Paul Alexander is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2021. Prior to that, he was with Bank of America and Merrill from 2010 to 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by offering various advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a broad range of investment and planning services.

Carmel Harrell is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC in 2014, Harrell worked at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. Harrell serves as a member of the Florida Securities Dealers Association board. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles and preferences.

Margaret Strausser is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a successor co-trustee in a trust based in Sarasota, Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their planning process uses firm-approved tools and market simulations to support client decision-making.

Mark Friedman is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Securities America Advisors and INVEST Financial Corp. Outside of his advisory work, Friedman is a partner and CPA at Fisher & Friedman, PA, and serves as a board member for the Trop Rock Music Association. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm utilizes a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services with a model-based investment approach emphasizing asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

David Theriault is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018 and previously held positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley from 2009 to 2018. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to guide investment decisions.

Kristina Scapin is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at The Vanguard Group from 2016 to 2022 before joining Fidelity. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it oversees delegated management and addresses potential conflicts of interest.

James Crites is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Venice, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked at Palm Beach Quote Insurance and Northwestern Mutual, among other roles across various industries. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Nicklaus Van Vleet is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at IDS Real Estate Group and The Spirit Network, as well as entrepreneurial experience with Van Vleet Meat Company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Lori Van Zandt is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years at the firm and a total of 12 years in the industry. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Sarasota, FL. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice, emphasizing dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Gianni Valenti is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones and Eagle Wealth Advisors. Outside of finance, Valenti is the general manager of Valentis Ristorante, a family restaurant he has been involved with since 2005. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Laura Sanchez is a financial advisor with Merrill in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Equitable Advisors, Primerica, and involvement in the hospitality sector with Columbia Restaurant and Geckos Grill & Pub. 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, and institutional investors.

Tyler Shambora is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2022. Prior to his advisory role, he spent five years with Sarasota County Schools and one year at the University of Virginia. Outside of his financial advisory work, Shambora coaches high school and youth baseball, focusing on athlete recruitment and player development. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charities. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated financial services through a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Graham Cox is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Sarasota, FL, where he has worked since 2009. He has 15 years of experience in the financial industry. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in local music as a bass player in a cover band and records music as a hobby for online streaming. He is also a 50% member of a salon and spa business. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

John Hegener is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Bradenton, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, MML Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and as an independent insurance broker. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in tennis coaching through his business, Winstons Tennis Coaching. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Anthony Venetta is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Securities, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-general partner of Delco Properties LLC, a real estate business. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of capital markets and advisory services.

Amanda De La Hunt is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edward Jones since 2013. She holds a Series 66 license and is based in Sarasota, FL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Thomas Agostinelli is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2009, following prior roles at Citigroup Global Markets and Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated. Outside of his advisory practice, he occasionally manages financial affairs for his son, who is serving in the U.S. Navy. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment services through a large network of advisers, with access to model portfolios, third-party management, and institutional platforms.

Allan Thiessen is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and totaling 43 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 1983 and Bank of America since 2009, both located in Sarasota, 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Daniel Vigne is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities and has previously worked at Northern Trust Securities and other firms. 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. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions to support client decision-making.

Ernie Garcia is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and the 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 tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.