Gary Thompson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Ameriprise with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides ongoing retirement-income planning advice based on written recommendations, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Garland Mayerlen is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at Thrivent and Fidelity Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he sells clothing online through the Depop platform. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning across various topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Nick Portillo is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with individuals and families to develop financial plans aimed at improving their financial well-being. He has held various roles within Fidelity Investments since 2020, progressing from Customer Relationship Advocate to Financial Consultant. His experience includes positions such as Planning Consultant, Investment Solutions Representative III and II, and High Net Worth Associate. Nick holds insurance licenses for Arkansas and California. Outside of his professional work, he has personal interests in activities such as going to the beach, cooking and baking, football, soccer, reading, and attending social events with friends.

John Mcewen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked across several Fidelity entities since 2015, including Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios and serves in advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Carlos Delaissear is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fidelity National Information Services, BairesDev, Blast Wave, American District Telegraph, and Enhanced Recovery Company. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to serve a diverse client base, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund.

Wayne Miller is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Miller serves on multiple boards of the Knights of Columbus organizations. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients approaching or in retirement with a written Recommendation Report and ongoing annual advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Christopher Franke is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2014 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment offerings.

Mark Jones is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, based in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. He has 20 years of industry experience, including five years at BB&T Securities before joining Raymond James in 2020. 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, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting services that emphasize tailored, non-discretionary strategies supported by extensive research and a broad range of portfolio management options.

Mark Lamensdorf is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he worked as a business consultant for nine years. He is also involved with Vystar Credit Union. 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 offering a range of financial planning and advisory services.

Sydney Pasterczyk is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2026, Sydney held positions at Fidelity Investments and Finalis and has experience associated with the University of Alabama and the Episcopal School of Jacksonville. Sydney was also involved with the NorthRiver Yacht Club. 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.

Andrew Ellis is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. He has previously worked at US Assure and held various roles at Merrill since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, Ellis operates an Etsy shop called Atavus Oddities, where he creates and ships artwork. 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 institutions.

Andrew Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Merrill in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2012. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mandi Burgess is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Merrill and Bank of America. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Pallavi Thota is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she held various roles in educational institutions and nonprofit organizations. She volunteers as an impact coordinator for the Vidya Network nonprofit, where she manages fundraisers. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified model portfolios.

Carrie Anderson is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2016 and has been with Merrill since 2015. 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 and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Riley Stallard is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked across multiple Fidelity affiliates since 2008, including Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Investments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base that includes retail and institutional investors, as well as registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, delivering model portfolios developed through systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Kelsey Kokeny is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC in 2019, Kokeny worked in various roles in hospitality and retail, including positions at Ponte Vedra Inn and Club and Veteran's United Craft Brewery. Outside of financial services, Kokeny has worked as an independent contractor for DoorDash. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm serves multiple registered investment companies and delivers model portfolios through Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser.

Tania Licata is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018, following four years at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. 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 brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics.

Patrick Shelton is a financial advisor with Merrill in Jacksonville, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2014. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Richard Sopher is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Jacksonville, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. He is also a trustee of a family trust focused on the wellbeing of a relative. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and is noted for its use of AI-driven methods and its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.