Jeannie Whipple is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2020, she worked for 17 years at The University of Kansas Hospital. Outside of her advisory role, she is also a registered nurse practicing occasionally on weekends. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

James Schultz Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at OSAIC from 2004 to 2010 and again since 2024, along with 14 years at American Portfolios Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of Wealth Strategies Group, LLC, which involves insurance sales. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, with options for discretionary or advisor-managed strategies and third-party money managers.

Braden Coe is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, his background includes positions at OSAIC Wealth Management and various roles in education and service industries. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory solutions.

Laura Blackman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 30 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 that offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Kellie R. Sheryak is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a board member and court-appointed advocate for CASA, serves on the board of Spalding University, and participates in a business group focused on educating business owners. Additionally, she is a partner in LLCs that operate sailboat charter businesses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including 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 plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Matt Depalma is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as executive producer of a television pilot based in Sarasota. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients through a broad financial planning menu. The firm provides tailored investment and planning services, integrating various financial products and referral channels within its advisory offerings.

Daniel Long is a financial advisor with Stifel in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2018 and previously spent two years with UBS Financial Services Inc. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment analysis relies on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing asset allocation and planning guidance intended to support client decision-making.

Daniel Kress is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 2018, following a 30-year tenure at Signator Investors, Inc. He is also involved in several business activities under the Kress Financial Services name, including financial advisory and insurance product sales. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a variety of managed account options, supported by a complex affiliate network and private-equity backing.

Givan Tineo is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. Prior to this, he served as a Workplace Planning Consultant from 2023 to 2025 and as a Workplace Planning Associate from 2022 to 2023 within the same organization. His professional identity centers on helping clients pursue their financial objectives through personalized financial planning. In his approach, Givan partners with clients to co-create tailored plans focused on long-term strategies, diversification, and ongoing monitoring to support the achievement of their financial goals. His experience spans multiple progressive roles at Fidelity Investments, contributing to his expertise in workplace financial planning and client partnership. Outside of his professional work, Givan has interests that include cars, cooking and baking, fitness, exploring food as a foodie, attending social events with friends, and traveling.

Frank Emmerling is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets based in Sarasota, FL. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 40 years of industry experience. Emmerling has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2013. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, supported by RBC’s capital-markets resources and affiliated asset managers.

Brian Connor is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Venice, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at SagePoint Financial, Asset & Financial Planning, Ltd, and Transamerica Financial Advisors. He is also president of Asset Wealth Management Services Inc., a corporation related to his registered investment and insurance activities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations, through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage, advisory, and comprehensive financial planning services. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, providing various managed account options and third-party investment programs.

Constantine Tsonas is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He serves as a trustee for two investment-related trusts based in Sarasota. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs supported by structured methodologies and various investment products.

Daniel Carnevale is a financial advisor with Stifel in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 56 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2006. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services with a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Donald Popovitch is a CFP® with 44 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2025. He previously worked for Next Financial Group, Inc. for 26 years and has maintained Popovitch & Associates since 1985. Outside of advisory work, he maintains insurance services for clients with existing policies. 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 advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors and more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

James Sugden is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at MetLife Securities Inc. Sugden also serves as president of a nonprofit condominium management board, overseeing building operations in compliance with laws and regulations. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning engagements using advanced analytical tools and provides specialized event-driven planning services such as divorce and estate settlement planning.

Brady Lindauer is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2025. He partners with clients and their families to develop tailored financial plans aimed at providing peace of mind. Brady's experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as a Planning Consultant from 2024 to 2025, Relationship Manager from 2023 to 2024, and Investor Center Intern from 2022 to 2023. This progression reflects his growing expertise in financial planning and client relationship management. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Brady enjoys fishing, fitness, social events with friends, golf, and traveling.

Camille Young is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 40 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2010 and previously worked at Merrill for 18 years. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services including 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.

Lisa Lerum is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes 16 years at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith and a brief tenure at The Oak Ridge Financial Services Group, Inc. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2017. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors, offering tailored advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm utilizes a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers and provides various program structures and investment options.

Kevin Cox is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has been associated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including financial planning that utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Steven Vela is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, focusing on working closely with successful families and business owners to simplify complex financial lives and build forward-looking strategies. He helps clients preserve wealth, reduce tax exposure, and create lasting legacies by bringing clarity, structure, and strategic insight to their financial planning. Steven's approach is highly personalized, grounded in disciplined planning and open dialogue, ensuring that financial strategies reflect clients' values, priorities, and long-term visions. Steven specializes in areas including divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and individual and corporate investment strategy with a focus on tax minimization and retirement income. He collaborates with clients and their trusted advisors to align investment, tax, estate, and legacy strategies to navigate complex financial decisions and pursue long-term wealth planning. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the Texas AandM University System and has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, Steven is a proud Texan who enjoys golf, various sports including baseball and football, billiards, hunting, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.