Theodore Bickert is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Primerica Financial Services, Northwestern Mutual, Advanced Drainage Systems, and Barette Outdoor Living. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in the sale of home security, automation products, and loan referrals through affiliated Primerica entities. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services using model-based strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Randy Perry is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2012. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, and it serves a broad client base with services that include fund advisory and model portfolio delivery.

Scott Conti is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of SBConti, Inc., a tax preparation business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, written recommendation reports, primarily for clients with Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Steven Lusk is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Tampa, FL. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Fisher Investments and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. He also spent several years at Florida State University, including a position in the Office of Financial Aid. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Michael Steuer is a Series 65-credentialed advisor with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has a substantial background in accounting and tax services through his ownership of multiple CPA firms since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, Steuer serves as president and treasurer for several local condominium and homeowner associations, and he is also president of a technology and marketing services corporation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors serving individual, institutional, and retirement plan clients. The firm offers diverse investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, access to third-party money managers, and customizable program structures.

John Putnam is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 57 years of industry experience. He is also the CEO and officer of F L Putnam Securities Inc, a non-traded holding company where he assists in operational planning. Additionally, he owns a business called Putnam 411, providing long-range planning and advice to businesses and individuals, including ESOP consulting using Raymond James resources. 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, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to help clients achieve their goals and supports these through various advisory programs and institutional consulting.

Aaron Lyon is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has previous experience at Addessi Financial Partners, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Wells Fargo. Outside of advising, Aaron spends part of his time on tax preparation services at Addessi Financial Partners. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers.

Kevin Griffith is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, Cigna, and time spent traveling. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Elena Richardson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Her work history includes multiple roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, UBS Financial Services Inc., Charles Schwab Bank, and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Joseph Mele is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Palm Harbor, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions within Equitable Advisors and work at Brightview, as well as a concurrent affiliation involving outside insurance appointments. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and partnerships with third-party managers.

Jade Yang is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she partners with clients to develop customized financial plans tailored to their unique needs, maintaining open communication and focusing on both short and long-term financial goals. Prior to her current role, Jade gained experience as a Financial Solution Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2019 to 2020 and as a Financial Advisor at Integral Financial from 2016 to 2019. These positions have contributed to her expertise in financial planning and client relationship management.

Stavros Moforis is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has 14 years of experience in the industry. His prior roles include positions at Sagepoint Financial, Sentinel Financial, and LifeCraft. Outside of financial services, he volunteers as a junior recreational hockey coach and referee. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services featuring model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization across multiple program types.

Marcy Morgan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing who holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 15 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at BNY Mellon Securities Corporation, First Republic Securities Company, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc, and Db Trust Company Americas. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Joseph Aramini is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, with a focus on discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm employs proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios.

Robert Arroyo is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Duncan Financial Planning Advisors, First Allied Advisory Services, LPL Financial, UBS Financial Services, Merrill, and Legg Mason Wood Walker. Outside of advising, he owns a vending machine distribution business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual, pension, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and provides proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

David Sobel is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palm Harbor, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and previously at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC from 2014 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and offers a range of investment and planning services, including corporate financial planning agreements.

Jerrold Slutzky is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at LPL Financial since 2009. His prior experience includes roles at Mutual Service Corporation, Banc of America Investment Services, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he practices law specializing in wills, trusts, estate planning, elder law, and business agreements, and he is also an author of a book titled "My Everything File." LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a large network of advisors who serve individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services, combining advisory platforms with extensive non-advisory financial activities and oversight of substantial discretionary assets.

Lillian Schnabel is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill, Bank of America, Fidelity Investments, and UMUC. Charles Schwab 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 advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Matthew Anderson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at BB&T and BB&T Securities prior to joining Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing in 2020. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Josue Laborde is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Laborde serves as treasurer for Doxa Foundation International Inc., a Christian humanitarian organization focused on aiding impoverished communities in Haiti. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program centered on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates systematic quantitative screening with qualitative research to develop model asset allocations.