Ling Lin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2019, Lin worked for three years at the Laser Spine Institute. Lin holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Tampa, FL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Joseph Hong is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2024. Prior to joining the firm, he worked in various roles outside the financial services industry, including positions at Total Quality Logistics, Masa Tallahassee, BJ's Brewhouse, Potbelly's, Sam's Club, and Freedom High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, serving clients through both direct individual plans and corporate financial planning agreements.

Samantha Pairitz Robinson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Her career has been exclusively with J.P. Morgan entities since 2010, including roles at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Rockcliff Christie is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, and Primerica Advisors. He is based in Tampa, FL. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated trust and insurance services.

Liane Hansen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. She has held positions at several firms, including Fidelity Investments, Truist Advisory Services, BB&T Securities, and PNC Wealth Management. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients using a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for managing model portfolios and its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Christopher Caruso Schatz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he held positions at Wrap Technologies and Think Equity, among others. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through direct and employer-sponsored arrangements.

Bryan Beatty is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has prior experience at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Thrivent Investment Management. Bryan is based in Palm Harbor, FL. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, participant-level retirement advice, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies and technological tools.

Bradley Patton is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. He joined Schwab in 2020 and previously worked at USAA Investment Management Company and USAA Financial Advisors, Inc. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory models and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios, due diligence on alternative investments, and centralized operational infrastructure.

Niko Sacoolas is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at Apple Inc and Tesla. Sacoolas is based in Tarpon Springs, FL. Primerica Advisors is a large firm serving primarily individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm manages approximately $15.5 billion in assets and offers a wrap-fee asset management program that uses model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers.

Kimberly Schiavo is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 39 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Investacorp, Inc. for 25 years and Securities America for four years. In addition to her advisory role, she is engaged in life and health insurance sales, including Medicare, averaging about 10 hours per month. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of financial advisers, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Evan Eastman is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 15 years of industry experience, during which he has served business owners, executives, and high net worth families. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Evan spent more than four years traveling the country hosting financial strategy seminars and retirement planning sessions for corporate executives and their employees. In his current role, Evan provides clients with access to investment insights from Merrill and banking services through Bank of America to help them make informed financial decisions. Evan's expertise includes portfolio management strategies, wealth transfer and allocation, retirement and estate planning, personal banking services, and concentrated stock risk management. He leads a professional team with over 55 years of combined industry experience, emphasizing personalized attention and customized wealth management strategies. Evan holds several professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of South Florida and completed an Accredited Certificate Program at Yale School of Management. In addition to his professional work, Evan participates in community organizations such as the American Heart Association, Habitat for Humanity, Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful, and the Salvation Army. He is also involved with several professional and community groups including Rotary Club of Clearwater and Toastmasters International. Outside of finance, Evan enjoys boating, cooking, dancing, music, reading, singing, spending time with his family, swimming, traveling, and watching movies.

Alan Mevorah is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations, and has 53 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2004 and previously worked at Independent Financial Partners from 2016 to 2018. Outside of advising, he is an independent insurance agent selling life, annuity, long-term care, disability, and medical insurance products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by various operational and research tools.

Carter Hansen is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2019. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2010, progressing through various roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Investment Solutions Representative, Premium Relationship Associate, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Services Representative at Wells Fargo Investments from 2008 to 2009 and at Etrade Securities from 2006 to 2008. Throughout his career, Carter has focused on assisting clients in creating financial plans based on their individual needs and goals, utilizing solid financial practices and resources. He emphasizes open and honest communication and aims to build trust with clients at every step. His experience spans financial consulting, investment advising, and relationship management within the financial services industry.

Kazumi Santiago is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 license with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and comprehensive investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Jeffrey Dierksheide is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Grow Financial Federal Credit Union, CUSO Financial Services, and Edward Jones. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research and operational tools.

Jonathan Stricker is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. since 2014. He is based in Palm Harbor, Florida. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning that covers a broad range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Brian Robinson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with various Fidelity entities since 1999, including Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Located in Palm Harbor, FL, Robinson currently serves within Fidelity Investments. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and oversees multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Nico Koop is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors based in Clearwater, FL, holding Series 66 and Series 65 designations and having 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James & Associates, WaveCapital Partners, LLC, and M&A Securities. Koop is also owner of two businesses, KOOP ENTERPRISES LLC and STAY STRONG UNITED LLC, the latter focused on sport, fitness, and gaming activities. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm offers a range of investment solutions through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies with various discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.

Brett Harner is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Achieva Credit Union, LPL Financial, The Golden 1 Credit Union, and Cuso Financial Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of investment and advisory services, including portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Lawrence Falzone is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, providing tailored strategies across multiple custody platforms and utilizing both proprietary and third-party model solutions.