Carl Johns Jr. is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His career includes ownership and leadership roles in multiple financial and CPA firms, including Johns Benson & Johns CPAs PA and Johns Brothers Financial LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as commodore and president of the Lake Weir Yacht Club, a community social organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm operates a multi-manager platform providing access to affiliated and third-party managers and offers various program structures under discretionary and non-discretionary authorities.

Gary Clancy is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked with AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Healthcare Business Planning Group, LLC, which markets services to physician practices, and serves as Vice President of Ascendancy Insurance Solutions. 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 asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, utilizing various advisory programs and emphasizing individualized client plans.

David Niles is a CFP® professional with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at LPL Financial since 1991. He is based in Oxford, FL. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and model portfolios.

Sheryl Strickland is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 2 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, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of financial advisors.

Anthony Kelsey is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Merrill, Bank of America, Cetera Investment Services, and Regions Bank. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm’s investment approach combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering diversified model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Chad Seman is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in goals-based wealth management services with a focus on retirees. He assists clients with a range of financial topics, including retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and saving for unexpected expenses. Chad's approach involves collaborating with clients to understand their priorities and create personalized financial plans aligned with their unique goals and life stages. He emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive perspective to help clients achieve and maintain a comfortable retirement lifestyle. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Keiser University and completed an Accredited Certificate Program at the University of Central Florida. Chad also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional duties, he enjoys activities such as chess, cooking, football, music, reading, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Richard Ness is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2015. Ness is also an independent insurance agent for various companies through RJN Financial Solutions. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing 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 variety of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Jeffery Buzard is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in The Villages, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and at Citigroup Global Markets since 2000. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages substantial client assets and delivers services through both direct individual engagement and corporate financial planning agreements.

Donna Bowler is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017. Prior to that, she was with Snowden Capital Advisors LLC and Snowden Account Services, Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm utilizes proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations and provides various planning options, including niche services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

Alexander Thomas IV is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise, Ameriprise Financial Services Inc, and FSC Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with Brand It America for over two decades. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, 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.

David Merrick is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in The Villages, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Darcie Caspersen is a financial advisor at Osaic with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at FSC Securities Corp and several other firms. Caspersen also provides management consulting services to small business owners, focusing on financial analysis and strategic planning independent of her investment advisory activities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of investment solutions supported by proprietary asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms.

Nicholas Govola is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, with five years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Citizens First Bank and Infinex Investments, Inc., and is currently associated with Seacoast Bank under the LPL Financial umbrella. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and various management strategies.

Todd Dorman is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been working in the financial services industry since 1986, initially with AG Edwards in Terre Haute, Indiana, where he started his career as a financial advisor. In October 1999, Todd helped open the Merrill office in Terre Haute and has served as a financial advisor there since. He has also held the position of Resident Director of the office for ten years. Todd's expertise encompasses cash flow strategies and customized wealth management solutions tailored to clients' risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, investment goals, and associated costs. His client focus areas include college education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. He graduated from Southport High School in 1981 and attended Indiana State University from 1981 to 1985, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Business Management. During his time at Indiana State University, Todd played varsity tennis for four years. After college, he worked as a tennis teaching professional in Columbus, Indiana before starting his financial advisory career. Todd holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and remains involved in his community as the Assistant Varsity Tennis Coach at Terre Haute South High School. He resides in Terre Haute with his wife, Patty, and they have five daughters and one son.

Dustin Shaw is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2010. He began his career as a Financial Advisor at Raymond James & Associates from 2006 to 2008, followed by a role as Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2008 to 2010. In his professional practice, Dustin focuses on guiding clients through their financial decisions by understanding their personal and business stories and goals. He emphasizes honesty, experience, and communication as foundational elements in building client relationships and works alongside clients to achieve their definition of financial success. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Dustin enjoys boating, camping, golf, hiking, outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Kenneth Dyer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in The Villages, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial and Seacoast Bank in 2026, he worked at Infinex Investments, Inc. and Citizens First Bank for 19 years. Outside of his advisory work, he is a business owner of The Finishing Touch Home Decor, LLC. 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 financial planning and advisory programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and diverse investment strategies.

Robert Mclaughlin is a financial advisor with Osaic, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation for 18 years before joining Osaic in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a sole proprietorship providing management consulting services to small business owners focused on financial analysis and corporate strategy. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across multiple asset classes.

George Mathis is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding the Series 63 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Mathis serves as CEO of Bikes for Tikes Ocala, a nonprofit organization that collects bicycles and donations for families in need and community outreach programs. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, drawing on a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Eric McSwain is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he leads branch operations and supports associates and clients in pursuing their overall goals. Before becoming Vice President, Eric held several leadership roles at Fidelity Investments, including Assistant Branch Leader from 2022 to 2024, Active Trader Service Team Leader from 2019 to 2022, and PAS Team Leader from 2012 to 2019. His experience reflects a progression through various leadership positions within the organization. Eric emphasizes instilling confidence and compassion in people to enable associates and clients to pursue their objectives.

Gregory Sullivan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a brief tenure at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary retirement plan services supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.