Kareli Lopez Montoya is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Her background also includes periods dedicated to homemaking. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services, utilizing Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Michael Espinosa is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and no industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Uber, Target, and several other companies. 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 investment strategies for a variety of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Eric Allen is a financial advisor with Stifel in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Davidson Investment Advisors, Inc., among other firms. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses.

Lori Lacy is a financial advisor at Merrill with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1993. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ronald Jones is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has 20 years of industry experience, all with Primerica, working since 2006. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in selling home security and automation products through affiliated companies and owns a legal entity established for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm uses model-driven strategies managed by third-party asset managers and provides custodial services through Pershing, operating primarily with individual investors rather than institutional or pension clients.

Pedro Filippa is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Mutual of America, Raymond James, and T. Rowe Price. Filippa is based in Saint Petersburg, FL. 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 strategies for a range of investors including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Irene Cromartie is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, CapTel, Capital One, and Kepro. Outside of her advisory work, she also works as an independent contractor delivering food for DoorDash in Tampa, Florida. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm employs a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, providing model portfolios comprised of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Joshua Johnson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at T. Rowe Price and Grove Point Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides tailored financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses risk profiling and analytical modeling tools to support non-discretionary planning and offers unique services such as municipal and public-finance advising alongside a SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory program.

Ryan Coleman is a financial advisor at OSAIC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Signature Financial Solutions LLC, Rollins College, and Calvary Christian High School. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services that include financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes a model-based investment process with tools for asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and risk management, supporting multiple advisory strategies and third-party manager selections.

Clara Halapio is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Ford Motor Credit, Childcare Solutions, and Sony/ATV Music Publishing. 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 clients, and municipal entities, and offers financial planning and advisory services that incorporate risk profiling and software-driven analyses.

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.

Margaret Salvatore is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has previously worked at Baird and Northwestern Mutual. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities. The firm offers tailored financial planning and consulting services, utilizing a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Jeremy Dicocco is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and has recently begun his career in the industry. His prior experience includes roles at Ernst & Young and service in the United States Air Force. Outside of his advisory role, he is a business owner of Designs by DiCocco. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutions. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, offering financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Baunit Acosta Calderin is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping athletes, business owners, and families create purposeful financial strategies tailored to their unique priorities and goals. Baunit emphasizes collaboration in developing personalized plans that address family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and supporting women with wealth. Baunit holds an Associate's Degree from Hillsborough Community College and holds multiple professional designations, including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He is bilingual in English and Spanish and serves as a resource for comprehensive financial guidance, including investing, retirement planning, and access to banking and credit solutions through Bank of America specialists. Outside of his professional work, Baunit enjoys camping, music, skydiving, spending time with his family, and watching movies. He is associated with professional organizations such as the American Cancer Society, St. Jude, and Susan G. Komen.

Michael Markis is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent contractor for ChicJourney Travel Advisors, assisting with occasional hotel and experience bookings. 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 deliver model portfolios across a broad investable universe.

Michael Magee is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Magee also operates a personal loan business as a sole proprietor outside of his advisory role. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and proprietary investment models in its advisory process.

Jonathan Jacobus is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads The Jacobus Wealth Management Group, which serves a diverse clientele across New York, New Jersey, Florida, and 24 other states. The group provides personalized wealth management strategies through a disciplined five-step process focused on understanding clients' financial situations and long-term goals. Jonathan and his team work closely with clients to establish and define their objectives, assess their current financial status, and align recommendations accordingly. Their services include investment and retirement planning, liability management, budgeting, and other aspects of financial life management. The group serves multiple generations of clients, including corporate executives, attorneys, CPAs, and business owners. Jonathan holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree from the University of Tampa and has earned professional designations as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He also participates in community service through volunteering with local organizations.

Cynthia Richardson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Clearwater, FL, holding a Series 66 license and 20 years of industry experience. She worked previously at INVEST Financial Corp for nine years before joining LPL Financial in 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Premier Tax Team, a tax preparation and accounting business, and is also an insurance agent with Premier Wealth Planning Spring Hill. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Bryan Rooney is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at City First Mortgage Services LLC and Ruby Grove d/b/a Rooney Schoen Design+Build. Rooney is also an owner and partner of Beachgrove Homes, Inc., a real estate investment company. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions to build model asset allocations.

Jessica Malley is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Her work history includes positions at Raymond James Financial Services and Doshi Financial LLC, as well as a role at the University of South Florida. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to align with client goals and supports a broad advisor network with specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.