Bethuel Taylor is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Brandon, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Financial Services since 2009 and PFS Investments Inc. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an officer of Taylors Enterprises International, a non-investment-related business. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and selective separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, with portfolio implementation delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Joshua Smith is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He worked at Pruco Securities, LLC and Prudential Insurance Company of America from 2007 to 2022 before joining Equitable Advisors in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he has a 50% ownership interest in a rental property in Baltimore. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm uses a variety of advisory models, including third-party sponsored programs and discretionary management, and offers a range of investment options such as mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Ryan Valdez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with J.P. Morgan entities since 2018, including roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and JPMorgan Securities LLC. 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. The firm delivers these services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Muhammed Syed is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, E*Trade Securities, and Raymond James and Associates, among others. Syed’s background includes work at the Department of Defense and a decade at Claremont Graduate University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Abdulaziz Albasri is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fisher Investments since 2017, following three years at PNC Bank and PNC Investments. Fisher Investments serves a global client base including institutional and high-net-worth individuals, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm uses a centralized investment approach combining quantitative and qualitative methods to construct diversified portfolios and employs various risk management techniques alongside tax-aware strategies.

Thomas Maurer is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 17 years at H. Beck, Inc. and ongoing ownership of Matthew516, Ltd., as well as independent insurance agency activities through Maurer Financial Services. He also serves on the board of Lakeview Professional Building. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, employing a range of strategies including proprietary models and third-party managers across multiple platform arrangements.

Keith Wagner is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Morgan Stanley, and co-founding DP Training Solutions, a maritime education company. He works with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients through a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Thomas Heinrichs is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Brandon, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates car-related events including the Corsa America Rally and Exotic Fest, a weekend car meet in Miami. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its extensive institutional platform.

Logan Fairbanks is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Tampa, FL, with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Equitable Advisors since 2018, including a period when the firm operated as Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Fairbanks is involved in an outside insurance business through The Bailey Group. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models, including third-party managers and proprietary solutions, to deliver tailored investment services.

Jason Arnold is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Tampa, FL. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Cambridge since 2026. Prior to his current role, he spent nine years at Dan Newlin Injury Attorneys. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a national network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of investment strategies and platform arrangements.

Jason Keller is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2011, with a brief tenure at Franklin Distributors and Franklin Templeton Companies from 2024 to 2025. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics.

Marie Colbert is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Cetera. She previously worked at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc and Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing insurance brokerage businesses, including serving as owner and president of MKC Brokerage, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Michael Chernoff is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 48 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years and has been affiliated with IAT Incorporated for over four decades. Chernoff is also a board member of the Tampa Bay Estate Planning Council. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, using various portfolio construction tools and third-party solutions to deliver customizable investment management options.

Garrett Ruth is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with four years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has worked at UBS since 2022 and has prior experience in educational roles at the University of Alabama, Palm Beach State College, the University of Florida, and local high schools. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by combining brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management, supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Benjamin Onett is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2017, including three years with Morgan Stanley Services Group Inc. 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 tailored financial planning using a structured process supported by firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Naomi Kaffke is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 credential and based in Tampa, FL. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2026. Prior to her current role, her background includes experience in the restaurant and retail sectors, including positions at Streetlight Taco Henderson, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, and Lithia Motors. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Raymond Hand is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked with Regions Bank, Truist Advisory Services, and BB&T. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an elder board member at Freedom Family Church, where he oversees financial matters. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through multiple program structures and access to various third-party managers.

Marc Spencer is a financial advisor with Merrill in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since the mid-1990s and is currently involved in several community organizations, including serving on the finance committee for Christ the King, the board of directors for the Boys & Girls Club of Tampa Bay, and as a board member of Feeding Tampa Bay. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and charitable organizations.

Oraine Munda is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at E*TRADE Securities, Bank of America, Merrill, and Edward Jones. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services supported by structured planning tools and research-driven investment models.

Candice Cason is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has been with Bank of America and Merrill for the past 10 years. Outside of her advisory work, she operates a small photography business called Mash Studios Photography. 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 strategies led by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.