John Nelson is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on serving the wealth management needs of successful entrepreneurs and medical professionals and their families. John works closely with this select clientele to personally understand their financial goals and assist them in making work optional while preserving their lifestyle for future generations. He also helps clients navigate various financial transitions and has a special interest in supporting veterans and those in the medical profession. John has been in the financial services industry since 1985 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2011. His experience includes nearly two decades in senior leadership roles involving branch management, supervision of billions in client assets, and coaching financial advisors to improve client service. This extensive background has enabled him to develop a defined consulting process to help clients make informed financial decisions. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Franklin & Marshall College and several professional certifications, including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Outside of work, John is involved in community organizations such as the Boy Scouts of America Jersey Shore Council and the Night Stalkers Foundation, and participates in philanthropic efforts supporting military families, medical research, and community aid.

Anthony Riker is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2022 and Morgan Stanley since 2019, as well as earlier experience outside finance. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides financial planning services that emphasize advisory capacity without individual security recommendations.

Timothy Collins is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been associated with Fidelity Investments in various roles since 2000. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Matthew Schmidt is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Ormond Beach, Florida, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning arrangements.

Dennis Williams is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bradenton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with various advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Its planning process involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, while clients are responsible for implementing and updating their plans.

Joseph Rowe is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2002, serving in its various entities over that time. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a consulting business, JNA Solutions, LLC. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement, typically with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, personalized recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Ashlee Sargent is a financial advisor at Stifel with one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley and ProVise Management Group. Prior to entering the financial industry, she was employed at Bearss Tavern & Tap. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

James Braun is a financial advisor with Stifel who holds a Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company since 2006. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Jeffrey J. Herr serves as a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Portfolio Manager at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 1988, focusing on assisting clients in managing their individual wealth through various market cycles. In his role as Senior Portfolio Manager, Jeffrey manages personalized or defined investment strategies on a discretionary basis, which may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Jeffrey's expertise encompasses a wide range of client focus areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He is a frequent speaker on wealth management for retirement, reflecting his long-standing commitment to this area. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Knox College and earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst designation from the Yale School of Management. Additionally, he maintains the Personal Investment Advisor designation. Outside of his professional activities, Jeffrey's interests include cooking, fishing, golfing, ice hockey, music, and reading.

Nicholas Urrutia is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and BMO Harris Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Firedancer Coffee Consultants in a consulting capacity. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a range of investment and planning services.

Jonathan Guerrero is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held roles at Enterprise Holdings and Northwestern Mutual. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm employs a systematic investment process combining fundamental research and quantitative analysis, and it manages model portfolios using a broad universe of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Rachel Cooper is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with one year of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Her prior work includes six years with Caliber Home Loans and roles at Regus and Barre 3. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with tailored investment strategies and offers a range of advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Linda Parisi is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Palmetto, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. Her prior firms include The Huntington Investment Company and H. Beck, Inc. She also operates Modern-Wealth, LLC as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations, through financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services delivered via a network of independent Financial Professionals.

Brian Valach is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Marley Management, a real estate business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm employs a centralized consulting team to deliver non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations and combines algorithmic tools with expert oversight in its approach.

Bradley Washio is a financial advisor with Cetera in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera Investment Services since 2016 and has also worked at Regions Bank since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a community board member of the YMCA of Southwest Florida, Lakewood Ranch branch. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios, with assets under management exceeding $256 billion.

Elizabeth Knighton is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 30 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2015. Outside of her advisory work, she owns a seasonal vacation home in Maine that is used as a rental property. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering tailored investment strategies and a range of advisory programs that incorporate both in-house and third-party investment management.

Lynda Martinsen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC for 15 years before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored recommendation reports. The firm serves a large client base through a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Michael Kutch is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and having 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation for eight years before joining LPL Financial in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Seasons Financial Advisors, LLC, a business entity established for tax and investment purposes. 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, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with research and model portfolios from multiple sources.

Jackson Geiser is a financial advisor at Fidelity with the Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he was involved with several businesses including HammerLinq Automation, where he serves as owner and independent contractor. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it also serves as a registered commodity pool operator and advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Paul Dietrich is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 44 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo entities since 2009. His outside activities include serving as power of attorney for his children and as a trustee for family trusts. 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 a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.