Ahmet Kildis is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fifth Third Bank and Fifth Third Securities since 2018 and previously held roles at SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Investment Services. Kildis holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, trusts, and retirement accounts through both advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple investment programs via its Passageway Managed Account platform, combining third-party portfolio managers and advisor-directed models.

John Besse is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Bayonet Point, Florida. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fifth Third Securities, he worked at Truist Investment Services and SunTrust in various advisory roles. Fifth Third Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through both investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple managed account programs on the Passageway platform, combining advisor-directed models, SMA strategies, tax-overlay services, and direct-indexing options.

Kristi Bailey is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Wells Fargo Bank. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a manager‑selection program. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships with third‑party platform arrangements and integrates services across affiliated entities.

Travis Taylor is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding a Series 65 designation and based in Spring Hill, FL. He has experience with Empower Financial Services since 2021 and has previously worked in the title industry. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary and third-party methodologies focused on long-term portfolio returns and is closely tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Erin Rey is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at Suntrust Investment Services and SunTrust Advisory Services since 1995. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Shawn Nazario is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation and TransAmerica Retirement Solutions since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Peninsula Baseball Umpires association, serving as a baseball umpire for local recreational and high school games. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through managed advice programs and investment education services. The firm’s approach includes asset allocation guidance and personalized portfolio construction supported by Morningstar Investment Management’s proprietary tools.

Anthony Cefolo is a financial advisor with T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with T. Rowe Price since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a food delivery driver for Uber Eats and DoorDash. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. provides retirement-focused financial planning and discretionary investment management primarily for individual investors and households. The firm utilizes model portfolios invested exclusively in T. Rowe Price mutual funds and ETFs, with features including tax-aware rebalancing and Monte Carlo-based retirement income projections.

Richard Shaw is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Brooksville, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. 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, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Elizabeth Umstead is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Kennedy Wealth Management, First Command Advisory Services, and Access Health Care Physicians, LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved as a co-trustee of the Michael (Roberts) and Elizabeth Umstead Family Trust and participates in direct marketing through Amway. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a wide range of clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers various investment strategies and advisory services supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

William Gardner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Spring Hill, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked at firms including Securities America and KMS Financial Services. He is involved in tax preparation and accounting through Advisors Tax Prep LLC. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered primarily by investment adviser representatives using a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Karen Relyea is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Raymond James & Associates 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, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Russell Brander is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been a financial advisor since 1996, specializing in personal retirement planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Russell holds a Bachelor's Degree from Bucknell University and a Master's Degree from Florida Metropolitan University. He is certified as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach focuses on developing personalized financial plans that consider clients’ unique ambitions and priorities, including funding education, planning for retirement and healthcare costs, and achieving long-term family goals. Outside of his professional work, Russell enjoys biking, boating, golfing, and traveling.

Carol Mcelroy is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., where she has worked since 2002, accumulating 25 years of industry experience. She is also the owner and officer of West Coast Financial Management Inc., a pass-through corporation associated with her practice. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a non-discretionary, tailored approach using analytical tools and supports municipal advisory and specialized retirement plan services.

Ronald Wheeles is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Brooksville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1996. Outside of advising, he is a notary public authorized to officiate weddings and other ceremonies. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. It offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Scott Charboneau is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2024 before joining LPL Financial. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Hope Duryea is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Spring Hill, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the Hernando County District 38 Chairwoman, where she promotes voting in her district. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Timothy Martin is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works directly with clients to identify their financial goals and develop customized portfolio strategies aimed at achieving these objectives. He provides ongoing advisory services, adapting investment plans as clients' personal and financial situations evolve. He brings expertise in areas including family wealth management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, sports and entertainment financial matters, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. Timothy holds several professional designations, including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Timothy earned a Bachelor's Degree from Full Sail University. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys golfing, photography, pickleball, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Keith Forrest is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Summit Brokerage Services, Summit Financial Group, and Ameriprise Advisor Services. Outside of advising, he is involved with K&B Investment Services LLC and Kanaar Financial Life, focusing on investment and non-variable insurance activities. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Louis Mitchell is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Valic Financial Advisors and USAA Financial Planning Services. His outside activities include involvement in non-variable insurance sales in addition to his advisory role. 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 technology tools and a broad platform that combines advisory and non-advisory financial products.

David Korte is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering services through a non-discretionary program supported by in-house due diligence and ESG eligibility processes.