Michael Penny is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since 2004, he has advised individuals, business owners, and corporate executives across multiple states. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2012 after serving as a limited partner at his prior firm. His expertise includes fixed income holdings, tax minimization strategies, and integrating estate planning into portfolio management by collaborating with financial professionals such as Estate Planning Attorneys and CPAs. Michael oversees both the accumulation and distribution phases of client relationships. His client focus areas include corporate executive services, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Michael earned a B.S. in Economics from the University of Tampa, graduating with the highest honors and ranking first in his business class. He holds professional designations including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He and his wife Laura have two children and have lived in Tampa for over two decades. Michael has been involved with or volunteered for organizations such as The Tampa Exchange Club, Rotary, Kiwanis, The Tampa Alpha Club, and Lifelink Foundation.

Thomas Payant is a financial advisor at Osaic with 48 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years. Payant serves as a board member for St. Joseph’s Hospital and operates several business ventures, including American Planning Services, Inc., and an agency selling Medicare supplement insurance policies. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, through a wide network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms. The firm utilizes various tools and investment options to construct portfolios tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and preferences.

Brian Garcia is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017, including the Private Bank, following previous roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through various structures, including Corporate Financial Planning agreements with employers.

Conner Weber is a Financial Advisor at the Merrill Lynch Wealth Management office in downtown Lakeland. He works with families and individuals to support informed financial decisions tailored to their unique situations. Conner specializes in areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, legacy planning, liquidity management, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a bachelor's degree in finance from Stetson University and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. These credentials reflect his commitment to retirement planning and investment advising. Beyond his professional work, Conner contributes to his community as a member of Highland Park Church and the Rotary Club of South Lakeland. In his personal time, he enjoys spending time with his wife Marisa and daughter Isabelle, traveling, and playing golf with friends and family.

Terrence Duncan is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He previously operated Every Dollar Counts Lawn and Tree Service for six years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm uses quantitative asset-allocation modeling combined with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Danielle Durham Chan Pong is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lakeland, FL, holding the Series 66 designation and possessing 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and has been with Allen & Co since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in non-variable insurance activities through several firms, including OMS Insurance Group and Black Oak LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL and third-party sources.

George May IV is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and was previously with FSC Securities for 18 years. He serves as a board member of the Brandon Community Advantage Center, a nonprofit facility serving the local community. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Brandon Ramsey is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Bank of America, and Quiksilver. His background includes a five-year period at Florida Gulf Coast University. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Elliott is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brandon, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He joined LPL Financial in 2017 after a year at SII Investments, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Elliott serves as Vice President at M.S.C., Inc., a company focused on health insurance and ancillary products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charities through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting, supported by research and diverse investment strategies.

James Chaffin is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Suntrust Advisory Services and Suntrust Investment Services for a combined 27 years. Outside of advisory work, he serves as Vice President of Chaffin Capital Advisors, a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Patrick Porter is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley for six years and Merrill for seven years. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and is based in Tampa, FL. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a range of capital markets, research, and lending programs.

Heather Newell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lakeland, Florida, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked with LPL Financial since 2019 and is also associated with Allen & Company of Florida since 2015. 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, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by research and third-party subadvisors.

Katelyn Tinsley is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley and has held various roles outside finance, including positions at Universal Performing Arts Center and Starbucks. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a quantitative asset-allocation process combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm offers non-discretionary services where clients retain final decision-making authority.

Sam Mangini is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he held roles in various sectors including retail and printing. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, serving clients in both direct and corporate financial planning arrangements.

Richard Henry is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Valrico, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Primerica Financial Services since 2000 and with PFS Investments Inc. since 1996. In addition to his advisory role, he receives compensation for sales of loan products and referrals of home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on non-institutional clients rather than pension or profit-sharing plans.

Zohetni Gonzalez is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Truist Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, and SunTrust Advisory Services. Gonzalez is based in Tampa, FL. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and research.

Corinna Smith is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fisher in 2019, she held roles at Target and the Oregon State Beaver Store. Fisher Investments serves a global clientele of institutional and private clients, including pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals, offering discretionary portfolio management across multiple asset classes. The firm uses a centralized Investment Policy Committee to construct diversified portfolios and employs tax-aware and risk management strategies.

Fernando Romero is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Brandon, Florida, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Questar Asset Management. Romero also serves as president of Romero Insurance & Financial Services, a full-service insurance agency. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to managed account platforms. The firm utilizes quantitative tools and a range of investment vehicles to construct portfolios tailored to client risk tolerance and preferences.

Marina Hernandez is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2014, including a two-year period at Charles Schwab Bank. Prior to that, she spent 10 years with Heritage Group Partners, Inc. 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 affiliated discretionary separate managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Gerald Pascal is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at UBS since 2016, after beginning his career at Charles Schwab. Pascal also serves as a lieutenant and executive officer/platoon leader in the US Army National Guard. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of capital markets services and proprietary research to tailor client solutions.