Douglas Horner is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Tampa, FL, holding the CFP® designation and Series 66 license with 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Harwood Advisory Firm, Strategic Advisers, Fidelity Brokerage Services, and Ameriprise. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with centralized due diligence and incorporates ESG considerations within a non-discretionary program structure.

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.

Paul Covelski is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2018. He has been serving Fidelity clients for more than 20 years, focusing on helping clients and their families grow and protect their wealth, make sound investment decisions, and simplify their financial lives. Paul partners with clients to understand their goals and build customized financial plans tailored to their unique situations. His extensive experience at Fidelity includes roles such as Financial Consultant, Investment Representative, Private Client Group Relationship Manager, Premium Services Representative, Financial Representative, and 401k Customer Service Associate. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Personal Banker at Bank of America. Paul holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional career, Paul enjoys family activities, military service, outdoor adventures, parenthood, running, and traveling.

Steven Kim is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014, with prior experience at UBS Financial Services and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of a private investment company used as an estate planning vehicle. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Raymond Tromba is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2019 and previously at EBCS and ISG. Outside of advisory roles, he is a partner in a real estate investment business. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers to implement its investment models.

Ashley Johnson is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Ameriprise since 2007. She holds the Series 66 designation and operates out of Tampa, FL. In addition to her advisory role, she manages operational support and administrative tasks for her practice through her business, A.E. Johnson Enterprises. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that include written reports and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Patrick Lukert is a financial advisor with Fidelity and holds a Series 66 designation. He has three years of industry experience and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of advisory work, he also drives for Uber Technologies and participates as a buyer and seller on Mercari. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and model portfolios built through a combination of proprietary research and quantitative methods. The firm serves a broad client base and is noted for its use of algorithmic portfolio construction and its advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

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.

William Walters III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is also employed at Eliah Ewing Enterprises, PLLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides ongoing, tax-aware retirement planning advice through a centralized service team working alongside clients' advisors.

Amanda Murphy is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 1999 and previously worked at Pasco Hernando State College in 2017. Outside of her advisory role, Murphy serves as a committee member for Business Networking International and is on the advisory board and finance/investment committee for the Richey Suncoast Theater. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional advisory services, utilizing a range of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and model managers.

Nicholas Linder is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at YCOM Inc and involvement with Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by advanced modeling tools and structured discovery processes. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Craig Brolin is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments. In his role, he is responsible for decisions that impact branch effectiveness, market growth, and the success of the team. He develops and leads strategies to support branch associates in helping clients plan for their financial futures. Craig has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having held multiple positions at Fidelity Investments since 2006, including Branch Office Manager, Vice President and Senior Account Executive, and Financial Planning Consultant. Prior to that, he worked at M&I Financial Advisors as a Regional Sales Manager and held various roles at Charles Schwab from 1993 to 2004. He also worked briefly as a Financial Consultant at Merrill Lynch in 1993. He considers himself a student of the markets and has a passion for financial planning concepts, which he enjoys discussing with clients to understand how these relate to their personal goals.

Aleksandr Kuzmin is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2024 and previously held roles at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. for nine years. Outside of advising, he manages an online retail business specializing in LED lights. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Michelle Fulkerson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2002. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Bryan Graham is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Tampa, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services since 2018, with prior roles at Aflac and other positions. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement planning through a collaborative, non-discretionary approach using proprietary research and tools.