Dorothy Carpenter is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been working since 2019. She partners with clients to understand their financial objectives and develop customized financial plans tailored to meet their individual needs. Dorothy emphasizes a collaborative approach, beginning with a thorough understanding of each client's situation, followed by discussing strategies that prioritize their interests, and providing ongoing assistance to keep their financial plans on track. Dorothy has accumulated extensive experience at Fidelity Investments, holding various positions since 2011. Her roles have included Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, Retirement Relationship Manager, Retirement Solutions Representative, High Net Worth Associate 1, and Financial Service Representative. This progression reflects her broad expertise in financial consulting and client relationship management. Outside of her professional commitments, Dorothy enjoys family activities, exploring culinary experiences as a foodie, watching football, horseback riding, and traveling.

Carl Johns Jr. is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Cetera. He has a background in accounting and financial services, including ownership roles in multiple firms such as Johns Benson & Johns CPAs PA and Johns Brothers Financial LLC. Outside of financial advising, he serves as commodore/president of the Lake Weir Yacht Club, a community social organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, offering access to affiliated and third-party managers as well as customizable investment strategies.

Gary Clancy is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in The Villages, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in Healthcare Business Planning Group, LLC, providing marketing services to physician practices, and serves as Vice President of Ascendancy Insurance Solutions. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm employs a model-centric approach, often leveraging third-party asset managers and advisory programs, and provides ERISA fiduciary services without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

David Niles is a CFP® professional with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at LPL Financial since 1991. Based in Oxford, FL, he has worked exclusively with LPL Financial during his career. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with various investment strategies and operational tools.

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 in defining specific investment goals and developing personalized financial plans aimed at achieving and maintaining a comfortable retirement lifestyle. His approach emphasizes understanding clients' priorities and creating strategies tailored to their individual needs, family situations, and aspirations. Chad's expertise encompasses areas such as retirement planning, portfolio management, tax-efficient investing, estate planning services, and risk management. He works closely with individuals, families, and businesses to grow and protect their wealth through tailored strategies. His client focus includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and completed an Accredited Certificate Program at the University of Central Florida. Chad earned his Bachelor's degree from Keiser University. Outside of his professional work, his personal interests include 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, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, with prior experience at Citigroup Global Markets from 2000 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and a variety of advisory programs supported by a structured planning process and firm-approved tools.

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 at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Ameriprise, Ameriprise Financial Services Inc, and FSC Securities Corporation. Outside of advisory work, he has been involved with Brand It America since 2005. 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 financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a mix of proprietary research, third-party subadvisors, and technology tools.

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 with five years of experience and currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He has worked at Infinex Investments, Inc. and Citizens First Bank prior to joining Seacoast Bank and LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of investment adviser representatives.

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, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked with Infinex Investments, Inc. and Citizens First Bank, each for 19 years, and is currently associated with Seacoast Bank under LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of The Finishing Touch Home Decor, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides a broad range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, combining a significant advisory platform with extensive non-advisory financial services.

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.