of America and Bank of America Private Bank. Gray and his team focus on gaining a thorough understanding of their clients' objectives and concerns, and developing customized plans and strategies to assist clients in reaching their financial goals. They emphasize delivering consistent, attentive communication and outstanding service. Gray joined Merrill in 2001 after serving as a U.S. Navy Officer with a focus on surface ship logistics. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Vanderbilt University and an MBA from London Business School. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Gray and his wife, Elle, live with their children in Jacksonville, Florida. His personal interests include boating, reading, and running. He is involved with the City Rescue Mission in his community.

Caroline Wilson is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Raymond James, she worked at Fidelity Investments and Fidelity Brokerage Services for a total of five years. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and public entities, offering financial planning and consulting services with a range of portfolio management strategies and municipal advisory capabilities.

Lisa Preston is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Jacksonville, FL. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 10 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices and offers a range of investment models including strategic, tactical, tax-managed, and income-distribution approaches.

Katharine Collins is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, Advised Assets Group, and GWFS Equities. She works with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a process combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory services, including management of registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Charles Braziel is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for 12 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu covering areas such as cash flow, retirement, education, and business-owner transition planning, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Michael De Bellis is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and previously worked at Madison Avenue Securities, Anders & Anders Financial Group, and TIAA-CREF. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and maintains a substantial national presence with over 23,000 financial advisors.

Michael Young is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds the Series 66 designation. He has 13 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services, CUSO Financial Services, and Community First Credit Union of Florida. He is also involved with Community First Investment Services. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting supported by research and a variety of portfolio management options.

Thomas Ryan is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at AssetMark Brokerage, Fidelity Investments, and Next Financial Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors nationwide.