Elizabeth Hazen is a Wealth Management Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She brings two decades of experience in the financial services industry, beginning her career in 2005 as a personal banker with Bank of America in Augusta, Georgia. She later served as a financial center manager in Tampa Bay before transitioning to Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2014. Elizabeth joined her current team in 2016, where she focuses on delivering personalized wealth management strategies that align with her clients’ distinct financial goals and values. Her expertise includes comprehensive wealth management for individuals and families, with particular emphasis on college education planning, family wealth strategies, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, retirement planning, and socially responsible investing. Elizabeth engages with clients through a planning-based approach that evolves over time, integrating a deep understanding of their priorities and circumstances. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification, the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) certification, and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Elizabeth earned her Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Criminology from the University of Georgia. She lives by the beach with her husband and their family. Committed to community involvement, she volunteers with organizations such as LEAD for Women at Bank of America in Tampa, serves as a lecturer at her church, and contributes to her local food bank. In her personal time, Elizabeth enjoys running and participates in charity races with her running club throughout the year.

James Trimboli is a financial advisor at OSAIC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services Inc. He also serves as a financial planner and consultant for Klimis & Associates, Inc., providing financial planning and advisory services to clients. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a broad network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms.

David Dortch is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked with Fifth Third Bank and SunTrust Advisory Services. Dortch is based in Clearwater, FL. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by over 10,000 advisors and managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Barrington Minnis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley/ETrade Securities for 11 years. He is based in Clearwater, FL. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Marc Beshany is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with 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, wrap-fee programs, 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.

Christine Cavell is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Clearwater, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2005. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing 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 fiduciary services.

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 38 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support asset allocation and financial 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.

Pedro Filippa is a financial advisor with Merrill in Saint Petersburg, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mutual of America, Raymond James & Associates, and T. Rowe Price. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Cracchiolo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Clearwater, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 9 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Bank NA and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a food and beverage vending delivery business, Dominator Vending Enterprises Corp. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of financial advisors. The firm combines research and analytics with a range of brokerage and advisory solutions to support its clients’ investment needs.

Joshua Johnson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at T. Rowe Price and Grove Point Investments. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports various advisory programs, including specialized services such as municipal and public finance consulting.

Ryan Coleman is a financial advisor at OSAIC in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include working at Signature Financial Solutions LLC and positions in educational institutions such as Rollins College and Calvary Christian High School. OSAIC serves a diverse clientele including retail and institutional investors, providing integrated brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes a range of portfolio construction tools and offers access to multiple advisory platforms and third-party managers.

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.

Margaret Salvatore is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Her prior experience includes roles at Baird and Northwestern Mutual, as well as a position at the University of Göttingen. 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, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a nationwide adviser network.

Jeremy Dicocco is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Ernst & Young and service in the United States Air Force for eleven years. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a business called Designs by DiCocco. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and access to various managed portfolio programs, combining advisory services with brokerage and insurance product sales through an integrated platform.

Robert Cann is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Pensacola, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 1993 and PFS Investments, Inc. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management via its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-driven strategies and limited separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and oversees portfolio implementation through BNY Mellon Advisors, operating with a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Vannie Andolino is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2021, Vannie worked in education and held roles at Snowshack and Stein Mart. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and corporate-sponsored financial planning.

Matthew Brookins is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Innisbrook Golf and Spa Resort for four years before joining Raymond James. 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 are generally non-discretionary and supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.