Brett Sheppard is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2024, he worked at Regions Bank from 2020 to 2022 and has a background that includes roles in investigative and security services. He is co-owner and member of a photography business, Le Sheppard Photography, which he operates with his spouse. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement various portfolio management strategies with discretionary and non-discretionary options across multiple program and custodial structures.

Aaron Riley is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and New York Life. Before entering the financial services field, he spent five years with the United States Postal Service. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning without discretionary trading authority and allows clients to combine these services with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Joni Borawski is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked with various Fidelity entities since 2014, including Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and is noted for its regulatory registrations and use of algorithmic methods and AI in its investment process.

David Figari is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, and J.P. Morgan Securities. He has also been involved with Dragonturtle Ideas, LLC and Dragonturtle Ideas Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and features a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory services under a fiduciary standard.

Heather Balfour is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked primarily with Fidelity and its affiliated entities since 2001, with a brief period at W&S Brokerage Services, Inc. from 2018 to 2021. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is known for its investment in model portfolios, oversight of sub-advisers, and use of AI-driven research tools.

William Rhodes is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Riverview, FL. He holds the Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance, and previously spent thirteen years with Iowa Northern Railway. He serves as a board member of a homeowners association. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, employing a variety of portfolio management approaches and proprietary as well as third-party model strategies.

Andy Grijalba is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he has served as a pastor, occasionally preaching and performing pastoral duties. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of advisors. The firm focuses on comprehensive, goal-based planning that covers a wide range of financial topics and offers clients the option to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing arrangement.

Joel Marius is a financial advisor with OSAIC Wealth, Inc. holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Cetera, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in real estate sales, mortgage lending, and insurance through his sole proprietorships, as well as managing Fortunium LLC, a brand focused on wealth management, real estate, insurance, and lending. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a large network of advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm integrates brokerage and advisory services with technology-driven portfolio construction and offers access to third-party managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Nathan Wyman is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Sun City Center, FL. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Wells Fargo and Bank of America. 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, and institutions.

Michele Davis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Apollo Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 35 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and Keller Williams Realty. In addition to her advisory role, she is a licensed real estate agent and serves as a notary public. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, providing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and multiple investment strategies.

John Oddo is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, Inc. He is also a partner at Mercadante & Company, PC, providing tax preparation, accounting, payroll, and bookkeeping services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm with over 10,000 advisors managing more than $256 billion in assets. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various program structures and affiliations.

Caden Fletcher is a Series 66-licensed advisor with LPL Financial in Sun City Center, FL. He has worked in financial advisory roles since 2023, including positions at LPL Financial and Good Life Financial Advisor of Tampa Bay. Prior to his financial career, Fletcher was involved in the golf industry, working at The Bog Golf Course and Heritage Isles Golf Club. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Tammy Kaplan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at Merrill for nine years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including advisory support to registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Isaac Treesh is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with IT Property Holdings, LLC from 2023 to 2025. 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 services alongside brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities as a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan.

Kristine Hartland is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 34 years of industry experience. She is currently with Ameriprise and has previously worked at Peace Wealth Management, LPL Financial, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a consulting business, Revelation & Restoration, Inc., and serves on the board of the National Christian Foundation of Tampa Bay. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement, focusing on tax-smart withdrawal strategies and Social Security claiming options. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to deliver tailored, written recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Tyler Yim is a financial advisor at OSAIC with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Stephen Ng Financial Group, Alliance Community Healthcare, and has a background in dental practice and academia. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and multiple managed-account platforms to construct portfolios across a range of investment types.

Shane Miller is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with one year of industry experience. He previously held positions at Marriott International, Walt Disney Company, and Geico before joining Raymond James. He has a Series 66 designation. Miller has an ownership interest in a family real estate partnership but holds no active role or control in that business. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and advisory services that emphasize tailored plans and a variety of portfolio management strategies.

Joshua Bennett is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to his advisory career, he was employed at Publix Super Markets Inc. for two years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Bryan Lingle Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, where he has worked for 10 years. He has 13 years of industry experience, including concurrent roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Sejla Hadziabdic is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Sejla works closely with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies that align with their life priorities and financial goals, providing access to Merrill's investment insights and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America. Sejla holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. She earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from SUNY. In addition to her professional responsibilities, Sejla volunteers with community organizations, reflecting her commitment to serving the communities Merrill supports. Her personal interests include soccer, tennis, and traveling.