Samantha Miller is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America, World Electric Supply, and Supply Chain Equity Partners. She has been involved with the Academy of the Holy Names since 2014 in a capacity outside the financial sector. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Dana Seiber is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Sunchase Travel, LLC, where she continues to serve one long-term corporate travel client. 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, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various advisory programs and institutional services.

Kimberly Bunting is a financial advisor at Merrill with 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2003 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Richard Palmer Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he owns the Institute for DROP Consultants, which promotes DROP-related research and licensing of the Certified DROP Consultant certification. 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, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting with a range of portfolio management approaches.

Peter Zwart is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Thrivent Financial and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of advising, he is involved with Prudential-sponsored non-variable insurance activities. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, third-party asset manager access, and participation in wrap programs, along with affiliated trust, insurance, and lending services.

Rochelle Martin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Chase, Primerica Advisors, and M&T Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis methods.

Michael Wallace is a financial advisor with Stifel who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2013. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Braulio Castillo Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Fidelity Investments. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and advisory services supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Steven Robertson is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Finish Line / JD Sports, and Dick's Sporting Goods. He has also been involved with Southwestern Assemblies of God University and Christian Life International Church. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kristine Reed is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and 65 registrations and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James affiliates since 2015 and is a 50% owner and officer of Bkreed, Inc., a privately held S corporation organized for tax purposes. Raymond James & Associates serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions. The firm offers a range of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and specializes in municipal advisory services alongside market-making and execution roles in municipal and government bonds.

Robert Lewis is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 28 years of industry experience. His prior work includes two years at Harrisdirect LLC before joining Raymond James in 2011. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs risk profiling and analytical tools to tailor non-discretionary planning and investment consulting that aligns with client goals.

Madison Sherman is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Water and Flour and Chickies and Pete's. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Eric Wilbur is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual and its affiliated firm MML Investors Services since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he works as an agent providing individual life, health, property/casualty, group life, and group health insurance, and he is involved in Medicare Advantage sales. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers through ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars. The firm emphasizes collaborative planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools, offering event-driven planning services including divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Kelly Kipnis is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James & Associates. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2024, Kipnis worked at Hartford Funds Management Company and Wells Fargo Funds Management. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, delivering tailored financial planning and consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Jeffrey Julien is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 1983. Outside of his advisory role, Julien serves on the finance committee of a private country club and participates in finance and advisory committees for local organizations, including a church and a golf course. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and consulting services through various programs and employs a range of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and sub-advisers.

Charles Damico is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. His outside business activities include operating Blessed Wealth, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Stacey Pittman is a CFP® designated financial advisor with LPL Financial and has 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at both LPL Financial and The Bank of Tampa since 2014, where she also serves as Managing Director of BT Wealth Advisors, the bank’s wealth management division. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Peter Sullivan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and its affiliates from 2007 to 2019 before joining Ameriprise in 2019. He serves on the boards of multiple nonprofit organizations, including the National Christian Foundation Tampa Bay and Health Access Connect, Inc. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis through a centralized consulting team to deliver personalized retirement income advice.

Gary Franklin is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 63 designation and 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 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, institutional and pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Cynthia Niesen is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab since 2020 and previously served in various roles at USAA Investment Management Company and USAA Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2020. She is based in Tampa, Florida. 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 and employs a multi-asset model portfolio investment approach supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.