John Booth is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Manatee High School for three years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and strategies, operates under a fiduciary standard, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Skye Scott is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with eight years of industry experience. Scott previously worked at Fisher Investments and has held multiple roles within Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. from 2017 onward. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Johnathan Hendrix is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years before joining Osaic in 2023. Hendrix is also the president of Harley Roy LLC, an entity created to hold a commercial office building used as a branch location for his group. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, using asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct diversified portfolios across various investment types.

Cherie Duriez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Sarasota, FL. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been in the industry since 2025, following nine years of service in the military. Her prior work includes roles at PFS Investments Inc., Primerica Financial Services, and Jacent. Primerica Advisors offers a wrap-fee asset management program primarily for individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Jeremy Ruccio is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., Merrill Lynch, and City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple wrap fee advisory programs with customizable portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

James Dailey is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Lakewood Ranch, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Franklin Templeton Distributors for five years before joining Raymond James in 2018. Dailey serves as a durable power of attorney and personal representative for his wife. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Richard Chojnacki is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2018, following prior roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group provides customized consulting and portfolio services, including financial planning and discretionary management, utilizing a range of investment strategies and both in-house and third-party managers.

Scott Woods is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2012. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The team provides a range of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Andrew Garbarini is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments. He leads a team of associates who collaborate with clients to understand their unique situations and develop personalized financial plans. His professional experience includes serving as Vice President and Platinum Services Manager at Morgan Stanley from 2023 to 2025, and as Vice President and Branch Manager at E*TRADE from 2013 to 2023. outside of his professional role, Andrew has interests in baseball, cooking and baking, fishing, military service, parenthood, and volunteering.

Richard Godfrey is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2020 and has prior experience at several firms, including CCF Investments and Ameritas Investment Corp. Godfrey is also an independent insurance agent and a member of the SmartVestor Council. 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 Financial Professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Michael Palen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera and Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, as well as over five decades as a self-employed professional. Outside of advising, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through Palco Financial Services, Inc., where he prepares client tax returns. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Christopher Pinckney is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2008 and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification, the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation, and is a Personal Investment Advisor. He received both his MBA and Bachelor's degrees from St. John Fisher College. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. A native of Rochester, NY, Christopher resides in Sarasota with his wife, Johanna, and their two children. He is actively involved in the community and has served on the Boards of Trustees for the Paradise Resource Center and Girls Inc. of Sarasota. His personal interests include basketball, biking, boating, fishing, football, music, running, skiing, and spending time with his family.

John Bordages is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as the executor for the Estate of James Bartley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process and a variety of investment programs without providing individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning services.

John Murphy IV is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. He is also involved in a business ownership role with JVM Group, LLC, which supports his planning practice. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, delivering tailored recommendation reports focused on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to produce these recommendations, serving a wide range of clients with advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Pamela Miller is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for nine years before joining Raymond James in 2018. Outside her advisory role, she is also a commissioned notary public in Sarasota, Florida. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services, drawing on a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Mark Tobias is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, with prior experience at Citigroup Global Markets beginning in 1993. He is based in Long Boat Key, Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and market outlook models.

Robert Pesce is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2015. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting services that leverage a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Jeffrey Layhew is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of advising, he has participated as an extra in movies and sells vintage motocross bikes and parts online. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Tanner Owens is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Securities LLC, Rotech, Stones River Country Club, and Middle Tennessee State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers its services through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Rebecca Fisher is a financial advisor at Cetera with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera and Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2014. Additionally, she has been associated with Achieva Credit Union since 1998. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and retirement services through a multi-manager platform, allowing advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or create customized strategies.