Jessie Norton is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 20 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for 11 years before joining Raymond James in 2017. Norton is the owner and CEO of The Norton Group, a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through unique affiliations.

Jared Hermann is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 license and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools combined with broad investment offerings.

Stephen Mcdonald is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2010. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm employs proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor investment plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Jean Marc Ulysse is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Sarasota, Florida. He guides retirees, business owners, and multi-generational families toward financial security by employing personalized wealth management strategies. Ulysse focuses on assessing clients' full financial pictures to craft flexible strategies that align with their evolving goals and market conditions. He provides access to the investment insights of Merrill and banking solutions of Bank of America. With five years of experience in the financial services industry, Ulysse joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2023 and concentrates on serving multi-generational families. He holds a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and a bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of South Florida. His disciplined approach begins with understanding clients' financial situations and priorities. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jean Marc Ulysse is involved with the Education Foundation of Sarasota and Second Heart Homes. He balances his career with personal interests including basketball, billiards, chess, golfing, ice hockey, reading, spending time with his family, table tennis, tennis, and watching movies.

Michael Partee is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab, USAA Financial Advisors, and Avantax Advisory Services. He is also involved with Aksala Wealth Advisors, where he markets financial planning and investment management services to retail investors and accounting firms. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm offers diversified portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients through various program structures and affiliated managers.

Katie Guyton is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Fidelity Brokerage Services since 2017. Prior to her career in finance, she held positions in education and the restaurant industry. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management as well as fund advisory services.

Paul Schur is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 14 years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. 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 model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Yamen Elsaid is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and J.P. Morgan in various roles since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in real estate through his ownership and partnership in real estate investment entities based in Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning and utilizing tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and secular return estimates to support client decision-making.

Anastasios Kourpouanidis is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research and modeling with tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations delivered by a centralized consulting team.

Travis Mann is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. After serving eight years in the United States Army as a forward observer and team leader in the 75th Ranger Regiment, he transitioned to a career in finance. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Flagler College in 2022 and holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Travis takes a holistic approach to financial planning, focusing on understanding clients' goals to develop tailored strategies. His areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management, legacy and philanthropic planning, retirement and portfolio management, as well as strategies for small businesses and special needs planning. He works closely with clients to provide comprehensive advice and access to banking, credit, and home financing resources through Bank of America specialists. He is involved in professional and community organizations including the American Legion, Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce, Habitat for Humanity, and the Three Rangers Foundation. Outside of work, Travis enjoys activities such as biking, boating, bowling, camping, chess, golfing, hiking, skydiving, reading, and spending time with his family.

Michael Feduccia is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 36 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at firms including South State Bank, NBC Securities, and Raymond James Financial Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and services, including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and model portfolio management, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Brian Wells is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020, and previously spent 12 years at UBS Financial Services. Based in Sarasota, FL, Wells holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses as well. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Kurstan Fox is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked for eight years at Nutter Custom Construction. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Danelis Romero Del Sol Padron is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2018, she worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Nicholas Mettert is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Venice, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JP Morgan Securities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management delivers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses a structured planning process with firm-approved tools and provides advisory services without individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Jaleigh White is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2019 and concurrently with JJB Hilliard, WL Lyons, LLC since 2011. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies, with ongoing manager selection supported by internal research and technology tools.

Louise Mussell is a financial advisor with Merrill in Lakewood Ranch, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2016. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Frederick Wilke is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2004. He is based in Sarasota, FL. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and providing access to model portfolios and research.

Joshua Grubbs is a CFA® charterholder with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He has held positions at Four Pillars Financial Planning Group, Balentine, LCG Associates, and WoodMark Capital Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Four Pillars Financial Planning Group in a non-investment-related support capacity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports clients through various advisory programs and institutional consulting services.

William Nickles is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2010. Nickles has ownership interests in several investment-related entities, including NWM21 LLC and Capstan Growth Partners, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services using proprietary research and tools, with a focus on tailored, discrete planning engagements for clients who meet certain net-worth criteria.