Christopher Hacker is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2013. Hacker holds a Series 66 designation. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Brendan Thon is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, previously serving as an Investment Consultant from 2022 to 2024 and as a Workplace Planning Consultant 2 from 2021 to 2022. Brendan focuses on providing personalized financial guidance to help clients pursue their financial goals with informed decision-making. Throughout his career at Fidelity, Brendan has worked closely with clients to ensure alignment and clarity at every stage of their financial planning process. His approach emphasizes collaboration and education to support clients in achieving their financial objectives. Outside of his professional role, Brendan enjoys activities such as beach outings, boating, fitness, exploring food, outdoor adventures, and running.

Joshua Vilardi is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James and Associates for nine years before joining OSAIC in 2023. Vilardi is the president and owner of Vilardi Wealth Management and Vilardi Wealth Management-Insurance, entities through which he offers securities and insurance products. He also serves as a board member for Tampa Bay Titan 100, a program recognizing top CEOs and C-level executives in the Tampa Bay area. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services along with access to third-party managers, utilizing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across various asset classes.

Jordan Leuschke is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2013. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of 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 discretionary separately managed accounts and utilizes multi-asset model portfolios supported by due diligence from its Center for Financial Research.

Girish Thakar is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2001 and Raymond James Financial since 2009. Thakar is also president of Thakar Financial LLC, a support company he owns. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical modeling and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Nicole Lebaron is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Based in Tampa, FL, her career includes nearly a decade at Wells Fargo Advisors and over nine years at Morgan Stanley. 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 discovery processes and advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Logan Devicente is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Daniel Stein is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 license with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Lunar Tide and Artists First, and has experience with Crimson Education and Fox 21 Television Studios. He also attended Yale University from 2015 to 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning arrangements.

Scott Nordstrom is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Capital Analysts, Lincoln Investment, and Raymond James Financial. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable gift funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across a range of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Ricky Wallace is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1986 and joined LPL Enterprise in 2024. In addition to his advisory role, he sells various types of insurance including life, health, fixed annuities, property and casualty, and disability insurance. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, brokerage products, and insurance. The firm’s integrated platform combines advisory programs with active sales of financial products and leverages third-party asset management arrangements.

Katharine Curtis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include working at Raymond James from 2020 to 2023 and employment with Hillsborough County Public Schools from 2015 to 2020. Her background also includes a period of extended traveling in 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Karen Hernandez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2017 and previously was employed at The Buckle from 2013 to 2017. Based in Tampa, FL, her background spans both financial services and retail sectors. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies crafted by internal teams and third-party managers, with support for trading, account administration, and custody.

Jonathan Boslooper is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Tampa, FL. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, and has 43 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2023, he spent five years at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and 39 years at Signator Investors, Inc. Boslooper is involved in insurance brokerage and securities sales through his other business activities with Signature Financial Solutions LLC. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a variety of portfolio management tools and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

Austin Polo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has held roles at Grow Financial Federal Credit Union and CUSO Financial Services, LP prior to joining LPL Financial. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services.

John Hinken is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 46 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1979 and has been associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of the American Shotokan Kenkojuku Karate-Do Alliance, a nonprofit organization, and teaches quarterly clinics. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Liane Conceicao is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Bank of America team. She supports clients by developing personalized financial strategies that align with their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. Her approach includes understanding what matters most to each client and providing guidance on general investing, retirement planning, liquidity management, and legacy planning. Liane also connects clients to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Liane's areas of focus include family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and retirement income. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designations. Her educational background includes a High School Diploma from Classical High and an Accredited Certificate Program from the Community College of Rhode Island. Born and raised in Rhode Island within a Cape Verdean family, Liane values hard work, family, and planning for future generations. She is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Outside of her professional role, Liane enjoys cooking, dancing, music, reading, and spending time with her family.

Carla Rossi is a financial advisor with Merrill in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is the sole owner of a rental property in Doral, FL. 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, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Alec Brown is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliate firms since 2023 and has prior experience in logistics and lending sectors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Thomas Ballash is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2022 and previously spent 19 years at USAA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates in its financial planning process.

Jordan Boudreau is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include working at E*Trade Securities and involvement in the transportation sector as a contractor for Doordash. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services that utilize firm-approved tools and methodologies.