W. Tyler Mercier is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc., Securities America, Inc., and KMS Financial Services, Inc., and he operates Mercier Financial Group, Inc., which has been active since 1991. He is also commissioned as a notary in Florida. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a variety of financial planning and investment management solutions, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms, supported by extensive advisor tools and a broad range of affiliated financial services.

Ines Ross is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Tarpon Springs, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wachovia Bank, N.A. beginning in 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third parties to evaluate investment managers and options, serving over 14,000 advisors and managing approximately $671 billion in assets.

Kelsey Stockhausen is a financial advisor at Osaic with 7 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at FSC Securities Corp and the Wagner Advisor Group. She also assists in client meetings and service oversight for Cathy A. Wagner, CFP. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. Its investment approach emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization with discretionary and third-party management options.

Moriah Webb is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2022. Prior to that, she was with Merrill for three years and has held roles at the Florida State University Foundation and the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Eric Brooks is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James Financial and previously held roles at Miller Brooks, LLC and Keystone Wealth Group, where he serves as president. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance advisory services.

Stephen Weston is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 65 credential and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with PFS Investments Inc. since 2016 and Primerica Financial Services since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Aquarius Worldwide Enterprises, LLC, which operates home care businesses including protective sealant application and professional cleaning services. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Inez Johnson is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, she worked at H&R Block and J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. Outside of finance, she works as a substitute contractor for Pasco County Schools in Florida and volunteers at school events. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing goal-based, written financial recommendations without discretionary portfolio management. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Charles Walker is a CFP® with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Osaic since 2024. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Investacorp Advisory Services, Inc., among other firms. Outside of his role at Osaic, Walker is involved in several entrepreneurial ventures, including ownership and leadership positions in multiple financial advisory businesses and a scholarship program supporting higher education. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, comprehensive financial planning, and various managed portfolio programs. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and flexibility in management styles, supported by a complex affiliate network and private-equity ownership.

Christina Cardone is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009, including over a decade at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. She is also the manager of Alouette Holdings LLC, an investment and finance-related business based in Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client engagements and corporate agreements.

John Clifford is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2013 and Primerica Financial Services since 2012. Outside of advising, he is president of Jay Clifford LLC and operates Clifford Collectibles, a sports cards and memorabilia business. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers and offers discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing for trade execution and custody.

Rosary Falero is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing in Tarpon Springs, FL. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2019, she worked at Marquis Bank from 2016 to 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns a residential and commercial remodeling company and serves on the finance council of St. Patrick Catholic Church, as well as on the City of Miami Beach Hispanic Affairs Committee. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and utilizes research and analytics to support diversified investment solutions.

Dean Norem is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Odessa, FL, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Alison Janke is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Summit Financial Group Inc. and Summit Brokerage Services. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates a yoga studio in Port Richey, FL. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of investment strategies, portfolio management options, and financial planning services delivered through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

David Rapport is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley entities since 2011, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Jamie Beineke is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Palm Harbor, FL, and has 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2017 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he is the sole proprietor of a property management business in Clearwater, Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individual and institutional clients, offering customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers a range of investment programs along with specialized estate planning strategies.

Joshua Franklin is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley and NorthRock Partners. Outside of finance, he has been employed at Monicals Pizza and has an educational background from the University of Alabama. 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 various institutional investors.

Michael Addessi is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and has operated Addessi Financial Partners since 2015. Additionally, he has experience as an assistant tax preparer and holds a role as a fixed insurance sales agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Derek Brunette is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2011. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a 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, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering non-discretionary financial planning and consulting services supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Jared Colao is a CFP® with ten years of industry experience, currently advising at Edward Jones since 2016. He is based in Trinity, FL. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in rental property ventures in Florida, including co-owning a short-term rental business near Disney World. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Kaitlyn Gallant is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2025 and previously spent two years with NEXT Financial Group, Inc., alongside concurrent experience at Greenstone Financial Group LLC since 2023. Gallant was also with Rizzetta & Company from 2006 to 2024. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with a broad range of advisory and non-advisory financial services.