David Begala is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2008. Begala serves on the Board of Directors for the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, using proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of investment and capital markets solutions.

Mark Fantasia is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Workers Credit Union and CUSO Financial Services, Inc. for 17 years before joining Cambridge in 2023. Fantasia also operates Mark Fantasia Wealth Management, where he serves as an insurance agent for various independent insurance companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, with a variety of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Annette Celentano is a financial advisor at Stifel with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley for 15 years. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Morgan Edwards is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Morgan Stanley, CEI, and Gallup. Outside of finance, he operates a housesitting and pet sitting business. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services.

Justin Fornataro is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at PNC Investments, PNC Bank, and Wells Fargo in various roles. 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, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering tailored financial planning and consulting services with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Cheryl Christensen is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

David White is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2014 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in family estate planning through a qualified personal residence trust and manages a real estate investment entity. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Conor O'Brien is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Webull Financial LLC. His background includes roles outside the financial sector, such as playing for hockey teams including the Fayetteville Marksmen, Iowa Heartlanders, and Indy Fuel. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach includes a structured financial planning process that utilizes firm-approved tools and broad investment offerings.

Robert Jones is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Anticus Services, LLC, a non-investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo. The firm provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning solutions tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold.

Angela Noble is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses firm-approved planning tools and structured processes to support financial planning.

Eldin Hadziabdic is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 2007 and joined Merrill in 2016. He holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) designation from The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. and a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from SUNY. Eldin focuses on family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. His approach to financial planning centers on understanding each client's life priorities, enabling him to develop personalized plans that align with their goals and aspirations. He provides access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking convenience and lending solutions of Bank of America. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Eldin and his family reside in Lakewood Ranch, where they participate in community activities supporting organizations such as F.E.L.T. and All Faiths Food Bank. He also holds a National C Soccer Coaching License and coaches soccer at Lakewood Ranch Chargers. His personal interests include soccer, tennis, and traveling.

Kevin Hines is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Securities America Advisors, THE O.N. Equity Sales Company, and Ohio National Financial Services. He also operates Hines Financial Services, Inc., where he handles insurance planning for clients. OSAIC serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutions, offering brokerage and advisory services alongside financial planning and retirement consulting. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports multiple advisory platforms, integrating third-party managers and model solutions.

Travis Abbott is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at AmeriFactors Financial Group for five years before joining Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base that includes individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and maintains a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Marina Shinsky is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of finance, she has been involved with Brewhouse Fishville LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

David Hood is a CFA® charterholder and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, currently serving at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 in Sarasota, FL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Eric Walther is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for Franklin Templeton Distributors Inc for ten years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Aimee Cogan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Paul Carico is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of experience in the industry. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massmutual Life Insurance Co, and MetLife Securities. Outside of his advisory work, Carico owns GatorTrails, a business operating recreational tours using rental vehicles within a local state park. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

James Pass is a financial advisor at Stifel with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sky UK Ltd, IMG Arena, UBS, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies.

Aria Falahee is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has held positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as Dowling & Yahnke, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.