Theodore Pohl II is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated Private Bank since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services including tailored planning and access to various investment products.

S Mark Alton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including time at Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Dean of Collaboration for the Purposeful Planning Institute and chairs the Synergy Summit, both professional organizations focused on advancing collaboration within the financial planning community. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets with a structured planning process that includes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Crystal Kitchens is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Cetera, based in New Port Richey, FL, and has four years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2022 and also has experience at Regions Bank beginning in 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is connected to ALUMPROS LLC, a construction business fully owned by her spouse. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse investment management options through a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary programs and supports over 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Bethany Gonzalez is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2026. She works with individuals, families, and businesses to develop wealth strategies and assist in making financial decisions. Her professional experience includes positions at Fidelity Investments starting as a Financial Representative in 2023, then as an Investment Consultant from 2024 to 2026. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Junior Financial Consultant at Florida Financial Advisors from 2022 to 2023.

Andrew Winkler is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining the firm in 2006, Andrew has focused on assisting employers with the design and implementation of 403b and 401(k) retirement plans. His team also provides support on fiduciary best practices, plan design, and participant education. Additionally, Andrew works with individuals on developing wealth management strategies, providing investment advice, and guiding wealth transfer planning for multigenerational families. As of August 2026, the Cliborne Winkler & Associates team oversees approximately $770 million in assets and serves over 100 employer-sponsored retirement plan clients. Andrew is registered to practice in 26 states and is appointed with all major security exchanges. Andrew holds multiple professional designations, including Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a bachelor's degree from Florida State University. His team has been recognized by Forbes as a "Best in State Wealth Management Team" for 2023, 2024, and 2025, and Andrew has been named a "Best in State Wealth Advisor" by Forbes from 2022 through 2025. In addition to his professional work, Andrew is actively involved in his community. He serves as a board member for Man Up, which advocates for improvements in the foster care system and supports fatherless children, as well as the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Foundation of St. Petersburg College, and Leadership Pinellas. He has also served as past Vice Chairman of Success for Kids & Families in Tampa, Florida, and participates on the Planned Giving Committee for the Pinellas County Education Foundation. Andrew resides in Clearwater, Florida.

Andrew Anderson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fisher Investments, Fidelity Investments, and The Vanguard Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and a range of program structures.

Roy Niggebrugge is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at National Securities Corporation and Gilman & Ciocia, with his current position at Cetera starting in 2020. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates a food truck business and manages a CPA and wealth management firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving individual, employer-sponsored retirement, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a wide range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Jeffrey Lee is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank NA since 2017 and with JPMorgan Securities LLC since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations and functions, delivering advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Christine Mclean is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, and has 31 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for 22 years and has been involved with Addessi Financial Partners since 1994, offering tax preparation services through that entity. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with multiple program structures and access to third-party managers.

Christina De Melas is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Tampa, FL, and has 10 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors and Petkovich & Associates, where she serves as an associate. Prior to her financial career, she worked at Bradfords Viking Fitness for one year. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by analytical tools and maintains specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Donna Diston is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wachovia Bank, N.A. She is also a property owner outside of her advisory role. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment offerings.

Stephen Power is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at PASCO COUNTY SCHOOLS, PFS Investments, Inc., Shooters World, and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of financial advising, he owns and manages businesses related to firearms training and nutrition retail. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, offering model-based investment strategies with discretionary management and custody support through third parties.

Michael Lewis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with JPMorgan Securities LLC since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Daniel Byrnes is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors who holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience. He has worked within the Wells Fargo organization since 2013 in various capacities, including Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a part-time Uber driver and serves as a CPR instructor for a healthcare organization. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Michael Schopler is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Palm Harbor, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2015. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 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, providing financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Shonn Rutledge is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2012. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to tailor recommendations, primarily for clients maintaining a portion of their assets in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Michael Ross is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Dunedin, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Ross serves on the Board of Directors for the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the Pinellas County Estate Planning Council. He is also the Chief Operating Officer of Insights by KJJD, Inc., where he supports strategic and operational management for an Ameriprise financial practice. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing comprehensive reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and advisory services delivered through a centralized team in partnership with financial advisors.

Nicholas Schaaf is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Grow Financial Federal Credit Union, CUSO Financial Services, Cuna Brokerage Services, and Suncoast Schools FCU. 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, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing model portfolios and research from both internal and third-party sources.

Roman Sosunov is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked across several Wells Fargo entities since 2020, following prior roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as power of attorney for a family member. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions, offering a broad range of planning solutions tailored to clients who meet specific net worth criteria. The firm supports advisors with research and planning tools while allowing clients flexibility in implementing recommendations through various brokerage and advisory programs.

Dushan Borota is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analyses. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning agreements.