Judy Armstrong is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brooksville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2018 and maintains her role at Independent Financial Solutions since 2014. Outside of her advisory work, Armstrong volunteers with Toastmasters International and owns a design business. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and research from both internal and third-party sources.

Brenda Marshall is a Series 66-registered advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in Brooksville, FL, and has four years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank since 2021, and previously spent ten years with Onemain General Services. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm operates within the larger J.P. Morgan organization and offers access to a diverse range of products and strategies through its Institutional Consulting Services program.

Veikko Vasara is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. He has 38 years of industry experience, including nearly three decades at Metlife Securities Inc. and over a decade with MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Vasara also works as an independent insurance agent specializing in a range of insurance products, including dental, disability, life, and long-term care. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC 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, with a focus on collaborative annual planning engagements that utilize firm-approved software to analyze client goals.

Javier Pascual Imbert is a financial advisor with Cetera based in Springhill, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and affiliated entities since 2018 and previously worked at Aegis Capital Corp from 2013 to 2017. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and consulting services, supported by a large network of independent advisors and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Amy May Richards is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Weeki Wachee, Florida. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2018, she worked at Ameriprise Financial Services from 2016 to 2018. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Dana Stegman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 31 years of industry experience. He has held Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 1993. Based in Weeki Wachee, FL, his long tenure at the firm reflects a stable career in wealth management. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Matthew Fernandez is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates in various roles since 2011. Fernandez serves as Treasurer and a board member of Lighthouse for the Blind and Low Vision, where he participates in financial and investment discussions. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered 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 services, employing a range of portfolio management styles and proprietary research.

John Legner Sr. is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 37 years of industry experience. Before joining Osaic in 2025, he worked for Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 17 years and has operated Legner Financial Group since 2001. He is also involved in tax preparation through his ownership of Legner Financial Group and holds roles as a notary public and annuities agent. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services with a focus on integrated financial planning and managed accounts using diverse investment strategies and tools.

Brian Karahalios is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Florida Premier FC, PNC Investments, and BBVA Securities. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, and municipal clients, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services through a broad national adviser network.

James Reilly is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Hudson, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he spent 18 years with the Clearwater Police Department. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Steve Silver is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Charles Schwab, and Wells Fargo. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines proprietary research with quantitative analysis and systematic portfolio construction, offering discretionary and non-discretionary services as well as model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Giovanni Ramirez Congiusto is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with CUNA Brokerage Services and Suncoast Credit Union. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Julio Saldana Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors and World Financial Group. He also has a background in law enforcement, having served with the Tampa Police Department and New York City Police Department, and is currently an active member of the U.S. Army Reserve. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Scott Pugan is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James & Associates. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for a combined 14 years. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing roughly $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting with mainly non-discretionary relationships supported by diverse portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Charles Hickman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, where he has worked since 2022. He has three years of industry experience and previously spent eight years at the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jacqueline Bennett is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in San Antonio, Florida, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 41 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at New Century Financial Group and DMG Financial LLC, and she has operated the Jackie Bennett Financial Group since 1984. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as Vice President of the BNI Signature Elite Chapter, managing its Membership Committee. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors through a broad network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to various managed account platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk-assessment methodologies to construct investment portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Lori Abbazia is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at JPMorgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and David Lerner Associates. Outside of her financial career, she owns a small craft business called Color Pop by Loribop! on Etsy. 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, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Wendy Woods is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edward Jones since 2013. Based in Fort Collins, CO, she has been involved with Bikram Yoga Fort Collins since 2005. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients across individual and institutional segments, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Robert Hall is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America, Pinnacle Financial Services, and United Health Group. Outside of advisory work, he assists with business documents and taxes through Robert Hall Enterprises and acts as an independent agent providing Medicare and debt reduction services. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Steven Griffith is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2013, initially working in Jacksonville where he focused on educating clients and assisting with their 401(k) plans. In 2015, he relocated to the Citrus/Hernando County area to join a team dedicated to helping clients implement comprehensive financial plans. Steven's areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Florida and has earned professional designations as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is fluent in both English and Russian. Outside of his professional role, Steven is involved in the automotive community in Citrus and Hernando Counties and participates in automotive events across Florida. He enjoys outdoor activities such as biking, boating, camping, fishing, football, golfing, and hunting. Steven and his wife are raising three active boys and support the Florida Gators.