David Sobel is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palm Harbor, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and previously at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC from 2014 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and offers a range of investment and planning services, including corporate financial planning agreements.

Lillian Schnabel is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill, Bank of America, Fidelity Investments, and UMUC. Charles Schwab 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 relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Matthew Anderson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at BB&T and BB&T Securities prior to joining Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing in 2020. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Josue Laborde is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Laborde serves as treasurer for Doxa Foundation International Inc., a Christian humanitarian organization focused on aiding impoverished communities in Haiti. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program centered on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates systematic quantitative screening with qualitative research to develop model asset allocations.

Kriss Bryan is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Tarpon Springs, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2016 and also has professional experience with Amazon Inc., Humana/KMG, Teradyne, Inc., and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of KWB Entertainment, Inc. and an author. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and serves a broad client base with approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Brendan Donoghue is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palm Harbor, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Audrey Hirst is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding Series 66 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Flagship Bank, Lake Michigan Credit Union, Pilot Bank, and PFS Investments Inc. She serves on the USF Alumni Association National Board of Directors and is a part-time adjunct professor at Baker College. Primerica Advisors is a sponsor and discretionary portfolio manager of a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale, providing advisory services through a network of advisors who present model-based recommendations supported by third-party asset managers and custodial services.

Gerald Weeks is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Advisors, Inc. in Palm Harbor, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services and its affiliates since 2004 and also maintains a role as an independent agent in non-variable insurance since 2005. 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, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports various advisory programs, with specialized municipal and public-finance capabilities.

David Turner is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience and has been with Cetera since 2015. He also maintains a role with Achieva Credit Union. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or create customized strategies across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Pamela Price is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 29 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and operates as an independent advisor through Sherpa Wealth Partners, LLC, which she co-owns with her partner. Additionally, she serves as a precinct deputy assisting voters at the Pinellas County Board of Elections. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by analytical tools, and it maintains unique offerings such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

William Carroll is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Tarpon Springs, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has been associated with Wachovia Bank, N.A. since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is a commissioned notary public. 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 provides a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Berni Castillo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Jpmorgan Chase Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services primarily to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a structured program offering written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.

Robert Carney Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and Wells Fargo Private Bank since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Architectural Review Board for The Villages of Monterey HOA in Naples, Florida. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Richard J. Cotton is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 30 years of experience in financial services. As a Senior Portfolio Manager, he manages discretionary portfolios through his own personalized or defined strategies, which may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. His approach focuses on family wealth management, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income strategies. Rick Cotton holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation, along with certifications as a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Florida and a master's degree from Nova Southeastern University. A lifelong resident of Florida, he is married and has two grown daughters. In addition to his professional work, Richard is active in community service through participation in organizations such as Rotary. His personal interests include fishing, football, and traveling.

Desiree Kennedy is a CFP® and holds the Series 66 designation, with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Todd Demko is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Flaharty Asset Management, LLC and LPL Financial, LLC. He serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Rotary Club of Safety Harbor Noon Foundation. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized team working alongside advisors.

Sotiraq Qirjollari is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Oldsmar, FL, holding a Series 66 license and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at Cetera Investment Services, Regions Bank, and PNC Wealth Management. He also operates SQ Wealth Management, an entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research, technology tools, and diverse investment strategies.

Nancy Toro Delcid De Figueroa is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America from 2016 to 2024. Outside of her advisory role, she is co-owner of a property management business in Florida. 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 investment management services through a large network of advisors and employs various investment strategies including model portfolios and third-party asset management.

Trevor Glassman is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Fidelity in Clearwater, FL, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, he worked in various roles including at Coastal Cards and Wag, and has operated an entertainment business for five years alongside other ventures. 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 manage portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also serves registered investment companies and delivers model portfolios to intermediary platforms.

Lixanelle Roman Valentin is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Bank of America, and Merrill. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.