Carl Koenig is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Doylestown, Pennsylvania office. He has been with the firm for over 30 years, assisting clients through the Wealth Management Process to develop tailored financial strategies. His expertise spans retirement, education, and estate planning, with a focus on goals-based investing and uncovering overlooked aspects of clients’ financial situations. Carl holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Economics from Old Dominion University. He was inducted into Omicron Delta Epsilon, the Honors Society in Economics, and completed the Merrill Financial Advisors Leadership Program through The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He also holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Carl resides in Newtown, Pennsylvania with his wife and three daughters. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys spending his leisure time fishing, biking, traveling, and being with his family.

Clifford Cook is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc., holding a Series 63 designation and over 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2015 and is also the owner and president of Clifford Cook Wealth Management, a support company based in St. Petersburg, Florida. 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, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized programs such as municipal advising and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

William Morrison is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Royal Alliance Associates, Signator Investors, and Transamerica Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a succession planning business under a sole proprietorship. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization with access to discretionary and third-party investment strategies.

Thom Newcomb is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of advising, he owns and operates several small businesses, including a beverage distribution company and an entity managing a distribution agreement for an energy drink. Ameriprise serves primarily clients approaching or in retirement, offering retirement-income planning that integrates research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities typical of a large institutional firm.

Richard Schaefer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering advisory programs that include tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools.

Arik Jacobson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with OSAIC, based in Bradenton, FL, with 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Financial Dimensions Group, Inc. for 12 years. Outside of advising, he is an independent insurance agent selling personal life insurance and serves as a member of the finance committee for a local YMCA. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations. The firm uses a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Bethanie Gore is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, she worked at Northwestern Mutual in various capacities between 2023 and 2025. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

George Elliott is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates who holds a Series 66 designation and has 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2016, he worked at UBS Financial Services, Citigroup Global Markets, and Legg Mason Wood Walker. Outside of advising, he is involved in managing a rental real estate property on Anna Maria Island, FL. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, employing a range of portfolio management styles supported by firm research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Jeffrey Patten is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Palmetto, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Truist Bank, Walser Wealth Management Company, Oxford Wealth Group, BMO Harris Bank, and Fifth Third Bank. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Roger Place Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of advising, he serves as COO of Tetelestai, LLC, a business involved in managing staff and system operations related to financial advising. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of large institutional firms.

Lea Smith Johnson is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2023. Her prior roles include positions at FSC Securities Corporation, Csenge Advisory Group, LLC, and Thrivent Investment Management. She is a founder of Triple Crown Wealth Finance, LLC, and serves as President of LSJ Equities LLC. Johnson is also a trustee board member of the International Association of Registered Financial Consultants. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting diverse investment programs and maintaining multiple custodial and legacy arrangements.

Mark Carnes is a CFP® with 46 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has worked with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and held prior roles at Prosperity Network, Inc. and Vestax Securities Corporation. He is also a one-third owner of Prosperity Wealth Management LLC, a financial services business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Brett Patmore is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Seneca Financial Advisors LLC and Equitable Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he operates several online resale businesses on platforms such as eBay, DePop, and Grailed. Edelman Financial Engines offers technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools to provide both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, emphasizing diversified portfolios and long-term strategies.

Brian Kashlak is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. from 2001 to 2008 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Robert T. Cochrane is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 30 years of industry experience, all with UBS since 1996. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as one of five board members overseeing the financials and services of a condominium association in Pinellas County, Florida. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Jeffrey Wester is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors and Northwestern Mutual. He is also a financial advisor with Dash Capital Advisors, providing advisory services and financial planning. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning, advisor-managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a model-based investment process with a focus on asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Jonathan Elston is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in St. Petersburg, Florida, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Raymond James in various capacities since 2006 and serves as an independent contractor for Mascherin Financial, Inc., a support company for a Raymond James branch. 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, pension plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm employs a non-discretionary, goal-focused approach utilizing risk profiling and modeling tools and is notable for its municipal advisory affiliation and specialized SIMPLE IRA consulting program.

Marcus Van Der Meulen is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services, JPMorgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. He serves as a co-trustee for an estate planning trust, Three Windmill Trust. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Ryan Stiphany is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 13 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2026, he worked at Manning & Napier Advisors and Investor Services for six years and held roles at Charles Schwab, TransAmerica, and Jarred Bunch Consulting. Outside of his advisory role, he is the host of Tampa Bay Dream Team Trivia, a non-investment related activity. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individual, institutional, and municipal clients, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions supported by a nationwide adviser network and a range of portfolio management styles.

Frank Fontanella is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Fisher Investments since 2013. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios and uses tax-aware strategies alongside risk management techniques.