Herbert Eng is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Clearwater, FL, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 license. He has 37 years of industry experience, including roles at LPL Financial since 2018 and Invest Financial Corporation since 2011. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Haiou Allen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Allen worked at E*Trade Securities LLC. Outside of advisory work, Allen is listed as a partner in an oil and energy company, Ballen Enterprises Inc, though this involvement is noted as nominal. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers a range of investment and planning services.

Jacob Ackerman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Clearwater, FL, holding the Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Calton & Associates, Inc. and New York Life. Outside of his advisory role, Ackerman is employed by American Dream CPA in a non-investment capacity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Alton Pardue is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, Merrill, and Principal Securities. Outside of financial advising, Pardue is a 50% owner of The Learning Experience, a childcare services business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with various program structures and access to third-party managers.

Tyler Linkowski is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has seven years of industry experience, including prior roles at Maia Wealth, LLC and MML Investors Services LLC. Tyler is also involved with OneVision Enterprises, LLC, working as an employee benefit consultant alongside his father. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers a variety of investment implementation options, including proprietary and third-party model strategies, tailored to client objectives.

John Bryan is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at several financial services firms including Avantax and Benton Financial Group, and maintains roles in tax preparation and accounting through his own businesses. Bryan also serves as treasurer of a neighborhood homeowners association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple investment platforms through a large national network of independent advisors.

Susannah Townsend is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL. She has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning using proprietary tools and serves approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Matt Schommer is a financial advisor with Cetera in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously held roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and MSI Financial Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Francis Reeves is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been associated with PFS Investments, Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2006. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and select separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on a tiered wrap-fee structure and utilizes third-party asset managers with oversight and model implementation handled by BNY Mellon Advisors.

Michael Tippin is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including time with its predecessor, AXA Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of Bourbon Brau LLC, an entity formed to purchase an airplane, and maintains an outside business website. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and asset management access through LPL programs and third-party managers, operating a hybrid referral and implementation model with both advisory and brokerage channels.

Bryan Peterson is a financial advisor at Osaic with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held roles at Osaic and GFA Financial since 2021. He previously worked at The Library JV LLC and spent ten years at Pane Rustica. Peterson is also involved in securities sales, client service support, and insurance product sales through GFA Financial. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and a mix of investment options, supported by a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms.

Michelle Tolmoff is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera Investment Services LLC and related entities since 2015. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in community engagement activities through GTE Federal Credit Union and provides concierge services and loan referrals as a relationship advisor. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with options ranging from discretionary portfolio management to bespoke strategies, supported by a national network of over 10,000 advisors.

Christopher Martinson is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. He currently works at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Prior to joining MassMutual in 2025, Martinson held positions at BNY Mellon Securities Corporation, BNY Mellon, and Citi Private Advisory. He is also licensed as an insurance broker focusing on long-term care. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Ian Wiley is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Prior to entering the financial industry, he held various positions outside finance. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separate managed accounts and offers a range of investment guidance supported by its research and alternative investments due diligence.

Randy Deitke is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016, following a year at Tmfs Advisors, LLC. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large participant base through advisor-led and online platforms.

David Deweese is a financial advisor with Cetera in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously held roles at PNC Investments and SunTrust Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a volunteer board member for the Salvation Army and Gulf Coast Dental, providing dental services to those in need, and also acts as a volunteer board treasurer for Cambridge Christian School. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers along with multiple program structures.

Engy Alfred is a financial advisor with Merrill in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, Alfred is the sole owner of an investment-related business based in Knoxville, Tennessee. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Heather Arnell is a financial advisor with Merrill in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved part-time in direct sales of hair and skin care products with Monat Global Corp. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kimberly Williams is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been working in the financial services industry since 1983 and joined Merrill in 1992. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Management from John Brown University. Kimberly has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP) certification from the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and is a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC) designee. Additionally, she holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Kimberly is a native of central Arkansas and resides there with her husband, Charles.

Mace Maraman Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2013, including Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Bank NA. 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 process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.