Jeffrey Layhew is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Palmetto, FL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he has acted as a film extra and sells motocross bikes and parts online. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and diversified investment strategies.

Randle Mc Swain is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Robert Brameister is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With 27 years of experience as a financial advisor on the west coast of Florida, he focuses on helping clients prepare for their financial futures through goal-based planning. He works closely with clients to define essential, important, and aspirational goals, then formulates and annually reviews strategies designed to meet those goals in a prudent and responsible manner. Rob’s areas of expertise include personal retirement planning, portfolio management, legacy and family wealth management strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, college education planning, and retirement income planning. He advises clients on a range of financial products to assist with capital growth, income production, long-term care insurance, and estate planning. As a fifth generation Floridian and 51-year resident of Manatee County, Rob is deeply connected to his community and alongside his wife Krista, actively supports local non-profit organizations. Rob earned his Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and holds a High School Diploma from Southeast High School. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys spending time outdoors boating, fishing, camping, hiking, and attending local sporting events with his family.

Ronald Jones is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Tierra Verde, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services and Primerica Advisors since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in sales of home security and automation products through affiliated companies and operates a financial services business related to Primerica. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, delivering advisory services primarily through model-based investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

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.

Savas Constantinou is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2026. He previously worked at Cetera Investment Services, Hancock Whitney Bank, Modera Wealth Management, LPL Financial, and AXA Advisors. He has also held a senior wealth planning advisor role at Hancock Whitney Bank, focusing on trust and estate, retirement, investment, risk management, and business planning in collaboration with other financial professionals. OSAIC serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm offers portfolio construction using firm tools and third-party solutions, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management across diverse asset classes.

Lisa Menke is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. from 1987 to 2024. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.

Jack Craig is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bradenton, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor entities since 1995. Craig serves as a successor trustee for a family trust. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Robert Petzold is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and with 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors and Kansas City Life Insurance Company. He is also the owner of Petzold Financial Group, LLC, which provides life, health, and long-term care insurance sales and services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and access to third-party money managers to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Michael Fay Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bradenton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of the Red Cedar West Homeowners Association in Leesburg, Virginia. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers a range of investment programs alongside specialized estate planning services.

Murray Snow III is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that incorporates structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

James Morrison III is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2011. He is also a board member of the Robinson Hearts and Minds Foundation, which raises funds through charitable events for research and engineering scholarships. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Thomas Redden III is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a small online business selling art and various household items on platforms such as eBay and Etsy. 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 through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm delivers its program on a non-discretionary basis, combining institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Andrew Minor is the Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch, where he leads the office in Bradenton, Florida. Since joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2004, he has held leadership roles and developed expertise in guiding clients toward their financial goals. Andy holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) designation and has earned several professional designations including Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment specialist. Andy graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. He has been involved in training programs within Merrill Lynch and was appointed Resident Director in 2015. His professional approach emphasizes a disciplined, client-focused financial strategy tailored to individual needs, including areas like college education planning, retirement income, tax minimization, and socially responsible investing. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Andrew Minor is active in his community. He serves on the boards of the Manatee County Fair Association and the Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County and is the 2024 President of the Bradenton Kiwanis Club. He is also a member of the Manatee County Chamber of Commerce. Andy resides in Bradenton with his wife, Kirstin, and their three children, and enjoys football, golfing, running, and family activities.

Janice French is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Jabil for 17 years before joining Edward Jones in 2021. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, along with affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Darren Janakis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bradenton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2004. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with United Underwriters as a non-variable insurance agent and maintains an accounting entity, Janakis Financial. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and consulting services.

Joseph Maldonado is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2010 and previously worked at Axa Advisors for 10 years. Outside of his advisory work, Maldonado is also a referral sales agent in real estate and a licensed accountant/CPA. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through various third-party programs. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage services tailored to client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Wendy Kester is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Arthur Gettinger is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2023, he spent 14 years at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. He owns Gettinger Financial LLC, which provides investment planning, tax planning, estate planning, insurance planning, and retirement/cash flow planning services, including fixed insurance sales. He has also served as a trustee for family trusts. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm integrates brokerage and advisory services with a range of investment options and uses proprietary tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios.

Richard Morris is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bradenton, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and model-based outcome simulations as part of its planning process.