Richard Eaton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 42 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Eaton holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Bradenton, 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 and tailored financial planning solutions. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs firm-approved planning tools and methodologies to support its financial planning process.

Brian Smith is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 31 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2022, he worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Hancock Whitney Bank, where he also served as a wealth advisor providing financial planning and referrals to specialists. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual clients, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting over 10,000 advisors and managing assets totaling more than $256 billion.

Mathieu Danon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo and Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2019, and previously held a position at Applebee's. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, incorporating a broader set of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

David Nicewarner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Grove Point Advisors, LLC and Grove Point Investments, LLC, and has operated as a CPA providing tax preparation and accounting services since 1986. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Daniel Wood is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bradenton, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2014, he worked at Edward Jones from 2010 to 2014. He also serves as a Financial Peace University class instructor. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, with platforms that support both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Thomas Ware is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 35 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1997. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and providing fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to proprietary research and capital markets products.

Thomas Hagigh is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, with 31 years of experience in the financial services industry. His prior roles include positions at Janney Montgomery Scott, Wells Fargo Advisors, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Legg Mason. He also serves as an agent selling fixed annuity insurance with Allianz through Betz Financial Advisory. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, supported by technology and a large network of advisors.

Becky Tochip is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. She has worked with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and its affiliated firms since 2016. In addition to her advisory role, she operates an outside business selling life and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using collaborative, annual planning engagements that include firm-approved software tools.

Carl Koenig is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Doylestown, Pennsylvania office. He has been with the firm for over 30 years, assisting clients through the Wealth Management Process to develop tailored financial strategies. His expertise spans retirement, education, and estate planning, with a focus on goals-based investing and uncovering overlooked aspects of clients’ financial situations. Carl holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Economics from Old Dominion University. He was inducted into Omicron Delta Epsilon, the Honors Society in Economics, and completed the Merrill Financial Advisors Leadership Program through The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He also holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Carl resides in Newtown, Pennsylvania with his wife and three daughters. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys spending his leisure time fishing, biking, traveling, and being with his family.

Mark Occhipinti is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, where he has worked since 2009 and at the Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015, totaling 27 years of industry experience. He is based in Longboat, Florida. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in an LLC that manages rental storage units in Pennsylvania. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Omar Butt is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018 and previously spent five years at PwC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Elliott Kugel is a financial advisor at Merrill with 34 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Merrill since 1992 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via 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.

Adam Kendall is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 license and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of directors for the New College Alumnae Association and is involved with the New College Foundation and the Kendall Family Foundation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by proprietary tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that span retail and institutional markets.

Jared Sweetser is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he served 20 years in the US Navy under the Department of Defense. 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 municipalities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Tammy Kaplan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill, Chase Investment Services Corp., and Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio construction that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic methods.

Lisa Sheehan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. She has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she teaches fitness classes, including Zumba, at several locations in Florida. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients who meet specific net-worth criteria. The firm offers a broad planning menu and uses proprietary research and tools to develop recommendations delivered through meetings and client summary letters.

Jeffrey Porasik is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors prior to joining Raymond James in 2018. He is based in Sarasota, Florida. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, utilizing a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Corey Elliott is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and FIDELITY Brokerage Services LLC. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment due diligence.

Richard Grover is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Praxis - S10, Grover Structural Solutions, Walters & Associates, and teaching positions at USF Tampa and Palmetto High School. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and public entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions through a nationwide adviser network.

Arik Jacobson is a Series 66 credentialed advisor with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC. He previously worked at Financial Dimensions Group, Inc. for 12 years. Outside of his advisory role, Jacobson is an independent life insurance agent and serves on the finance committee of a local YMCA. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm employs a variety of asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.