James Lebaron is a financial advisor with Stifel in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2016 and previously at Janney Montgomery Scott from 2012 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Country Club Shores Civic Association, overseeing board meetings and acting as the primary contact for homeowners. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide forward-looking asset allocation and planning analyses, supporting client decision-making across various financial needs.

Joshiwa Graham is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Bradenton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge, Graham worked in the automotive industry at several firms including Xpertech Auto Repair and Suncoast Auto Parts. Graham is also an independent insurance agent for various companies through SmartPro Financial. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services delivered through independent financial professionals, with a range of portfolio management options and both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

James Milde is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2019. Prior to joining UBS, he spent 11 years at NTT Data. Outside of his advisory role, Milde serves as the president of Summit Advisors LLC, a professional consulting firm providing expert witness services related to technology and systems integration, and he is a board director at Astreya, an information technology company. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates proprietary research and model-based asset allocation to tailor investment strategies and combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Roman Sessa is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Keyes, Stange & Wooten Wealth Management, LLC, and spent time at Stetson University and Publix Supermarkets. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer and utilizes LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers to provide advisory and brokerage solutions.

Kirk Reimer is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has worked since 2013. In his role, he partners with individuals, business owners, and organizations to develop personalized financial strategies aligned with their goals and priorities. Kirk provides clear guidance on available options and focuses on implementing tax-efficient investment strategies. He brings 18 years of industry experience, including financial advisory roles at USAA Financial Advisors, Inc from 2009 to 2013, and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated from 2007 to 2008. Kirk holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Kirk has interests that include the beach, boating, cars, fishing, fitness, and pets.

Jason Hughes is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets since 2025. Prior to joining RBC, he worked at UBS Financial Services for 13 years. He is involved with the Church of the Redeemer as Chairman of the Endowment Committee and serves on the Board of Directors for Pines of Sarasota, Inc. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering multiple advisory programs and tailored investment strategies implemented through a mix of in-house and third-party providers.

Kelly Mullin is a financial advisor with Merrill in Lakewood Ranch, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith, Inc. since 2001. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Christina Carey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Lakewood Ranch, FL. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 8 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, Carey worked at Cetera Advisors LLC and First Allied Securities, among other firms. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in several business activities, including operating Carey Insurance Group, LLC, working as a certified public accountant with 55 Plus Tax Pros, and serving in fiduciary roles. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Dean Mackey is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Sarasota, FL. His previous roles include positions at Merrill Lynch and The Gabor Agency/Lincoln Investments. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a range of segments, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a variety of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Esther Kuznetz is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Kovack Securities, The Investment Center, International Assets Advisory, and H. Beck. She is also president of Star Financial Solutions, a related business activity. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals across wealth levels, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management and model-based solutions.

William Chase III is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. since 1992 and with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1979. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a business selling life, health, group life/health insurance, and fixed annuities. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals—including high-net-worth clients—business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with planning engagements structured as annual, collaborative relationships that focus on investment categories and strategies rather than specific product selections.

Wesley Gottesman is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James in various capacities since 2016. Wesley is also a partner at KORE Capital Partners LLC, where he contributes to real estate development through oversight of architectural meetings and due diligence. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser with over $500 billion in assets under management and more than 5,400 financial advisors. The firm provides wealth advisory planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, corporations, and government entities, offering non-discretionary financial planning and a broad range of investment services.

Kimberly Snyder is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 30 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Truist Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, and BB&T in various capacities from 2015 to 2021. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets with more than 5,400 financial advisors. The firm offers wealth advisory planning and investment consulting across a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and public entities, providing non-discretionary financial planning and portfolio recommendations supported by an extensive affiliate network and public finance capabilities.

Fern Schwartz is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 40 years of experience in the financial services industry since beginning her career in 1982 as a Merrill Financial Advisor. Throughout her career, Fern has built a practice serving more than 150 individuals, multi-generational families, and small business clients by focusing on their unique challenges and goals in areas including college education planning, family wealth management, LGBT wealth and personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and tax minimization. Fern graduated with high honors from the Rochester Institute of Technology with a bachelor's degree in business and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She has received multiple firm recognitions for her service and leads her practice according to a philosophy of integrity, respect, and personalized client engagement. Beyond her professional pursuits, Fern is actively involved in community leadership. She has served on the boards of the Magee Womens Research Foundation, Jewish Family and Children Services, Pittsburgh Association for the Education of Young Children, and the Women’s Leadership Council for United Way in Pittsburgh. She has also co-chaired the Jewish Women’s Foundation and The Center for Women. Outside of work, Fern enjoys gardening, traveling, reading, photography, and spending time with her family. Her husband Steve was part of the practice for 20 years before retiring in 2024, and their son Zach joined The Schwartz Group as a Financial Advisor in 2021.

Douglas Roselieb is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 1999. Roselieb serves on the boards of the Red Door Program, which provides funding for Methodist churches in Northern Illinois, and Watts of Love, where he is treasurer and supports solar lighting missions. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model and provides both advisory and brokerage/insurance services.

Bradley Sublett is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, previously associated with Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as chairman of the Business Network Organization in Louisville, Kentucky, and volunteers with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the Kentucky School for the Blind Charitable Foundation. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance services tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Benjamin Winter is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Maersk for four years and held positions with multiple organizations including Lions Hockey Club. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with Lions Hockey Club for seven years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Jeffrey Luedke is a financial advisor at Stifel in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 1998. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, providing both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Daniel Berger is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 17 years before joining Raymond James in 2026. Raymond James & Associates offers financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm also provides institutional consulting and municipal finance services, combining investment advisory with public financing and investment banking capabilities.

Anthony Falco is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott Inc. for 25 years. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.