Jesse Shaw is a CFP® and CFA® with 11 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2017 and is also self-employed. In addition to his advisory work, he operates as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and other clients. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Dean Lowden is a Benefits & Planning Consultant in Executive Services at Fidelity Investments. He has been with Fidelity since 2021, progressing through roles including Investment Solutions Representative I and II, and Investment Management Consultant before assuming his current position in 2025. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Prudential Advisors from 2018 to 2021. In his role, Dean partners with clients to understand their goals and develop customized financial plans tailored to their unique needs. He emphasizes building strong relationships and maintaining trust, reliability, and competency in his work. Outside of his professional career, Dean has personal interests in art, baseball, cooking and baking, family activities, theater, and traveling.

William Delizza is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliates since 1999. Delizza is also a part owner of DDS Financial, LLC, an investment-related business in which he is involved. 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, including niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, delivering tailored recommendations through research, planning tools, and client consultations.

Cynthia Robertson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing eight years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2018 and prior experience with Travel Team USA and the Manatee County School Board. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, employing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Karen Sites is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at both Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Mark Edwards is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Bradenton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2000. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Anthony Langello is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Bradenton, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President on the Board of Directors for the Palm Lakes HOA. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, providing detailed written recommendation reports that address income, Social Security, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in a centralized consulting approach and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Jack Matuszewski is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked in various roles including at Fidelity Investments since 2023. Prior to his advisory career, he held positions at Lakeland Valet, Whole Foods, and Balch Lake Marina. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its use of systematic methodologies, delegated portfolio management, and its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Alejandro Eslava Cortes is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Edward Thomas is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2016. He has been with Fidelity since 2006, progressing through several positions including Investment Solutions Consultant - Managed Accounts, Portfolio Specialist, and Premium Services Representative. His long tenure at Fidelity reflects a deep familiarity with the company's tools and resources aimed at helping clients achieve their financial goals. Throughout his career, Edward has developed expertise in financial consulting and investment solutions. He emphasizes a compassionate, dedicated approach with a family-first attitude in his work with clients. This approach is supported by his extensive experience across multiple roles within Fidelity. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Edward enjoys football, golf, outdoor adventures, spending time with pets, and traveling.

Christopher Gleber is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Kenner, LA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Gleber is a past president of the Financial Planning Association of Louisiana. He is also involved as a managing member and CFO in an e-commerce business venture, BNC Group LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research-driven recommendations with algorithmic tools and personalized financial advice. The firm provides a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Jeffrey Hollifield is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 30 years before joining Mass Mutual in 2016. Hollifield is also an independent insurance agent specializing in disability, life, accident, health insurance, and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software to deliver written recommendations tailored to clients’ goals.

John Denton is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bradenton, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a passive partner in Cadenza Capital LLC, a real estate-related business in Palmetto, FL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs supported by structured discovery processes and proprietary planning tools.

Wilber Geiger is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2019, he worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC for a combined ten years. He has a partial ownership interest in JWGEIGER LLC, a firm that holds investment property. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advice. The firm's approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Michael Piccione is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has held previous roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, OSAIC Services, IC Advisory Services, Woodbury Financial Services, Invest Financial Corporation, and SPC. Outside of his advisory duties, he is the sole owner of USA Investment Portfolios, LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs supported by research and third-party subadvisors, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Brian Hensley is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2020. In this capacity, he works with clients and their families to grow and protect their wealth, assist with investment decisions, and simplify financial lives through customized financial planning. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Brian served as a Financial Advisor at Intellicents Advisory Services from 2017 to 2019 and at Intego Financial Group, LLC from 2013 to 2017. He began his career as a Legacy Advisor at Water Street Solutions, where he worked from 2011 to 2013. His professional experience spans over a decade in wealth planning and financial advisory. Outside of his professional work, Brian has personal interests in boating, concerts, football, and scuba diving.

Aaron Chao is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. He has held various roles in the financial services industry, including Financial Consultant Partner and High Net Worth Broker Specialist at Charles Schwab from 2018 to 2022, and Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual from 2017 to 2018. Aaron focuses on helping individuals and families develop and understand their retirement plans, aiming to provide a clear roadmap for clients to achieve their financial goals. He values open and honest communication as a foundation for building lifelong relationships with clients and their families. Outside of his professional work, Aaron has interests in camping, cooking and baking, food, music, pets, and skiing.

Julie Veltus is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Palmetto, Florida, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. since 2003. Outside of her advisory role, she operates Veltus Financial Services LLC, providing insurance consulting for individual and group employee benefits. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning using firm-approved software to analyze client goals and provides asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Joel Sims is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Truist Investment Services, Truist Advisory Services, and Truist Bank. Sims is based in Bradenton, Florida. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent Financial Professionals using various portfolio strategies and custody platforms.

Austin Villodas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bradenton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Archer Education, Empower Financial Services, TD Ameritrade, and Wells Fargo Advisors. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by in-house and third-party research.