Engy Alfred is a financial advisor with Merrill in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, Alfred is the sole owner of an investment-related business based in Knoxville, Tennessee. 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, and institutional investors.

Heather Arnell is a financial advisor with Merrill in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved part-time in direct sales of hair and skin care products with Monat Global Corp. 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 and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Herman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously with Citigroup Global Markets beginning in 1993. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured financial planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its advisory services.

Andrew Bacharach is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brandon, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked at Fifth Third Bank for eight years and Twin Farms for ten years. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, including retirement plan consulting and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Mace Maraman Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2013, including Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Bank NA. 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 advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Duane Chaney is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Stellar Tennis Events, LLC, which provides tennis event consulting and referral services. Chaney also serves on the boards of local homeowner associations, contributing to finance and investment committees. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, and municipalities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Linda Van Pelt is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she operates LVP Designs, creating and marketing crafts at local markets and fairs. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Sean Garcia is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James and Associates since 2019 and previously spent 12 years at T. Rowe Price Investment Services, Inc. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutional investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and government entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

David De Zago is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Omnicell, Formulated Solutions, Powertronic Systems Florida Inc, Office Pride Commercial Cleaning, and Executive Level Entertainment. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm’s process uses structured discovery and proprietary tools to develop plans, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Karen Lewis is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is a notary public and holds power of attorney for her mother. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Jason Jackson is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His career includes 13 years at T. Rowe Price Investment Services, Inc. and ongoing roles with Carillon Fund Distributors, Inc. since 2019. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services, utilizing various portfolio management styles and affiliated research to support non-discretionary advisory relationships.

Alec Underhill is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Trinity Wealth Securities, LLC, Florida Financial Advisors, and Florida State University. Outside of finance, he has experience with McCullough Design Services, LLC, and Giannis Steakhouse. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Nehemiah Auble is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Brandon, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his career in 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Liberty University and involvement with various community and ministry organizations. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority, and allows clients to combine planning with managed account services under the WealthPlan option.

Kendall Rivera is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at City National Bank and Ernst & Young. Outside of finance, he operates a cooking Instagram account as a sole proprietor. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, using a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers tailored to client risk profiles.

Patrick Demers is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at National Financial Services Corporation and Fidelity Brokerage Services prior to joining Raymond James. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Jacob Layton is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with LPL Enterprise since 2026 and has prior experience working in various roles, including at Perry Ellis International and in educational positions at the University of South Florida, Legend High School, and Cimarron Middle School. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, combining advisory programs with brokerage and insurance product sales on an integrated platform.

Alexander Johnson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley and TD Ameritrade, as well as a variety of positions outside finance, including work at Bruno's Draft Kits and Ace Hardware. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm integrates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations and operates within the broader J.P. Morgan banking and broker-dealer organization.

Jordan Goldberg is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2018 and spent 11 years at Scottrade, Inc. Additionally, he has been affiliated with the University of South Florida since 2004. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and processes. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning solutions.

Jeffrey Reynolds is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 33 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank for 18 years before joining UBS in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a pool and spa cleaning business and serves as a council member at the University of South Florida College of Business, providing input on academic curriculum and student programs. He is also involved with the Brandon Rotary Club charity. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering a broad range of capital markets and advisory solutions.

Randy Freedman is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Tampa, FL. With over 40 years of experience in financial advising, he has developed expertise in areas including college education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Randy works with clients to address significant financial transitions such as retirement, inheritance, and the sale of a business, and coordinates with clients' attorneys, accountants, and other advisors to align financial and legacy strategies. Previously a CPA, Randy holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his bachelor's degree from the University of South Florida. He provides clients access to Bank of America Private Bank for trust and estate planning services, as well as Bank of America for commercial banking and financing needs. Randy's approach involves managing concentrated stock positions and collaborating with a broader team to support clients' financial goals. Outside of his professional work, Randy enjoys a variety of personal interests, including adventure sports, baseball, football, pickleball, racquetball, reading, skiing, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.