Kirstin Minor is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, working alongside her husband Andy to serve clients in the Bradenton and Sarasota, Florida areas. She joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2017 and specializes in areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, and supporting women in wealth. Kirstin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Michigan State University, earned in 2005. She also holds several professional designations including the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), the Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA) designation which focuses on professionals in the sports and entertainment industries. Originally from Michigan, Kirstin has lived in Florida since 2005 and currently resides in Bradenton with her husband and their three children. She contributes to her community and is involved with St. Joseph's Catholic School. Outside of work, Kirstin enjoys boating, cooking, horseback riding, reading, skiing, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Michael Cermak is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with Raymond James since 2024 and has prior experience teaching at the University of South Florida, State College of Florida, and Riverview High School. 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 municipal advisory services.

Greg Neatrour is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. Prior to this role, he worked as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023. He has also served as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 2020 to 2021 and at Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2020. Greg's professional philosophy centers on building trust through individualized financial planning. His career is motivated by a commitment to developing lasting relationships by helping people address their financial needs. He holds a California Insurance License as part of his professional credentials. Outside of his professional work, Greg engages in activities such as fitness, social events with friends, outdoor adventures, snowboarding, and volunteering.

Guy Allen is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at prominent firms including Bank of America, Merrill, TD Ameritrade, Wells Fargo Clearing, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of finance, he is a silent partner in a family-owned fitness studio, The Pilates Loft of Punta Gorda, which he co-manages with his spouse. 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, and various institutional investors.

Patrick Handley is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a rental property owner in Sarasota, Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Russell Skibicki is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Carillon Tower Advisers, Inc., Eagle Fund Distributors, and STS Tampa Tarpons. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2017. 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—and offers financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Nicole Gardner is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sarasota, FL, bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2012. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.

Stacey Crawford is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2019. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, she worked at Raymond James & Associates and Nelson Homes, Inc. She is involved in investment-related activities through her ownership of Bayshore Wealth LLC and serves as an insurance agent for Capstan Insurance Consulting LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services tailored to clients who meet net-worth thresholds, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop customized recommendations.

Courtney Craig is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as secretary and treasurer for ECO LOGICAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING, LLC, a non-investment-related business focused on billing support. 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 extensive research and analytics.

Maureen Dye is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palmetto, FL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2017 and previously worked with Manatee County Schools for one year. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions, relying on research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to guide investment decisions.

Tunde Nagy is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services, Oppenheimer & Co. Inc, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products. The firm is notable for its extensive retail advisor and branch network as well as additional services such as a trust company and securities-based lending.

Michael Brusso is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo since 2016 and previously spent over 18 years at Morgan Stanley in various roles. 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 combines research from internal and external sources to guide investment decisions across brokerage and advisory platforms.

Paul Colte is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Bradenton, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Helm Financial Group and maintains broker responsibilities with Ashar Group, in addition to involvement with Insperity, a large group health insurance company. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing a range of third-party advisory models and proprietary strategies without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Thomas Gayer IV is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes positions at Janney Montgomery Scott, Bank of America, and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a comprehensive range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning and utilizing firm-approved tools and modeling techniques to support client decision-making.

Elwood Gross III is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 18 years of experience, currently affiliated with Edward Jones in Bradenton, FL, where he has worked since 2008. He participates in the finance team of Young Life of Manatee County, providing financial accountability and advising on hiring, fundraising, and financial planning matters. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial services supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors.

John Jones IV is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been associated with Bank of America and Merrill Lynch since 2009. 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 and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michelle Reynolds is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at Truist Advisory Services and SunTrust Bank. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary planning and investment consulting to client goals and supports its offerings with technology and municipal advisory capabilities uncommon among large institutional advisors.

Michael Gibson is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2017. He focuses on helping clients protect and strengthen their financial security through planning and guidance. Michael emphasizes the importance of consistent and long-lasting relationships in implementing sound financial plans. His professional experience includes serving as Regional Director at Principal Financial Group from 2012 to 2017, and as Founder and President of Redwood Investments from 2005 to 2012. Prior to that, he worked as an Investment Representative at Edward Jones Investments from 2001 to 2005. Michael has been serving clients in the financial industry since 2001. Michael holds a California Insurance License.

Christine Pierce is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. She has worked previously at Merrill and has spent multiple years at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Outside of finance, she works part-time in customer service at Kohl's Department Store. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Juan Limon is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Capital Choice Financial Services and Ameritas Investment Corp. Outside of advising, he is also a musician. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals using various portfolio management and model-based solutions.