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.

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.

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.

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.

Brian Webb is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones, LPL Financial, and Infinex Investments. He is based in Spring Hill, FL. 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 discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

John McCullough is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients primarily in Citrus County, Hernando County, Pasco County, Polk County, Hillsborough County, and Pinellas County in Florida. He has been in the financial services industry since 1995 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2006. John holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). John earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Florida State University in 1990 and a High School Diploma from Northeast High School in St. Petersburg, Florida. His areas of expertise include retirement income planning strategies, 401(k), Defined Benefit Pension and Cash Balance Retirement Plans for corporations, business owners, corporate executives, retirees, and their families. He provides personalized financial strategies based on clients' risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and investment goals, and offers services such as wealth outlook strategies, investment advice, estate coordination, legacy implementation, and personalized income strategies. Residing on the Nature Coast of Florida, John is a parent of two grown daughters. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys outdoor activities including biking, boating, camping, fishing, hiking, hunting, swimming, and traveling. He also has an interest in cooking and values spending time with his family.

Natalia Davis is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Equitable Advisors, and AXA Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, manages fund advisory relationships, and is noted for its use of AI-driven research and its role as a commodity pool operator.

Katie King is a Financial Advisor on the Brander Team at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She collaborates closely with a senior advisor to provide personalized financial guidance supported by the resources of Merrill and Bank of America. Her professional focus includes family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Katie holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of South Florida and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She is a member of the Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce and contributes to her community through involvement with the Messengers of Hope Food Pantry. Katie communicates fluently in English and American Sign Language (ASL). Her practice centers on building trusted, long-term relationships and serving as a resource for clients' financial education and freedom. Outside of work, Katie enjoys activities such as billiards, camping, chess, cooking, hiking, music, pickleball, spending time with her family, traveling, and watching movies.

Kelly Beier is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, Beier worked for ten years at Ardagh Group. 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, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Anna Swartz is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for Regions Bank for eight years. Swartz also served at Pasco Hernando State College for over a decade. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Broc Valdez is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Brooksville, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he held roles at Technical Pump, Sams Club, Southern Hills Plantation Club, and M&C Fence. He serves as the finance chair for the Kiwanis Club in Brooksville and is a silent partner in a pressure washing business based in Leesburg, FL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base that includes individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Joel Post is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Brooksville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015, including American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. since 2021. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, delivering detailed recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support clients approaching or in retirement.

Kyle Benitez is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who works with families, professionals, and business owners to create personalized financial strategies aimed at growing, protecting, and transferring wealth. He focuses on building long-term relationships and serving as a trusted resource as clients navigate important financial decisions. His expertise covers a range of areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, special needs planning strategies, sports and entertainment, and retirement income. Kyle takes the time to understand what matters most to his clients, helping them develop strategies to pursue their financial goals. Kyle holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his High School Diploma from Gateway High School. Outside of work, Kyle enjoys cooking, drawing and sketching, music, pottery, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Brittney Mc Auley is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2022. Prior to her current role, she was employed by Hernando County Schools and Methodist School Center. She is also listed as a manager of record for a family-owned construction business in Brooksville, FL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Rachel Moates is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked for ten years at Uline Shipping Supplies. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branches.

Tonia Warncke is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Spring Hill, FL, holding ChFC® and Series 66 credentials with 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients across individual and institutional segments. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including tax-efficient services and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Ricky Barlow is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2004, he has collaborated with clients to identify their financial concerns, set goals, and implement comprehensive wealth management strategies. His role involves working closely with families, business owners, and philanthropic organizations to address complex financial needs. Ricky applies a disciplined approach to building relationships, leveraging the expertise of firm specialists and his team to provide clarity and direction across areas such as family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement income, and portfolio management. He holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Ricky earned an Associate's Degree from the College of Central Florida. Outside of his professional work, Ricky enjoys boating, fishing, football, golfing, and traveling. He appreciates the outdoor lifestyle afforded by living in Florida and has enjoyed these activities for over 25 years.