Shannon Klug is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and having 31 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2021, she worked at Royal Alliance for 10 years. In addition to her advisory role, Klug serves as President and CEO of Blumark Financial Advisors, where she oversees the vision and direction of the financial planning practice. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

John Henderson is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He specializes in providing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to the unique financial goals of his clients. His areas of focus include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, portfolio management services, and special needs planning, among others. John utilizes the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to support his clients' financial objectives. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Maine System and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). John is also involved professionally with The Out-of-Door Academy. His approach centers on strong communication and working closely with clients to develop financial strategies designed to help pursue long-term goals. Outside of his professional commitments, John participates in community service through volunteering. He enjoys several personal interests including cooking, football, golfing, hiking, ice hockey, music, photography, running, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Sonia Ginnell is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 40 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2014 to 2021. 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.

David Klenke is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2004, based in Sarasota, FL. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group provides tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and overlay services to meet client goals and risk tolerances.

David Harper is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked for FSC Securities Corporation for 12 years. Harper is involved in a business entity for tax and investment purposes outside of his advisory activities. 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 a range of financial planning and portfolio management services delivered through a large network of advisors.

Patrick Kilbane is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, as well as Citigroup Global Markets since 2006. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients, offering comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs alongside a broad array of investment products and services.

Robert Carr Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cetera Advisors LLC, First Allied Advisory Services, and National Planning Corporation. He is also a certified public accountant and managing member of 55 Plus Tax Pros. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Thomas Cosinuke is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 46 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2019 and spent 20 years at UBS Financial Services prior to that. He serves as a trustee for various family-related trusts. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Vincent Ferguson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. Before joining Ameriprise in 2026, he worked in various roles outside the financial industry, including positions at Brick House Restaurant and Bar and College Fresh. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Marc Breuer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms, including Ameriprise Financial Services, Benjamin F. Edwards & Co, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. He is also involved in managing Breuer Wealth Management as a DBA for his LPL business. 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 a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Douglas Elliott is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked at Voalte Inc. and completed graduate studies leading to an MBA. 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 advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Amanda Holmes is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bradenton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research and J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC. 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 a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset management, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Christopher Moss is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lakewood Ranch, FL, holding the CFP® designation and Series 66 license with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient services, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Michelle Tauchen is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She assists individuals, businesses, and families in building, preserving, and transitioning wealth by providing integrated strategies for investing, retirement, estate, insurance, and tax planning. Michelle has experience in closely held businesses, agriculture, healthcare, and community service, and she works one-on-one with clients to tailor strategies that adapt to their evolving goals and circumstances. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Florida and a Certificate in Financial Planning from Florida State University. Michelle earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She is a member of professional organizations including the Florida Cattlemen's Association, Leadership Highlands Class of 2026, and Sarasota County Gator Club. Michelle is involved in her community through the Highlands County CattleWomen's Association. In her personal time, she enjoys boating, cooking, music, running, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Christopher Callero is a CFP® professional with 34 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has held roles at Fortis Investors, Inc. and his own firm, Callero Capital Management, where he has been involved since 1992. In addition to his advisory work, he is engaged in fixed insurance activities through the Simplicity Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers across a variety of program structures.

Nicholas Holton is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and White Glove. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Tram Nguyen is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Edward Jones and Bank of America. Outside of finance, she has owned a now-inactive online business entity. 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, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Richard Godfrey II is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2018 and is also affiliated with Manatee River Financial Group. Godfrey is a member of the SmartVestor Council through Ramsey Solutions. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management approaches and custodial platforms.

Alan Cicora is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019 and previously held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors from 2013 to 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, delivering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate-based financial planning services.

Vanja Mikanovic is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2015. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2011, progressing through roles including Investment Consultant, Retirement Representative, Private Client Specialist, and Financial Representative. Her professional focus is on collaborating with families and business owners to build financial freedom, utilizing her skills, knowledge, and experience to assist clients in achieving their financial goals. Vanja aims to serve as a lifetime resource for her clients. Outside of her professional work, Vanja has personal interests in cooking and baking, skiing, soccer, and traveling.