Kenneth Andrews is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022, following prior roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, the Town of West Hartford Public Works, and the University of Rhode Island. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, using a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves a diverse client base, including registered investment companies and charitable funds, and is known for its use of systematic methodologies and oversight in managing model portfolios.

Michael Trosset is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked for six years as a public defender in Otsego County and operated Trosset Group Attorneys for sixteen years. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a systematic investment process that integrates fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Kathleen Scholz is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bradenton, FL, and has seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and Fisher Investments. She is co-owner of Abacus Handyman Services LLC, a handyman business based in Palmetto, FL. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, providing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

David Huffman is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Lakewood Ranch, FL, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. He has 48 years of industry experience, including 22 years at H. Beck, Inc., and he has operated Huffman Financial Group since 2007, where he is also an independent insurance agent. 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 plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies across multiple platforms.

Raymond Parker Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lakewood Ranch, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. for 16 years before joining Edward Jones in 2021. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Silvia Marceleno is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2023, she was self-employed for one year and has worked in various roles outside finance, including in dentistry and wellness services. Marceleno also operates as an independent insurance agent for multiple insurance companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a large network of independent financial professionals. The firm provides a range of investment strategies and platforms, combining proprietary models with access to unaffiliated strategists, along with institutional features such as advisor transition support and compliance oversight.

Ryan Brems is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 16 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory work, Brems is involved in community service as Vice-President of the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch, with planned leadership roles through 2026. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Robert Hartland is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Ameriprise and Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. Hartland is also the owner of PEACE Wealth Management, where he provides financial services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Kellie Russell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. / Merrill Lynch, Medaille College, and South Buffalo Charter School. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Halle Macerelli is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Wells Fargo Clearing, Fragasso Financial Advisors, LPL Financial, and BNY Mellon. She is based in Parrish, FL. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that supports discretionary and non-discretionary strategies with significant scale and a broad advisor network.

Jessica Campos is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2017 and previously held roles at All in one Solutions and One Cell. Outside of advising, she is the sole owner of two private rental businesses in Bradenton, Florida. 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 institutional investors.

Matthew Bucher is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a sole proprietorship involving real estate activities. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans to clients.

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.

Jonathan Rissler is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Bradenton, FL, and has 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Richard Godfrey II is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2018 and is also affiliated with Manatee River Financial Group. Godfrey is a member of the SmartVestor Council through Ramsey Solutions. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management approaches and custodial platforms.

James Gleichowski is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience at CSL Behring in the healthcare sector. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services delivered through a network of independent financial professionals using a variety of portfolio management approaches and platform arrangements.

James Desmond is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bradenton, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of financial advising, he receives royalties from Story Time Soccer, a soccer program he previously developed and sold. 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. The firm offers both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jonathan Di Rico is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2018 and previously spent 12 years with Prudential Insurance Company of America and PRUCO Securities, LLC. Di Rico is also the owner of Azzurri LLC, a business unrelated to investments. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by algorithmic automation and oversight.

James Casement is a CFP® and PFS™ with 38 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently serves at Cetera and has a background that includes over three decades at Avantax Advisory Services and related entities. In addition to his advisory role, Casement operates legal and tax preparation businesses, including the Law Offices of James P. Casement and Casement Group, P.C. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of over 10,000 independent advisors serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, providing access to both affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Kimberly Turner is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. She has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and its affiliates since 2024 and previously held roles at Certinia, Inc., ON24, Inc., and TriNet. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm provides various investment implementation options, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, proprietary and third-party model strategies, and maintains formal compliance and supervisory processes.