Dorothy Sperry is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include multiple positions at TD Ameritrade, Scottrade, and Edelman Financial Engines. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a centralized platform for advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Michael Gray is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2008 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for a nonprofit trust, monitoring its investments. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

David White is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2014 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in family estate planning through a qualified personal residence trust and manages a real estate investment entity. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Conor O'Brien is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Webull Financial LLC. His background includes roles outside the financial sector, such as playing for hockey teams including the Fayetteville Marksmen, Iowa Heartlanders, and Indy Fuel. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach includes a structured financial planning process that utilizes firm-approved tools and broad investment offerings.

Robert Jones is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Anticus Services, LLC, a non-investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo. The firm provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning solutions tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold.

Eldin Hadziabdic is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 2007 and joined Merrill in 2016. He holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) designation from The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. and a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from SUNY. Eldin focuses on family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. His approach to financial planning centers on understanding each client's life priorities, enabling him to develop personalized plans that align with their goals and aspirations. He provides access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking convenience and lending solutions of Bank of America. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Eldin and his family reside in Lakewood Ranch, where they participate in community activities supporting organizations such as F.E.L.T. and All Faiths Food Bank. He also holds a National C Soccer Coaching License and coaches soccer at Lakewood Ranch Chargers. His personal interests include soccer, tennis, and traveling.

Tara Meyer is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. She has held multiple roles within the company, including Relationship Manager and Financial Representative, spanning from 2023 to 2026. Her work focuses on collaborating with clients to develop financial plans that prioritize their unique goals, values, and priorities. Tara emphasizes an approach to financial planning that empowers clients by providing the insight, tools, and strategies necessary to align their financial decisions with their long-term objectives. She is committed to supporting clients in managing their assets intentionally to achieve their financial goals. In her personal time, Tara enjoys activities such as beach outings, boating, fitness, outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Kevin Hines is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Securities America Advisors, THE O.N. Equity Sales Company, and Ohio National Financial Services. He also operates Hines Financial Services, Inc., where he handles insurance planning for clients. OSAIC serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutions, offering brokerage and advisory services alongside financial planning and retirement consulting. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports multiple advisory platforms, integrating third-party managers and model solutions.

Travis Abbott is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at AmeriFactors Financial Group for five years before joining Edward Jones. 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 investment advisory programs and maintains a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Rani Jeffries is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2012. She began her role at Fidelity at The Park Avenue office in Manhattan. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Financial Consultant at AXA Advisors from 2008 to 2012. Rani has over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. She partners with clients to develop and implement financial plans aimed at increasing confidence and reducing uncertainty. Building trusting relationships with clients is a fundamental part of her approach. Outside of her professional role, Rani and her husband enjoy boating, traveling, and exploring food. She also has personal interests in biking and Pilates.

David Hood is a CFA® charterholder and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, currently serving at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 in Sarasota, FL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Eric Walther is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for Franklin Templeton Distributors Inc for ten years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Aimee Cogan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Paul Carico is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds the Series 66 designation and has 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance, and MetLife Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he owns GatorTrails, a recreational rental business that operates guided tours using LSVs within a local state park in Sarasota, Florida. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and access to model portfolios and research from both internal and third-party sources.

James Pass is a financial advisor at Stifel with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sky UK Ltd, IMG Arena, UBS, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies.

Aria Falahee is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has held positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as Dowling & Yahnke, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

M Janet Jason is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and is currently associated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines broad investment programs with specialized services such as estate planning and corporate financial plans.

Jesse Horton is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Consumers Credit Union, Cuso Financial Services, State Farm, Bank of America, and Merrill. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Alice Ann Zemelman is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she is an independent consultant involved in direct sales for skincare companies Rodan + Fields and New U Life. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities 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 from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party providers.

Jeffrey Stillwell is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Before joining Raymond James in 2026, he spent 11 years with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Outside of financial advising, he owns businesses involved in residential roofing and business consultation. 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, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm provides tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports clients through advisory programs, with specialized municipal and public finance services and a SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory program.