Antonio Perlain is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience. His career includes over a decade at TD Ameritrade, followed by roles at Charles Schwab Bank SSB and Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. since 2022. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. primarily serves 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 offers a blend of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Cole Hedge is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently with Raymond James & Associates. He previously held roles at Truist Advisory Services, UBS Financial Services, Bank of America, Merrill, and BB&T. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in managing a rental property. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and public entities. The firm offers financial planning and consulting with a range of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and model managers.

Raymond Parker Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lakewood Ranch, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. for 16 years before joining Edward Jones in 2021. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Matthew Stephen is a financial advisor with Merrill in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2015. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mark Lacey is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at firms including Fidelity Investments, Raymond James & Associates, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and PRUCO Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services through an integrated platform that combines investment advisory programs with access to brokerage and insurance products.

Jaime Messinger is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and possessing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Zachary Rutan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and having one year of industry experience. Prior to his role at Wells Fargo Advisors, he worked in educational settings including Florida State University, Tallahassee Community College, and Lemon Bay High School. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services supported by proprietary research and tools, delivering tailored recommendations through meetings and written summaries.

John Tucker III is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bradenton, FL, where he has worked since 2011. He has 14 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in healthcare property leasing through Health Care for All LLP. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Salvatore Baio is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2016. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans.

Robert Massaroni is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Englewood, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Massaroni Enterprises LLC, a business involved in real estate. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. As a large institutional firm, it offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Thomas Dowd is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, CUNA Brokerage Services, and CUNA Mutual Group. 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 employs a research-driven approach and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive resources and analytics.

Alison Gardner is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has 41 years of industry experience, including prior roles at City National Bank, RBC Capital Markets, and Morgan Stanley. Gardner serves on the Investment Committee for the Sarasota Ballet. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses firm-approved software tools to analyze client goals and delivers written recommendations through annual, collaborative planning relationships.

Kaitlin Yelle is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has previously worked at City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets, LLC, and currently serves on the Finance and Investment Committees of Embracing Our Differences, a Sarasota-based nonprofit focused on children and youth education. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers diverse services such as estate planning and corporate financial planning agreements.

Stephen Mc Leod is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Charles Schwab in various capacities since 1997, with additional experience at LPL Financial, VimVest Securities, ViewTrade Securities, and Wall Capital Group. 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, combining multi-asset model portfolios with centralized custody and operational support across a large client base.

Tod Lebeda is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Charles Schwab and One Sycamore Capital. His background also includes experience in the outdoor equipment sector. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Christopher Enger is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Robert Baird & Co., The Q Consulting Group, ThinkBetter, LLC, and Aviance Capital Management. He serves as a board member of Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center, a nonprofit providing rehabilitation services to the blind and visually impaired in the Sarasota region. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC offers investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm combines these services with an ESG eligibility framework and operates within the broader J.P. Morgan organization, providing customized, non-discretionary investment advice.

Silvia Marceleno is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2023, she was self-employed for one year and has worked in various roles outside finance, including in dentistry and wellness services. Marceleno also operates as an independent insurance agent for multiple insurance companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a large network of independent financial professionals. The firm provides a range of investment strategies and platforms, combining proprietary models with access to unaffiliated strategists, along with institutional features such as advisor transition support and compliance oversight.

Jason Hulst is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bradenton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His previous work includes roles at World Equity Group and the ongoing operation of CWA Accounting, Inc., where he is involved in tax preparation and accounting services. Outside of his advisory work, he has longstanding involvement in real estate as owner of Prairieland Homes, LLC, and as a real estate broker with Charles Rutenberg Realty of Illinois. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios, including discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Lynn Friend is a financial advisor at Stifel with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co., Inc. since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, Lynn works as a key carrier and managing store employee at TJ Maxx in Sarasota, FL, and holds a Florida notary commission. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Kemraj Dubbra is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities who holds a Series 66 designation and has nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, Santander, and JPMorgan Chase. Outside of financial advising, he owns and manages four rental properties. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to guide its recommendations.