Mara Shaughnessy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brandon, FL, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. She has practiced law through Shaughnessy Law PLLC since 2006 and serves as a board member of that firm. Mara also works with Heath Wealth Management LLC and is involved with Generational Wealth of Tampa Bay, a business related to her LPL advisory activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients, through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by in-house and third-party research and technology solutions.

Dean Lowden is a Benefits & Planning Consultant in Executive Services at Fidelity Investments. He has been with Fidelity since 2021, progressing through roles including Investment Solutions Representative I and II, and Investment Management Consultant before assuming his current position in 2025. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Prudential Advisors from 2018 to 2021. In his role, Dean partners with clients to understand their goals and develop customized financial plans tailored to their unique needs. He emphasizes building strong relationships and maintaining trust, reliability, and competency in his work. Outside of his professional career, Dean has personal interests in art, baseball, cooking and baking, family activities, theater, and traveling.

Robert Sklaver is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His work history includes multiple roles at Charles Schwab and Fisher Investments, spanning from 2015 to the present. 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 separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.

Jeffrey Cerven is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously operated Classie Growers LLC for eleven years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and investment options, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jeffrey Hollifield is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 30 years before joining Mass Mutual in 2016. Hollifield is also an independent insurance agent specializing in disability, life, accident, health insurance, and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software to deliver written recommendations tailored to clients’ goals.

Agata Springstead is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at JP Morgan Chase for 12 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies and services supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors.

Scott Allison is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 28 years of industry experience and holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at USAA Financial Advisors, USAA Investment Services Company, and Woodbury Financial Services Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is an authorized person of William Brewster Holdings, LLC, a rental property venture. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services utilizing multiple platforms and tools for portfolio construction, including third-party managed account solutions.

Stephen Mc Masters is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2018. Prior to joining Merrill, he was with UnitedHealth Group, OptumRx for one year. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Jodael Deralus is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cohnreznick, LLP, CBIZ, Inc., PricewaterhouseCoopers, and other firms. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations.

Howard Lakeman is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has worked at both Merrill and Bank of America since 2016. 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 strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Steven Dobler is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 45 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2026, he spent 21 years with Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC. Dobler is also owner of Dobler Asset Management LLC, a financial services business he co-owns with his wife. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, using asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across various asset classes.

Kevin Warner is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent Financial since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, Warner serves as supply clergy for the Dioceses of Southwest Florida and is a board member of La Cruz School, a bilingual pre-school forming as a 501(c)(3) organization. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits through a network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on comprehensive, goal-based planning with written recommendations across various areas, including retirement and estate planning, and offers clients the option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing program called WealthPlan.

Mandisa Trader is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ruskin, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Citigroup and American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. She has been with Ameriprise in various capacities since 2015. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals with substantial investable assets, providing customized Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with algorithmic tools to deliver tailored retirement income advice, primarily serving clients with Ameriprise-managed accounts.

David Thomas Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including Ameritas Advisory Services and Summit Financial Group, and maintains business activities related to insurance through Vaughn Asset Advisory Agency LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services.

Teddy Alvarado Figueroa is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grow Financial Federal Credit Union and CUSO Financial Services, LP. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Alexander Russello is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Grow Financial Services and Cuso Financial Services, L.P. Additionally, Russello has a background in education, having worked with Kumon Math and Reading for 15 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by proprietary and third-party research and employs both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Wendy Splan is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, delivering tailored advice supported by proprietary research and capital market analysis.

Mike Hamidi Sakr is an Investment Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2025. In this role, he partners with individuals and families to understand their financial situations, develop tailored actionable plans, and align their investments with their goals and values. Prior to this, he served as an Investment Solutions Representative at Fidelity Investments starting in 2021 and worked as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2020 to 2021. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California, which support his ability to provide comprehensive financial advice and solutions. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Mike engages in various personal interests including camping, cars, family activities, outdoor adventures, soccer, and volunteering.

Natalia Morales is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. before joining Raymond James in 2024. Morales also has experience in marketing and spent time at the University of Central Florida. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and consulting services with a range of investment strategies and municipal advisory capabilities.

Benjamin Prescott III is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to that, Prescott worked at Prescott Communications from 2015 to 2017. 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 through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.