Nicole French is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at TD Ameritrade, Regions Bank, First Commerce Credit Union, and Electronet Broadband Communications. French is based in St. Petersburg, FL. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed 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 separate managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Michael Saut is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 license and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2012. 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 investors, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services through a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

David Warren is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2020 and previously held positions at Royal Alliance Associates, Signator Investors, and RW Financial Partners. Outside of his advisory work, Warren is a musician and has recorded an album scheduled for release in 2022; he is also a member of the FINRA Continuing Education Content Committee. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individual, institutional, and municipal clients through financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, with a focus on tailored advice supported by firm research and multiple portfolio management styles.

Keith Kopperud is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services INC. and T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. 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 non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and uses analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to support its recommendations.

Eric Sidor serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he leads a team that provides personalized family wealth management services to an exclusive clientele including physicians, attorneys, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, retirees, and small business owners. The team emphasizes a client-centric philosophy, offering focused attention, best-of-breed strategies, and regular performance assessments to accommodate new circumstances and timely adjustments. Eric's expertise encompasses asset and liability management, income and asset preservation, retirement income planning, liquidity management, tax minimization, and generational wealth transfers. He coordinates with clients' attorneys and accountants to develop integrated, advice-focused plans aimed at minimizing risk and preserving capital during market volatility. Eric holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor designation among others and is licensed in life, health, and long-term care insurance. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and International Business from the University of Tampa, where he also serves on the Board of Fellows. Eric joined Merrill Lynch in 2004 after six years at another firm. He lives in St. Petersburg with his wife and two children and has personal interests in boating, fishing, hunting, running, scuba diving, and soccer.

Sherida Ferguson is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL. She has held roles at several firms, including Ernst & Young Investment Advisers LLP and Principal Financial Services. 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, charitable organizations, and municipal entities—with financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by proprietary research and a wide range of portfolio management styles.

Matthew Gootson is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2007 and also associated with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2020. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Eileen Thompson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Clearwater, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1995. Outside of her primary role, she serves as a power of attorney for a non-investment-related entity in Green Cove Springs, Florida. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jason Pinholster is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2016. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary investment guidance and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Rachel Nohlgren is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, where she has worked since 2005, accumulating 18 years of industry experience. She serves as a board member and finance/investment committee member of the SPC Foundation, a nonprofit organization. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with a variety of portfolio management styles.

George Keim is a CFP® certificant with over 33 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2006 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. In addition to his advisory role, he is an associate at Hirschberger Financial Services, where he provides financial planning services including tax and estate planning. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse clientele, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary planning and encourages implementation through its advisory programs and other providers.

Joanne Germak is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill from 2018 to 2022 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2009 to 2018. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, along with various portfolio management and financial planning services.

Steven Welch is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2016. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning covering various topics such as retirement and estate planning, with the option to combine planning and managed-account services under a consolidated billing program called WealthPlan.

David Holroyd is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2008. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets and serving a broad client base that includes individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities. The firm provides financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services, supported by a nationwide adviser force and a range of portfolio management styles.

Kevin Donoghue is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Donoghue serves on several boards including the Dunedin Fine Art Center and the Morton Plant Mease Health Care Foundation, and he is chairman of the Pinellas Health Facilities Authority. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research-driven modeling and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary retirement recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Chad Cornell is a Certified Financial Planner™ with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at OSAIC and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Investacorp Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Frank Cornell Associates, Inc., a company providing payroll, bookkeeping, and tax services. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of clients including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services featuring model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and various managed account strategies within a multi-advisor platform.

Kathryn Messick is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 license and having 23 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Kestra Financial, Ameriprise Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and others. She is also a Notary Public. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, utilizing a variety of strategies supported by research and technology tools.

Brent O'Neal is a CFP® and ChFC® with seven years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Edward Jones since 2021. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he spent five years with Eagle Asset Management and Carillon Fund Distributors Inc. He is based in St. Petersburg, FL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Patricia Zito is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 2008, working first with Raymond James Financial Services and then with Raymond James & Associates since 2018. 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 and pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Raymond Mckenney is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been assisting clients with financial decisions since 2010 and joined Merrill in 2018. Raymond holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He also maintains Series 6, 7, 63, and 66 registrations with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Raymond works with individuals, families, and business owners to develop tailored strategies that support their financial goals and long-term vision. His areas of focus include retirement income planning, wealth management, estate planning strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, and personal retirement planning. He aims to simplify complex financial decisions and collaborates with tax and legal professionals to provide a cohesive planning experience. He attended the University of South Florida - Saint Petersburg, though no degree was conferred. Outside of work, Raymond enjoys traveling, attending sporting events, fishing, boating, baseball, golfing, and spending time with his family. He lives in St. Petersburg, Florida, with his wife, Erica, and their two children, and is actively involved in youth coaching and mentoring within his community.