Leslie Thornton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016 and serves as a FINRA arbitrator. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and strategies to support clients' financial goals.

Kevin Karpay is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and a legislative office for Congresswoman Kathy Castor. He serves as an investment committee member and Vice President of Philanthropy for Tampa Jewish Family Services. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves high net worth individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services, utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies alongside tax-management and direct-indexing capabilities.

Todd Davies is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently advising at Cetera since 2021. He previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Morgan Stanley in both private banking and Smith Barney divisions. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Trustees for Seminole Heights UMC, assisting with church building maintenance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers diverse program options including model portfolios, third-party manager selections, and bespoke strategies, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Kazumi Santiago is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 license with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and comprehensive investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Jeffrey Dierksheide is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Grow Financial Federal Credit Union, CUSO Financial Services, and Edward Jones. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research and operational tools.

Tomas Gedminas is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and was previously with Citigroup Global Markets starting in 2004. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide array of advisory programs supported by firm-approved tools and a structured planning process.

Michael Flores is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2016. Prior to that, he was involved with GRT LLC and New Place LLC. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Michael Lovero is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Ameriprise since 2021 and prior experience at The University of Tampa and Gino's of Lindenhurst. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm’s approach incorporates research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, delivering written recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team in partnership with clients’ advisors.

John Oppenheimer II is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CFA Institute, Primerica Advisors, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and several other organizations across different sectors. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary advisory mandates and model portfolios.

James Nugent is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 credential with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fisher Investments, Raymond James, and Ameriprise Financial, as well as four years at the University of South Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides financial advisory and planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning using proprietary tools and offers a range of investment programs.

Enzo Cespedes Correa is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial career in 2017 within consumer banking and transitioned to investment management in 2020. His expertise includes tax minimization strategies, portfolio management, wealth transfer, banking integration, and lending services. Enzo holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Florida International University, as well as the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) designation earned through the Yale School of Management. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Originally from Coral Gables, Miami, Enzo resides in Wellswood, Tampa with his wife Peyton and daughter Elsie. He is active in his church community and enjoys reading and exploring emerging trends in finance and technology. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Chad Tortorice is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Raymond James & Associates since 2005. He is a partner in WSPRJ, LLC, a business outside of investment activities. 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 high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions through a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Caleb Augustt is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing member of Cozzzy Places LLC, a limited liability company that manages a rental space attached to his residence. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies constructed by internal teams and third-party managers.

John Paul Cattaro is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Interactive Brokers LLC before joining Fidelity. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable and registered investment companies. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Nathan Ellerbee is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. from 2009 to 2023 before joining LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he was involved with Kangaroo Court Softball for one year. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions, with a range of investment options and technology tools supporting its platform.

Ryan Kling is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he hosts live trivia events as an independent contractor. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Corinne Wolthuis is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 11 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Suntrust, Bank of America, and Hancock Whitney Bank. She also serves as a board member for the Villa Rosa Master Association, a homeowners association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and utilizes multiple program structures and third-party managers.

David Lemar Jr. is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 21 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Royal Alliance Associates and Signator Investors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer for Hanna LeMar and Morris CPAs PA, a position he has held since 1997. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, providing both proprietary and third-party model strategies tailored to client objectives.

Sheavae Gilbert is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, she worked briefly at Citi Bank in 2021 and has experience connected to Saint Leo University both as a student and employee. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse clientele including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a nationwide network of advisers.

Danyle Anderson is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2023, Anderson worked at Intuit Inc and spent over a decade with the Global Equity Organization. Anderson serves as an advisory board member for the Certified Equity Professional Institute at Santa Clara University. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.