Eric Allen is a financial advisor with Stifel in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Lori Lacy is a financial advisor with Merrill in Saint Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 31 years of industry experience and has been with Merrill since 1993. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and other institutional investors. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s platform, providing access to various products and services beyond typical investment management.

Pedro Filippa is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at notable firms including Raymond James and T. Rowe Price. Filippa is based in Saint Petersburg, FL. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities.

Matthew Cracchiolo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Clearwater, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 9 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Bank NA and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a food and beverage vending delivery business, Dominator Vending Enterprises Corp. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of financial advisors. The firm combines research and analytics with a range of brokerage and advisory solutions to support its clients’ investment needs.

Irene Cromartie is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, CapTel, Capital One, and Kepro. Outside of her advisory work, she also works as an independent contractor delivering food for DoorDash in Tampa, Florida. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm employs a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, providing model portfolios comprised of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Joshua Johnson is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with nine years of industry experience. He has held positions at several firms, including T. Rowe Price and Grove Point Investments, before joining Raymond James. Johnson holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth investors, as well as institutional clients such as pension plans and municipal entities. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice and specializes in solutions like the SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services program for small businesses.

Ryan Coleman is a financial advisor at OSAIC in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include working at Signature Financial Solutions LLC and positions in educational institutions such as Rollins College and Calvary Christian High School. OSAIC serves a diverse clientele including retail and institutional investors, providing integrated brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes a range of portfolio construction tools and offers access to multiple advisory platforms and third-party managers.

Clara Halapio is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2021, she worked at Ford Motor Credit, Childcare Solutions, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, and Belmont University. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations through its Wealth Advisory Services Program and delivers institutional consulting via its Institutional Fiduciary Solutions division.

Margaret Salvatore is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Baird, Northwestern Mutual, and the University of Göttingen. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $500.956 billion in assets and serving a diverse clientele, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and government entities. The firm offers wealth advisory planning and investment consulting, with a notable presence in municipal and public finance markets.

Jeremy Dicocco is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Ernst & Young and service in the United States Air Force for eleven years. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a business called Designs by DiCocco. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and access to various managed portfolio programs, combining advisory services with brokerage and insurance product sales through an integrated platform.

Robert Cann is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Pensacola, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 1993 and PFS Investments, Inc. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management via its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-driven strategies and limited separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and oversees portfolio implementation through BNY Mellon Advisors, operating with a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Vannie Andolino is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2021, Vannie worked in education and held roles at Snowshack and Stein Mart. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and corporate-sponsored financial planning.

Matthew Brookins is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Clearwater, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2020, he worked for four years at Innisbrook Golf and Spa Resort. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets and employing over 5,400 advisors. The firm provides wealth advisory planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and government entities, with a focus on non-discretionary planning and comprehensive portfolio recommendations.

Baunit Acosta Calderin is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping athletes, business owners, and families create purposeful financial strategies tailored to their unique priorities and goals. Baunit emphasizes collaboration in developing personalized plans that address family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and supporting women with wealth. Baunit holds an Associate's Degree from Hillsborough Community College and holds multiple professional designations, including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He is bilingual in English and Spanish and serves as a resource for comprehensive financial guidance, including investing, retirement planning, and access to banking and credit solutions through Bank of America specialists. Outside of his professional work, Baunit enjoys camping, music, skydiving, spending time with his family, and watching movies. He is associated with professional organizations such as the American Cancer Society, St. Jude, and Susan G. Komen.

Danielle Sagan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Palm Harbor, FL, holding a Series 66 credential with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked in education for over a decade and has been an independent consultant for Scentsy since 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Michael Markis is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been affiliated with various Fidelity entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent contractor for ChicJourney Travel Advisors, assisting with occasional hotel and experience bookings. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Michael Magee is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Magee also operates a personal loan business as a sole proprietor outside of his advisory role. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and proprietary investment models in its advisory process.

Jonathan Jacobus is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads The Jacobus Wealth Management Group, which serves a diverse clientele across New York, New Jersey, Florida, and 24 other states. The group provides personalized wealth management strategies through a disciplined five-step process focused on understanding clients' financial situations and long-term goals. Jonathan and his team work closely with clients to establish and define their objectives, assess their current financial status, and align recommendations accordingly. Their services include investment and retirement planning, liability management, budgeting, and other aspects of financial life management. The group serves multiple generations of clients, including corporate executives, attorneys, CPAs, and business owners. Jonathan holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree from the University of Tampa and has earned professional designations as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He also participates in community service through volunteering with local organizations.

Allie Winchester is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has prior work experience at Dicks Sporting Goods, the YMCA of the Suncoast, and East Lake High School. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with AB Hauling, a non-investment-related business. 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 supported by research and technology, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management solutions.

Cynthia Richardson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She previously worked at INVEST Financial Corp for nine years before joining LPL Financial in 2018. In addition to her advisory role, Richardson owns a tax preparation and accounting business and works as an insurance agent. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and retirement plan consulting, supported by a national network of investment adviser representatives and access to diverse investment strategies and technologies.