Jeffrey Patten is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Palmetto, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Truist Bank, Walser Wealth Management Company, Oxford Wealth Group, BMO Harris Bank, and Fifth Third Bank. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Steven Delizza is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2020, following four years at Wells Fargo Clearing. He also holds a 33% ownership in DDS Financial, LLC, an investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, utilizing firm research and planning tools to develop personalized recommendations.

Lea Smith Johnson is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2023. Her prior roles include positions at FSC Securities Corporation, Csenge Advisory Group, LLC, and Thrivent Investment Management. She is a founder of Triple Crown Wealth Finance, LLC, and serves as President of LSJ Equities LLC. Johnson is also a trustee board member of the International Association of Registered Financial Consultants. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting diverse investment programs and maintaining multiple custodial and legacy arrangements.

Mark Carnes is a CFP® with 46 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has worked with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and held prior roles at Prosperity Network, Inc. and Vestax Securities Corporation. He is also a one-third owner of Prosperity Wealth Management LLC, a financial services business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Isaac Treesh is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014, following prior roles at Fifth Third Securities and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with IT Property Holdings, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized due diligence team and includes access to derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Jeffrey Wester is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors and Northwestern Mutual. He is also a financial advisor with Dash Capital Advisors, providing advisory services and financial planning. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning, advisor-managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a model-based investment process with a focus on asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Jonathan Elston is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in St. Petersburg, Florida, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Raymond James in various capacities since 2006 and serves as an independent contractor for Mascherin Financial, Inc., a support company for a Raymond James branch. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm employs a non-discretionary, goal-focused approach utilizing risk profiling and modeling tools and is notable for its municipal advisory affiliation and specialized SIMPLE IRA consulting program.

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. His prior roles include positions at Fifth Third Securities and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Peloquin Enterprises, LLC, a rental property operation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customizable strategies, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Gregory Badger is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 66, Series 65, and Series 63 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at BMO Harris Bank, BankUnited, and Ameriprise. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Andrew Hoskins is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill and Independent Financial Partners before starting Good Life Advisors, LLC, where he provides independent investment advisory services. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by a broad platform of tools and extensive non-advisory financial services.

Jennifer Carlson is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has worked across multiple divisions within Fidelity since 2005, including brokerage services and personal and workplace advisory roles. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and fund advisory services.

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.

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 in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab Bank SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2015 and previously was with TD Ameritrade and Fidelity. 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. Schwab combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, offering investment guidance through multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

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 with LPL Enterprise in Palmetto, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes a model-driven investment approach with access to third-party asset managers and offers a range of financial planning and consulting services.

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.