Liane Hansen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. She has held positions at several firms, including Fidelity Investments, Truist Advisory Services, BB&T Securities, and PNC Wealth Management. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients using a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for managing model portfolios and its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Paul Cusma is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, and A. G. Edwards & Sons. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large, SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions with advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning approach involves structured discovery and proprietary tools and includes a wide range of retail and institutional offerings.

Christopher Caruso Schatz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he held positions at Wrap Technologies and Think Equity, among others. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through direct and employer-sponsored arrangements.

Victoria Morin is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. She has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at Ameriprise and various other organizations. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner and founder of Fifi's Inv, a business focused on developing pet supplements for dogs. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved tools and delivers recommendations without investment discretion.

Bryan Beatty is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include tenures at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Thrivent Investment Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning and third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and extensive operational resources.

Robert Carney is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Raymond James since 2013. Carney is also the owner and president of Carney Investment Management LLC. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm provides non-discretionary financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, utilizing a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Bradley Patton is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. He joined Schwab in 2020 and previously worked at USAA Investment Management Company and USAA Financial Advisors, Inc. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory models and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios, due diligence on alternative investments, and centralized operational infrastructure.

Leslie Thornton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016 and serves as a FINRA arbitrator. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and strategies to support clients' financial goals.

Niko Sacoolas is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His professional background includes roles at Apple Inc and Tesla, in addition to his ongoing tenure at Primerica Financial Services since 2014. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, delivering advisory services through model-driven strategies managed by third-party asset managers.

Kevin Karpay is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and a legislative office for Congresswoman Kathy Castor. He serves as an investment committee member and Vice President of Philanthropy for Tampa Jewish Family Services. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves high net worth individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services, utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies alongside tax-management and direct-indexing capabilities.

Kimberly Schiavo is an investment advisor representative at OSAIC with 40 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Investacorp, Inc. for 25 years and spent four years at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. Kimberly holds Series 63 and Series 66 securities licenses. Outside of advisory services, she is also involved in life and health insurance sales, including Medicare insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering both brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with tools for asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and the use of discretionary and third-party managed strategies.

Evan Eastman is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he focuses on serving business owners, executives, and high net worth families. With over 15 years of industry experience, he provides clients with personalized wealth management strategies, including portfolio management, retirement and estate planning, personal banking services, and tax minimization. Evan leverages his access to Merrill and Bank of America to help clients pursue their financial goals through customized and integrated approaches. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Evan spent over four years traveling the country hosting financial strategy seminars and retirement planning sessions for corporate executives and their employees. He holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of South Florida and completed an Accredited Certificate Program at Yale School of Management. He has earned multiple professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Evan is actively involved in various professional organizations such as the Kiwanis Club of Largo/Mid-Pinellas, Rotary Club of Clearwater, Toastmasters International, and several political and automotive clubs. He volunteers with community organizations including the American Heart Association, Habitat for Humanity, Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful, and the Salvation Army. Outside of his professional and community commitments, Evan enjoys boating, cooking, dancing, music, reading, singing, swimming, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

Alan Mevorah is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations, and has 53 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2004 and previously worked at Independent Financial Partners from 2016 to 2018. Outside of advising, he is an independent insurance agent selling life, annuity, long-term care, disability, and medical insurance products. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by various operational and research tools.

Todd Davies is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently advising at Cetera since 2021. He previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Morgan Stanley in both private banking and Smith Barney divisions. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Trustees for Seminole Heights UMC, assisting with church building maintenance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers diverse program options including model portfolios, third-party manager selections, and bespoke strategies, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Carter Hansen is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2019. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2010, progressing through various roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Investment Solutions Representative, Premium Relationship Associate, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Services Representative at Wells Fargo Investments from 2008 to 2009 and at Etrade Securities from 2006 to 2008. Throughout his career, Carter has focused on assisting clients in creating financial plans based on their individual needs and goals, utilizing solid financial practices and resources. He emphasizes open and honest communication and aims to build trust with clients at every step. His experience spans financial consulting, investment advising, and relationship management within the financial services industry.

Kazumi Santiago is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 license with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and comprehensive investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Jeffrey Dierksheide is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Grow Financial Federal Credit Union, CUSO Financial Services, and Edward Jones. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research and operational tools.

Jonathan Stricker is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. since 2014. He is based in Palm Harbor, Florida. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning that covers a broad range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Tomas Gedminas is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and was previously with Citigroup Global Markets starting in 2004. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide array of advisory programs supported by firm-approved tools and a structured planning process.

Michael Flores is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2016, and previously held roles at GRT LLC and New Place LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of wealth advisors. Their advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations, offering non-discretionary advice with client decision-making authority.