James Carroll is a CFP® professional affiliated with Morgan Stanley, with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2022 and 2024, respectively. Carroll is also an officer of Carroll's Building Materials, Inc., a wholesale and distribution business in the construction sector. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm employs a structured financial planning process supported by advanced modeling tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Amy Furgason is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent and its affiliated entities since 2016. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based financial planning that covers a broad range of topics. The firm’s approach separates planning from portfolio management and emphasizes periodic plan reviews conducted by financial advisors.

Guilherme Lopes Gauzzi is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Trinity, FL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience, including prior roles at Edward Jones and Itau Unibanco SA. 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, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional consulting with a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Chelsea Young is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab since 2018 and previously at Doco Credit Union from 2013 to 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a stylist at Banana Republic. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, providing a combination of non-discretionary investment advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a large integrated operational platform.

Ana Brinkley is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 37 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Principal Securities, Fisher Investments, Bank of America, Merrill, RBC Capital Markets, Stephens Inc, and William R. Hough & Co. Brinkley also provides one-on-one investment advice to retirement plan participants through her role with Principal Advised Services. Edelman Financial Engines offers technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, emphasizing diversified model portfolios, periodic rebalancing, and a long-term investment orientation.

Linda Goodson is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 30 years of experience, currently affiliated with Morgan Stanley in Palm Harbor, Florida. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in Good Sun Enterprise, LLC, involved in real estate. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide array of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and models.

Jessica Stroh is a financial advisor with OSAIC and holds a Series 66 designation. She has one year of industry experience, having worked at OSAIC and Vilardi Wealth Management since 2025, and previously at Capital Planning Group. Outside of her advisory role, she has experience with Gateway Hospice and has been involved with the Monroeville Marlins Swim Association. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach includes model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and discretionary management strategies supported by various risk and analysis tools.

Marcos Stewart is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2016 and Primerica Financial Services since 2014, following a 20-year career at AT&T. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time as a delivery driver for Door Dash and Uber Eats. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and BNY Mellon Advisors for trading and emphasizes a tiered wrap fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Jeffrey Clark is a CFP® professional with 40 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2002. He operates under CarriageGate Wealth Management, a business related to his 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 wide range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary platforms.

Glenn Caldwell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding CFP® and several securities licenses, and has 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Truist Investment Services, TIAA-CREF, and Banc of America Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he acts as a personal representative for his mother in Fairfax, VA. 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 roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Jerry Brewster is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2017, he worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities from 2007 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Brewster serves as an elder at Trinity Church of Christ in New Port Richey, Florida, and is a commissioned notary public. 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, utilizing research and analytics based on diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Jonathan Cooney is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Cooney holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by risk modeling tools.

Michael Hill Jr. is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lutz, Florida, possessing seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he served 20 years in the United States Marine Corps and briefly played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He also serves on the board of the Reconnection Education Center, a nonprofit school in Odessa, Florida. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Eric Holder is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for four years before joining Wells Fargo in 2016. Holder serves in leadership roles with the Florida Security Dealers Association, including as vice president and secretary. 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 roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Luke Drummond is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes a position at Morgan Stanley and involvement in the United Shores Professional Baseball League. He also operates Generations Tax and Wealth Management LLC, providing tax-related services and wealth management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through a multi-manager platform.

Christopher Mergardt is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank since 2015 and Barclays Capital Inc. from 2010 to 2011. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a power of attorney for a family member, assisting with legal and financial matters. 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 and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

William Baker is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fresh Thyme Markets, Western and Southern, Amazon Air, Bath and Body Works, NASM, ClubMMA, and Oak Hills High School. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, model portfolios, and fund advisory.

Joseph Rettig is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Palm Harbor, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entities since 1986. Rettig is also co-CEO of Vision Set LLC, a business focused on administration and management. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, delivering tailored recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Jeffrey Davis is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 52 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor Axa Advisors since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in outside disability sales and has a side activity related to life settlements through Ashar Life Settlement. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models delivered through third-party asset managers and proprietary programs, focusing on client information gathering and risk assessment to tailor investment solutions.

Brian Sinclair is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, Suncoast Credit Union, CUNA Brokerage Services, and T Rowe Price. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, manages funds of funds, and delivers model portfolios across various platforms.