Jessica Williams is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2014, with a one-year tenure at BofA Securities in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she is a General Partner and Managing Member of an LLC that manages her family’s property to support her mother’s assisted living expenses. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Kirk Thiel is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Countryside, Florida. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2017, following five years in the asset management industry. In his role, Kirk develops customized financial strategies for high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners, focusing on creating financial plans aligned with their personal goals. His approach centers on goals-based planning, addressing key concerns such as abundance and legacy. Kirk's expertise includes family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Real Estate from Florida State University and maintains professional designations as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Kirk is affiliated with the Florida State University Alumni Association and the Tampa Bay Seminole Club. Outside of his professional work, Kirk is engaged in his local community and volunteers with organizations in the area. He enjoys basketball, boating, football, skiing, traveling, and spending time with his wife Stephani and son Everett in St. Petersburg.

Matthew Allen is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott for 16 years before joining Raymond James in 2018. 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, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional advisory services with a focus on tailored, non-discretionary strategies supported by extensive research and a wide range of portfolio management options.

Peter Skordilis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, working at Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2001. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s non-discretionary advisory program emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Michael Price is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and previously at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs over 14,000 advisors and manages approximately $671 billion in assets, utilizing research and analytics to inform investment decisions within a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Marcelo Miano is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including E*TRADE Capital Management LLC and TSM Solutions LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an officer for a charitable foundation supporting children with epilepsy and acts as treasurer for a local food catering business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and offers a range of investment and financial services across various client segments.

Yelena Peshko is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 13 years of industry experience, including 11 years at her current firm. 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, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Jaime Lewis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Lewis worked at Agia for four years, Valic Financial Advisors for thirteen years, and Chase Investment Services Corp. for one year. Outside of advising, Lewis is involved in non-securities insurance product sales through a position with Agia. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by advanced research tools.

Nathaniel Woods is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and several other firms and organizations. Outside of financial advising, he has experience with businesses including Danforth Communications, LLC, and Obscurity Brewing. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to illustrate potential outcomes and supports clients through various advisory programs and specialized services.

Max Francis is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Ross Aviation and Willowbend Country Club, as well as teaching positions at Assumption University and Barnstable High School. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Dalton Brown is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Clearwater, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and has prior experience with Michael R. Nelson Jr. and Waddell & Reed Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and investment services through a large network of advisors, utilizing various portfolio strategies and technology tools.

Robert Pisaneschi is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, JP Morgan Securities, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates BP Customs Inc., which sells products on Amazon, and Pulse Productions Group, a video production company focused on cars. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services for qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Dallas Nelson is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2022, he worked at Florida Financial Advisors and held various roles outside finance, including positions at Enterprise Rent-A-Car and in the food service industry. 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 investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using advanced analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Darren Speizer is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo Clearing and Family Wealth Solutions. He is also president of Speizer Wealth LLC, an independent support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by analytical tools and maintains specialized programs for municipal and retirement plan clients.

Joseph Huenke is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group. Huenke is a partial owner of Tidewater Private Wealth Advisors, a wealth management firm based in Clearwater, FL. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options, including specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Casey Beckett is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Beckett worked in various non-financial roles including positions in the hospitality industry and attended Coastal Carolina University. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm serves a diverse client base and is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies, and integration of advanced technologies such as AI in its research.

Philip Townsend is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Townsend is involved as an officer in Coconut Grove MHP LLC, a real estate-related business based in Key West, Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates proprietary tools and market simulations.

Barrett White is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Hildene Capital Management and Crews Investment Bank. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Braeden Eubanks is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Cetera and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Outside of financial services, he has experience working with University of Iowa Catering. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory approach combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities through affiliated entities.

Wendy Myers is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2004. 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, institutions, and municipal entities, and offers financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.