Luke Drummond is a financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at Morgan Stanley and is involved with Generations Tax and Wealth Management LLC, where he provides tax-related services in addition to wealth management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers multiple portfolio management and consulting services through a large nationwide network of advisors and provides access to various third-party money managers and investment programs.

Christopher Mergardt is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Tarpon Springs, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has additional experience with Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC dating back to 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a power of attorney assisting with legal and financial matters for a family member. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory options. The firm uses an investment policy statement–driven approach grounded in modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Paul Covelski is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2018. He has been serving Fidelity clients for more than 20 years, focusing on helping clients and their families grow and protect their wealth, make sound investment decisions, and simplify their financial lives. Paul partners with clients to understand their goals and build customized financial plans tailored to their unique situations. His extensive experience at Fidelity includes roles such as Financial Consultant, Investment Representative, Private Client Group Relationship Manager, Premium Services Representative, Financial Representative, and 401k Customer Service Associate. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Personal Banker at Bank of America. Paul holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional career, Paul enjoys family activities, military service, outdoor adventures, parenthood, running, and traveling.

Steven Kim is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and partner of Steven Alexander LLC, a private investment company used as an estate planning vehicle. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers these advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Raymond Tromba is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2019 and previously at EBCS and ISG. Outside of advisory roles, he is a partner in a real estate investment business. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers to implement its investment models.

Robert Nicoletti is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Ronald Oldano is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Ameriprise in Tampa, FL, with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel Fund, Inc. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support its clients, with a focus on assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

William Baker is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fresh Thyme Markets, Western and Southern, Amazon Air, Bath and Body Works, NASM, ClubMMA, and Oak Hills High School. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including model portfolio construction using proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic methods. The firm serves a wide range of investors and maintains distinctive roles such as commodity pool operator registration and advisory responsibilities to multiple registered investment companies.

Ashley Johnson is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Ameriprise in Clearwater, FL. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she manages the operational side of her practice through A.E. Johnson Enterprises. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in a centralized consulting approach while offering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Patrick Lukert is a financial advisor with Fidelity and holds a Series 66 designation. He has three years of industry experience and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of advisory work, he also drives for Uber Technologies and participates as a buyer and seller on Mercari. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and model portfolios built through a combination of proprietary research and quantitative methods. The firm serves a broad client base and is noted for its use of algorithmic portfolio construction and its advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Nicholas Santana is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Tarpon Springs, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked in media with Nexstar Media Inc. and Heartland Media from 2017 to 2023. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Matthew Dugan is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. He has held positions at Fisher Investments since 2022 and previously worked at Peace River Electric Cooperative and NorthStar Home. Fisher Investments serves institutional and private clients globally, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm uses a centralized investment approach combining quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios and offers sub-advisory and retirement plan services.

Jeffrey Davis is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 51 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, following his tenure at AXA Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in outside disability sales and life settlement activities. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm utilizes a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals and risk tolerance.

William Walters III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is also employed at Eliah Ewing Enterprises, PLLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides ongoing, tax-aware retirement planning advice through a centralized service team working alongside clients' advisors.

Derek Holstein is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who specializes in wealth management, retirement planning, and comprehensive financial planning. He focuses on helping individuals, families, and business owners achieve their financial goals through personalized strategies tailored to their unique circumstances and long-term aspirations. Derek's approach centers on building meaningful relationships and providing thoughtful guidance, objective advice, and ongoing support to empower clients at every stage of their financial journey. Since beginning his career with Merrill Wealth Management in 2018, Derek has developed expertise in managing and preserving wealth through disciplined investment guidance and personalized planning. He holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) designation, reflecting his commitment to serving the sophisticated needs of high-net-worth clients. Additionally, he has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Derek graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor's degree in Finance and a minor in Entrepreneurship. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys activities such as baseball, boating, cooking, fishing, football, golfing, music, reading, running, and spending time with his family.

Brian Sinclair is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, Suncoast Credit Union, CUNA Brokerage Services, and T Rowe Price. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, manages funds of funds, and delivers model portfolios across various platforms.

Roderick Jefferson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Clearwater, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Investment Services and Advisors, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a retail business in Clearwater that receives proceeds from book sales. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Amanda Murphy is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 1999 and previously worked at Pasco Hernando State College in 2017. Outside of her advisory role, Murphy serves as a committee member for Business Networking International and is on the advisory board and finance/investment committee for the Richey Suncoast Theater. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional advisory services, utilizing a range of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and model managers.

Nicholas Linder is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at YCOM Inc and involvement with Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by advanced modeling tools and structured discovery processes. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Craig Brolin is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments. In his role, he is responsible for decisions that impact branch effectiveness, market growth, and the success of the team. He develops and leads strategies to support branch associates in helping clients plan for their financial futures. Craig has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having held multiple positions at Fidelity Investments since 2006, including Branch Office Manager, Vice President and Senior Account Executive, and Financial Planning Consultant. Prior to that, he worked at M&I Financial Advisors as a Regional Sales Manager and held various roles at Charles Schwab from 1993 to 2004. He also worked briefly as a Financial Consultant at Merrill Lynch in 1993. He considers himself a student of the markets and has a passion for financial planning concepts, which he enjoys discussing with clients to understand how these relate to their personal goals.