Cole Mc Hargue is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, having joined the Picazio McHargue Group in 2020. He specializes in retirement planning, tax minimization, and portfolio strategies for individuals, particularly in the Venice area. Cole also focuses on wealth management, estate planning services, and wealth transfer strategies for multigenerational families. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Northeastern University in Boston. Additionally, Cole earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification in 2022 and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, socially responsible and values-based investing, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. Cole is involved in the community through organizations such as Take Stock in Children and the Venice Arts Center. His professional focus is on assisting clients with investment planning, risk management, and tax minimization strategies to help optimize the financial outcomes for clients and their families.

Christine Purser is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates a tax preparation business under The Purser Group and Purser Enterprises, LLC, and is involved with Sunny Paradise Life LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Angelo Tramontelli is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, 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 supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Kelly Crockett is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2016 and was previously employed at TGS Siesta Properties for four years. 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, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a nationwide adviser network.

Jose Flores Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sarasota, FL, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations. He has 21 years of industry experience, including 11 years with Edward Jones. He was previously the owner of JJMG ENTERPRISES L.L.C., a business involved in various lawful activities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jonathon Seaton is a financial advisor at OSAIC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation and SPAN Digital. Outside of his advisory role, he owns M-6 Technology, a consulting business specializing in technology and software development. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations, through a multi-advisor platform that offers brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and strategies across multiple account types.

Katherine Johnson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Christine Levine is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott from 2013 to 2024 before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Levine holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Douglas Freebern is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines brokerage and advisory solutions informed by research, diversification principles, and modern portfolio theory.

Jack Heiss is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America N.A. He serves as President of the Board for the YMCA South Tampa and is a director of the Florida Securities Dealers Association. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings.

Daniel Burris is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Venice, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and has prior experience in retail and entertainment-related roles. Outside of his advisory career, Burris serves as president of a community outreach nonprofit. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Benjamin Yzeiri is a financial advisor with Merrill in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Yzeiri is the managing member of a family-owned restaurant business, where he provides accounting, marketing, and finance services, and serves as a board member for the University of Michigan Alumni Social Club. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Jose Rivera is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2009. Rivera has also participated as a speaker for the Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Jacqueline Kulle is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and three years of industry experience. Her previous roles include CEO and positions at Wealth Strategies Partners and Passage Global Capital Management. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large 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 and investment consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Christopher Mazza is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. Mazza is involved in insurance consulting through Capstan Insurance Consulting LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering comprehensive investment and financial planning services using proprietary research and tools, with options for brokerage or advisory program implementation.

Rylan Lanham is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2017. Prior to that, he was with FDX Capital LLC and Global Financial Private Capital, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analyses such as Monte Carlo simulations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a broad range of retail and institutional financial services.

Robert Elkins is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. Outside of advising, he is a part-owner of Allodex Systems LLC, a dental product manufacturer and distributor, and holds joint ownership of an aircraft through N4421X LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a research-driven investment approach and offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Drew Wilson is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments since 2022. He focuses on helping clients and their families develop, implement, and maintain personalized financial plans that are comprehensive and easy to follow. He has over two decades of experience in the financial services industry, having held roles such as Internal Regional Consultant at Principal Global Investors from 2011 to 2022, Financial Consultant at Clarion Advisors, Inc from 2010 to 2011, and Financial Consultant at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2007 to 2010. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Fund Information Specialist at Franklin Templeton Investments from 1993 to 2007. Drew holds a California Insurance License. Further education details and personal interests were not provided.

Steven Victor is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 43 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott for seven years and RBC Capital Markets Corporation for nine years. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, drawing on a range of portfolio management styles and emphasizing tailored advice supported by firm research and model manager options.

Roslyn Carter is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 44 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. for 14 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors.