Ryan Paape is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding the Series 66 designation and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial For Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2007. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning on a variety of financial topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping these services separate.

Michael Wetter is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Charles Schwab, where he has worked since 2020. His prior roles include positions at USAA Investment Management Company and USAA Financial Planning Services. Wetter also serves in the Florida Army National Guard as a military reservist. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combined advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep service platform with a client relationship model that includes both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options.

Bryan Melko is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations and functions, delivering services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Mark Prue is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lutz, Florida, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Prue operates his advisory practice through Mark Prue, LLC for business purposes. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

George Hurley is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and joined Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association in 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he manages rental properties in Tampa during his personal time. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory services and financial planning programs to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery conversations and proprietary tools, offering tailored advice without individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

David Weidner is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with over 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2016, as well as Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analysis from its Global Investment Committee.

Barbara Pietrangelo is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 34 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for over three decades. Pietrangelo is also a financial planner operating under Destination Financial Strategies, a DBA for her LPL business. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset management, integrating adviser programs with financial product sales such as insurance.

Cheryl Burbano is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 29 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Burbano is an author who contributed a chapter on financial planning for women in Larstons Black Book on Personal Finance and provides pro bono financial planning services to military families through Homes for Our Troops. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce personalized recommendations. The firm delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Andrew Purdy is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at OneAmerica Securities, American United Life, UKG, and Texas Roadhouse. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by centralized custody, order-routing, and a formal alternative investment onboarding process.

David Findley is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at several firms including Fisher Investments, Bank of America, Merrill, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of finance, he has prior experience working at Wanderers Country Club and Boston Market. J.P. Morgan Securities 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.

David Mobley is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Davie, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Primerica Financial Services since 2003, Publix Supermarkets, and self-employment. Outside of advising, he serves as president of Tandi Enterprises, Inc., the legal entity for his Primerica business. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed accounts. The firm uses a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers for portfolio management and trading implementation.

Lawrence Gardner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 18 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Members Trust Company, FSB, Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc., and Suncoast Credit Union since 2015. 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 consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by research and third-party subadvisors.

Joseph Mascherin is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 47 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial in Tampa, FL. He has been involved with Mascherin Financial, Inc. since 2007, serving as its president, and has concurrently worked with Raymond James since 2007. Outside of his advisory roles, he is a trustee managing personal assets through a revocable living trust. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional accounts. The firm uses risk profiling and analytical tools to tailor non-discretionary planning and encourages implementation through advisory programs and other providers.

William Cangeme is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lutz, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Ernst and Young LLP, and Capital City Bank. He is also associated with Suncoast Credit Union as a financial advisor. 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 consulting, utilizing research, model portfolios, and technology-driven investment strategies.

Miguel Figueroa is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has held roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and other business ventures. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with real estate through ownership and management roles in multiple private LLCs. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Kimberly Renfroe is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience. She currently serves at OSAIC and previously worked at Investacorp, Inc. for over 30 years as well as Securities America Advisors. Renfroe is also president of Tampa Bay Wallstreet, Inc., a securities-related business. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports multiple investment platforms and account management options.

Robert Robertson is a CFP® with 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2019 and previously worked at H.D. Vest Advisory Services and The Financial Center. Outside of his advisory role, he is the founder and a volunteer of Christian Fellowship at Sea and prepares tax returns through his ownership of The Financial Center. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients, 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 various custody platforms and both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Brent Bocian is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at Avantax Advisory Services and has been involved in tax preparation and advisory services through his firm, Quick Guide Tax LLC, since 2019. He is also an author of several books, including a guide for self-employed American Sign Language interpreters and a children’s book. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, financial planning, and retirement services, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Nancy Meade is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Wesley Chapel, FL, and has 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC over the past 11 years. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad planning menu, including specialized services such as business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning, and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Gary Sax is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked with Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Investacorp Advisory Services. He is also president of SAX FINANCIAL, Inc., an insurance sales business. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering brokerage, advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm employs a variety of portfolio construction tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.