Angela Fernandez is a financial advisor with Merrill in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and having 18 years of experience at Merrill. She serves as a board member for Meals on Wheels of Tampa and is involved with the fundraising committee for Friends of Caritas Cuba, a charitable organization supporting humanitarian efforts in Cuba. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mark Hanson is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been providing wealth management consultation to high net worth individuals since 1979, focusing on portfolio management through various asset allocation models, concentrated stock management strategies, and diversification methods. Mark earned a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of South Florida School of Business in Tampa, Florida. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Raised in Tampa, Mark has been married to his wife Cathy for over four decades. In his leisure time, he enjoys baseball, football, golfing, hiking, music, and spending time with his family.

Steve Tonello is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE Securities, and Suncoast Credit Union, alongside academic work at the University of South Florida. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and access to various investment strategies supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

David Buono is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Trinity Wealth Securities L.L.C., among other roles. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Tina Hicks is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Lakeland, Florida. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 27 years of industry experience, including 15 years with 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 individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Brooke Banning is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. Her prior employment includes roles at AllianceBernstein and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including futures commission merchant activities and principal trading.

Albert Ruas is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 41 years of industry experience, including a decade at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation prior to his current role. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, employing a variety of portfolio management strategies and platform options tailored to client objectives.

Sara Oppenheimer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and has prior experience with Southeastern University, SHR Human Resources, Weigand & Sons, and the Omaha Sports Academy. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Andy Grijalba is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he has served as a pastor, occasionally preaching and performing pastoral duties. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of advisors. The firm focuses on comprehensive, goal-based planning that covers a wide range of financial topics and offers clients the option to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing arrangement.

Douglas Wilkinson is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has prior experience with First Command Financial Planning and its related entities. Wilkinson is also the owner of Full Coverage Financial Planning, a separate financial planning business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management approaches including proprietary models and third-party strategies.

James Northrup is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies that align with their individual financial goals. Drawing on the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America, he helps clients navigate changing market conditions. James holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his bachelor's degree from Florida Southern College. He is committed to community engagement and participates in volunteer activities within the communities he serves. His approach emphasizes collaboration with clients to create flexible financial strategies tailored to their long-term objectives.

Angela Burns is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Raymond James Financial, Level Four Financial, LPL Financial LLC/TEKSYSTEMS, and Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc. Angela is based in Tampa, FL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Hope Clough is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2022. Prior to that, she was affiliated with Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc. and Suncoast Schools FCU, where she also serves as a financial institution consultant. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with research and model portfolio options.

Jonathan Pate is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 2015 and is currently associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2026. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jorge Ramirez is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Ramirez serves as a board member for the S.V.B. Tennis Foundation and Lutz Preparatory School and owns several small businesses, including an e-commerce company selling wood domino tables and a clothing line. 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 a variety of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Carlos Moisa is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Agia, VALIC Financial Advisors, Merrill, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of advising, he is involved with Agia in a non-securities insurance capacity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, supported by research and model portfolios from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Stephanie Hyacinthe is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Tampa, Florida, where she has worked since 2013. She has nine years of industry experience. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Laura Hawley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 43 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2019 and has a long-standing affiliation with Allen & Company of Florida, LLC, dating back to 1983. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisors. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and access to research from multiple sources.

Joel Marius is a financial advisor with OSAIC Wealth, Inc. holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Cetera, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in real estate sales, mortgage lending, and insurance through his sole proprietorships, as well as managing Fortunium LLC, a brand focused on wealth management, real estate, insurance, and lending. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a large network of advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm integrates brokerage and advisory services with technology-driven portfolio construction and offers access to third-party managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Melvin Cardenas is an advisor at Cetera with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Franklin Templeton for three years and held roles at Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, and Best Buy. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with over $256 billion in assets under management.