Kyle Melear is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of The Valdes Group. He focuses on investment and economic analysis and client relationship development, working closely with business owners and high-net-worth individuals to develop customized, goals-based wealth management strategies. Kyle conducts diligent research of market and economic trends aligned with his clients' financial needs and objectives. Before joining Merrill in 2017, Kyle worked as an analyst for an asset management firm specializing in real estate, private equity, and credit investments. His work has been recognized through inclusion in Forbes' "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list, ranking #1 in North Florida for two consecutive years, the "Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors Best-In-State" list in 2023, and "America's Top Wealth Management Teams Private Wealth" list, ranking #13 in 2023. Kyle holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Business Management from Florida State University and holds Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Kyle enjoys spending time outdoors and engaging in community activities. He resides in Tampa with his wife, Erin, and daughter, Grayson.

Mark Malone is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 32 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Merrill and Bank of America. Malone has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017 and also works with JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and MCAO, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm offers non-discretionary services delivered by select Wealth Advisors and operates within a broader organization that includes security-based swap dealer and futures commission merchant registrations.

Tyler Plunkett is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and approximately six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise and Frank Girard Wealth Management. Outside of finance, he has experience with Elegant Valet Services and worked at the University of Tampa. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Todd Austin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2011, including time at Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Todd is a partner in several investment-related LLCs based in Tampa, Florida, involved in property management and investment interests. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a variety of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that includes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Brandon Condori is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2024. Prior to joining Fidelity, he gained experience at several firms including Ahmed Shiil and Building and Land Technology. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment approach.

Adam Parks is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Clearwater, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Parks is an equity partner at Turner and Associates and owns a tax services business, Trinity Tax Advisors. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services delivered through independent Financial Professionals using various portfolio management and wrap-fee programs.

James Mccormick Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has served in various roles within Morgan Stanley since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he is a city commissioner in Safety Harbor, FL, and is involved with Rotary International as a district ambassador scholar selection chairman and outbound seminar coordinator. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Brenton Matzek is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Fisher Investments, and Walser Wealth Management Company. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, annual planning relationships and event-driven services such as divorce and estate settlement planning.

Thitsanin Wachara Amnuoy is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Prior to Merrill, Thitsanin was associated with Bank of America. Outside of advising, Thitsanin serves as a board member and fundraising coordinator for the All That Dance Booster Club in Tampa, organizing events to support dancers' competitions. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Alejandra Benavides Morin is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving since 2023. She previously held roles at Fidelity as a Planning Consultant from 2021 to 2023, and has experience as a Wealth Management Consultant at U.S. Bancorp Investments from 2019 to 2021. Alejandra began her financial advisory career at First Command Financial Planning in 2018. Her work focuses on developing financial strategies tailored to clients' individual goals and circumstances, utilizing Fidelity's technology and planning resources to provide clear and straightforward guidance. Alejandra holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional endeavors, she enjoys various outdoor activities including board games, camping, hiking, kayaking, outdoor adventures, and swimming.

James Mussio Jr. is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab in 2022, he worked at TD Ameritrade for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of Desert Sage Records LLC, where he is involved in creative writing, including poems, music lyrics, and scripts. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services with a focus on multi-asset model portfolios and access to both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options.

Mason De Michele is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tampa, FL. He has one year of industry experience, having previously worked at Brown & Brown and spent nine years in full-time education. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of financial advisors.

Michelle Schatzberg is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2016. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Brumfield is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation, Morgan Stanley, and Fisher Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked as a restaurant server. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Michael Cosentino Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Odessa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2003 and previously associated with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the advisory board of the Northwest YMCA in Tampa, FL, contributing to fundraising and improvement projects. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model that emphasizes tailored client intake, written financial plans, and a combination of advisory and brokerage services.

John Straughn III is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo since 2014, including two years at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. 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 employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Kory Johnson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tampa, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, Inc., and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales and service through multiple brokerages focusing on life insurance products. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and nonprofits. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, with access to proprietary and third-party research and portfolio management solutions.

Peter Shaw is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at E*TRADE Securities LLC and Onemain Financial. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to both individuals 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 operates through various advisory and brokerage services.

Michael Carboni is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Clearwater, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2009. Carboni is the owner of Michael James Carboni LLC, an entity he uses for managing practice-related expenses, and rents office space to other Ameriprise advisors. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written recommendation reports and ongoing advice, utilizing a combination of internal research, third-party data, and algorithmic analysis.

Assegid Habtewold is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Tampa, FL. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at New York Life, eXp Realty, CI International, Per Scholas, and Success Pathways. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management, delivering advisory services primarily through model-driven investment strategies.