Chad Schafer is a CFP® with 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously held roles at Invest Financial Corp., Securian Financial Services, Inc., and Transamerica Financial Advisors. He is based in Clearwater, FL. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Bethanie Gore is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Saint Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, she held roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Paz Chandra is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 30 years of industry experience. They hold Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and have previously worked at LPL Financial and Sii. Chandra serves as a board member of SPT Inc. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, using advanced asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios.

Shawn Isaacson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, MML Investors Services, and MassMutual. He is based in Palm Harbor, Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to develop financial plans, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jed Mccrumb is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Clearwater, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2017, including time at Ameriprise Financial Advisors Inc., and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in a centralized consulting approach, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts and product selections that include affiliated funds.

Sumaiyya Khan is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with three years of industry experience. She currently works at Raymond James & Associates and previously was employed at Sabal Trust Company, Premier Family of Companies, and the New Jersey Turnpike Authority. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

James Petika is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with six years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2019 and previously was with Brown & Brown Insurance from 2015 to 2019. He holds a Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Jay Timberlake is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2016. In addition to his advisory work, he owns Timberlake Financial, LLC, a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning tools and supports its clients through advisory programs and a range of specialized services.

Quinn Ebright is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and over 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James in various capacities since 2015. Outside of finance, he owns Quinn Ebright Photography, a small e-commerce business selling landscape photography prints and related services. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering tailored financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Sharon Toston is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Clearwater, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Waddell And Reed, Inc, various insurance carriers for W&R Insurance Agency, and Bayrock Nelson LLC. She also operated Command Your Clutter, a business she managed for nine years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Robert Riehle is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several affiliated firms, including Voyager Wealth Advisors and Raymond James Financial. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by extensive research and a range of portfolio management styles.

Warren Paquin is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., Edward Jones, and other firms. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base—including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations—and offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services.

Louis Spence III is a CFP® professional with 33 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2015, following prior roles at Legacy Wealth Advisors and other Raymond James entities. He is also the author of a book on Social Security. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, drawing on diverse portfolio management styles and affiliated research to support tailored, non-discretionary client relationships.

Andrew Cucchiaro is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for Mutual of America Securities LLC and Mutual of America Life Insurance Company for five years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, alongside affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Tracey Czopek is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James since 2017 and previously spent a year at Morgan Stanley. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional and pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services.

Roger Place Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of advising, he serves as COO of Tetelestai, LLC, a business involved in managing staff and system operations related to financial advising. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of large institutional firms.

Judith Hall is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palm Harbor, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 35 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015, Citigroup Global Markets from 2005 to 2009, and Morgan Stanley Dw Inc. from 1991 to 2005. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers investment advisory services alongside additional activities including private funds and principal trading.

Brett Patmore is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Seneca Financial Advisors LLC and Equitable Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he operates several online resale businesses on platforms such as eBay, DePop, and Grailed. Edelman Financial Engines offers technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools to provide both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, emphasizing diversified portfolios and long-term strategies.

Gary Bernard is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Clearwater, FL, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise from 1987 to 2005 and Axa Advisors from 2010 to 2020. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients through financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm uses a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers to deliver tailored investment solutions across mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Brian Kashlak is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.