Stephen Kelly is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. Kelly previously operated Kelly Financial Group, LLC 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 institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, supported by technology tools, and oversees over $819 billion in discretionary assets through a large network of advisors.

Ashley Johnson is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Ameriprise since 2007. She holds the Series 66 designation and operates out of Tampa, FL. In addition to her advisory role, she manages operational support and administrative tasks for her practice through her business, A.E. Johnson Enterprises. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that include written reports and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Patrick Lukert is a financial advisor with Fidelity and holds a Series 66 designation. He has three years of industry experience and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of advisory work, he also drives for Uber Technologies and participates as a buyer and seller on Mercari. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and model portfolios built through a combination of proprietary research and quantitative methods. The firm serves a broad client base and is noted for its use of algorithmic portfolio construction and its advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Joseph Rettig is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Palm Harbor, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entities since 1986. Rettig is also co-CEO of Vision Set LLC, a business focused on administration and management. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, delivering tailored recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Matthew Dugan is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. He has held positions at Fisher Investments since 2022 and previously worked at Peace River Electric Cooperative and NorthStar Home. Fisher Investments serves institutional and private clients globally, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm uses a centralized investment approach combining quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios and offers sub-advisory and retirement plan services.

Eric Coyner is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Charles Schwab in 2020, he worked at USAA in various advisory and financial planning roles from 2013 to 2020. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by research and a formal alternative investment process.

Jeffrey Davis is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 52 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor Axa Advisors since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in outside disability sales and has a side activity related to life settlements through Ashar Life Settlement. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models delivered through third-party asset managers and proprietary programs, focusing on client information gathering and risk assessment to tailor investment solutions.

William Walters III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is also employed at Eliah Ewing Enterprises, PLLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides ongoing, tax-aware retirement planning advice through a centralized service team working alongside clients' advisors.

Derek Holstein is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who specializes in wealth management, retirement planning, and comprehensive financial planning. He focuses on helping individuals, families, and business owners achieve their financial goals through personalized strategies tailored to their unique circumstances and long-term aspirations. Derek's approach centers on building meaningful relationships and providing thoughtful guidance, objective advice, and ongoing support to empower clients at every stage of their financial journey. Since beginning his career with Merrill Wealth Management in 2018, Derek has developed expertise in managing and preserving wealth through disciplined investment guidance and personalized planning. He holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) designation, reflecting his commitment to serving the sophisticated needs of high-net-worth clients. Additionally, he has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Derek graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor's degree in Finance and a minor in Entrepreneurship. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys activities such as baseball, boating, cooking, fishing, football, golfing, music, reading, running, and spending time with his family.

Roderick Jefferson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Clearwater, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked at Cetera Investment Services, Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, and other financial firms. He is also the owner of Smarter Faster Wealthier, a business set up to receive proceeds from book sales. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Amanda Murphy is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 1999 and previously worked at Pasco Hernando State College in 2017. Outside of her advisory role, Murphy serves as a committee member for Business Networking International and is on the advisory board and finance/investment committee for the Richey Suncoast Theater. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional advisory services, utilizing a range of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and model managers.

Nicholas Linder is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at YCOM Inc and involvement with Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by advanced modeling tools and structured discovery processes. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Craig Brolin is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments. In his role, he is responsible for decisions that impact branch effectiveness, market growth, and the success of the team. He develops and leads strategies to support branch associates in helping clients plan for their financial futures. Craig has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having held multiple positions at Fidelity Investments since 2006, including Branch Office Manager, Vice President and Senior Account Executive, and Financial Planning Consultant. Prior to that, he worked at M&I Financial Advisors as a Regional Sales Manager and held various roles at Charles Schwab from 1993 to 2004. He also worked briefly as a Financial Consultant at Merrill Lynch in 1993. He considers himself a student of the markets and has a passion for financial planning concepts, which he enjoys discussing with clients to understand how these relate to their personal goals.

Aleksandr Kuzmin is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2024 and previously held roles at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. for nine years. Outside of advising, he manages an online retail business specializing in LED lights. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jewmanna Mehasen is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Clearwater, FL, bringing four years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2021, she held positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2019 and has a diverse background including roles at Sephora, Nordstrom, and the University of Jordan. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a select group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions, and offers broad derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Michelle Fulkerson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2002. 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Bryan Graham is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Tampa, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services since 2018, with prior roles at Aflac and other positions. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement planning through a collaborative, non-discretionary approach using proprietary research and tools.

Cody Kimble is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co. since 2021 and Edward Jones from 2017 to 2021, preceded by four years at Publix and a decade in full-time education. Charles Schwab & Co. serves a large client base, 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 SMAs, integrating custody, brokerage, and advisory services in a centralized model.

Doreen Scott is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in real estate development and manages a charitable foundation, the Iona Foundation. Ameriprise serves high-net-worth individuals, offering a retirement-income planning service that integrates research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to produce tailored recommendation reports. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities and utilizes algorithmic automation alongside professional oversight in its retirement planning approach.

Christopher Clark is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank since 2016. Prior to that, he was an advisor at Truist Investment Services and BB&T Investment Services. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.