Nancy Meade is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley for four years and Wells Fargo Clearing for ten years. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu and develops tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, with clients able to choose whether and how to implement these recommendations.

Gary Sax is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His career includes prior roles at Securities America Advisors, Investacorp Advisory Services, Kestra Investment Services, and Grove Point Investments. Sax is also president of SAX Financial, Inc., an insurance business. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by various tools, and features a complex network of affiliated broker-dealers, asset managers, and insurance entities.

Justin Ketcham is a CFP® certificant with eight years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously held positions at Dollar General, the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, Bull-or-Bear Finance, and Dot Foods, Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Patrick Petkovich is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services since 2001 and has operated Petkovich & Associates since 2011, where he serves as president and sole director. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports a broad network of advisors with specialized municipal and public finance capabilities.

Kevin Nick is a financial advisor with Merrill in Clearwater, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2014 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Peter Billingham is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 38 years of industry experience. He has worked across multiple firms including Avantax and operates his own businesses providing tax preparation, accounting services, and insurance sales. Billingham also has experience in managing client relationships and supervising office operations through his ownership of Billingham Capital Management Group Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients from individuals to institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Ray Long is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Clearwater, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been associated with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 1989. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of investment-related products and receives compensation for referring home security and automation services. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates nationally with approximately 3,948 advisors and utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers, supported by custodial and trade execution services.

Ronald Clark is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and Summit Financial Group Inc. Clark is also owner of The Money Coach LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides a range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers various financial planning and asset management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Brent Hulling is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2010 to 2020. Outside of advising, he is a titled member of a family LLC related to timeshare ownership but has no active role in its operations. 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 charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Jeffery Hunt is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved in sales of non-investment related home security and automation products and holds a membership and property management role at Total Integrity Realty, LLC. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, using model-based investment strategies supported by third-party managers and custodians. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, focusing on retail investors rather than institutional portfolio management.

Brian Steinbach is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo since 2016 and previously worked with Wachovia Bank, FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, and Ameriprise. Wells Fargo Advisors is a nationwide securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages a large asset base and combines proprietary research with third-party analytics to support its advisory solutions.

David Carruthers is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who has been serving clients since 2004. He specializes in wealth management, focusing on retirement income planning, health expense planning, wealth transfer, and succession planning strategies. Through Merrill's relationship with Bank of America, he also offers access to a range of banking, credit, and lending services. His client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. David holds a dual bachelor's degree in finance and economics from the University of South Florida. He has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Raised in Illinois, he relocated to Tampa for his education. Outside of his professional work, David participates in triathlons and long-distance cycling races. He also coaches his children's tennis and Little League Baseball teams. He is involved in community work with organizations such as Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital and Metropolitan Ministries.

Anne Peterson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2020, following a 21-year tenure at American Express Financial Advisors. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team.

Richard Lupkes is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Tarpon Springs, FL. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience, including 10 years with Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets through a large network of advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Rachel Kirk is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Co. in addition to her tenure at Ameriprise. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. This service provides a written recommendation report and ongoing advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

Jenna Marquardt is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she works directly with individuals and families to develop customized financial plans and strategies aligned with their goals and values. She emphasizes collaboration with clients to adapt their financial plans as life circumstances evolve. Jenna has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through roles including Customer Relationship Advocate, High Net Worth Associate, Central Relationship Manager, and Relationship Manager before her current position. Her experience spans client relationship management and investment consulting within the firm. Outside of her professional work, Jenna enjoys spending time at the beach, attending concerts, cooking and baking, exploring food-related activities, socializing with friends, and caring for her pets.

Kellie Kuhar is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. She is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and previously worked for seven years at First Command Financial Planning. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a separate wealth management venture, Strategic Wealth of Tampa LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through thousands of financial professionals and multiple platforms.

Emmanuel Tsesmelis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tarpon Springs, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Edward Jones before joining LPL Financial in 2014. He operates Tsesmelis Wealth Management as a DBA for his LPL business. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with over 22,800 advisors managing in excess of $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Kimberly Jackson Fernandez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and also maintains a role at Accurate Advisory Group since 2014. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs more than 14,000 financial advisors, offering a mix of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Joseph Cannarella is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tarpon Springs, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Presti Entertainment LLC, an entertainment and wholesale business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, investment strategies, and affiliated financial products through a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.