Joaquim Nally is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role as a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor, he focuses on getting to know clients to understand what is important to them and help develop strategies to pursue their financial goals. His services cover areas including general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected financial needs, along with providing access to specialists in banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. He holds several professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Joaquim completed his high school education at Donald E Gavit. Outside of his professional work, Joaquim enjoys activities such as basketball, boating, football, golfing, music, pickleball, soccer, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Caden Fletcher is a Series 66-licensed advisor with LPL Financial in Sun City Center, FL. He has worked in financial advisory roles since 2023, including positions at LPL Financial and Good Life Financial Advisor of Tampa Bay. Prior to his financial career, Fletcher was involved in the golf industry, working at The Bog Golf Course and Heritage Isles Golf Club. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Ana Dominguez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2001. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and investment modeling to support its financial advisory services.

Michael Barnett is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2019 and also maintains a role at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC. Outside of advising, he owns and manages rental properties. Michael is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, employing a range of strategies including traditional and non-traditional investments alongside consulting and brokerage solutions.

Andrew Mc Ilvaine is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Cushman & Wakefield. Outside of his advisory role, he is a proprietor of a family-owned vacation home business occasionally rented to offset carrying costs. 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 services supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

John Shonk Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. His prior work includes a 20-year career in the United States Air Force and time at Fisher Investments. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and 15,000 branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Fernando Posada is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 44 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Truist Advisory Services, BB&T Securities, and Investment Professionals, Inc., before joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, leveraging a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create diversified model portfolios. The firm serves a variety of clients including registered investment companies and operates with registered oversight and governance procedures.

Robert Buccafusca is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and is the managing director of Tripod Wealth Management, LLC. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked for twelve years at Edward Jones. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical tools, supporting clients through various advisory programs and maintaining notable services such as municipal advising and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Jonathan Wax is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial in Tampa, FL. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2002 and was a principal at Waller & Wax Advisors, Inc. for ten years. Wax is active in several nonprofit organizations in the Tampa area, holding board and finance committee roles with Champions for Children, Conn Memorial Foundation, and Copperhead Charities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm employs analytical tools and risk profiling to deliver tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting solutions and supports an extensive network of advisors and affiliated firms.

Robert Shields is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, having joined the firm in 2015. Prior to entering financial services, he played professional baseball for six years after being drafted by the New York Mets in the third round of the Major League Baseball draft at age 21. His personal experience working with a financial advisor during his athletic career inspired him to pursue a career helping individuals and families meet their financial goals. Since beginning his financial services career in 2014, Robert has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) and Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) designations. He works with a diverse client base, including professional athletes, business owners, and physicians, focusing on areas such as retirement planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, and managing new wealth. Robert emphasizes collaboration with clients’ professional teams to coordinate comprehensive wealth management strategies. Robert holds a bachelor’s degree from Florida Southern College, where he attended on a baseball scholarship. He is active in his community, serving on the Board of Directors for Bayshore Little League and coaching a boys’ team. His personal interests include baseball, golf, fishing, boating, cooking, and spending time with his wife and two children in Lakewood Ranch, Florida.

James Ritchie is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Hartford Funds Management Company. 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, institutions, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions through a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Thomas Trela is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, MML Investors Services, and MassMutual, among other firms. Trela also instructs government employees on financial planning and government benefits through remote presentations. 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 advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research to provide both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Nicholas Stylos is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Stylos is also involved as a financial planner with ClearView Wealth Management, a DBA for his LPL business. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charities, corporations, and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via its integrated platform.

Christopher Dolt is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Dolt is involved with the Military Officers Association of America, supporting military-related issues. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning backed by extensive asset management and firm-approved planning tools.

Marvin Sammons is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Valrico, FL, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 26 years of industry experience, including 27 years with Edward Jones since 1999. 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, offering a range of advisory programs and investment options supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Alec Bales is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments and The Vanguard Group. Before entering the financial industry, he held various positions in the restaurant and service sectors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing firm-approved tools and models to assist clients in planning without providing individual security recommendations.

Hunter Danforth is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at the University of Lynchburg, Coastal Angler Magazine, Norwalk Community College, and the Country Club of New Canaan. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Jeffrey Zurek is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2018, he worked for UBS Financial Services from 2009 to 2018. He serves on the advisory board for the University of South Florida, participating as one of several finance professionals who advise on stock investments for the USF Foundation. 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, institutions, and municipal entities with financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Vincent Lukasik is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley for five years before joining Wells Fargo in 2019. 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 range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Alek Goltzman is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, focusing on helping clients articulate their goals and develop personalized wealth plans. He works extensively with entrepreneurs and individuals with established wealth, providing guidance on areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and tax minimization. Born and raised in Melbourne, Florida, Alek earned his Bachelor's degree in Finance from Florida State University. He holds professional designations as an Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach to advising centers on serving others and mentoring clients to find clarity in their financial decisions. Outside his professional role, Alek is actively involved in his community through coaching high school wrestling at Berkeley Preparatory School and participating with the First Tee of Tampa Bay program. His personal interests include coaching high school wrestling, managing a men's league softball team, fishing, golfing, and following football, particularly as a Miami Dolphins fan.