Edward Montagna is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sorrento Pacific Financial, LLC, OceanFirst Bank, and IFMG Securities, Inc. Montagna is also involved with Coastal Wealth Management LLC. 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 other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Nicholas Phylactou is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Guy Lamour is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Boynton Beach, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1996. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors is a firm that primarily serves individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that utilizes model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers and provides advisory services through a large network of financial advisors.

Christopher Rankin is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and South State Bank and has prior experience at NBC Securities, Cetera, and FNB Brokerage Services. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Tracey Beyer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 13 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2024. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Brandon Murray is a Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in goals-based wealth management strategies and managing custom investment strategies on a discretionary basis. Brandon has been with Merrill Lynch since 2018, focusing on portfolio management and financial planning. He holds a Bachelor's degree and an MBA from the College of Charleston. Brandon is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, he gained experience at Northwestern Mutual and Banker's Life, enhancing his expertise in insurance planning and long-term care solutions. Brandon is a former collegiate and professional baseball player and is involved with the College of Charleston Alumni Association. He enjoys baseball, basketball, billiards, golfing, reading, soccer, swimming, and traveling. He lives with his wife Carly and their two children, Riley and Ryan.

Sandy Simon is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Boca Raton, FL, holding a Series 63 designation with 49 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015, with a prior tenure at Citigroup Global Markets beginning in 1992. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning through structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, serving a broad range of retail and institutional investors.

Elizabeth Rosero is a financial advisor with Cetera in Boynton Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and its affiliate since 2007 and previously spent ten years at ADP, Inc. Rosero also operates a tax and accounting consulting practice and serves as a notary public. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment solutions.

Christopher Zislin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has held roles at Morgan Stanley since 2021. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with First In Line Enterprises, a marine consulting business he has operated since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Robert Martilla is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 28 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and Chase Investment Services Corp. Martilla operates a private wealth management business under LPL. 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 advisory services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, and supports its advisors with technology and multiple investment platforms.

John Pescatore is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Oppenheimer, J. B. Hanauer & Co., and RBC Capital Markets. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

David Schaum is a financial advisor at Cetera with 42 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc for seven years before joining Cetera in 2023. He is also the managing partner of Schaum Wealth Management, LLC, and serves on the finance committee of the American Association of Care Giving Youth. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Orlando Graham is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with JME TECH LLC, where he performs quality checks on equipment. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm uses research and analytics to guide investment decisions and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Samuel Bartoletta is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2010 to 2020. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing tailored Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in a centralized consulting approach to deliver customized, algorithm-supported retirement income recommendations.

Samuel Eppy is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with over 10 years of industry experience, currently with Mass Mutual Investors Services. He has been with the firm since 2015 and also holds a position at MassMutual Life Insurance Co beginning in 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the nonprofit Jujus Mission to Remission, overseeing its financial functions. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, emphasizing collaborative annual planning relationships with clients.

Diane Finch is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Citigroup and Morgan Stanley. Finch’s background also includes five years at Palm Beach State College. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for 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 institutions.

Gerard Thorn is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley for five years before joining Raymond James in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, Thorn owns a personal rental property occupied by a family member. 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 tailored financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles, affiliated research, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Stephen Hatker is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley, having worked within Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2022. Prior to that, he spent six years at J.P. Morgan Securities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering 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 provides services through Financial Advisors and specialized planning groups.

Lanny Marks is a CFP® professional with 38 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with OSAIC and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America, Inc. Marks also serves as a director at large for the Sokol Foundation, a charitable organization. Additionally, he holds a CPA designation and manages his own insurance and accounting firm. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, and corporations. The firm offers a range of integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct portfolios tailored to client needs.

William Harrison is a financial advisor with Stifel who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2009 and also operates Coral Way Auto Brokers as a self-employed business. Harrison teaches investment-related courses at the Lighthouse Point Library, including "ABC's of Successful Investing" and "DEF's of Successful Investing." Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary methodology for investment analysis and allocation guidance developed by its Investment Strategy Group.