Kevin Karpay is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and a legislative office for Congresswoman Kathy Castor. He serves as an investment committee member and Vice President of Philanthropy for Tampa Jewish Family Services. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves high net worth individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services, utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies alongside tax-management and direct-indexing capabilities.

Kimberly Schiavo is an investment advisor representative at OSAIC with 40 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Investacorp, Inc. for 25 years and spent four years at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. Kimberly holds Series 63 and Series 66 securities licenses. Outside of advisory services, she is also involved in life and health insurance sales, including Medicare insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering both brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with tools for asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and the use of discretionary and third-party managed strategies.

Evan Eastman is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he focuses on serving business owners, executives, and high net worth families. With over 15 years of industry experience, he provides clients with personalized wealth management strategies, including portfolio management, retirement and estate planning, personal banking services, and tax minimization. Evan leverages his access to Merrill and Bank of America to help clients pursue their financial goals through customized and integrated approaches. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Evan spent over four years traveling the country hosting financial strategy seminars and retirement planning sessions for corporate executives and their employees. He holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of South Florida and completed an Accredited Certificate Program at Yale School of Management. He has earned multiple professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Evan is actively involved in various professional organizations such as the Kiwanis Club of Largo/Mid-Pinellas, Rotary Club of Clearwater, Toastmasters International, and several political and automotive clubs. He volunteers with community organizations including the American Heart Association, Habitat for Humanity, Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful, and the Salvation Army. Outside of his professional and community commitments, Evan enjoys boating, cooking, dancing, music, reading, singing, swimming, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

Alan Mevorah is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations, and has 53 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2004 and previously worked at Independent Financial Partners from 2016 to 2018. Outside of advising, he is an independent insurance agent selling life, annuity, long-term care, disability, and medical insurance products. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by various operational and research tools.

Todd Davies is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently advising at Cetera since 2021. He previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Morgan Stanley in both private banking and Smith Barney divisions. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Trustees for Seminole Heights UMC, assisting with church building maintenance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers diverse program options including model portfolios, third-party manager selections, and bespoke strategies, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Carter Hansen is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2019. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2010, progressing through various roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Investment Solutions Representative, Premium Relationship Associate, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Services Representative at Wells Fargo Investments from 2008 to 2009 and at Etrade Securities from 2006 to 2008. Throughout his career, Carter has focused on assisting clients in creating financial plans based on their individual needs and goals, utilizing solid financial practices and resources. He emphasizes open and honest communication and aims to build trust with clients at every step. His experience spans financial consulting, investment advising, and relationship management within the financial services industry.

Kazumi Santiago is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 license with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and comprehensive investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Jeffrey Dierksheide is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Grow Financial Federal Credit Union, CUSO Financial Services, and Edward Jones. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research and operational tools.

Jonathan Stricker is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. since 2014. He is based in Palm Harbor, Florida. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning that covers a broad range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Tomas Gedminas is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and was previously with Citigroup Global Markets starting in 2004. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide array of advisory programs supported by firm-approved tools and a structured planning process.

Michael Flores is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2016, and previously held roles at GRT LLC and New Place LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of wealth advisors. Their advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations, offering non-discretionary advice with client decision-making authority.

Brian Robinson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 1999, including Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, utilizing proprietary fundamental research alongside quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery, with a focus on systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Nico Koop is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James & Associates, Pershing LLC, and WaveCapital Partners. He is also the owner of KOOP ENTERPRISES LLC and STAY STRONG UNITED LLC, a business involved in sports, fitness, and gaming. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension funds, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm provides access to multiple platforms and custodians while supporting discretionary and non-discretionary management through proprietary and third-party strategies.

Brett Harner is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Achieva Credit Union, LPL Financial, The Golden 1 Credit Union, and Cuso Financial Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of investment and advisory services, including portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Michael Lovero is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Ameriprise since 2021 and prior experience at The University of Tampa and Gino's of Lindenhurst. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm’s approach incorporates research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, delivering written recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team in partnership with clients’ advisors.

John Oppenheimer II is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CFA Institute, Primerica Advisors, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and several other organizations across different sectors. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary advisory mandates and model portfolios.

Lawrence Falzone is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2009, following 11 years at Concourse Financial Group Securities. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, pension funds, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through thousands of financial professionals managing a multi-billion dollar asset base.

Jody Zellner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Clearwater, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, Zellner worked at Jeffrey Matthews Financial Group LLC and Waddell & Reed. Outside of advisory work, Zellner is involved with Safe Harbor Financial Advisors LLC, focusing on non-variable insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset managers.

Carol Jordan is a CFP® with 32 years of experience in the financial industry. She has worked at OSAIC since 2018, following prior roles at Signator Investors, Inc., Transamerica Financial Advisors, Client 1 St Advisory Group, and Provise Management Group. Outside of her advisory work, she holds a license as a Notary Public and provides fixed insurance advice including fixed annuities and long-term care insurance. OSAIC Wealth serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization. The firm supports individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients with diverse investment programs and third-party manager options.

Veronica Sullivan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palm Harbor, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. Outside of advisory services, she is involved with Tradewinds Anesthesia LLC, where she performs bookkeeping duties. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by advanced modeling tools.