Laurence Buck is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones in Estill, SC, with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Co-Chairman of Friends of NRA Pinellas County, FL, where he coordinates fundraising events. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, investment strategies, and affiliated financial products, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Mark Lacey is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, PRUCO Securities, Raymond James & Associates, and Fidelity Investments. LPL Enterprise, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and other entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment implementation and provides access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Katherine Eckelbarger is a Senior Financial Advisor with the Carlson Group, a multi-generational, goals-based wealth management team within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on client relations and business management, serving as a consistent point of contact for the families and individuals the team supports. Katherine joined the Carlson Group in 2010 as a part-time Client Associate and became a registered Financial Advisor in 2013. Her expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible investing, women and wealth, and retirement income. She works with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aligned with their personal goals, values, and time horizons. Katherine earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of South Florida and is a member of The Margaret Acheson Stuart Society at the Museum of Fine Arts. She participates in the community through involvement with the St. Anthony's Hospital Foundation. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and attending PGA events with her husband in Florida.

James Taylor is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Merrill and Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides a range of services including retirement plan consulting and investment research.

John Tucker III is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bradenton, FL, where he has worked since 2011. He has 14 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in healthcare property leasing through Health Care for All LLP. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Jeanette Jacobson is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining proprietary capital market research with model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm also offers institutional trading capabilities alongside wealth management services.

Robert Hill is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to that, he held roles at Franklin Templeton Financial Services Corp. and affiliated entities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving millions of individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large national network of advisors and branches.

Sharone Pierre is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in St. Petersburg, FL. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and has 29 years of industry experience. Pierre has been with Raymond James Financial Services since 2002 and with Raymond James Financial since 2010. 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, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling to deliver tailored, non-discretionary planning and encourages implementation through its advisory programs or other providers.

Gino Colangelo is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in St. Petersburg Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2002. Colangelo serves as a board member for St. Francis Seraph Ministries, where he oversees assets. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group provides tailored consulting and portfolio services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, with a range of traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Brian Carr is a CFP® with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently serving at Raymond James Financial. He previously worked at Waller & Wax Advisors from 2019 to 2022. Based in St. Petersburg, FL, Carr has held roles focusing on client financial health and investment guidance. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports a broad network of advisors with specialized programs including municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer advisory services.

Philip Dodson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Saint Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1988 and has also been affiliated with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a family rental property business. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Jason Hulst is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and concurrently operates CWA Accounting, Inc., where he provides tax preparation and accounting services. Hulst has held advisory roles at Capital World Advisors, Inc. and World Equity Group, and has maintained involvement in real estate through Prairieland Homes, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual clients, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a broad non-advisory financial services network.

Juliana Ramirez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab, T. Rowe Price, and Bank of America/Merrill Lynch. Outside of her advisory work, she is an owner and partner in an e-commerce business focused on online clothing sales. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Steven Ware is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in St. Petersburg, FL, bringing six years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2020 and Morgan Stanley since 2019. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he was employed at HiConversion and the University of Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Robin Robey is a financial advisor with Fisher Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Fisher Investments since 2007. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment process combining quantitative screening and qualitative research to construct globally diversified portfolios, and it manages risk through various tactics including derivatives and targeted tax-loss harvesting.

Kenneth Saunders Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Securities America Advisors, National Planning Corporation, and his own firm, Saunders Investment & Tax Advisory Group, Inc., since 1985. Outside of advising, he serves on the board of a residential homeowners association. OSAIC Wealth provides a broad range of brokerage and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations. The firm’s investment process centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, offering multiple program options through a complex network of affiliated entities.

Scott Swift is a financial advisor with Merrill in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1980 and Bank of America since 2012. Swift provides investment direction and oversight for his daughter's merchandising business and serves as a power of attorney for his son's investment accounts. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, delivers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of individual and institutional investors.

Trent Cowieson is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Trent earned his Bachelor's Degree from Florida Gulf Coast University.

Eric Midili is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Saint Petersburg, FL. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, 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.

Martin Mulligan is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has worked previously at OSAIC, Payant Wealth Management Group, Sagepoint Financial, Inc., and FSC Securities Corporation. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and oversight of over $819 billion in discretionary assets.