Darcy Jones is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Charles Schwab since 2020. Prior to this, Darcy worked at USAA Investment Management Company and USAA Financial Advisors, Inc. between 2009 and 2020. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines a primarily non-discretionary client relationship model with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by research and alternative investment options.

Laura Stack is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Edward Jones, MassMutual Arizona, and Prudential Equity Group. She has been with various branches of Raymond James since 2017. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools to support client goals and maintains unique affiliations to enhance its municipal and public-finance services.

Timothy Donaldson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tampa, FL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at firms such as Morgan Stanley, Ameriprise, and Citigroup Global Markets. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a broad platform that offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional programs.

Christopher Slaven is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2017 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2014. Outside of his financial advisory work, he has engaged in modeling as an independent contractor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizing structured planning tools and investment committee analyses as part of its process.

Austin Schonbrun is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 11 years of industry experience. He currently works at Robert W. Baird & Co., where he has been since 2021. Prior to joining Baird, he held various roles at Northwestern Mutual from 2013 to 2021. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies, supported by internal research and tools including artificial intelligence.

Tyler Mackanos is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill and Landstar Transportation. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm integrates proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Eliel Alonso is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2012, with prior experience at Branch Banking and Trust. 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 uses research-based approaches incorporating diversification and modern portfolio theory.

Michael Partridge is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at USAA Financial Planning Services and USAA Financial Advisors Inc. since 2017, he has been with Raymond James & Associates. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and investment consulting through various specialized programs.

Steven Beasley is a CFP® professional with 40 years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James & Associates, where he has worked since 2023, following a decade at UBS Financial Services Inc. 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, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting primarily through non-discretionary relationships.

Timothy Gross is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2020 and previously spent over two decades at Merrill and 11 years at Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Trillium Real Estate Holdings, a real estate investment business. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, utilizing a variety of portfolio management strategies supported by in-house research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Owen Thiessen serves as a Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor leading the Thiessen Group since joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2006. He provides advice and guidance to individuals and families focusing on portfolio management, retirement planning, corporate retirement planning, and wealth transfer and preservation strategies. Owen adopts a long-term outlook, emphasizing minimizing risk to investment portfolios and developing tax-minimizing cash flow strategies. He earned a bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. Owen holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) awarded in 2006, Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), and Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®), credentials administered by the Investments & Wealth Institute and taught in conjunction with the Yale School of Management. Residing in Osprey, Florida, Owen has lived in the Sarasota area for over 30 years and is a member of The Oaks Club. His personal interests include boating, football, golfing, music, spending time with family, and traveling.

Daniel Ramsey is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2021. He previously worked with Waddell & Reed, Inc., various insurance carriers, and served as a volunteer tax preparer with Step Up Suncoast VITA. Ramsey has been involved with Lakewood Ranch Referral Partners as a for-profit board member and participated in the Sarasota Toastmasters Club. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services through a network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm provides a range of solutions including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with advanced research and operational tools.

Herbert Eng is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, with 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Invest Financial Corporation, Osaic FA, Inc., Transamerica Financial Advisors, and New England Securities before joining LPL Financial in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an agent for a non-variable insurance brokerage. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Roy James is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of advising, he co-hosts a sports debate podcast and is involved in several business ventures including real estate development and wellness services. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers access to third-party asset managers and related financial services.

Brandon Baird is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James Bank and Raymond James & Associates since 2018, following two years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services through various programs and affiliated research resources.

Shelley Ann Ragoonanan is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Ameriprise, JPMorgan Chase Bank, JPMorgan Securities, and AXA Advisors. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing 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 advisory services.

Jonathan Richie is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2018. Prior to his current role, he was involved with the International Language Academy and owned J Richie Media, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor strategies to client goals and supports its extensive advisor network with specialized offerings such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Susannah Townsend is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 34 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009, including over a decade with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, and previously spent eight years at UBS Financial Services. She is based in Tampa, FL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Joshua Brooks is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Merrill, Bank of America, Wells Fargo Clearing, and PNC Wealth Management. 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 wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Michael Tippin is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor firm AXA Advisors since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of Bourbon Brau LLC, an entity created to purchase an airplane. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm offers both proprietary and third-party investment solutions through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and emphasizes risk assessment and personalized program matching.