Aaron Vaughn is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory career, he worked eight years at the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, drawing on diverse portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Justin Salom is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2026. In this role, he works closely with clients to develop tailored financial plans that align with their individual needs. Prior to this, he held the position of Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2026. Justin's professional background includes experience as an Assistant Vice President - Private Client Banker at JPMorgan Chase from 2023 to 2024, and as an Investment Specialist at Merrill Lynch from 2022 to 2023. Throughout his career, he has focused on fostering long-term client relationships and maintaining open communication channels to continuously improve financial plans over time.

Timothy Parker is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, Merrill, and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he is a sole proprietor of Parker Media Group LLC, focusing on content creation, and serves on the corporate board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Sun Coast. Fidelity, through its Strategic Advisers LLC division, provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base including retail and institutional investors, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with an investment process that combines proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Nate Bennett is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he focuses on delivering a high-quality planning experience. He works closely with clients to understand their goals, evaluate options, and create clear, actionable strategies. Through personalized guidance, Fidelity's resources, and consistent communication, he helps clients make confident financial decisions and build long-term trust. Nate has held several roles at Fidelity Investments, including Planning Consultant (2025-2026), Relationship Manager (2024-2025), Client Services Help Desk Tier 1 (2023-2024), High Net Worth Associate (2022-2023), and Customer Relationship Advocate (2021-2022). Prior to joining Fidelity, he was an Intern at Ryan Insurance Strategy Consultants from 2020 to 2021. Outside of his professional career, Nate enjoys attending concerts, fitness activities, football, social events with friends, music, and parenthood.

Heather Forte is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 23 years. Heather holds the Series 66 designation and is also a public notary. 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 broad range of financial planning and investment solutions, including advisory and brokerage services supported by technology and a large network of advisors.

Ellen Cycotte is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ryan Bloom is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. He has held several roles within Fidelity, including Planning Consultant, Fixed Income Specialist, and Investment Solutions Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Professional at Equitable Advisors. Throughout his career, Ryan has developed expertise in financial planning and investment solutions. He focuses on understanding and prioritizing his clients' goals to co-create financial roadmaps that align with their objectives. Outside of his professional work, Ryan has personal interests that include spending time at the beach, enjoying food, watching football, playing golf, and caring for pets.

David Wills is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the Viridian Condominium HOA and is a director of the TCMC Foundation, a nonprofit organization he helped found. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Charles Polis is a Senior Consultant with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in 1998 and is a partner in the Polis Jerome Group. Mr. Polis holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing from the University of South Florida and a Master of Business Administration degree from Webster University. He has earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst® designation awarded by the Investments & Wealth Institute™ and has completed certification programs in Investment Strategist, Endowments and Foundations, and Alternative Investments at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Additionally, he holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. Outside of his professional role, Charles Polis enjoys fishing, running, and spending time with his family.

Jesse Shaw is a CFP® and CFA® with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, where he has worked since 2017. Prior to this, he was self-employed and held a position at David Vaughan Investments, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Shaw is also an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base across multiple platforms and custodians.

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, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2020 and was previously with Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2020. Delizza is also a part-owner of DDS Financial, LLC, an investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory solutions with banking and other financial products.

Cynthia Robertson is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked with Travel Team USA and the Manatee County School Board. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual, institutional, pension, and charitable clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Karen Sites is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, and Wells Fargo Clearing. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework where applicable.

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 at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Langello serves on the Board of Directors for Palm Lakes HOA in Tallevast, FL. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm that serves individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which focuses on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jeffrey Cerven is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously operated Classie Growers LLC for eleven years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and investment options, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

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.

Madelyn Ducharme is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Atlus Investment Group, RBC Wealth Management, and Bangor Savings Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Kate Noel Fitness, a home-based fitness business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research, and it offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities relative to many institutional advisors.