Jake Mchugh is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and seven years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and North Florida Financial Corporation, as well as five years at the University of North Florida. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery.

Thomas Debs is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65, Series 63, and Series 66 designations. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, N.A. since 2015 and Merrill since 2014. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John W. Grannis is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Fleet Captain and a member of the Board of Directors at the St. Augustine Yacht Club, where he is involved in sailing program safety and long-term planning. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Kevin Hefner is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Marriot Hotel, Tax Defence Network, and Cool Stuff Games. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage investments across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Linda Forte is a CFP® professional with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Ponte Vedra, FL. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she has involvement in commercial real estate ownership. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service targeting clients with significant investable assets, delivering structured, research-driven recommendations through a centralized consulting team in partnership with financial advisors.

Joseph Jasmin is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing, he worked at Fidelity Investments and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is an independent contractor delivering packages for Amazon Flex. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and offering discretionary investment management options.

Lisa Puttick is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the St. Johns Landing Estates HOA. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Brandon Eguchi is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has held various roles since 2020, including Investment Solutions Representative I and III, and Fixed Income Specialist. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Workplace Solutions Officer and Financial Sales Advisor at BBVA Bank and as a Loan Specialist at OneMain Financial. Brandon is licensed to provide insurance in Arkansas and California. His professional approach focuses on simplifying complex financial concepts and collaborating with clients to develop strategies aligned with their individual priorities and goals. Outside of his professional work, Brandon has interests in art, biking, cooking and baking, fitness, museums, and pets.

Susan Lemasters is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and research.

Matthew Daugherty is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Fidelity Brokerage Services, Strategic Advisers Inc, and Fidelity Personal And Workplace Advisors since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he delivers food for Doordash. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including advisory for registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across a broad investable universe.

Eric Smith is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a blend of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios spanning mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and serves as an adviser to multiple registered funds.

Chelsea Ugarte is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she held positions in various sectors including property management and retail. Outside of her advisory role, she operates Cranberries & Cotton, an online resale business. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, fund advisory roles, and model portfolios.

Sydney Bridges is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments holding a Series 66 designation. Based in Jacksonville, FL, Bridges has been in the industry since 2024 and has experience working with firms including Carson Group and Meinrod & Leeper Wealth Management of Raymond James. Outside of financial advising, Bridges has held positions in university housing and residence life as well as other non-financial roles. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, algorithmic portfolio construction, and oversight of sub-advisers, offering discretionary and non-discretionary services along with model portfolios derived from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Sania Zaidi is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with firms including Fidelity Brokerage Services, Morgan Stanley, and Bank of America. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers.

Pamela Davis is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and access to various investment products.

Joshua Merritt is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2019, as well as at Bank of America, N.A. since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for several family trusts. 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.

Olivia Karch is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, currently based in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. She began her career with Merrill in August 2014 and joined her father, Gary Karch, in February 2020 to form The Karch Wealth Management Group. Olivia serves clients across multiple states and focuses on providing a comprehensive approach to managing wealth that starts with understanding each client's goals. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from Penn State University in 2014. Olivia holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Olivia is active in community service, participating in local events and volunteering. She serves on the Horizon Board of Dreams Come True of Jacksonville and is a certified swim coach for the Duval County Special Olympics. She also enjoys traveling, spending time with family, and engaging in activities such as adventure sports, cooking, hiking, music, pickleball, skiing, swimming, and yoga.

Matthew Owten is a financial advisor with Merrill in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes positions at Bank of America, Region Bank, Fidelity Investments, and Navy Federal Credit Union. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jackson Neri is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2022. Prior to his current role, he was involved in photography, videography, and drone piloting through his business, East Coast Virtual Tours. UBS Financial Services offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to create tailored financial plans. The firm also provides a range of capital markets services alongside wealth management.

Connor Lowther is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2017. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.