Michael Cox is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He has held roles at Coastal Bay Wealth Management since 2022 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors. Cox is also involved with the Pasco County Mosquito Control District. 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 institutions. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by analytical tools and offers unique programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Christopher Hacker is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2013. Hacker holds a Series 66 designation. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Brendan Thon is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, previously serving as an Investment Consultant from 2022 to 2024 and as a Workplace Planning Consultant 2 from 2021 to 2022. Brendan focuses on providing personalized financial guidance to help clients pursue their financial goals with informed decision-making. Throughout his career at Fidelity, Brendan has worked closely with clients to ensure alignment and clarity at every stage of their financial planning process. His approach emphasizes collaboration and education to support clients in achieving their financial objectives. Outside of his professional role, Brendan enjoys activities such as beach outings, boating, fitness, exploring food, outdoor adventures, and running.

Joshua Vilardi is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James and Associates for nine years before joining OSAIC in 2023. Vilardi is president and owner of Vilardi Wealth Management and Vilardi Wealth Management-Insurance, and he serves as a board member of Tampa Bay Titan 100, a regional organization recognizing top CEOs and executives. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, institutional, and high-net-worth investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and provides access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers.

Austin Polo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has held roles at Grow Financial Federal Credit Union and CUSO Financial Services, LP prior to joining LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services.

Nicholas Bogdan is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held roles at Raymond James since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is affiliated as a financial advisor with Coastal Bay Wealth Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to tailor recommendations to client goals and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation.

Michael Murray is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Danvers, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at SII Investments, Inc. for nine years before joining LPL Financial in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is a licensed fixed insurance products agent. 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 provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house research and third-party subadvisors.

Gregory Slaton is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2018. His professional focus includes education planning, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Greg holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Physiology from The University of Tampa and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC®) designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is engaged with the National Alopecia Areata Foundation as part of his community involvement. Outside of his professional work, Greg resides in St. Petersburg, Florida with his fiancée. His personal interests include gymnastics, music, running marathons, and watching movies.

Stuart Green is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Tarpon Springs, Florida. He has been with Wells Fargo Bank since 2010 and joined Wells Fargo Clearing in 2026. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors.

Ingrid Schoppe is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is an associate and registered client service associate at Tampa Bay Financial Planning. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and investment consulting using analytical tools and supports a range of advisory programs and institutional portfolio management.

Tony Azevedo is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1998. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of non-investment home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and a limited selection of discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs third-party asset managers and uses an operational model centered on a tiered wrap fee structure.

Michael Yacavone is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, and the Perez-Calhoun Law Firm. He also served in the United States Marine Corps for three years. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Scott Linington is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James since 2008. Additionally, he is a partner in Linington & Kissner Wealth, LLC, a business established to own personal property for his Raymond James branch. Raymond James & Associates is a large 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 financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional advisory services.

Scott Papes is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at OSAIC since 2024, following previous roles at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Investacorp Advisory Services, Inc. He serves on the East Lake Recreation Advisory Board and the East Lake Youth Sports Association, advising on the operation and finances of local youth sports facilities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations through a broad network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct portfolios across various asset classes.

Christopher Toscano is a CFP® certificant with 23 years of industry experience and has been with LPL Financial since 2009. He is based in Palm Harbor, FL, and holds the Series 66 designation. In addition to his advisory work, he provides tax preparation services through McNamara & Toscano Tax Services. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolio options.

Stacey Pagan Walker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, relying on research and analytics to support investment decisions.

Eliah Ewing is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Ewing serves on the board of directors for Coreystrong, Inc., a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide personalized income recommendations. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Janet Zaloga is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has dedicated her entire 39-year career. She specializes in retirement, education, and estate planning services and focuses on educating clients to help them achieve their financial goals through personalized strategies. Janet holds a Bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Michigan and has earned the professional designations of Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Committed to community involvement, Janet follows the Merrill tradition of participating in local organizations, volunteering with groups including the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, Historic Tampa Theater, Raptor Center of Tampa Bay, and Maxx & Me Pet Rescue. She resides in Tampa, Florida, and has been married since 1984, with her team serving clients in Clearwater, Florida, and Farmington Hills, Michigan.

Veikko Vasara is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. He has 38 years of industry experience, including nearly three decades at Metlife Securities Inc. and over a decade with MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Vasara also works as an independent insurance agent specializing in a range of insurance products, including dental, disability, life, and long-term care. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with a focus on collaborative annual planning engagements that utilize firm-approved software to analyze client goals.

Thomas Currier is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works with clients and their families to develop financial plans tailored to their individual goals. In his role, he focuses on understanding clients' objectives and assisting them in managing risks to support their desired lifestyles. Thomas has held various positions within Fidelity Investments, including Relationship Manager, Investment Solutions Representative 1, and High Net Worth Associate. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Associate at Equitable Advisors. No additional information about his education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement has been provided.