Richard Godfrey is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2020 and has prior experience at several firms, including CCF Investments and Ameritas Investment Corp. Godfrey is also an independent insurance agent and a member of the SmartVestor Council. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Michael Palen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera and Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, as well as over five decades as a self-employed professional. Outside of advising, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through Palco Financial Services, Inc., where he prepares client tax returns. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Christopher Pinckney is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2008 and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification, the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor designation, and the Personal Investment Advisor credential. Christopher earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from St. John Fisher College. He focuses on areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, retirement income, and women and wealth. A native of Rochester, NY, Christopher currently resides in Sarasota. He is active in his community, serving on the boards of Girls Inc. of Sarasota and the Paradise Resource Center. Outside of work, he is an Ironman triathlete, marathon runner, skier, and enjoys activities such as basketball, biking, boating, fishing, football, music, running, and spending time with his family.

John Bordages is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as the executor for the Estate of James Bartley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process and a variety of investment programs without providing individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning services.

John Murphy IV is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. He is also involved in a business ownership role with JVM Group, LLC, which supports his planning practice. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, delivering tailored recommendation reports focused on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to produce these recommendations, serving a wide range of clients with advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Mark Tobias is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, with prior experience at Citigroup Global Markets beginning in 1993. He is based in Long Boat Key, Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and market outlook models.

Robert Pesce is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2015. 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, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting services that leverage a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Jeffrey Layhew is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of advising, he has participated as an extra in movies and sells vintage motocross bikes and parts online. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Tanner Owens is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Securities LLC, Rotech, Stones River Country Club, and Middle Tennessee State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual 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 delivers its services through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Mary Carr is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in personal sales through Avon and sells nail products for Color Street. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing tailored financial planning and a wide array of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Harry Pinkham is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2022. He previously worked with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns ESJ Investment Co, LLC, and is an agent with Capstan Insurance Consulting LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers comprehensive investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, utilizing Wells Fargo’s research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Maura Guthrie is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2017 and was previously with UBS Financial Services Inc for nine years. Wells Fargo Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and delivers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Randle Mc Swain is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Charles Belluardo is a Senior Financial Advisor and a founding partner of The Beacon Group. With over 25 years as a licensed investment professional, he specializes in portfolio management, focusing on managing risk through technical analysis, portfolio hedging strategies, and portfolio management policy. He is dedicated to building long-term client relationships and delivering client service by aligning financial strategies with clients' goals and values. Charlie holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) certification as well as the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) designation. He also holds titles as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), and in Sports & Entertainment (SE). He earned a High School Diploma from Southern Regional High School and attended Georgian Court College without obtaining a degree. Outside of his financial advisory role, Charlie has been a professional and amateur automobile racecar driver for over 15 years, competing across the U.S. and Canada. He has two children and has also raised two foster children. His personal interests include adventure sports, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Robert Brameister is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With 27 years of experience as a financial advisor on the west coast of Florida, he focuses on helping clients prepare for their financial futures through goal-based planning. He works closely with clients to define essential, important, and aspirational goals, then formulates and annually reviews strategies designed to meet those goals in a prudent and responsible manner. Rob’s areas of expertise include personal retirement planning, portfolio management, legacy and family wealth management strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, college education planning, and retirement income planning. He advises clients on a range of financial products to assist with capital growth, income production, long-term care insurance, and estate planning. As a fifth generation Floridian and 51-year resident of Manatee County, Rob is deeply connected to his community and alongside his wife Krista, actively supports local non-profit organizations. Rob earned his Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and holds a High School Diploma from Southeast High School. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys spending time outdoors boating, fishing, camping, hiking, and attending local sporting events with his family.

Paul Haskins is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions with the City of Tampa and Manatee County, as well as work at Colosseum Coaching and Consulting. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Savas Constantinou is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2026. He previously worked at Cetera Investment Services, Hancock Whitney Bank, Modera Wealth Management, LPL Financial, and AXA Advisors. He has also held a senior wealth planning advisor role at Hancock Whitney Bank, focusing on trust and estate, retirement, investment, risk management, and business planning in collaboration with other financial professionals. OSAIC serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm offers portfolio construction using firm tools and third-party solutions, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management across diverse asset classes.

Lisa Menke is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. She is also involved with The Newman Group, a business connected to her LPL activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Paul Castro is a CFP® with 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving as a financial advisor in Sarasota, FL. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed by CMA 92 LLC, an Ameriprise franchise owned by William Munn. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations primarily for clients holding assets in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Christine Purser is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates a tax preparation business under The Purser Group and Purser Enterprises, LLC, and is involved with Sunny Paradise Life LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.