Keyon Smith is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in an online product sales business. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Thomas Kane is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial since 2009. He is based in Clearwater, FL, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Kane serves as a trustee on the Town of Belleair Police Pension Board, involved in the management and administration of the police pension plan. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools, and supports municipal and public finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Robert Markovetz Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Training Technologies and Support and Logistics & Technology Services. He is involved in sales of investment-related products and receives compensation for referrals connected to home security and automation services. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports account custody through Pershing, with approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Chandler Hackbarth is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Raymond James Financial for eight years. Prior to his finance career, he worked in retail and golf course management. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, relying on research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Joel Ferguson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Edward Jones. Ferguson serves on the Board of Directors for Friends of Fisher House Orlando and is the Board Chair of the Lake Nona Regional Chamber of Commerce. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Joshua Padrick is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lutz, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, written recommendations, supported by algorithmic tools and oversight committees.

Carlos Moisa is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior firms include VALIC Financial Advisors, Merrill, Equitable Advisors, and Agia. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved with Agia as an agent offering non-securities insurance products. 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, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

John Herbert is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His background includes roles in education and hospitality, including positions at the University of South Florida and Hilton ALBA. 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 clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Shane Brown is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2020. Prior to his financial advisory role, he was the owner of ResortCorp LLC, a marketing company, for ten years. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement advice through a centralized consulting team.

James Ciocia is a financial advisor at Cetera with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at National Securities Corporation and Gilman & Ciocia Inc. in various roles spanning over four decades. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates Generations Tax & Wealth Management, a CPA and wealth management firm, and serves as an insurance agent for Universal Financial Consultants, focusing on fixed life insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Eric Beachy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at E*TRADE Capital Management LLC and E*Trade Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he has longstanding involvement with the First Baptist Church of Sarasota and Sarasota Health and Financial Services, Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and a range of advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and investment research.

Keith Harvey is a CFP® professional with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving at Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Based in Tampa, FL, he has worked exclusively with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans throughout his career. Outside of his advisory role, he manages personal rental properties. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits through a network of Financial Advisors. Their planning approach covers a broad range of financial topics, offering holistic, goal-based analyses and allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under consolidated billing.

Andrew Whitmore is a CFP® professional with 31 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 2009 and currently manages his practice through a legal entity he established for administrative purposes. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed written recommendations that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Roberta James is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2026. She specializes in developing tailored wealth strategies that align with clients' goals and priorities, utilizing Fidelity's technology and resources to create personalized planning and investment solutions. Roberta has more than a decade of experience in the financial industry. Prior to her current position, she served as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2026 and was a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 2013 to 2020. Her earlier experience includes positions at M&T Bank, where she was Branch Manager and Vice President from 2011 to 2013, and held roles as Personal Banker III and II from 2008 to 2011. Outside of her professional work, Roberta has interests in art, cooking and baking, movies, reading, traveling, and yoga.

William Steves is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Osaic since 2023 and previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. since 2009. Steves is also the president and owner of Steves Investment Management, Inc., a business entity maintained for tax purposes. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse clientele including retail and institutional investors such as high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing firm-provided asset allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Gerhard Steven Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palm Harbor, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he held various roles including work with Virgin Islands Small Business Development and Federal Emergency Management Agency. He also operated a taxi service business for a period. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning and utilizing firm-approved tools and methodologies to support clients’ financial goals.

Jake Fuoco is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at UBS and Principal Securities, Inc., as well as experience in the hospitality sector. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and models.

Gopal Sharma is a financial advisor at Osaic with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and 65 credentials and has worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. and Questar Capital. Outside of advisory work, Sharma operates a tax and accounting sole proprietorship and manages a corporation providing life, health, and disability insurance services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients through a large network of advisors, offering integrated brokerage, advisory services, and access to third-party investment platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across various investment types, managing accounts on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Misty Davis is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Misty’s Miles Travel Consulting, LLC, a travel consulting business where she helps clients find travel deals. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Cassandra Rigney is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Land O Lakes, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Primerica, she worked in various roles including at Turo and the USA Census Bureau. Outside of her advisory work, she also drives for Lyft on a part-time basis. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients within a wrap-fee structure.