David Lynne is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Land O Lakes, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2013, including its predecessor firm, AxA Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer, utilizing LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Shareef Jarbawi is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 3 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities and E*Trade Securities. He is also involved with 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. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research from various sources.

Joseph Rettig is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Rettig is co-CEO of Vision Set LLC, a business involved in administration and management. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored retirement advice through a centralized consulting team.

Michael Kindt is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palm Harbor, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He worked at Cbiz Mhm, LLC prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2017. Kindt serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including Charity Works, Inc. and the Homeless Empowerment Program, where he provides financial advice and holds the position of treasurer. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by proprietary tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through a combination of advisory and brokerage channels.

Gregory Bell is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 48 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated private banks for over a decade before joining Raymond James in 2021. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering tailored financial planning and investment consulting through various advisory programs.

Philip La Freniere is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior work experience at Oracle Cerner and several other firms. Outside of finance, he was involved with Coach Piper LLC, a swimming-related business. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Richard Pimentel is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wachovia Bank, N.A. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions grounded in modern portfolio theory and tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances. The firm’s offerings include a broad range of investment options, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs, which extend beyond typical institutional advisory services.

Greg Ghodsi is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, Ghodsi serves on the Board of Trustees and as Chair of the Capital Campaign for Carrollwood Day School in Tampa. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, and offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a nationwide adviser network.

Ryan Neal is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wesley Chapel, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Berkadia Commercial Mortgage, Crowder & Scoggins Ltd., and various educational institutions. Neal also works as a personal trainer at LA Fitness. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Weston Smith is a financial advisor with Stifel in Clearwater, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2016. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Susan Bentkowski is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise in various roles since 2009. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice. The firm employs a non-discretionary implementation approach and utilizes proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools to guide asset allocation, withdrawal strategies, and Social Security decisions.

Sheldon Clark III is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2007. He also owns Tampa Bay Financial Planning and manages Klingel Brother LLC, which oversees term life insurance policies for its owners. Additionally, he is a managing partner of 3104 Northwood Office Park LLC, which owns the office condominium where his Raymond James business operates. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports a broad advisor network with municipal advisory and specialized retirement plan consulting services.

Casey Rease is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank for over a decade. 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, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Michael Simon is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 29 years of industry experience. He has held positions at multiple firms including Regions Bank, GTE Federal Credit Union, and AXA Advisors LLC. Simon also serves as an investment program manager at GTE Investment Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with a multi-manager platform and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Oluwatoni Esinsinade is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2014 and Primerica Financial Services since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is CEO of Chief Cornerstone Associates, LLC, a non-investment-related business that provides tax filing services for Primerica businesses. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, offering model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodial services.

James Harper is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as a co-trustee of his parents’ trusts and is involved in the sale of term life insurance using carriers not available through Raymond James. 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 planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports clients through advisory programs or other providers.

Ryan Lau is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, Lau is involved in several entrepreneurial ventures, including founding Bull & Bear Wealth Management Partners LLC and owning Angle-Lau Wealth Management. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm provides a range of investment implementation options across multiple platforms, with both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies tailored to client objectives.

Danielle Reidy is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients including corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors, delivering these services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Dustin Johnson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Land O Lakes, FL, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and bringing 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at Waddell & Reed Inc for 12 years. He is active in his community through roles on the finance committee and men's group board at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a broad network of representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services supported by model portfolios, research, and both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Calvin Sutton is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His career includes roles at UBS Financial Services and Merrill, as well as a four-year period in the premium cigar industry with Rocky Patel Premium Cigars. He works within Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios, and it serves various clients including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund.