Janet Willingham is a financial advisor at Merrill with 35 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 1998, including her tenure with Bank of America since 2011. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Sullivan is a CFP® professional with over 53 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He has held multiple roles within Cambridge and related entities since 2006 and previously worked at Continuity Partners Group, LLC and TBS Agency, Inc. Sullivan serves as a director of The Cambridge Foundation, a nonprofit focused on charitable, literary, scientific, and educational purposes. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals, utilizing a range of proprietary and third-party model strategies with both discretionary and non-discretionary implementation options.

Lawrence Fiorini Jr. is a CFP® certificant with 36 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has held roles at Cetera Wealth Services, Kalejta Wealth Management, Voya Financial Advisors, and CliftonLarsonAllen. Outside of advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent and serves as Vice President of Flagship Financial. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and provides access to multiple program platforms and third-party managers.

Mary Disher is a CFP® with over 31 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Cetera and has previously worked with Summit Financial Group Inc and Summit Brokerage Services Inc. She serves on the audit committee for the Girl Scouts of Gulf Coast Florida and holds a leadership role in Toastmasters International. Additionally, she participates as a panel member for the United Way of Charlotte County where she reviews charity funding requests. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors.

David Denna is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Fidelity in various roles since 2010. He works with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes proprietary research combined with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Gregory Ordmandy is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James since 2019, following six years as a self-employed professional. Outside of advising, he owns and manages a rental property business. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets, serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services, supported by a nationwide network of advisors and a variety of portfolio management styles.

Glen Payne Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Roy Borrego is a financial advisor with Merrill in Punta Gorda, Florida, holding a Series 66 credential and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch PF & S Inc. since 1999 and Bank of America, NA since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Borrego is involved as a general partner in Borrego Brothers LLC and serves as a committee member for It's Our Turn, Inc., a local nonprofit supporting veterans. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and charitable organizations.

Rachel Layton is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Chapman Insurance Group and Landmark Realty. She is based in Punta Gorda, FL. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Bradley Schott is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Investacorp and Securities America Advisors. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of advisers and multiple platforms. The firm uses asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios that include a variety of investment types.

Christopher Church is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Port Charlotte, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2008 and previously served 14 years with Charlotte County Fire/EMS. Outside of his advisory role, he is CEO and partner of Estates Authority LLC and is involved in non-investment business activities related to home security and automation referrals. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates a wrap-fee asset management program utilizing model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers, with support from BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing for trade execution and custody.

Ryan Rupert is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and partner of Willow Pens LLC in Punta Gorda, FL. 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 financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Richard Kubis is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2013 and has additional experience as a golf course on-course reporter for CBS Sports since 2011. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, employing a range of portfolio management strategies across multiple custody and platform options.

David Scott is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Punta Gorda, FL, and has 21 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, David serves as a notary public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of solutions including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Pablo Roca is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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, including tailored financial planning that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Steven Muse is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Port Charlotte, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He was previously with Merrill from 2003 to 2018 before joining Edward Jones in 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated financial services.

Kenneth Layton is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at both Merrill and Bank of America since 2012 and 2013, respectively. He is based in Punta Gorda, Florida. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Charles Cash is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Avantax Insurance Agency and Avantax Advisory Services, and he is the managing member of AIS Tax and Financial, LLC, a tax advising and preparation firm he has operated since 2011. Outside of financial advising, he manages Suncoast Stables, LLC, a horse boarding facility he co-owns. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a multi-manager platform with both affiliated and third-party managers.

Randall Van Sickle is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career as an intern with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management from 1983 to 1985 while attending college, ultimately building over 30 years of experience in wealth management and real estate industries. Van Sickle's expertise spans a range of client focus areas, including college education planning, corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a bachelor's degree in business from Bucknell University and has earned multiple professional designations, including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Van Sickle emphasizes building authentic client relationships through personalized planning that aligns with clients’ life priorities and financial goals. Van Sickle maintains active involvement in his community, having served in leadership roles such as former president of the Eastward Ho! golf club. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, fishing, football, golfing, spending time with his family, and traveling. He resides in Chatham with his wife and twin sons.

Stephen Elcock is a financial advisor with Merrill in Punta Gorda, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Scottrade, Harrisdirect, and Ameriprise. 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, and institutional investors.