Cynthiea Locala is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 33 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation and multiple securities licenses, including Series 63, 65, and 66. Prior to joining Raymond James, she worked for UBS Financial Services for 10 years. She is also involved in two support companies, Just Cindy LLC and Momentum Wealth Partners LLC, where she serves in advisory and executive roles. 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, and institutions. The firm employs non-discretionary planning and consultative approaches tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public-finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Daniel Molineaux is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Scottrade. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army National Guard. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including funds of funds and model portfolios.

Robert Armstrong Jr. is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ameriprise Financial Services, where he has worked since 2019, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and UBS Financial Services. Outside of finance, he owns a retail beauty business and co-owns salon suite properties in Florida. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning using a structured Recommendation Report and ongoing advice.

Kimberly Lutes is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at firms including Fifth Third Bank, Fisher Investments, and Wells Fargo. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of a real estate business based in Harrisburg. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment services delivered through a large network of advisors using various portfolio management strategies.

David Cohen is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been involved in the financial services industry since 1998 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management as a Financial Advisor in 2002. David focuses on working with high-net-worth clients and their families, emphasizing a planning-based approach to help them understand and achieve financial independence. His primary areas of focus include Retirement Income Planning, Portfolio Management, and Wealth Transfer. He collaborates closely with clients' tax and legal advisors to deliver comprehensive wealth management plans. David holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He maintains several registrations with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and holds Life, Health, and Long-Term Care insurance licenses. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Tampa and completed the Wharton Business School Executive Education Program. Outside his professional role, David is an avid sport fisherman and a US Coast Guard licensed Captain. Over more than two decades, his practice has become multi-generational, serving clients across several family generations.

Jeffrey Moll is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Lakewood Ranch, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 40 years of industry experience. He worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 32 years before joining Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company in 2016 and Mass Mutual Investors Services in 2017. He is also an independent insurance agent specializing in dental and group disability income, disability, life/accident/health, LTC, and Medicare-related products. 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, using firm-approved tools to deliver written recommendations and structured, ongoing collaborative planning relationships.

Chadd Brown is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 65 designation. He has one year of industry experience and has also worked with Lexington Cutter, Inc. for 15 years. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a large network of financial professionals. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and custodians and features proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Brian Maddox is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2015. Maddox serves as a board member of the Rotary Club of Sarasota Bay, where he works to promote the club, grow membership, and support fundraising efforts. Stifel provides brokerage and investment advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach relies on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, offering asset allocation and planning analyses intended to support client decision-making.

Andrea Merritt is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and proprietary planning tools.

Ieva Navarro is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at PFS Investments Inc and Primerica Financial Services for seven years. Outside of advising, Navarro is involved in mortgage and real estate loan origination. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions through a large network of advisors. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining extensive advisory capabilities with a range of non-advisory financial services.

Matthew Berka is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Merrill and Progressive Employer Management Company prior to joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm’s approach incorporates structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

James Hardy is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 46 years of industry experience. He currently works at OSAIC, joining the firm in 2023 after spending over three decades at FSC Securities Corporation and Group H Advisory Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, Hardy is an owner of Group H Capital Corporation, an insurance agency. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with portfolio optimization tools and offers a range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform.

Douglas Machado is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Independent Financial Group Branch 1928. Outside of finance, he was involved with CrossFit Lena and CrossFit Lakewood Ranch for several years. 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 employs a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Daniel Hoffe is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Sarasota, Florida. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in two investment-related business activities, including ownership of A VERY GOOD DAY !, LLC and acting as an agent for Capstan Insurance Consulting LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including cash-flow, retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to tailor recommendations.

Julia Laginess is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Lakewood Ranch, FL. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James & Associates in 2026, she worked at Star Wealth Advisors and John Hancock Investment Management Distributors. 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, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Scot Jaffe is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His career includes tenures at Wells Fargo Clearing and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. Jaffe is a co-trustee for several investment-related trusts, including a 401(k) plan, which involves a limited time commitment. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, with optional implementation through various brokerage or advisory programs.

Elizabeth Green is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James & Associates. Her prior experience includes roles at Gulfside Bank, LPL Financial, Truist Advisory Services, BB&T, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. She holds board and finance committee memberships with the Education Foundation of Sarasota and the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance, and is the owner of TrustPoint Bookkeeping LLC. 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 charitable organizations, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and institutional consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Ronald Valdez is a financial advisor with Fidelity who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 22 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes seven years at Edward Jones before joining Fidelity in 2021. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, and it serves in advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Fred Brickel is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, bringing 44 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He is also involved in outside business activities related to investment and insurance consulting through BRICKEL GP, LLC and Capstan Insurance Consulting LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and financial planning services, offering tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Kevin Dichillo is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade, Merrill, and OSAIC. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and utilizes multi-asset model portfolios supported by Schwab Center for Financial Research due diligence.