Thomas Brumfield is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation, Transamerica Life Insurance Company, and Fisher Investments. Outside of finance, he has worked as a restaurant server at Bonefish Grill. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a committee-driven, proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified model portfolios and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options.

John Straughn III is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, including a prior tenure from 2007 to 2008, as well as with Merrill from 2009 to 2014. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Kory Johnson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, Inc. and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Johnson is also involved in life insurance brokerage activities through several affiliated entities, including serving as president of Prove Wealth Advisor. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management.

Peter Shaw is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at E*TRADE Securities LLC and Onemain Financial. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to both individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and operates through various advisory and brokerage services.

Assegid Habtewold is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Tampa, FL. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at New York Life, eXp Realty, CI International, Per Scholas, and Success Pathways. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management, delivering advisory services primarily through model-driven investment strategies.

Sebastien Risselin is a financial advisor at Merrill in Brandon, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years at Merrill and a total of four years in the industry. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Spark Wireless for two years. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Barry Cantrell II is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016 and has prior experience with The Mutual Fund Store, TPB Wealth Advisors, and Merrill. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolios with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Marc Avadikian is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on providing a comprehensive approach to wealth management that starts with listening to clients' needs and understanding their individual goals. He leverages the investment insights of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America to address various aspects of his clients' financial lives. Marc’s areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and draws on his professional experience to deliver service aimed at helping clients achieve their personal and financial objectives. He grew up in Florida and continues to reside there. Marc earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida, an Associate’s degree from Pasco Hernando Community College, and a high school diploma from Zephyrhills High School. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys adventure sports, basketball, fishing, football, running, skiing, soccer, table tennis, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Nicholas Pearson is a financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously been associated with Generations Tax and Wealth Management and CETERA Financial Specialists LLC. He has a background that includes four years at Christopher Newport University. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

John Arroyo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at E*Trade Securities LLC and involvement with Oneblood and The Columbia Restaurant Group. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and corporate-sponsored financial planning services.

Sara Price is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Bank of America, Merrill, and the Advanced Hand and Plastic Surgery Center. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

John Larkin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 21 years of experience in the industry and has been with LPL Financial since 2014. 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 institutional platforms, with investment strategies implemented through a network of investment adviser representatives.

Steven Morrison is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Morgan Stanley and Transamerica. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and advanced operational tools.

Brandy Hoiler is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach, with a centralized consulting team supporting advisors in delivering these recommendations.

Sergio Arango is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank. Arango participates in the Tampa Bay Chamber’s Emerging Leaders committee, which focuses on professional development and community outreach for young professionals in the Tampa Bay area. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities.

Hyoung Kim is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Georgetown University, Rise Community Capital, and Burr & Forman, LLP. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm’s process uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to develop plans, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Mark Sochinsky is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James for 22 years before joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2026. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates a broad range of strategies, including an ESG eligibility framework.

Pierce Smith is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works one-on-one with clients to develop strategies that pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. His role includes serving as a resource for investing, retirement planning, saving for unexpected events, and providing access to Bank of America specialists across various financial services. He focuses on areas such as education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. As a Merrill Financial Advisor, he collaborates with clients to define their goals and tailor portfolio strategies accordingly, providing ongoing advice to adapt as clients' needs change. Pierce holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of South Carolina System and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is a member of the Pelican Golf Club and the Ybor Chamber of Commerce, and participates in community involvement activities with Habitat for Humanity. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, pickleball, skiing, surfing, and traveling.

Matthew Coffey is a CFP® with 13 years of experience at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., based in Tampa, FL. He holds Series 66 registration and has worked with Raymond James since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Coffey is a partner in MedicareSIP, where he participates in strategic development and investment. 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, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, supported by advanced analytical tools and a range of advisory programs.

Frank Sierra Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Merrill, Citigroup Global Markets, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, where he has worked since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and methodologies.