James Ryan is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2020, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Prior to that, he was involved with Kalamazoo Olive Company LLC for a decade. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs. The firm emphasizes a structured financial planning process that uses firm-approved tools and analytics, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Michael Sarafian is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial in Tampa, FL, with eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Lincoln Investment. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Sunshine Thrift Supply, LLC, a non-investment business based in Largo, FL. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, utilizing a broad selection of strategic and tactical investment options.

Nelson Rodriguez Orsini is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, and Charles Schwab Bank. 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 offers a mix of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by its scale and integrated structure.

Zachary Medawattage is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with a Series 65 designation and five years of industry experience. He has been with Fisher Investments since 2018, following his education at Eastern Illinois University. Fisher Investments serves a global client base that includes institutional and private clients such as pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management with a centralized investment decision process that incorporates quantitative and qualitative research, tax-aware strategies, and risk management techniques.

Tracey Nightingale is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she held roles at Morgan Stanley, USAA Life Company, and Usaa. She has also operated a travel-related business. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a broad range of clients, including retail and institutional investors, using a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

William Morris is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, he worked at Portland Brew and held roles at the University of Colorado and University of Tennessee. Outside of finance, he has experience as a freelance landscaper and pressure washer. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by approved tools and scenario modeling.

Jacob Rios is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at various JPMorgan entities since 2017, with prior experience at Global Spectrum LP and Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University. Based in Tampa, FL, he is part of a large institutional advisory team. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to offer written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Roger Gluck is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Gluck spent 15 years with T. Rowe Price Investment Services, Inc. He also worked at E*TRADE Securities LLC and E*TRADE Capital Management LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Alyssa Cedela is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Marriott International, Powerhouse Gym, and Monster Energy. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management team, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody and brokerage, supported by internal research and manager oversight.

Theresa Lewis is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2013. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Robert Recker is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 14 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with PFS Investments Inc. since 2011 and Primerica Financial Services since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in part-time sales of home security and automation product referrals and is a partner in The Recker Group LLC. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services through a large network of advisors using model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

Edward Carter is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at notable firms including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and CitiGroup Global Markets. Carter has been with Ameriprise since 2018, serving in his current role since 2020. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver personalized, algorithm-supported recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Robert Robinson serves as a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he focuses on connecting clients to the people, plans, and processes that align with their individual ambitions. His work emphasizes planning for key life goals, including funding education, preparing for retirement and healthcare expenses, and developing tailored strategies to support long-term family objectives. Robinson holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Florida. His approach incorporates clients' personal perspectives and priorities, aiming to simplify the complexities of investing and wealth planning.

Brandon Bowen is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 license and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at E*TRADE Capital Management, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as the director of a technology company called Chronicles Anonymous. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services, employing structured planning tools and investment models to support client goals.

Thomas Neil is a Series 66 licensed advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Tampa, FL, with approximately one year of experience at the firm and its affiliated entities. His prior work includes roles at LCG Advisors and First Housing Development Corporation, as well as entrepreneurial involvement with Pane Rustica Restaurant and Salt Pines LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG frameworks while offering broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Kenneth Summers is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Fisher Investments since 2019. Prior to joining Fisher, he was employed at Boston Scientific and attended the University of Oregon. Fisher Investments provides discretionary portfolio management to a global client base, including institutional and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs a centralized investment approach that combines quantitative and qualitative research to manage diversified portfolios and offers a range of services including sub-advisory and retirement plan management.

Emilia Galletti is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Total Resource Financial LLC and teaching positions at the University of Tampa and Hillsborough Community College. Outside of finance, she is involved with Kara's Greek - KGramms LLC. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform, emphasizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by a range of tools and third-party managers.

Rosa Gonzalez is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers its services through Financial Advisors and specialized estate planning groups.

Todd Belfiore is a financial advisor with Stifel in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc since 2013. Belfiore serves as a board member of the Brett Favre Fourward Foundation, which supports charities aiding underserved and disabled children and breast cancer patients. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals of varying net worth, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. Its investment approach incorporates proprietary analysis and probabilistic modeling developed by the Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Dane Parker is a financial advisor at Stifel in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 credential with one year of industry experience. His prior career includes over three decades in medical-related businesses, including ownership roles in medical clinics and aesthetic salons. He is a silent owner of True MD and Premier Salon and Spa, a medical aesthetics and hair and nail salon. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses proprietary investment methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support client decision-making in asset allocation and financial planning.