Jeffrey Wester is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at notable firms including Northwestern Mutual and Securities America Advisors. Wester also provides advisory services through Dash Capital Advisors. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services along with access to third-party money managers and advanced portfolio management tools.

Frank Fontanella is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Fisher Investments since 2013. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios and uses tax-aware strategies alongside risk management techniques.

Stephen Peloquin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bradenton, Florida, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial and Bank of Tampa in 2026, he spent 13 years with Fifth Third Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and member of Peloquin Enterprises, LLC, a rental property business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research to provide both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Jennifer Carlson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with various Fidelity entities since 2008. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and has a regulatory role uncommon among large institutional peers.

John Johnson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, TD Waterhouse Investor Services, and Ameritrade. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a labor and service business focused on outside cleaning in Holmes Beach, Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and analysis as part of its process.

Cindy Hall is a Senior Financial Advisor with the Polis Jerome Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with the company since 2002 and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from Southern Illinois University. Cindy focuses on a Goals Based Wealth Management approach, working with clients to understand their individual needs and helping them pursue their financial goals. Her expertise includes personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and retirement income. Throughout her career, Cindy has built long-standing relationships with clients through an extensive understanding of the services offered by Merrill Lynch. She and her team collaborate to recommend financial strategies aligned with each client's unique situation and objectives. Cindy holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. Cindy resides in Parrish with her husband, Tim, and their two daughters, Kelsea and Madison. She is involved with the community through Kids Bank Rowlett Elementary. Her personal interests include biking, gardening, music, swimming, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends.

Gregg Martinsen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC in Sarasota, FL, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 40 years of industry experience, including 21 years at Axa Advisors, LLC before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, using a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations focused on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Christopher Kuchmek is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Lakewood Ranch, FL, with 10 years of industry experience. His work history includes multiple roles at Merrill and Bank of America N.A. since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Georgetown Tobacco, a sole proprietorship involved in order processing and shipping. Merrill, along 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 institutions.

Jonathan Mefford is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank SSB since 2015. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment program.

Richard Schimek is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Lakewood Ranch, FL, and has four years of industry experience. He has prior work experience with 7-Eleven and serves as an officer in the United States Navy Reserves. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Timothy Hornung is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Sarasota, FL, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations with 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 1990. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written, non-discretionary retirement-income recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Mary Romeo is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Her prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and several affiliated firms. LPL Enterprise serves a broad mix of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management programs through an integrated platform.

James Booth is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones, he worked in construction and education, including roles at Mike Carter Construction Inc and local public schools in 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 and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Noah La Belle is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Bradenton, FL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Realta Equities, Realta Investment Advisors, Horizon Wealth Partners, Gulf Coast Wealth Advisors, and Babson College. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches alongside research and model portfolios.

Garrett Francolini is a financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Cetera Wealth Services, Aksala Wealth Advisors, and American Global Wealth Management. Prior to his advisory career, he held various roles in the hospitality and automotive sectors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a large network of over 10,000 advisors and significant assets under management.

Peter Risch is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lakewood Ranch, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and market modeling techniques in its services.

Bonnie Pattison is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2017, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Prior to Fidelity, she spent a year at SunTrust Bank. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a range of clients, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also engages in advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies and employs systematic methodologies supported by AI-driven research.

Samuel Uribe Palacios is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has a background in education, having held teaching positions at multiple schools and currently working at the University of North Florida. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management options and employs both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Lance Sublett is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at American Express Company and operated a sneaker reselling marketplace as a hobby. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, plans, corporations, and institutions, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through various programs and third-party partnerships.

Wesley Banks is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Bradenton, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he has served as a JV softball head coach at School District Manatee County since 2024. He is also the owner of Eight Get Up LLC, a fiction writing business established in 2022. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a diverse client base that includes individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a broad range of investment advisory programs and maintains a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.