Derek Martel is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and WAM Health Technologies, as well as teaching positions at Pellissippi State Community College and St Johns River State College. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a diverse range of portfolios, including fund-of-funds and model portfolios delivered to intermediary platforms.

Michael De Bellis is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and previously worked at Madison Avenue Securities, Anders & Anders Financial Group, and TIAA-CREF. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and maintains a substantial national presence with over 23,000 financial advisors.

Will Sackman is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with a team to help clients develop clear and comprehensive financial plans. He focuses on understanding clients' goals, family situations, and investments to create tailored plans using Fidelity's resources and expertise. Will has held several positions at Fidelity Investments, including Relationship Manager and Financial Representative, demonstrating experience in client relationship management and financial representation. Prior to joining Fidelity, he completed a Wealth Management internship at Raymond James. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of his professional role, Will's personal interests include beach activities, boating, fitness, and golf.

Casey Carlson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at both Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2015 and 2017, respectively. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts, combining internal and third-party management approaches.

Christopher Bach is a Series 66 certified financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Merrill in Jacksonville, FL. His work history includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill, as well as positions at AAA Parking/The Four Seasons and the University of Central Florida. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors, utilizing both internal and third-party management teams.

Matthew Jacob Sr. is a CFP® professional with 41 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2016. He has also managed Jacob & Jacob Asset Management since 1993. Jacob serves as executive director for the Liverpool Independent Foundation for Excellence and the Greater Syracuse Sports Hall of Fame, as well as a managing partner at CNY Center for Wealth Management, Financial Planning and Tax Strategies. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes ongoing, collaborative financial planning engagements and offers a range of programs including wrap and money-manager services.

Bradley Caldwell is a financial advisor with Merrill in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2019, he worked for Bridgeline Transportation from 2015 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Caldwell works as a transcription freelancer for Daily Transcription. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Halley Mc Kenzie is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she is a wellness advocate for doTERRA International, LLC, where she conducts classes and product sampling, and she occasionally assists with estate sales at a local jewelry business. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Zachary Steinberg is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2015. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Chase Michael is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has worked at major firms including Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Wells Fargo prior to joining Charles Schwab in 2018. He has also been involved with Florida State College at Jacksonville for six years. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base consisting primarily of 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 operates a primarily non-discretionary client relationship model supplemented by access to discretionary separately managed accounts, delivering investment guidance via multi-asset model portfolios and centralized custody and order-routing arrangements.

Shaun Jacobs is an Investment Consultant who focuses on helping clients develop plans to reach their financial goals. He has experience working at Fidelity Investments, where he served as a Workplace Planning Consultant from 2023 to 2025 and as a Workplace Planning Associate from 2022 to 2023. His professional background involves workplace planning and investment consulting. Outside of work, Shaun enjoys baseball, attending concerts, spending time with pets, and reading.

Christopher Lucero is a financial advisor with Merrill in Jacksonville, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2013, including through its affiliation with Bank of America. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, integrating internal and third-party management teams.

Nirmal Patel is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2023, and previously worked at Merrill. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to develop customized recommendations.

Jessica Kates is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 16 years of experience, all with Merrill in Jacksonville, FL. She has worked at the firm since 2010. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Raven Lowther is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Lowther worked at Clean Energy Resolutions LLC and held various positions in the food service industry. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies managed by internal CIO teams and third-party style managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

James Spilman is a Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Jacksonville, Florida. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1985 and brings over 30 years of investment experience to his role. James offers clients customized wealth management advice and personalized service in areas such as retirement planning, tax minimization strategies, portfolio construction, college education planning, liquidity management, and both individual and corporate investment strategies. James holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from the University of Tennessee at Martin and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach is grounded in understanding each client's objectives and maintaining open communication to help meet their financial goals. As he approaches his 40th anniversary with Merrill in 2025, James continues to assist clients in achieving their financial goals and objectives. Outside of his professional work, James participates in community service through volunteering with local organizations. His personal interests include baseball, basketball, biking, football, golfing, tennis, and spending time with his family.

Chad Dixon is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Saint Augustine, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Regions Bank/Cetera, and GLP Investment Services/Asset Allocation Strategies. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Christopher Bouton is a financial advisor at Merrill in Jacksonville, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2005. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kim Sage is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 13 years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2025. Kim holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and asset management, supported by firm-approved planning tools and research.

Kimani Ridley is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and portfolio management services. With over eight years of industry experience, Kimani focuses on delivering personalized financial guidance that combines investments, insurance, lending, and banking solutions tailored to client needs. Kimani's expertise extends to small business strategies, special needs planning, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategies, and retirement income. Leveraging experience from both Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, Kimani aims to simplify complex financial matters to empower clients to make informed decisions. Kimani holds a Bachelor's Degree from the College of the Holy Cross and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of work, Kimani enjoys basketball, football, golfing, scuba diving, spending time with family, and traveling.