John Best Jr. is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience currently serving at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 15 years and Commonwealth Financial Network for six years. He is also involved with Best Times Financial, a support company he started in 2019. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to align strategies with client goals and supports municipal advisory services through a unique affiliation uncommon among large institutional advisors.

Kay Pfleghardt is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently associated with Raymond James Financial. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2025, Kay worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Lincoln Financial Advisors. Kay serves on the advisory board of Alfred State College’s Department of Financial Planning, where she contributes to curriculum review and enrollment strategies. 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, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools, supports wrap-fee advisory programs, and maintains specialized offerings such as municipal advising and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory services.