Kale Youtzy is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for seven years and has experience in the restaurant industry as well as in education. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to create tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Brett Martinsen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise since 2020 and is also involved with N2 and Martinsen Financial Consultants LLC. Outside of finance, he is a sales professional for CUTCO, providing branded client gifting solutions for real estate professionals. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement planning, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and dependable income sources. The firm uses proprietary research and third-party data to develop personalized, non-discretionary recommendations within a defined investment universe.

Stanwood Sweetser is a CFP® professional with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates since 2019. His previous roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, UBS Financial Services, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory work, he holds a 30% ownership stake in a real estate venture focused on buying and reselling condominium units in Sarasota, Florida. 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 broad client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions supported by comprehensive research and diverse portfolio management styles.

Rochele Diantonio is a financial advisor with OSAIC Wealth, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and SII Investments, Inc. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, and corporate clients, offering a range of financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm utilizes a model-based investment process with tools for portfolio optimization and supports various discretionary and third-party managed strategies.

Brandon High is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he worked at Brixey & Meyer from 2014 to 2017. He serves as a board member of CHESS Christian School in Centerville, OH. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment options. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, including tax-efficient services and affiliated investment products.

Victor Mweu is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2019. In his role, Victor focuses on family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. He aims to build deep client relationships by understanding their unique ambitions and creating personalized financial plans that reflect their priorities. Victor holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master of Business Administration (MBA), both from Anderson University. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and a member of several professional organizations, including Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, Alpha Chi College Honor Society, Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honors Society, and is a Center for Public Service (CPS) Fellow. His community involvement includes supporting the Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, part of Feeding America. Outside of his professional work, Victor enjoys basketball, football, golfing, and soccer. He is committed to helping clients uncover what matters most to them and their families to develop strategies that pursue their financial goals.

Mark Monaghan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Independent Financial Partners, and LPL Financial. He is based in Sarasota, FL. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Christopher Guido is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and NutraElite, LLC. He is also a partner in a real estate investment venture, LWM REIT LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market analysis.

Philip Pasho is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing 20 years of experience in financial advising. His client focus areas include college education planning, corporate benefits, corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, international wealth management, managing new wealth, and personal retirement planning. Prior to his financial advisory career, Philip gained professional experience in marketing, finance, and general management within the technology industries, including semiconductors, contract manufacturing, robotics, and computer software. He also founded two early-stage companies backed by private equity and institutional venture capital. Philip attended Northeastern University and took courses at the University of Massachusetts and the University of Maine, though no degree was conferred. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Philip resides in Sarasota, Florida with his spouse and has two grown children and two grandchildren. His community involvement includes serving as Treasurer of the Hammocks Condominium Association, Executive Director of the Literacy Council of Sarasota from 2004 to 2006, participation in the Stewardship Committee of St. Boniface Church in 2005, and Executive Director of The Dyslexia Foundation from 2003 to 2006. His personal interests include antiquing, chess, cooking, football, genealogy, reading, spending time with family, and traveling.

Michael Matash is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2011, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is employed with Cirrus Aviation, where he provides general aviation flight training in small aircraft. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and scenario modeling in its financial planning process.

Dawn Newland is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services for six years and has had multiple tenures with Morgan Stanley, beginning in 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates a residential pool cleaning service called First Responders Pool Service LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that encompass broad retail, institutional, and specialized investment activities.

Samuel Stempler serves as a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Venice, Florida. He focuses on providing clients with thoughtful planning and flexible financial strategies, emphasizing clear communication, transparency, and long-term client relationships. His approach aims to help clients understand the importance of developing a financial plan and adapting it as life circumstances change. Originally from New York, Samuel relocated to Florida in 2023. He has been with Merrill since 2020 and assists clients with investment planning, risk management, and tax minimization strategies. He works alongside a team with over 70 years of collective wealth management experience. Samuel holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the State University of New York System. Samuel is an active member of the Sertoma organization in Venice, Florida. He resides in Parrish with his close family friend, Morgan, and their golden retriever, Oakley. His personal interests include chess, cooking, fishing, gardening, golfing, painting, pickleball, soccer, spending time with family, and swimming.

Jillien Fry is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and has experience with Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools to model financial outcomes, while clients are responsible for implementing and maintaining their plans.

Charles Mott is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, with prior experience at Citigroup Global Markets and Legg Mason Wood Walker. Mott is also a U.S. Navy Captain on terminal leave. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both retail and institutional investment services.

Ronald Javate is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015 and previously worked at Chase Investment Services Corp. from 2005 to 2012. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized manager solutions team, and features unique regulatory registrations related to derivatives and commodities.

Blake Lynn is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2002. 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 under management through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, along with affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Keri Hawk is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she has an ownership interest in a collectibles grading business related to sports memorabilia. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program that emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s approach combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared with many institutional advisory programs.

Robert Nelson Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in North Port, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of Summit Park LLC, a property management company, where he participates in board meetings and supports governance activities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard, with notable scale in retail advisory services, branch offices, and affiliated financial capabilities.

Matthew Reall is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates based in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2026, he worked at Merrill for five years and Bank of America for eight years. 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, institutional and pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Kristin Carter is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2015. She holds the Series 63 designation and is based in Sarasota, FL. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in an insurance consulting business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, and business-owner transition planning. Advisors use Wells Fargo’s research and tools to develop tailored recommendations, with clients choosing whether to implement them through the firm’s brokerage or advisory programs.