Rani Jeffries is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2012. She began her role at Fidelity at The Park Avenue office in Manhattan. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Financial Consultant at AXA Advisors from 2008 to 2012. Rani has over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. She partners with clients to develop and implement financial plans aimed at increasing confidence and reducing uncertainty. Building trusting relationships with clients is a fundamental part of her approach. Outside of her professional role, Rani and her husband enjoy boating, traveling, and exploring food. She also has personal interests in biking and Pilates.

David Hood is a CFA® charterholder and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, currently serving at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 in Sarasota, FL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including 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 modeling techniques.

Eric Walther is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for Franklin Templeton Distributors Inc for ten years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Aimee Cogan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Paul Carico is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds the Series 66 designation and has 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance, and MetLife Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he owns GatorTrails, a recreational rental business that operates guided tours using LSVs within a local state park in Sarasota, Florida. 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 services, and access to model portfolios and research from both internal and third-party sources.

James Pass is a financial advisor at Stifel with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sky UK Ltd, IMG Arena, UBS, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies.

Aria Falahee is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has held positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as Dowling & Yahnke, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

M Janet Jason is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and is currently associated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines broad investment programs with specialized services such as estate planning and corporate financial plans.

Jesse Horton is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Consumers Credit Union, Cuso Financial Services, State Farm, Bank of America, and Merrill. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Alice Ann Zemelman is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she is an independent consultant involved in direct sales for skincare companies Rodan + Fields and New U Life. 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 and third-party providers.

Jeffrey Stillwell is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC for 11 years before joining Raymond James in 2026. Outside of his advisory role, he has business interests in residential roofing and business consulting through Stillwell Construction, Inc. and Stillwell Materials, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional and municipal entities. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by a range of institutional and public finance capabilities.

Michael Tutcher II is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has held roles with multiple Raymond James entities as well as Main Street Financial Group, where he serves as Vice President. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and state and municipal entities. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary solutions and supports small businesses through dedicated retirement plan advisory programs.

Michael Haas is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been working in financial services since 1991, bringing over 30 years of experience to his role. Michael’s expertise includes asset diversification, liability management, and cash flow analysis to address clients’ personal, business, and wealth transfer needs. He develops investing approaches that align with each client's unique objectives and risk tolerance. Michael holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business from Indiana University at Bloomington and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Michael is involved with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. He resides in Indianapolis with his wife, Lisa.

Adam Barclay is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2023. He specializes in working with families to develop tailored financial strategies, focusing on investment management, retirement planning, and risk mitigation. Adam emphasizes a client-first approach and is dedicated to maintaining high ethical standards in his practice. Adam's career in financial consulting began in 2015, with roles at M Barc Investment Group, Scottrade, TD Ameritrade, and Fidelity Investments. Throughout his professional journey, he has built a strong foundation in financial planning principles and continuously seeks to expand his knowledge to address the evolving needs of his clients. Outside of his professional work, Adam enjoys baseball, fitness, football, golf, and outdoor adventures.

Laura Russell Grigore is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 32 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wachovia Bank prior to her current role. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Lewis Howard is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Baird Private Wealth Management since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank, JP Morgan Securities, Regions Bank, Suntrust Bank, PNC Bank, and Publix. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of strategies from traditional equity and fixed-income to more complex approaches, including discretionary management and overlay services.

Alexandra Hatfield is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Chen Med and Heartland Dental. Hatfield serves as a Finance and Investment Committee Member for Meals on Wheels of Sarasota, assisting with budgeting and financial statement analysis. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $500.956 billion in assets with more than 5,400 financial advisors. The firm offers wealth advisory planning and investment consulting for a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and government entities, delivering planning and recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Jon David Bowe is a financial advisor at Stifel with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has been with Stifel Nicolaus since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Sunflowco, a land ownership venture involving crop rental revenue. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary analysis and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing guidance intended to support client decision-making.

Cody Poepperling is a financial advisor at Cetera with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Fisher Investments, Bank of America, Merrill, and Prudential Financial. He is also involved with Aksala Wealth Advisors LLC, which focuses on retirement transition planning and comprehensive financial planning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform with access to various investment strategies and program structures.

John Hutchens is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Boulder, Colorado. He has 23 years of industry experience and has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.