Gerald Reid is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Financial Services since 1991 and is also associated with PFS Investments Inc and EHR Financial Group. Outside of advisory roles, he is a managing member of RVP Training Center LLC and owns Gerald Reid & Assoc., Inc., an investment-related business. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and selectively managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trade execution to BNY Mellon Advisors, operating under a tiered wrap fee structure.

Patrick Bungo is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Securities America Advisors, and Cetera. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as an agent with Compass Health Consultants, focusing on health, dental, and vision insurance. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, leveraging LPL-sponsored and other endorsed investment platforms.

Michael Barranco is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2011. Prior to his financial career, he was affiliated with Pasco Hernando Community College. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Adam Meshey is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. He has previously worked at Truist Investment Services and Truist Bank, and his background includes roles outside finance, such as at Lucky Brand and More Homes LLC. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals and institutional clients.

Michael Addessi is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 license, with 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for 22 years and has been associated with HD Vest and Addessi Financial Partners since 1983. Outside of advisory work, he owns an automobile holding company, AFP Autos, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

W. Tyler Mercier is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Securities America, and KMS Financial Services. Mercier also operates Mercier Financial Group, Inc., a business entity connected to his advisory activities, and serves as a notary in Florida. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and providing access to model portfolios and research from various sources.

Jean Buckholz is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Temple Terrace, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at various Raymond James entities as well as Waller & Wax Advisors, Inc. Since 2016, she has served as a power of attorney and personal representative. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Eric Brooks is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James Financial and previously held roles at Miller Brooks, LLC and Keystone Wealth Group, where he serves as president. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance advisory services.

Claude Ussery Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked at Nucycle Energy of Tampa and Major Brands. He volunteers as an ARC committee member for Easton Park and serves as a team captain for the nonprofit All Pro Dads. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Jacqueline Elkin is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fisher Investments, she worked at Evan's and Greene LLP and the Gusdorf Law Firm. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates, with a centralized investment decision process supported by quantitative and qualitative research.

Stephen Weston is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 65 credential and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with PFS Investments Inc. since 2016 and Primerica Financial Services since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Aquarius Worldwide Enterprises, LLC, which operates home care businesses including protective sealant application and professional cleaning services. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Harold Astorquiza is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Astorquiza serves as Vice President of Sundome Inc. and is a board member of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer providing a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Inez Johnson is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has experience working at Thrivent Financial and previously spent 11 years at J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. Outside of financial services, she works as a substitute contractor for Pasco County Schools, occasionally volunteering at school events. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers goal-based financial planning that covers various topics but does not include implementation or discretionary portfolio management.

Charles Walker is a CFP® professional with 42 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with OSAIC since 2024 and previously worked at Investacorp Advisory Services, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. In addition to his role at OSAIC, Walker owns and operates multiple advisory and financial services firms, including Cornerstone Wealth Management and Cornerstone Wealth Advisors, and is involved in managing a scholarship program through Cornerstone Wealth Advisors. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of clients, including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and advisory services, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes advanced asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management across various investment vehicles.

John Clifford is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2013 and Primerica Financial Services since 2012. Outside of advising, he is president of Jay Clifford LLC and operates Clifford Collectibles, a sports cards and memorabilia business. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers and offers discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing for trade execution and custody.

William Marsh is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, and has 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2019 and previously worked with USAA Investment Management Company and USAA Financial Advisors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and processes.

Dean Norem is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Odessa, FL, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations with 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 non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Pamela Hansen is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent and its related entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory work, Pamela serves on the board of Cornerstone Family Ministries and participates in several mystery shopping programs and community volunteer activities, including a leadership role with Paint Your Heart Out Tampa. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a large network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning across various financial topics, offering planning separately from its managed-account services and typically conducting annual reviews of client recommendations.

Amber Vaniperen is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at PFS Investments Inc. since 2020 and Primerica Financial Services since 2019. Outside of finance, she owns and operates Poppy Love Boutique, a retail clothing business. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm delivers advisory services through a large network of advisors using model-based investment strategies managed by third parties.

Lawrence Lagud is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at First Command Insurance Services, Inc., First Command Advisory Services, Inc., First Command Brokerage Services Inc., and First Command Financial Planning, Inc. He served in the United States Marine Corps for 13 years. Fisher Investments provides discretionary portfolio management to a diverse client base including institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals, utilizing a centralized investment process that combines quantitative and qualitative research to construct globally diversified portfolios.