Michael Cox is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of advisory work, he serves in a political capacity with the Pasco County Mosquito Control District and is involved as a partner in an accounting and consulting firm. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and offers specialized services such as municipal advisory and employer SIMPLE IRA consulting.

Edgardo Melendez is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios and serves a large client base through both advisor-led and online offerings.

Scott Faler is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2023 and has prior experience at Franklin Templeton, Coral Oaks, and various roles connected to Florida State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and investment committee estimates to support its advisory process.

Rebekah Woei is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and J.P. Morgan Securities. 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 utilizes research and analytics to evaluate investment options and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions across a broad range of financial products.

Ashley Tran is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, Tran worked at FIDELITY Brokerage Services LLC for nine years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Travis Gucciardo is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Cetera in Tampa, FL, with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2018 and also serves as a partner and CPA at Nelson & McKay CPAs LLC, providing tax and accounting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, automated allocations, and bespoke strategies.

Jonathan Hanvey is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with one year of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he worked at ADP for four years and held various roles in the retail and hospitality sectors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Daniel Hall is a financial advisor with Merrill in Belleair Bluffs, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of finance, he manages Gulf Coast Gardening LLC, a wholesale nursery specializing in local and native plants in Florida. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Hacker is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Merrill, Northwestern Mutual Investment Management, and Edward Jones. Outside of advisory work, he co-owns Hacker Ventures LLC, an investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets through a large network of advisors.

Brendan Thon is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, previously serving as an Investment Consultant from 2022 to 2024 and as a Workplace Planning Consultant 2 from 2021 to 2022. Brendan focuses on providing personalized financial guidance to help clients pursue their financial goals with informed decision-making. Throughout his career at Fidelity, Brendan has worked closely with clients to ensure alignment and clarity at every stage of their financial planning process. His approach emphasizes collaboration and education to support clients in achieving their financial objectives. Outside of his professional role, Brendan enjoys activities such as beach outings, boating, fitness, exploring food, outdoor adventures, and running.

Joshua Vilardi is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Raymond James and Associates, Wells Fargo Clearing, Citigroup Global Markets, and Truist Investment Services. Vilardi is president and owner of Vilardi Wealth Management and Vilardi Wealth Management-Insurance, and serves as a board member of Tampa Bay Titan 100, an organization recognizing top executives in the region. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm employs a model-based investment process with a broad range of advisory and brokerage services delivered through an extensive multi-advisor platform.

Jordan Leuschke is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2013. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and utilizes multi-asset model portfolios supported by due diligence from its Center for Financial Research.

Girish Thakar is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2001 and Raymond James Financial since 2009. Thakar is also president of Thakar Financial LLC, a support company he owns. 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, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical modeling and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Logan Devicente is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Tampa, Florida. Outside of his advisory role, Devicente has partial ownership in several investment-related ventures. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Daniel Stein is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 license with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Lunar Tide and Artists First, and has experience with Crimson Education and Fox 21 Television Studios. He also attended Yale University from 2015 to 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning arrangements.

Ricky Wallace is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC since 1986. In addition to his advisory role, he sells life, health, fixed annuities, property and casualty, and disability insurance. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm uses model-driven investment strategies and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Jonathan Boslooper is a financial advisor at OSAIC Wealth, Inc. with 44 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2023, he worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. for five years and Signator Investors, Inc. for 39 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance brokerage and securities sales through Signature Financial Solutions. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients, offering both brokerage and advisory services including comprehensive financial planning and managed portfolio programs. The firm’s investment approach is model-based, emphasizing asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by multiple risk management tools.

Austin Polo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked with Grow Financial Federal Credit Union and CUSO Financial Services, LP. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Alec Brown is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliate firms since 2023 and has prior experience in logistics and lending sectors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Thomas Ballash is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2022 and previously spent 19 years at USAA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates in its financial planning process.