Josh Gussler is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual, Ameriprise Financial, SecureNet Financial, and People Ready. He has also been involved with the First Baptist Church Umatilla and the Lake County Board of County Commissioners. Fidelity, through its Strategic Advisers LLC division, offers investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, employing a mix of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies, and integration of AI and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Lesli Luther is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Luther Group, a financial advisory team based in The Villages, Florida. She provides customized wealth strategies and integrated advice to individuals and families, helping them address their priorities and pursue their goals. Lesli leads a multidisciplinary approach that includes investment management, retirement planning, trust and estate planning services, higher education savings, and charitable giving. Her expertise encompasses a range of client focus areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Lesli holds the professional designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She earned a High School Diploma from Miami Killian High School, attended American Public University without degree completion, and holds an Associate's Degree from Brevard Community College. Lesli follows the Merrill tradition of community involvement and spends time volunteering with local organizations. Outside of work, she enjoys activities including biking, boating, cooking, gardening, interior decorating, music, reading, tennis, traveling, yoga, Pilates, cultivating orchids, and walking her dogs, Luci and Chloe, throughout The Villages.

Kent Penney is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 29 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments and Investec Securities. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment process and offers a product range that includes security-based swaps and futures commission merchant services.

Stephen Peterson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise, DWS Distributors, and Invesco Advisers. He operates out of The Villages, Florida. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Cherie Gray is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in The Villages, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Outside of advising, she owns and maintains a rental property in Sequim, WA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Nahshan St.Bernard is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. Prior to this role, he served as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2025 and as a Workplace Planning Associate from 2021 to 2023. His professional focus centers on building trust through open communication and understanding clients' aspirations, aiming to empower them to navigate financial complexities with confidence. Nahshan emphasizes a partnership approach in financial planning, going beyond asset management to support clients in achieving their financial goals. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he has interests in comedy and engaging in family activities.

Matthew Nimah is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads a wealth management practice that serves a select group of clients nationwide, including successful business owners, corporate executives, and multi-generational, globally mobile families. His approach centers on comprehensive, long-term financial planning to build, manage, and preserve wealth across generations and borders. He focuses on client areas such as executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, international wealth management, legacy planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. Matthew emphasizes the importance of ongoing planning in navigating financial complexity and expanding optionality as wealth grows. Matthew holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Florida and has professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is involved with professional organizations such as the Rotary of Downtown Orlando, Rotary of Longwood Florida, and chapters of YNG in Miami and Orlando. Outside of work, he enjoys basketball, billiards, golfing, hiking, pickleball, rock climbing, scuba diving, and skiing.

Kyle Horsley is a CFP® professional associated with LPL Financial, bringing 10 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Citizens First Bank and Infinex Investments Inc. He is based in The Villages, Florida. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a broad range of advisory strategies and client types.

Barry Gallun is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Citigroup Global Markets, and Legg Mason Wood Walker. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning using structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct and employer-based financial planning agreements.

Amy Gonzalez Thompson is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She worked at Goldman, Sachs & Co. for 16 years before joining Raymond James & Associates in 2024. Raymond James & Associates is a large 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, and offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by extensive research and multiple portfolio management styles.

Cody Maciejewski is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James & Associates continuously since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he maintains an active Missouri insurance producer license with RJ Insurance Group. 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, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services supported by a nationwide network of advisers.

Andrew Haliday is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Wells Fargo since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for the Forward Paths Foundation and is a Finance Committee Member at the AdventHealth Waterman Foundation, where he is involved in financial oversight and fundraising efforts. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research and analytics with diversified investment strategies and provides a broad range of financial products through affiliated entities.

Amy Posch is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2021 and previously operated AlphaGraphics Savannah for ten years. She is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, offering a range of portfolio management strategies and access to both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Michael Johnson is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Crippen & Co for three years before joining Edward Jones in 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Scott Botkin is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab. His prior experience includes roles at TD Ameritrade and Union Pacific. Outside the financial sector, he was involved in operating Piezon's Pizzeria for ten years. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 SMAs and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Michael Hopkins is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations, and has 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Hopkins is a co-owner of HOPCO PARTNERS LLC, an investment-related business, and serves as a co-trustee and successor trustee for family trusts. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Robert Mitchell is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Signator Investors, Inc. and Edgewood Financial Network, and he owns several businesses including an insurance agency, farming operations, and multiple athletic and recreational clubs. Outside of advisory roles, he is involved in managing various business ventures related to farming grapes and pistachios, commercial property management, and sports facilities. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory, and financial planning services. The firm employs asset allocation tools and multiple third-party solutions to construct portfolios across various asset classes, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Dennis Kinzer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in The Villages, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010 and has served at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including financial planning services that utilize firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning solutions.

Brett Evert is a financial advisor with Fisher Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. Before joining Fisher Investments in 2026, he worked at Charles Schwab and Fidelity Investments. Fisher Investments serves a global client base including institutional and high-net-worth individuals, providing discretionary portfolio management with a centralized investment process that combines quantitative and qualitative research. The firm manages a variety of mandates across equity, fixed-income, and blended portfolios, and offers sub-advisory and retirement plan services.

Thomas Topper is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 40 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, he spent 38 years at Pruco Securities, LLC and has also been affiliated with Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1986. He volunteers with the Williamsville Preservation Foundation, a nonprofit focused on community improvements in Williamsville, NY. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach with access to third-party asset managers and offers financial planning, consulting services, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.