Brian Jensen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sarasota, FL, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 63 designations. He has 42 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Sii Investments and 1717 Capital Management Company. Jensen is also a for-profit board member of Reeds Jewelers. 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Steven Guggenheim is a Managing Director and Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Steven works one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies designed to help pursue their long-term goals. Steven graduated from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business in 1982. He began his career at a Cincinnati-based financial institution, where he assisted in taking the company public in 1987 and later helped sell it to a regional bank in 1993. Retained by the bank, he played a role in launching brokerage services in the mid-1990s before joining Merrill Lynch as a Financial Advisor in 1997. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, Steven follows the Merrill tradition of community involvement and volunteers with organizations in his area. He enjoys baseball, basketball, football, and spending time with his family.

Janet Clark is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. She has 17 years of industry experience, including 14 years at Pruco Securities, LLC, and has been involved with Wealth Protection Strategies since 2010 in a marketing assistant role. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers and a range of financial planning and consulting services.

Steven Delizza is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2020, following four years at Wells Fargo Clearing. He also holds a 33% ownership in DDS Financial, LLC, an investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, utilizing firm research and planning tools to develop personalized recommendations.

Barbora Hawkins is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, based in Sarasota, FL, and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, she worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Before her financial services career, she spent eight years at St. Francis Winery & Vineyards. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Lea Smith Johnson is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2023. Her prior roles include positions at FSC Securities Corporation, Csenge Advisory Group, LLC, and Thrivent Investment Management. She is a founder of Triple Crown Wealth Finance, LLC, and serves as President of LSJ Equities LLC. Johnson is also a trustee board member of the International Association of Registered Financial Consultants. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting diverse investment programs and maintaining multiple custodial and legacy arrangements.

Mark Carnes is a CFP® with 46 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has worked with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and held prior roles at Prosperity Network, Inc. and Vestax Securities Corporation. He is also a one-third owner of Prosperity Wealth Management LLC, a financial services business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Jeffrey Wester is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors and Northwestern Mutual. He is also a financial advisor with Dash Capital Advisors, providing advisory services and financial planning. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning, advisor-managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a model-based investment process with a focus on asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Ben Hatcher is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Hidden Oaks Estates Homeowners Association in Sarasota, FL. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, utilizing a broad range of planning tools and Wells Fargo research to develop tailored recommendations.

Lori Rogers is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Sarasota, FL, where she has worked since 1999. She has 33 years of industry experience, including a tenure at AXA Advisors, LLC from 1999 to 2020. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset-management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party platforms.

Frank Fontanella is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Fisher Investments since 2013. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios and uses tax-aware strategies alongside risk management techniques.

Jeffrey Gordon is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities, Inc. for 12 years before joining Mass Mutual and currently operates an outside insurance business focused on life, health, disability, long-term care insurance, and fixed annuities. He also manages a personal investment-related business entity for bookkeeping and accounting purposes. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, with a focus on collaborative, annual planning relationships and event-driven services such as divorce and estate settlement planning.

Isabelle Striplin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2015 to 2024 before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and scenario modeling in its financial planning process and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Michael Rothstein is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and over 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services since 2005. Rothstein serves on the investment committee of the Columbus Jewish Foundation, where he reviews investment strategies and recommends changes. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Edward Magda is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning services supported by proprietary planning tools and investment models, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Stephen Peloquin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bradenton, Florida, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fifth Third Securities and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Peloquin Enterprises, LLC, a rental property operation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customizable strategies, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Gregory Badger is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 66, Series 65, and Series 63 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at BMO Harris Bank, BankUnited, and Ameriprise. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Andrew Hoskins is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill and Independent Financial Partners before starting Good Life Advisors, LLC, where he provides independent investment advisory services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by a broad platform of tools and extensive non-advisory financial services.

Christopher Erbeck is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Raymond James & Associates, Morgan Keegan & Company, and Morgan Stanley. He is also employed as a financial advisor at Centennial Bank in Sarasota, FL. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, featuring a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kirk List is a financial advisor with Stifel in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2009. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.