Ronald Jones is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has 20 years of industry experience, all with Primerica, working since 2006. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in selling home security and automation products through affiliated companies and owns a legal entity established for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm uses model-driven strategies managed by third-party asset managers and provides custodial services through Pershing, operating primarily with individual investors rather than institutional or pension clients.

Pedro Filippa is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Mutual of America, Raymond James, and T. Rowe Price. Filippa is based in Saint Petersburg, FL. 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 a range of investors including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Matthew Cracchiolo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Clearwater, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 9 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Bank NA and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a food and beverage vending delivery business, Dominator Vending Enterprises Corp. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of financial advisors. The firm combines research and analytics with a range of brokerage and advisory solutions to support its clients’ investment needs.

Joshua Johnson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at T. Rowe Price and Grove Point Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides tailored financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses risk profiling and analytical modeling tools to support non-discretionary planning and offers unique services such as municipal and public-finance advising alongside a SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory program.

Ryan Coleman is a financial advisor at OSAIC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Signature Financial Solutions LLC, Rollins College, and Calvary Christian High School. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services that include financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes a model-based investment process with tools for asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and risk management, supporting multiple advisory strategies and third-party manager selections.

Clara Halapio is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Ford Motor Credit, Childcare Solutions, and Sony/ATV Music Publishing. 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, institutional clients, and municipal entities, and offers financial planning and advisory services that incorporate risk profiling and software-driven analyses.

Paul Haskins is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions with the City of Tampa and Manatee County, as well as work at Colosseum Coaching and Consulting. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Margaret Salvatore is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has previously worked at Baird and Northwestern Mutual. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities. The firm offers tailored financial planning and consulting services, utilizing a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Jeremy Dicocco is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and has recently begun his career in the industry. His prior experience includes roles at Ernst & Young and service in the United States Air Force. Outside of his advisory role, he is a business owner of Designs by DiCocco. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutions. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, offering financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Matthew Brookins is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Innisbrook Golf and Spa Resort for four years before 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, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting services that are generally non-discretionary and supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Michael Markis is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent contractor for ChicJourney Travel Advisors, assisting with occasional hotel and experience bookings. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across a broad investable universe.

Michael Magee is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Magee also operates a personal loan business as a sole proprietor outside of his advisory role. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and proprietary investment models in its advisory process.

Jonathan Jacobus is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads The Jacobus Wealth Management Group, which serves a diverse clientele across New York, New Jersey, Florida, and 24 other states. The group provides personalized wealth management strategies through a disciplined five-step process focused on understanding clients' financial situations and long-term goals. Jonathan and his team work closely with clients to establish and define their objectives, assess their current financial status, and align recommendations accordingly. Their services include investment and retirement planning, liability management, budgeting, and other aspects of financial life management. The group serves multiple generations of clients, including corporate executives, attorneys, CPAs, and business owners. Jonathan holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree from the University of Tampa and has earned professional designations as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He also participates in community service through volunteering with local organizations.

Allie Winchester is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Clearwater, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at Dicks Sporting Goods and the YMCA of the Suncoast. Outside of advisory work, she is involved with AB Hauling, a non-investment-related business. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Cynthia Richardson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Clearwater, FL, holding a Series 66 license and 20 years of industry experience. She worked previously at INVEST Financial Corp for nine years before joining LPL Financial in 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Premier Tax Team, a tax preparation and accounting business, and is also an insurance agent with Premier Wealth Planning Spring Hill. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Jessica Malley is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Her work history includes positions at Raymond James Financial Services and Doshi Financial LLC, as well as a role at the University of South Florida. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to align with client goals and supports a broad advisor network with specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Dean Rosko is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Clearwater, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, Rosko serves as the First Vice President of the Gulf Coast US Bowling Congress. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, institutional clients, and organizations. The firm utilizes a variety of investment models and third-party asset managers, focusing on personalized client assessments and offering a broad range of investment products including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Robert Wolf is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company, among other firms in the financial and mortgage sectors. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of COST TO SERVE, LLC, a program designed to help businesses analyze and allocate their total inventory costs by SKU. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers ongoing or one-time planning engagements covering a wide range of topics and allows clients to integrate planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option.

John Mc Connell III is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2003, including six years in his current role. 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 planning through written recommendation reports and ongoing tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Nicole Cassidy is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 license and has concurrent roles at Merrill, Bank of America, N.A., and CVS Pharmacy, where she works as a registered pharmacy technician. 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 diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.