Paul Grande is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for a combined 16 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and a variety of investment strategies.

Barbara Sekely is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Odessa, FL, bringing 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. for 11 years and has been involved with various insurance carriers and community organizations including Pow Power of Women and CABA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs supported by proprietary research, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven portfolio management solutions.

James Martin is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera in Tampa, FL. His career includes roles at Regions Bank, BBVA Wealth Solutions, Lincoln Financial Advisors, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor providing services to individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party and affiliated investment solutions.

Timothy Lloyd is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes roles at Cetera, Regions Bank, and SunTrust. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it is noted for its use of algorithmic methods and AI in research as well as its formal advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Marco Sandusky is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2018. Prior to his financial services career, he spent eight years at the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority. Sandusky serves as Deputy Grand Knight on the Board of Directors for Knights of Columbus Council 7621. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm employs a centralized consulting team to deliver non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations that incorporate tax-efficiency and adaptive withdrawal strategies.

Gary Coughlin is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2017 and previously spent five years with Guckenheimer. Raymond James & Associates 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, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services through a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Amit Shah is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wesley Chapel, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and with 14 years of industry experience. His prior work includes time at Atlas Private Wealth Advisors and Shah Wealth Management. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing a range of model portfolios, research resources, and technology-driven strategies.

Casey Mathias is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Principal Securities and Principal Life Insurance Company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and advisory services through a multi-manager platform featuring both affiliated and third-party managers, with over 10,000 advisors and $256 billion in assets under management.

Ibrahim Mahmoud is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, Morgan Stanley, and E*TRADE Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is the founder of Catalyst Consultants Group, LLC, which provides consulting on business sales strategies. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform combining proprietary and third-party investment options.

James Hirschberger is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 63 designation and over 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James in various capacities since 1995 and also led Hirschberger Financial Services as branch manager and president. Outside of his advisory work, Hirschberger is involved in beekeeping through his ownership of Love Bee Apiary. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs non-discretionary planning and consulting tailored to client goals and maintains distinct offerings such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Rachel Peeler is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., Independent Financial Services, and Rooted Planning Group. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary financial planning and consulting using analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling.

Ann Miller is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 31 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Miller Brooks LLC and Miller Brooks & Associates. Outside of her advisory role, she operates Emphasize Financial Planning, LLC, where she provides comprehensive financial planning services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized programs in municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Patrick Mc Dermott is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., having joined in 2021 after six years at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. He is also associated with May Wealth Advisors in a financial advisory role. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools such as deterministic and probability modeling to support client goals.

Anthony Daugherty is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, he worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC from 2013. Outside of advising, he owns a hair salon where he contributes to marketing planning and business development, and he has worked as a sound engineer for broadcast sports events. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers services such as financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management programs, and a range of brokerage and insurance products within an integrated platform.

Dena Petersen is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. She worked at American Trust & Savings Bank for five years before joining Charles Schwab in 2018. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios, supported by centralized operations and due diligence on alternative investments.

Christopher Zimmermann is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in New York, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2013 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial product offerings such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Kelly Bowe is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she also serves as a branch manager for Independent Financial Services in Land O'Lakes, FL. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers personalized, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools to evaluate potential outcomes and supports its recommendations through various advisory programs.

Diana Poole is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently with Morgan Stanley since 2022. She previously worked at Merrill from 2014 to 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers various planning and investment services.

George Cerwin III is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2023 and previously spent 14 years at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. Additionally, he is president and owner of Cerwin Financial Services, a corporation involved in the sales and service of fixed and health insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers, employing asset-allocation tools, automated rebalancing, and multiple third-party platforms to manage portfolios across a broad range of investment types.

Gary Wargo is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2005 and has held various roles at related firms dating back to 1986. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member of the Florida Racquetball Association, Inc., a nonprofit organization. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management strategies and custody arrangements tailored to client objectives.