Leah Waldrip is a financial advisor with United Planners Financial Services of America and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. She has 24 years of industry experience, having worked previously at firms including LPL Financial, Raymond James & Associates, and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Her career also includes a role outside finance as an instructor for VIP Kid. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm supports independent advisors through a limited-partnership ownership structure and offers both advisory and brokerage services with a focus on non-discretionary account management.

Keith Mcateer is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Pinellas Park, FL. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 1 year of industry experience. Prior to his current role at Fifth Third Securities, he has been with Fifth Third Bank since 2013. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors through its Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and a tax-overlay service, supported by its affiliation with Fifth Third Bank and partnerships with National Financial Services and Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser.

Landon Parris is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower, he held positions at Saia Inc., Southeastern Freight Lines, and several other companies in logistics and retail. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering integrated services aligned with Empower’s administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and savings rates in its planning approach and serves a large participant base relative to its advisor headcount.

Nicholas Menzies is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Lakeland, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and Edward Jones, and spent over a decade with Polk County Public Schools. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, implementing advice through a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting. The firm integrates inter-affiliate services and utilizes AI-enabled tools for research and manager oversight.

Richard Waters Jr. is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently associated with OSAIC Institutions, INC. His previous roles include positions at Infinex Investments, Ameriprise Financial Services, Centennial Bank, LPL Financial, and Truist Investment Services. Outside of advisory work, he contributes as a publishing author on financial advice for NFL players preparing for life after football and provides financial planning and counseling services to military personnel and their families through Magellan Financial. OSAIC Institutions, INC. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments, operating through a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

William Dyer is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Truist Advisory Services since 2016. He has been affiliated with Truist Investment Services since 2007. Dyer serves as a floating board member for the San Juan Ranch HOA, where he participates in overseeing community maintenance and development projects. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, supported by third-party platform and manager arrangements, and integrates services across affiliated entities to deliver its investment solutions.

Adam Banks is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank since 2019, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options combining third-party portfolio managers, strategist portfolios, and advisor-managed sleeves, with features including direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Benjamin Knox is a CFP® and CFA® with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. since 2013 and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Truist Investment Services. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions through both advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers a range of investment programs via its Passageway Managed Account Platform, utilizing multiple portfolio managers and strategies tailored to client risk profiles.

Harold Mc Intosh is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services based in Brandon, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 23 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Michini Wealth Management, Principal Securities Inc, Principal Life Insurance Company, Park Avenue Securities, and GUARDIAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY of America. He is also involved in fixed insurance sales, including life, annuities, group benefits, and health insurance. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and military personnel abroad. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Michael Everritt II is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Brandon, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual and its affiliated companies since 2017, following a one-year tenure at LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he manages business operations for the Taylor Financial building and is a managing partner of a real estate-related LLC. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is an SEC-registered broker-dealer and investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, and charitable organizations, utilizing firm-approved tools and structured planning engagements.

Travis Stivender is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He has 25 years of industry experience, including 17 years at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors and a role as Vice President of Johnson Stivender Wealth Advisors. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Donald Johnson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 credential and over 40 years of industry experience. He spent more than two decades at Raymond James Financial Services and was also president of Johnson Stivender Wealth Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing private business ventures including hunting leases and charter boat operations. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized retirement income planning service that provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Gary Willis is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Chairperson and Board Member of Trinity Apartments of Lakeland. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

James Marquiss is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Valrico, Florida, holding a Series 66 designation. He has over 20 years of prior experience at TBC Corporation and joined Edward Jones in 2026. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and investment options supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Trisha Sammons is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Valrico, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations. She has been with Edward Jones since 2025. Her prior work experience includes roles at The Garcia Companies and several other firms in various industries. 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, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branches nationwide.

Ryan Conley is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bartow, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including households, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies alongside affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

William Heath is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brandon, FL, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and having 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 15 years before joining LPL Financial in 2019. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Frank Welch is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2018 and previously held positions at Regions Bank, SunTrust Advisory Services, and SouthTrust Securities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, with access to affiliated and third-party managers and diverse program structures.

Fabio Mugnaini is a financial advisor at OSAIC with seven years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes positions at Royal Alliance Associates, Transamerica Capital, JP Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Wells Fargo. Mugnaini is also involved in back office operations related to Transamerica’s variable product business through Tata Consultancy Services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, with an investment process focused on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and multiple managed account strategies.

Michelle Oliver is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Lakeland, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of experience at the firm. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked for Publix Super Markets for 28 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.