John Hoffman is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2017 and previously spent seven years with Federal Refreshment. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 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, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Victoria Mccrindle is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to her current role, she has experience at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank. Outside of her advisory work, she is also involved with Craft Health Group LLC as a seasonal outside sales vendor. 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 incorporates quantitative and qualitative research with an ESG eligibility framework and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Kurt Schummer is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2006 and joined LPL Enterprise in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a wholesale home goods e-commerce business. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, corporate, and charitable entities. The firm offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and utilizes model-driven investment implementation.

John Hornberger is a CFP® licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bradenton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations. He has 24 years of industry experience, including 23 years with Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated services through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Shonna Parker is a financial advisor at Stifel with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Stifel since 2022. Prior to her current role, she was involved in pet care services through a part-time dog walking business in Sarasota, FL. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and nonprofit organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies.

Jose Rivas Espinoza is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE Capital Management, AXA Advisors, and Charles Schwab. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process includes centralized due diligence with both quantitative and qualitative research and may incorporate ESG criteria.

Edward Gallenstein is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 43 years of experience. Throughout his career at Merrill, he has worked closely with clients to design portfolios tailored to their individual needs, focusing on a multi-generational approach to achieving financial security. His expertise encompasses a comprehensive approach to wealth management, beginning with listening to clients' goals and providing strategies grounded in their objectives. He offers services in areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, retirement income, and managing new wealth. Edward provides access to Merrill's investment insights alongside the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to address various financial aspects. Edward holds a Bachelor's Degree from Miami University and holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is a member of the National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA). Outside of his professional work, Edward spends time volunteering within his community and enjoys baseball, chess, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Jessica Chou is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including SmartPro Financial and My Echelon, Inc. Prior to her advisory roles, she was involved with the UCSB Multicultural Center. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base of individuals and institutions, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a large network of financial professionals. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and offers various account platforms, proprietary model strategies, and access to third-party advisers.

Susan Holcomb is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 36 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Mark Signor is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients meeting certain net-worth thresholds.

Paul Saitta Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Neuberger Berman LLC, Herbert J. Sims Capital Management, Inc., BNY Investment Center Inc., and Chase Investment Services Corp. He also serves as COO of Halite Capital LLC, where he manages general accounting, operations, and professional service coordination. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning, utilizing a combination of proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools to provide tailored recommendations.

Lisa Bosco is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2012. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and emphasizes managed accounts within its product-selection process.

Jason Saikaley is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 20 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing annual advice, leveraging proprietary research and algorithmic tools.

Jeffrey Davis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PKS Advisory Services, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Michigan Securities. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as president and operations manager of PKS Advisory d/b/a Davis Brinks Wealth Management, focusing on investment, insurance advice, and comprehensive financial planning. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning and diverse investment programs supported by advisor-facing technology, with a broad platform that includes insurance services and banking partnerships.

Michael Reich is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Signator Investors, Inc. for 17 years before joining OSAIC in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of CMC Wealth Management, a non-investment-related S Corporation. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools. The firm is notable for its large scale, complex affiliate network, and private-equity ownership.

Jason Masiello is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Bradenton, FL. He holds a Series 66 designation and joined Edward Jones in 2026. Prior to his advisory role, he worked for 22 years at the State of Rhode Island Department of Corrections. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Luke Mollod is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at AML Rightsource and Heart Specialists of Sarasota. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicholas Feather is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network since 2010, with prior roles at Merrill and Banc of America Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for the Palmer Lake Home Owners Association in Sarasota, Florida. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and tools, with planning services covering areas such as retirement, education, business transition, and special-needs planning.

Paul Lavezzoli is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2019. He brings 17 years of experience in the financial services industry, focusing on developing strategies and providing investment guidance tailored to individuals, their families, and their businesses. His approach emphasizes understanding clients' short and long-term financial objectives. Paul holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is also a member of the CME Group and the PGA of America. Paul earned his Bachelor's degree from The Pennsylvania State University. Prior to his current role, he began his career on the Trading Floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, where he developed a deep understanding of risk in asset decision-making processes. He applies this expertise in creating wealth plans specific to each client's goals. His client focus areas include college education planning, executive and equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, international wealth management, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, sports and entertainment, and tax minimization. Living in Sarasota with his wife, Amy, and their daughter, Paul is engaged in the Southwest Florida community through volunteer work. He enjoys various personal interests such as cooking, football, golfing, ice hockey, reading, skiing, soccer, surfing, tennis, and traveling. Paul's professional philosophy centers on educating clients about their financial lives, providing transparent and actionable advice to help them understand how their decisions impact future goals.

Jamie Zinkhan is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Robert Baird & Co. and Avantax, and has been associated with Aksala Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2018. Zinkhan supports an estate planning attorney by hosting client meetings at his firm’s office. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a large network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with various investment program options.