Kara Cioffi is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked at Merrill since 2015 with some interruptions and has prior experience at SunTrust Advisory Services and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory role, she is a member and partner of A&M Ceramic Coating, LLC, a business specializing in ceramic coating installations for vehicles and other surfaces. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ralph Platt is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Banc Of America Investment Services, Inc. since 1998. 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 institutional fiduciary solutions.

Crystal Gil is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Advisors and Walmart. Outside of her advisory role, she is a notary public in Sarasota, FL. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, drawing on a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Alan Richmond is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Venice, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2012. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Jeffrey Burgess is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a broad range of retail and institutional investment services.

Brian Angelillis is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Edward Jones since 2015. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Venice, 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 strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Mitchell Halperin is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and UBS Financial Services. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering tailored advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services.

Corey Schaul is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, and Nadler Financial Group. In addition to his advisory role, he is commissioned as a notary in Sarasota, FL. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies supported by research and technology tools.

Scott Ferguson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2019 and previously spent 14 years at FSC Securities Corporation, Inc. Ferguson is also the CEO and owner of Seaboard Capital Group LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates. The firm delivers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Neal Abravanel is a CFP® professional with 42 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Prudential Equity Group, LLC from 2000 to 2003. He is based in Sarasota, FL. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Lina Morales Corredor is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America and Santander Securities, and also has experience working with Uber in a transportation-related role. 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.

Angela Johnson is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird since 2000. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services using a combination of in-house and third-party managers, addressing a range of investment strategies including traditional and non-traditional allocations.

Kale Youtzy is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for seven years and has experience in the restaurant industry as well as in education. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to create tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Brett Martinsen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise since 2020 and is also involved with N2 and Martinsen Financial Consultants LLC. Outside of finance, he is a sales professional for CUTCO, providing branded client gifting solutions for real estate professionals. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement planning, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and dependable income sources. The firm uses proprietary research and third-party data to develop personalized, non-discretionary recommendations within a defined investment universe.

Stanwood Sweetser is a CFP® professional with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates since 2019. His previous roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, UBS Financial Services, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory work, he holds a 30% ownership stake in a real estate venture focused on buying and reselling condominium units in Sarasota, Florida. 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 broad client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions supported by comprehensive research and diverse portfolio management styles.

David Huffman is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2019 and previously was employed with H. Beck, Inc. and Transamerica Capital Inc. He is also an independent insurance agent with Huffman Financial Group in Lakewood Ranch, FL. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad mix of clients, including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers multiple investment implementation platforms with both discretionary and non-discretionary options, incorporating proprietary and third-party strategies.

Theresa Phelps is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes roles at Investment Distributors Inc and Protective Life. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Claudio Ceron is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2022. He has been with Fidelity since 2012, progressing through positions as Investments Representative and Financial Consultant. Prior to his tenure at Fidelity, Claudio worked as a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones from 2010 to 2012. Claudio brings over 15 years of experience in financial consulting, focusing on partnering with clients to understand their goals and develop clear, realistic plans. His approach centers on providing straightforward guidance and utilizing Fidelity's resources to benefit clients, with an emphasis on open and consistent communication. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Claudio has interests in comedy, family activities, food, snowboarding, soccer, and traveling.

Rochele Diantonio is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include eight years at LPL Financial and two years at SII Investments, Inc. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across a range of investment types.

Brandon High is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he worked at Brixey & Meyer from 2014 to 2017. He serves as a board member of CHESS Christian School in Centerville, OH. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment options. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, including tax-efficient services and affiliated investment products.