James Bronson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing based in Saint Petersburg, FL. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has seven years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he provides consulting services for Tampa Window Shades, advising on large and complex window treatment projects. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by proprietary research and modern portfolio theory.

Elizabeth Hazen is a Wealth Management Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She brings two decades of experience in the financial services industry, beginning her career in 2005 as a personal banker with Bank of America in Augusta, Georgia. She later served as a financial center manager in Tampa Bay before transitioning to Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2014. Elizabeth joined her current team in 2016, where she focuses on delivering personalized wealth management strategies that align with her clients’ distinct financial goals and values. Her expertise includes comprehensive wealth management for individuals and families, with particular emphasis on college education planning, family wealth strategies, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, retirement planning, and socially responsible investing. Elizabeth engages with clients through a planning-based approach that evolves over time, integrating a deep understanding of their priorities and circumstances. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification, the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) certification, and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Elizabeth earned her Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Criminology from the University of Georgia. She lives by the beach with her husband and their family. Committed to community involvement, she volunteers with organizations such as LEAD for Women at Bank of America in Tampa, serves as a lecturer at her church, and contributes to her local food bank. In her personal time, Elizabeth enjoys running and participates in charity races with her running club throughout the year.

James Trimboli is a financial advisor at OSAIC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he provides consulting services and develops financial plans for clients through Klimis & Associates, Inc. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools, and is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and recent consolidation activity.

David Dortch is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked with Fifth Third Bank and SunTrust Advisory Services. Dortch is based in Clearwater, FL. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by over 10,000 advisors and managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Barrington Minnis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and ETrade Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening with qualitative research and incorporates a forward-looking capital market approach.

Christine Cavell is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Clearwater, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2005 and previously spent 11 years at UBS Financial Services. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services, utilizing various portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Kareli Lopez Montoya is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Her background also includes periods dedicated to homemaking. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services, utilizing Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Eric Allen is a financial advisor with Stifel in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Davidson Investment Advisors, Inc., among other firms. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses.

Lori Lacy is a financial advisor at Merrill with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1993. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Pedro Filippa is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Mutual of America, Raymond James, and T. Rowe Price. Filippa is based in Saint Petersburg, FL. 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 strategies for a range of investors including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Matthew Cracchiolo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Clearwater, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 9 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Bank NA and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a food and beverage vending delivery business, Dominator Vending Enterprises Corp. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of financial advisors. The firm combines research and analytics with a range of brokerage and advisory solutions to support its clients’ investment needs.

Joshua Johnson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at T. Rowe Price and Grove Point Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides tailored financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses risk profiling and analytical modeling tools to support non-discretionary planning and offers unique services such as municipal and public-finance advising alongside a SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory program.

Clara Halapio is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Ford Motor Credit, Childcare Solutions, and Sony/ATV Music Publishing. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, and offers financial planning and advisory services that incorporate risk profiling and software-driven analyses.

Margaret Salvatore is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has previously worked at Baird and Northwestern Mutual. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities. The firm offers tailored financial planning and consulting services, utilizing a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Vannie Andolino is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2021, Vannie worked in education and held roles at Snowshack and Stein Mart. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and corporate-sponsored financial planning.

Matthew Brookins is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Innisbrook Golf and Spa Resort for four years before joining Raymond James. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting services that are generally non-discretionary and supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Danielle Sagan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2023, she worked in education for over a decade and has been an independent consultant for a direct selling company since 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and is recognized for its extensive national network of advisors and branch offices.

Michael Magee is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Magee also operates a personal loan business as a sole proprietor outside of his advisory role. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and proprietary investment models in its advisory process.

Jonathan Jacobus is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads The Jacobus Wealth Management Group, which serves a diverse clientele across New York, New Jersey, Florida, and 24 other states. The group provides personalized wealth management strategies through a disciplined five-step process focused on understanding clients' financial situations and long-term goals. Jonathan and his team work closely with clients to establish and define their objectives, assess their current financial status, and align recommendations accordingly. Their services include investment and retirement planning, liability management, budgeting, and other aspects of financial life management. The group serves multiple generations of clients, including corporate executives, attorneys, CPAs, and business owners. Jonathan holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree from the University of Tampa and has earned professional designations as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He also participates in community service through volunteering with local organizations.

Allie Winchester is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Clearwater, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at Dicks Sporting Goods and the YMCA of the Suncoast. Outside of advisory work, she is involved with AB Hauling, a non-investment-related business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.