Melissa Mckinney is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lakeland, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2019 and has concurrently worked at Allen & Co since 2007. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from internal and third-party sources.

Brad Stainsby is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lakeland, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2019 and also maintains a role at Allen & Company of Florida, LLC since 2015. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including 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 and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and research from LPL Research, third-party subadvisors, and TAMP sponsors.

Linda Mc Mahan is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Lakeland, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 44 years of industry experience and has been with Merrill since 1981, also associated with Bank of America since 2009. She serves as an advisory board member for the Lakeland Regional Health Foundation, a charitable organization. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Steven Taylor is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Palmetto, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm uses a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate written recommendations, delivered through a centralized consulting team in partnership with financial advisors.

April Wheeler is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at firms including UBS Financial Services, Merrill, Bank of America, and Cassidy Holdings Group. She is based in Winter Haven, FL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process involves structured discovery and modeling tools but does not provide individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Donna Williams is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Charles Schwab and Geico. From 2017 to 2024, she was involved with Community Watch Solutions LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with research-backed model portfolios and alternative strategies.

Souri Vongvirat is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and concurrently with Allen & Company of Florida since 2000. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research, model portfolios, and advanced technologies.

Gregory West is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lakeland, Florida, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, West serves as secretary and treasurer for the BNI Auburnable Chapter "Profit Boosters." Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and supports its network of more than 23,700 advisors with affiliated mutual funds, a trust company, and securities-based lending.

Gregg Lynch is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Avantax Investment Services and 1st Global Advisors, and he is also the owner of LGL Wealth Management, LLC. In addition to his advisory work, Lynch is president and co-owner of Lynch, Cotton & Associates, PA, a CPA firm providing accounting and tax services for over 30 years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a range of program structures and third-party managers.

Josephine Aiosa is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2022. She has previously worked at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab, USAA Investment Management Company, and USAA Financial Planning Services. Outside of her advisory work, she is employed as a hearing-impaired interpreter with Purple Communications. 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 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and research to support diversified investment strategies.

Matthew Lausell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Lyle Bowlin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lakeland, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Allen & Company since 2021 and at LPL Financial since 2020. Outside of advising, he is engaged in writing a fiction novel and maintaining a Substack newsletter. 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 plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal research and third-party subadvisors.

Troy Garcia is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lakeland, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Allen & Co since 2007 and joined LPL Financial in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Garciagrp LLC, focusing on non-variable insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Timothy Kip is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Plant City, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 37 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he owns generationbabyboomer.com, a website focused on encouraging Social Security planning. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, supported by proprietary research and access to third-party subadvisors.

Steven Mctaggart is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with LPL Financial since 2019 and has also worked with Allen & Company of Florida, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he is a part-owner of a moving and storage business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and advisory programs, leveraging model portfolios and research from multiple sources to provide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

James Powers is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked with firms including Raymond James Financial and Barrow & Powers Financial Services. Outside of financial advising, Powers is an advisory board member for the Family Worship Center and has ownership interests in Culver Capital, which invests in businesses such as Mike and Mike's Dessert and Serenity Oaks Properties. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service that combines personalized reports and ongoing advice focused on income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Michael Tamney is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lakeland, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, as well as Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs for individuals and institutional clients. The firm’s financial planning process utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, focusing on tailored plans without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Diane Herrington is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 27 years of industry experience. She is the owner of Herrington Financial Corp, where she provides tax preparation, accounting, and tax planning services. Herrington also serves as a non-voting board member for Kids Need Both, Inc., a nonprofit organization, and is a pianist who performs at weddings and receptions. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing multiple program structures and affiliated and third-party managers.

Brian Hemp is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he assists with providing class sets of books for teachers through a side activity supporting an educational initiative and hosts a podcast called Donuts in the Basement. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Michael Tanner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.