Gaston Piscicelli is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Citigroup. 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 clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities.

Angela Fernandez is a financial advisor with Merrill in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and having 18 years of experience at Merrill. She serves as a board member for Meals on Wheels of Tampa and is involved with the fundraising committee for Friends of Caritas Cuba, a charitable organization supporting humanitarian efforts in Cuba. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Linda Read is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Tampa, FL, where she has worked since 2010. Her prior experience includes a three-year period at Juice Plus. Outside of financial advising, she serves as a board member for HCA Florida Trinity Hospital. LPL Financial is a national SEC‑registered investment adviser and broker‑dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and model portfolio strategies supported by both in-house and third-party research.

Nicholas Jenkins is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at the Internal Revenue Service. Outside of finance, he has been involved with MHB Grill LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Mark Hanson is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been providing wealth management consultation to high net worth individuals since 1979, focusing on portfolio management through various asset allocation models, concentrated stock management strategies, and diversification methods. Mark earned a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of South Florida School of Business in Tampa, Florida. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Raised in Tampa, Mark has been married to his wife Cathy for over four decades. In his leisure time, he enjoys baseball, football, golfing, hiking, music, and spending time with his family.

Thaddaeus Money is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including USAA Investment Management Company and USAA Life Insurance Company. Outside of advising, he serves as a Precinct Supervisor for the Pasco County Supervisor of Elections. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, utilizing structured financial planning tools and a variety of investment products.

Steve Tonello is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE Securities, and Suncoast Credit Union, alongside academic work at the University of South Florida. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and access to various investment strategies supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

David Buono is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Trinity Wealth Securities L.L.C., among other roles. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Charles Marchese is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analyses. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Bruce Gelin is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Valic Financial Advisors and Agia. Outside of finance, he is the president and owner of Bruce Gelin Enterprises LLC, where he writes articles and essays on basketball, music, and religion. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutions, providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm works extensively with LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Brooke Banning is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. Her prior employment includes roles at AllianceBernstein and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including futures commission merchant activities and principal trading.

Matthew Frese is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at E*Trade Securities LLC and Simm. Associates. 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 and financial planning services supported by structured processes and advanced modeling tools.

Albert Ruas is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 40 years of industry experience. He was previously with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 10 years before joining Cambridge in 2024. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a large network of independent financial professionals. The firm offers a range of portfolio management solutions and employs both proprietary models and access to third-party strategists, with investment implementation tailored to client objectives across multiple platform arrangements.

Stephanie Jones is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing eight years of industry experience. Her work history includes positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Jackson Del Valle is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2023 and spent one year at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Prior to his financial career, he has experience working at Casino Beach Bar and Grill and attended Florida State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery conversations and approved tools to model financial outcomes, primarily acting in an advisory capacity without providing individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Jack Bank is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Investable Solutions and PayDay Employer Solutions, and he attended the University of Arizona. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process involves structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, with a focus on advisory services rather than individual security recommendations.

Patrick Selhorn is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2024, with prior experience at Malibu Beach Club in 2022 and a background as a student from 2016 to 2026. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured processes and advanced modeling tools.

Andy Grijalba is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he has served as a pastor, occasionally preaching and performing pastoral duties. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of advisors. The firm focuses on comprehensive, goal-based planning that covers a wide range of financial topics and offers clients the option to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing arrangement.

Douglas Wilkinson is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has previously worked at First Command Financial Planning. Outside of his advisory role, Wilkinson is an independent insurance agent and owns a financial planning business in Tampa, FL. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse clientele, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing various portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Angela Burns is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Raymond James Financial, Level Four Financial, LPL Financial LLC/TEKSYSTEMS, and Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc. Angela is based in Tampa, FL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.