Giovanni Ramirez Congiusto is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2022. Prior to that, he was affiliated with CUNA Brokerage Services and Suncoast Credit Union. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving 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, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and various operational tools.

Shannon Sipes is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020, following 13 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. She holds a Series 66 license and is based in Hudson, FL. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed by Certainty of the Uncertainty, LLC, an advisor-owned entity established to manage her practice. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning, utilizing proprietary research and algorithmic tools within a defined investment framework.

Scott Pugan is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James & Associates. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for a combined 14 years. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing roughly $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting with mainly non-discretionary relationships supported by diverse portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Thomas Kehoe is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2025 and previously held roles at Block Advisors by H&R Block and Avantax. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as an elder on the board of Generations Christian Church. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing multiple program structures and investment strategies supported by affiliated and third-party managers.

David Lynne is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Land O Lakes, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AxA Advisors, since 2013. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both firm-offered programs and third-party asset managers.

Shareef Jarbawi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Port Richey, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Suncoast Credit Union, E*Trade Securities, J.P. Morgan Securities, First Republic Bank, and Wells Fargo Securities. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Charles Hickman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, where he has worked since 2022. He has three years of industry experience and previously spent eight years at the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Merrill, along 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Evans II is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked with Ameriprise and Wells Fargo Clearing and has served as a Senior Financial Advisor at Suncoast Credit Union since 2008. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and oversight of more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Amy Barkalow is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Aurgroup Financial Credit Union for 11 years and has been associated with Financial Planning Center and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2003. Barkalow is also a notary public and an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving 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, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies across multiple custody and platform arrangements.

Lori Abbazia is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at JPMorgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and David Lerner Associates. Outside of her financial career, she owns a small craft business called Color Pop by Loribop! on Etsy. 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, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

April Bronson is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. She currently works at OSAIC and has held prior roles at Raymond James and Associates, Signator Investors, Inc., and Full Circle Financial. Outside of her advisory work, she is the owner and proprietor of Bronson's Crafts N Such, where she creates and sells hand-painted wood items. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers and diverse advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, leveraging asset-allocation tools and third-party money managers to manage portfolios that include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Robert Hall is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America, Pinnacle Financial Services, and United Health Group. Outside of advisory work, he assists with business documents and taxes through Robert Hall Enterprises and acts as an independent agent providing Medicare and debt reduction services. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

David Rosensteel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Port Richey, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Independent Financial Partners and Mutual Service Corporation. He is also a CPA and spends part of his time on tax preparation and bookkeeping services. 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.

Steven Griffith is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2013, initially working in Jacksonville where he focused on educating clients and assisting with their 401(k) plans. In 2015, he relocated to the Citrus/Hernando County area to join a team dedicated to helping clients implement comprehensive financial plans. Steven's areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Florida and has earned professional designations as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is fluent in both English and Russian. Outside of his professional role, Steven is involved in the automotive community in Citrus and Hernando Counties and participates in automotive events across Florida. He enjoys outdoor activities such as biking, boating, camping, fishing, football, golfing, and hunting. Steven and his wife are raising three active boys and support the Florida Gators.

Nicole Law is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Ameriprise with 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise since 2018 and previously spent five years at Federated investment Counseling and its affiliated firms. 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 written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Desiree Kennedy is a CFP® and holds the Series 66 designation, with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Brian Webb is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones, LPL Financial, and Infinex Investments. He is based in Spring Hill, FL. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, 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.

John McCullough is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients primarily in Citrus County, Hernando County, Pasco County, Polk County, Hillsborough County, and Pinellas County in Florida. He has been in the financial services industry since 1995 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2006. John holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). John earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Florida State University in 1990 and a High School Diploma from Northeast High School in St. Petersburg, Florida. His areas of expertise include retirement income planning strategies, 401(k), Defined Benefit Pension and Cash Balance Retirement Plans for corporations, business owners, corporate executives, retirees, and their families. He provides personalized financial strategies based on clients' risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and investment goals, and offers services such as wealth outlook strategies, investment advice, estate coordination, legacy implementation, and personalized income strategies. Residing on the Nature Coast of Florida, John is a parent of two grown daughters. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys outdoor activities including biking, boating, camping, fishing, hiking, hunting, swimming, and traveling. He also has an interest in cooking and values spending time with his family.

Rudolf Molnar is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2009 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Molnar is involved in several business ventures including serving as CEO and managing director of Gulf2Bay Enterprises Inc. and engaging in aviation-related activities through other entities. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, offering tailored written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling techniques with a centralized consulting team to deliver these services, alongside a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Catherine Kenney is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing six years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Financial Freedom Fighters LLC since 2019 and was previously involved with Pensacola Christian College and The Wilds Christian Camp. Her other business activities include part-time sales and referrals for home-related products through Primerica Mortgage and affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients with a focus on model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers. The firm operates at scale with approximately 3,698 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management, offering advisory services primarily to retail investors.