Mostafa Salama is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Brandon, FL. He has six years of experience with Merrill and has previously worked at Bank of America, Wells Fargo Bank, and Sprint United Management. Salama also has teaching experience at The University of Arizona and Hillsborough Community College. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with both model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Joseph Fernandez is a financial advisor at LPL Financial based in Tampa, FL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Grow Financial Federal Credit Union and has experience in the food service industry, including operating Dalmoro's Fresh Pasta To-Go. 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, supported by research and model portfolios.

Christopher Tanaka is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Eckerson Group, The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe, and Axos Bank. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Veronica Bastow is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021. Prior to that, she held roles at US Tech Solutions and Florida Destinations, and she also spent four years at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

John Rial is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with a select group of entrepreneurs, affluent owners of private and pre-IPO businesses, C-suite executives, and families to develop individualized wealth management and liability management strategies. John is a qualified Portfolio Manager who manages personalized or defined investment strategies that can include individual stocks and bonds, model portfolios, and third-party investment options, often on a discretionary basis. He also oversees equity portfolio management, securities and restricted stock trading, as well as concentrated stock hedging and monetization strategies for his team. John has been serving clients since 1995 and focuses on areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, and managing new wealth. He leads the Foreman Rial Group, delivering comprehensive wealth planning and asset management solutions supported by global institutional research and pricing. His team emphasizes providing a boutique level of guidance to meet the needs of fast-moving, elite clients, helping reduce their financial life risk and supporting their pursuit of new ventures. A Pittsburgh native, John earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Pennsylvania State University. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant and holds several FINRA registrations, including Series 7, 9, 10, 31, 63, and 65. Prior to his financial career, John served on active duty in the U.S. Navy with distinction in Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Noble Eagle, completing multiple commanding officer tours as a senior naval officer. He is involved with Opportunity International and The Bear Creek School. John’s personal interests include golfing, ice hockey, and tennis.

Frank Kraft is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 14 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, BMO Harris Bank, and SunTrust Advisory Services. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Aaron Weser is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Tampa, Florida. He serves the wealth management needs of high-net-worth individuals and multiple generations of their families. He utilizes his background in portfolio strategy to help clients create tailored financial strategies that align with their most important objectives. Aaron has held several roles within Merrill Lynch, including Financial Solutions Advisor, Associate Wealth Management Specialist, Investment Associate, and Portfolio Strategist. His expertise includes portfolio management services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement income, philanthropic planning, and tax minimization. He focuses on helping clients gain confidence in their financial lives by formulating thoughtful financial plans and helping them navigate uncertainty. Aaron earned a Bachelor's degree in economics and finance from the University of Hartford and an MBA from Penn State University. He holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) and Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) designations. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, football, golfing, reading, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Ian Roach is a financial advisor with Edward Jones based in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley, iPD Agency, and an earlier tenure at Edward Jones, as well as positions outside finance with Rinkside Sports, Art Monkey, and USA Hockey. Outside of his advisory work, he drives for Uber on weekends in San Francisco. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Thomas Gashonia is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2014 and holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Matthew Oleson is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Brandon, FL, where he has worked since 2010. He has 21 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, Oleson serves as president of the Parsons Oaks Condominium Association, a property owners association for the office park where his office is located. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based analyses and offers clients the ability to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called "WealthPlan," while keeping planning and portfolio management separate.

Thomas Mitchell is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at CenterState Bank and First Citrus Bank. Mitchell serves on the board of Florida Marketplace Ministry, Inc., a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Ivana Lienau is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing and its affiliates since 2016. In addition to her advisory role, she performs freelance translation work through Upwork. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Brian Rumbles is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and Cuso Financial Services, LP. He is also involved with Grow Financial Federal Credit Union. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, and corporations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing model portfolios and research, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management services.

Tammy Pleicones is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and 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 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Rahil Khan is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2010 and 2013, respectively. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions. The firm combines extensive scale with integrated advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Jacob Bubenik is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a condo rental property in Steamboat Springs, CO. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and advisory programs, providing access to various investment products and ERISA fiduciary services.

Robert Woerner is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has prior experience at Grow Financial Federal Credit Union and CUSO Financial Services, LP. 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. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Eliah Ewing is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Ewing serves on the board of directors for Coreystrong, Inc., a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide personalized income recommendations. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Molly Hutton is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. She previously worked at JPMorgan Chase for three years and has an academic background from Villanova University and Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School. She holds a Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, employing model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of financial solutions.

Sean Mainwaring is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes five years at Edward Jones and experience at several insurance agencies. He serves on the advisory board of the Junior League of Tampa Bay and is a fundraising committee member for Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with various program options.