Herbert Ludlam is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A., Merrill, Harmony Asset Management, and Raymond James & Associates. He is based in Bradenton, FL. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Osborne is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2006 and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank since 2017. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 separately managed accounts and offers a range of integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Ronald Javate is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015 and previously worked at Chase Investment Services Corp. from 2005 to 2012. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized manager solutions team, and features unique regulatory registrations related to derivatives and commodities.

Joshua Potts is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has eight years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2018 and has also worked as an independent insurance agent and consultant. Outside of finance, he has experience in the hospitality industry, having worked at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse since 2015. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, pension, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and maintains proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Eric Whitman is a CFP® professional affiliated with Raymond James & Associates, Inc. He has 41 years of industry experience, including roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. Outside his advisory work, he serves as a trustee of a family trust. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets, serving individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services with a focus on non-discretionary client relationships and a diverse set of portfolio management styles.

Erik Vatter is a Wealth Management Advisor with a career spanning over two decades in the financial services industry. He has served both as a financial advisor and a senior executive with various regional and national responsibilities. Currently, Erik works as a Managing Director, Senior Financial Advisor with The Casanueva Group, part of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he focuses on personalized strategies to help clients achieve their financial goals. Erik specializes in family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, and tax minimization. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) designation and a bachelor's degree from Penn State University. His role involves leveraging cutting-edge platforms and services through Merrill and Bank of America to deliver ongoing financial advice. Beyond his professional work, Erik and his family are active in their community's sports, arts, and cultural institutions, including involvement with Take Stock In Children Manatee. Outside of work, he enjoys playing soccer, cooking, and supporting Penn State.

Jeffry Olson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Bradenton, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 28 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Merrill, UBS Financial Services, and Wells Fargo Clearing. He has partial ownership interests in two investment-related businesses. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions, providing a broad range of planning options supported by Wells Fargo’s research and tools.

Scott Geric is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2007 and previously spent eight years at Merrill. Geric is also involved with Geric/Hemp Investment Group, an entrepreneurial venture. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Robert Clifton is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 2003 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2012. Robert focuses on developing strategies and recommendations tailored to individuals, families, and businesses aiming to meet their short- and long-term financial goals. His approach to wealth management is consultative and objective, emphasizing a comprehensive understanding of each client’s financial situation, preferences, and goals. Robert offers recommendations for asset allocation based on income, growth expectations, time horizon, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs. He collaborates closely with clients, their families, Merrill specialists, and outside professionals to address specialized planning needs, including investments, credit and lending, retirement, and estate planning services. Robert’s client focus areas include employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, sports and entertainment, and retirement income. Robert earned a High School Diploma from Denbigh High School and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Originally from southeastern Virginia, he has lived in the Sarasota/Bradenton area for ten years with his wife, Robin. They participate actively in community projects and volunteer work. Outside of work, Robert enjoys chess, cooking, golfing, tennis, traveling, yoga, and spending time with his family.

Richard Manankil is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Janney Montgomery Scott, Raymond James & Associates, Banc of America Investment Services, Inc., and Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated. He is also the owner of Reagan Espie Inc., through which he manages his Ameriprise advisory business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning focused on dependable income and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies.

Eric Williams is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations. His prior experience includes roles at Truist Advisory Services and BB&T Securities. Outside of advising, he owns several limited liability companies unrelated to investment management. 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, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering a range of financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Caden Fletcher is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Sun City Center, FL. He has been with LPL Financial and Good Life Financial Advisor of Tampa Bay since 2023. Prior to his advisory roles, he worked at The Bog Golf Course and Heritage Isles Golf Club. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of over 22,800 advisors and advisory assets exceeding $819 billion.

Charles Falor is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and also has entrepreneurial involvement as a partner owning 12% of a business outside the investment sector. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and advanced analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Mark Heinemann is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bradenton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2000. 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.

Geir Fjugstad is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Credit Suisse Securities, Harrisdirect, and Wells Fargo Clearing. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans according to clients' goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines wealth management services with institutional trading capabilities and provides a broad range of financial products and capital markets services.

Robert Caesar is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, LLC, since 2007. Outside his advisory role, he serves as controlling shareholder and president of RPC Capital Corp. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party asset management solutions.

Martin Vera is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Sarasota, Florida, holding a Series 66 license and four years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill, and serves as president of Prynt it Corp, an online retailer specializing in handmade and personalized gifts. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm offers non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice supported by centralized due diligence and integrates quantitative and qualitative research in its recommendations.

Nathan Johnson is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 1999 and also has a role at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a real estate property business in Sarasota. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and alternative investment options.

Joshua Garfin is Vice President Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments. He has been with Fidelity since 2012, progressing through roles including Investment Representative, Financial Consultant, and Vice President, Wealth Planner before assuming his current position in 2024. Prior to Fidelity, he worked as an Investment Counselor at T. Rowe Price from 2007 to 2012 and as a Financial Planner at Peak Capital Management from 2006 to 2007. Throughout his career, Joshua has focused on wealth management and financial planning, building deep relationships with clients by involving their entire families and addressing their specific goals and concerns. He emphasizes providing world-class service and planning to support his clients' financial objectives. Outside of his professional work, Joshua enjoys cooking and baking, family activities, fitness, hiking, tennis, and volunteering.

Anne Elizabeth Lane is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Her prior experience includes roles at Royal Alliance Associates, Securities America Advisors, Woodbury Financial Services, Lane & Associates Financial Services, Inc., and Commonwealth Financial Network. Outside of her advisory work, she owns and operates Lane Tax Preparation Services, providing tax preparation services. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary research and third-party data to provide tax-aware withdrawal strategies and ongoing retirement income advice.