Shane Brown is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2020. Prior to his financial advisory role, he was the owner of ResortCorp LLC, a marketing company, for ten years. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement advice through a centralized consulting team.

Stephanie Hyacinthe is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Tampa, Florida, where she has worked since 2013. She has nine years of industry experience. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joel Marius is a financial advisor with OSAIC Wealth, Inc. holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Cetera, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in real estate sales, mortgage lending, and insurance through his sole proprietorships, as well as managing Fortunium LLC, a brand focused on wealth management, real estate, insurance, and lending. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a large network of advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm integrates brokerage and advisory services with technology-driven portfolio construction and offers access to third-party managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Eric Beachy is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked with E*TRADE Capital Management LLC and E*Trade Securities LLC. He has been involved with the First Baptist Church of Sarasota and Sarasota Health and Financial Services, Inc. for over two decades. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning and a structured discovery process supported by firm-approved tools and analysis.

Melvin Cardenas is an advisor at Cetera with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Franklin Templeton for three years and held roles at Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, and Best Buy. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Frank Miles III is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones from 2015 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he performs music on weekends as part of a two-person band. 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, and various institutional investors.

Andrew Whitmore is a CFP® professional with 31 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 2009 and currently manages his practice through a legal entity he established for administrative purposes. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed written recommendations that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Roberta James is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2026. She specializes in developing tailored wealth strategies that align with clients' goals and priorities, utilizing Fidelity's technology and resources to create personalized planning and investment solutions. Roberta has more than a decade of experience in the financial industry. Prior to her current position, she served as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2026 and was a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 2013 to 2020. Her earlier experience includes positions at M&T Bank, where she was Branch Manager and Vice President from 2011 to 2013, and held roles as Personal Banker III and II from 2008 to 2011. Outside of her professional work, Roberta has interests in art, cooking and baking, movies, reading, traveling, and yoga.

Jake Fuoco is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at UBS and Principal Securities, Inc., as well as experience in the hospitality sector. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and models.

William Fanning is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Mass Mutual. He also has a long-standing affiliation with the University of South Florida since 2012. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Marc Walters is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley in various capacities since 2011. Walters is based in Tampa, FL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and models to support its advisory services.

Michael Gordon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services and five years with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and integrates advanced modeling techniques such as Monte Carlo simulations in its planning process.

Gregory Egan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in Egan Heitler, LLC and Egan Development Company, Inc., which support his financial advisory practice. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu covering various specialized areas and delivers tailored recommendations using Wells Fargo’s research and planning tools.

John Benitoa is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Old Soul Adventures, a company focused on buying, restoring, and selling classic cars. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to provide tailored financial planning and portfolio management.

Gustavo Bustamante is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 65 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2021 and also leads Major League Tax & Financial Planning LLC, a tax services firm he has operated since 2007. Bustamante serves as a director on the board of Club Venezuela Inc., a community organization in Tampa. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm offering financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides multiple investment platforms and strategies through a network of independent Financial Professionals.

Kurt Eftikides is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Nicholas Vizzi is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in owning single-family real estate properties. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to deliver non-discretionary, customized recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Luis Ruah is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL. He joined the firm in 2025 and has prior work experience at Kuehne-Nagel Inc and the University of Central Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that incorporate comprehensive financial modeling and planning strategies.

Rufus Hawkins II is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Edward Jones and Fifth Third Securities. He also serves as an advisor at Suncoast Credit Union and CUNA Brokerage Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, 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.

Noah Collum is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Vanguard Group and several smaller financial firms. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and structured processes.