Peter Abbate is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lakeland, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Investment Services, Regions Bank, Merit Financial Group, VALIC Financial Advisors, PNC Bank, Merrill, Bank of America, and JP Morgan Securities. 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 financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and providing access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Garfield Durham is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and having seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2020, he worked at Transnational Bankcard LLC, Pridestaff, Inc., and spent 17 years at Depository Trust & Clearing Corp. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individual and institutional clients, offering comprehensive financial planning and investment programs supported by firm-approved tools and a structured approach.

Jamie Chamness is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Land O Lakes, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2012. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendation reports, delivered through a centralized consulting team in partnership with client advisors.

Yismaldy Larios is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. Outside of finance, he is involved in a construction and remodeling business as an owner and partner. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Amit Shah is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wesley Chapel, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and with 14 years of industry experience. His prior work includes time at Atlas Private Wealth Advisors and Shah Wealth Management. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing a range of model portfolios, research resources, and technology-driven strategies.

Rey McCabe is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Wesley Chapel, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at USAA Financial Advisors and USAA Investment Management Company. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in real estate as a landlord, managing property maintenance and rent collection. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by an integrated operational structure and centralized custody.

Jim Ford is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Wesley Chapel, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ritchey Automotive, Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Regions Bank. 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 and provides a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, along with affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Chad Cooper is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 credential and 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2017, he worked for Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities Corporation from 2003 to 2017. He serves as a board member for the Central Florida Urban League and the Wesley Chapel Black Chamber of Commerce, and holds leadership roles within the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) Florida chapter. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent financial professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform options tailored to client objectives.

Matthew Tihanovich is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations. The firm operates within the broader J.P. Morgan broker-dealer and banking organization and offers non-discretionary advisory services through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Julio Saldana Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors and World Financial Group. He also has a background in law enforcement, having served with the Tampa Police Department and New York City Police Department, and is currently an active member of the U.S. Army Reserve. 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 various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Ryan Neal is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wesley Chapel, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Berkadia Commercial Mortgage, Crowder & Scoggins Ltd., and various educational institutions. Neal also works as a personal trainer at LA Fitness. 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 and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Michael Simon is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 29 years of industry experience. He has held positions at multiple firms including Regions Bank, GTE Federal Credit Union, and AXA Advisors LLC. Simon also serves as an investment program manager at GTE Investment Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with a multi-manager platform and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Calvin Sutton is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His career includes roles at UBS Financial Services and Merrill, as well as a four-year period in the premium cigar industry with Rocky Patel Premium Cigars. He works within Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios, and it serves various clients including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund.

Scott Nightingale is a financial advisor with Merrill in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally sells and trades items on eBay to generate profit. 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.

Anne Pomfret is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Enterprise since 2024 and previously spent over three decades at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and PRUCO Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services, utilizing LPL’s research, model portfolios, and third-party portfolio strategists within an integrated platform that includes insurance products and lending programs.

Stacy Obney is a financial advisor at Osaic with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and T. Rowe Price Investment Services. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a rental property. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations through a broad network of financial advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and multiple platforms to deliver customized portfolio management.

Darren Brewis is a financial advisor at OSAIC Wealth, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has worked at OSAIC since 2018, following a 23-year tenure at Signator Investors, Inc. Brewis is also active as President of Platinum Financial Network LLC, a business involved in securities, investment advisory, and insurance services. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and multiple investment platforms to construct portfolios incorporating various asset types, managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Jacqueline Bennett is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in San Antonio, Florida, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 41 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at New Century Financial Group and DMG Financial LLC, and she has operated the Jackie Bennett Financial Group since 1984. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as Vice President of the BNI Signature Elite Chapter, managing its Membership Committee. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors through a broad network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to various managed account platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk-assessment methodologies to construct investment portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Nickeel Kanji is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Merrill and Phelps Dunbar LLP and has a background that includes roles at the University of Central Florida. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a diverse range of funds and model portfolios.

Zehra Candler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. She previously worked at USAA Investment Management Company and USAA Financial Advisors, Inc., with nearly a decade of service at USAA Financial Planning Services. Zehra is involved in managing Candler Wealth Management, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting with access to model portfolios, research, and diversified strategies.