Richard J. Cotton is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 30 years of experience in financial services. As a Senior Portfolio Manager, he manages discretionary portfolios through his own personalized or defined strategies, which may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. His approach focuses on family wealth management, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income strategies. Rick Cotton holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation, along with certifications as a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Florida and a master's degree from Nova Southeastern University. A lifelong resident of Florida, he is married and has two grown daughters. In addition to his professional work, Richard is active in community service through participation in organizations such as Rotary. His personal interests include fishing, football, and traveling.

Patrick O'Keefe is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2018. In this capacity, he leads a team of Wealth Management Associates, focusing on fostering a collaborative environment and guiding the team to deliver comprehensive financial planning services to clients. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2011, beginning as a Financial Consultant. From 2015 to 2018, he served as Vice President and Financial Consultant before assuming his current leadership position. His experience spans client partnership and financial plan development within the wealth management sector.

Nafi Hussein is a CFP® professional with 44 years of industry experience, currently with Ameriprise since 2017. His prior experience includes 15 years at MetLife Securities, Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokering. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate tailored income strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

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.

Todd Demko is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Flaharty Asset Management, LLC and LPL Financial, LLC. He serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Rotary Club of Safety Harbor Noon Foundation. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized team working alongside advisors.

J.P. Ritchie is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity since 2015, holding various roles including Wealth Management Planning Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. His professional focus is on partnering with clients to develop personalized financial plans that align with their lifestyle and legacy goals. J.P. employs a client-first approach that involves a thorough discovery process to understand client priorities related to goals, family, and investments. He utilizes Fidelity's tools and resources to tailor financial plans to each client's unique needs and wishes. Outside of his professional role, J.P. has personal interests in boating, cooking and baking, golf, tennis, traveling, and yoga.

Sotiraq Qirjollari is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Oldsmar, FL, holding a Series 66 license and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at Cetera Investment Services, Regions Bank, and PNC Wealth Management. He also operates SQ Wealth Management, an entity used for tax and investment purposes. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research, technology tools, and diverse investment strategies.

Nancy Toro Delcid De Figueroa is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America from 2016 to 2024. Outside of her advisory role, she is co-owner of a property management business in Florida. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors and employs various investment strategies including model portfolios and third-party asset management.

Giovanny Vazquez is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry, including roles at Green Lemon/Ciccios Restaurant Group and Olive Garden/Darden. Vazquez also worked in education at the University of South Florida and East Ridge High School. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning, utilizing a collaborative, non-discretionary approach supported by investment research and algorithmic tools.

Trevor Glassman is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Fidelity in Clearwater, FL, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, he worked in various roles including at Coastal Cards and Wag, and has operated an entertainment business for five years alongside other ventures. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also serves registered investment companies and delivers model portfolios to intermediary platforms.

Lixanelle Roman Valentin is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Bank of America, and Merrill. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Robert Chiavacci is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He has held prior roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Chiavacci is a managing partner at CN Wealth Management, an independent firm he co-founded, and serves as a trustee for the Chiavacci Family 2015 Irrevocable Trust. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides tailored financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients, using analytical tools and risk profiling to guide non-discretionary advisory services.

Teleshia Jones is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2022 and previously spent 15 years with Orange County Public Schools. Outside of her advisory role, she is co-owner and director of Dynamic Supports and Service, a personal care support service for individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors while using a tiered wrap fee structure.

Wendy Van Cleve is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Ftb Advisors, Inc. and Alliance Law & Counseling. She is affiliated with Pinnacle Bank/Pinnacle Financial Partners as a bank employee. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

O'savion Buckner is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Tampa Metropolitan YMCA and Trinity College of Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and offers a broad range of investment and financial services.

Stephen Brooks is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Perseverando LLC and works as a boat charter captain. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Michael Vega is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2020, following prior roles at Edward Jones and Wells Fargo Advisors. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Eddie Calderin is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. Prior to this role, he served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025 and as a Planning Consultant from 2021 to 2024. His experience also includes roles as an Investment Solutions Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2021, and as an Advisor at both Brokers International (2019-2020) and UBS (2017-2018). In his capacity as a Financial Consultant, Eddie assists clients in navigating financial complexities by helping to construct tailored financial plans and identifying strategies to enhance their financial situations. Outside of his professional work, Eddie's personal interests include fitness, food, movies, and music.

Frederick Fifield VI is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, incorporating tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their planning process uses firm-approved tools and models to assist clients in developing and updating personalized financial strategies.

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.