Garth Case is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Bradenton, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Conagra Brands, Inc., BlueForge LLC, and Uber. Outside of advising, he is a certified US Soccer Federation Grassroots Referee and operates Captain Garth Charters LLC, offering local boat charters as a Coast Guard certified captain. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Mary Amato is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she manages an axe throwing facility called Ol' Battle Axe LLC. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support asset allocation and financial planning decisions.

Michael Ansenberger is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisor Networks, Blue Monarch Consulting, TD Ameritrade, PNC Investments, Alchemy Advisors, LPL Financial, and Chase Investment Services. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, offering financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in Model Wealth Portfolios wrap programs.

Scott Giorgi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning processes supported by proprietary tools and modeling techniques.

Jason Kintner serves as a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies that align with their long-term financial goals. Drawing on the investment insights of Merrill and the banking solutions of Bank of America, he helps clients pursue their objectives through flexible financial planning tailored to evolving market conditions. Before joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2012, Jason was involved in founding and managing several businesses in the Los Angeles area. His experience as a business owner informs his passion for assisting business owners and individuals with concentrated wealth positions in integrating their personal and business financial benefits. He emphasizes understanding each client's unique situation and designing plans that account for investments, taxes, and legal considerations to optimize financial outcomes. Jason earned a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of California at Berkeley. He holds professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Additionally, he participates in community volunteer activities consistent with Merrill’s tradition of local engagement.

Michael Dancer is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Raymond James & Associates since 2017. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at the University of Florida for three years. 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, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specialized advisory services.

Sean Hosty is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009, including time at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is an investor in a mobile music application startup, Mojo Jukebox. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through structured planning processes and a broad range of investment services.

Edward Behm is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation and MSI Financial Services, Inc. Behm is involved in a tax preparation and accounting business related to his advisory work. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisers.

Peter Oliger is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., and JPMorgan Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner at KRO Holdings, LLC, a healthcare-related business in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial and estate planning services.

Timothy Sheerin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he has a minority ownership interest in Shamrock Palms LLC, an investment-related LLC based in Holmes Beach, FL. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and includes a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Thomas Kyle is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its related entities since 2008. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. Their approach includes holistic, goal-based analyses and offers clients the ability to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping planning and management services separate.

Anthony Baldo is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2022 and at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2007. He is also the owner and partner of Automated Wealth Systems, LLC, a holding company involved in content creation, private angel investing, and real estate investments unrelated to his work at J.P. Morgan. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Cheryl Maddox is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. She has held roles at Cambridge Investment Research and has experience in behavioral health and eldercare counseling services. Outside of financial advising, Maddox serves as a service director and pastor at Forward Church in Tampa, FL. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals using a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Michelle Johnson is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 12 years of industry experience, all of which she has spent with Edward Jones since 2014. She also serves as treasurer for a family-owned real estate business in Ohio to assist with its future management. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Mark Serio is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including prior roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals 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 utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its advisory services.

Nathan Esterline is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2016. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jacob Claton is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2025. Prior to this role, he held several positions at Fidelity Investments, including Investment Solutions Representative, High Net Worth Representative, and Customer Relationship Advocate between 2022 and 2025. Before joining Fidelity, Jacob worked in retail account management at T Rowe Price from 2019 to 2021 and was a Licensed Sales Producer at Allstate Insurance from 2018 to 2019. His professional experience spans investment consulting, client relationship management, and sales within the financial services industry. Jacob focuses on collaborating with clients to build financial plans that align with their goals. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in baseball, fitness, and football.

Sejla Hadziabdic is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Sejla works closely with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies that align with their life priorities and financial goals, providing access to Merrill's investment insights and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America. Sejla holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. She earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from SUNY. In addition to her professional responsibilities, Sejla volunteers with community organizations, reflecting her commitment to serving the communities Merrill supports. Her personal interests include soccer, tennis, and traveling.

Carol Mcnamara is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she writes and self-publishes fiction books and is involved with Sisters in Crime, a writers' organization where she supports community events and programming. 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, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individual and institutional clients.

Ronald Goldberg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2025 and previously served at Next Financial Group Inc, Woodbury Financial Services, Inc., and Colonial Asset Management Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Goldberg is also an insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities and life insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research tools and a wide range of investment strategies.