Kalyn Fitzpatrick is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at T Rowe Price and Vanguard Skin Specialists prior to joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s advisory services include structured planning processes and a broad range of investment programs.

Lauren Poindexter is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms, including Raymond James, Bank of America, Merrill, Charles Schwab, and Fidelity. Outside of her advisory role, she owns an Etsy shop called The Planted Laurel Shop, which sells pre-owned goods. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment services, including specialized planning for business owners and other niche areas, and integrates advisory services with various financial products and referral channels.

Sara Nicholson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including over a decade at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Nicholson serves as a board member for Prince William Academy, contributing to the school's growth and educational initiatives. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach emphasizes structured planning processes supported by proprietary tools and methodologies.

Keith Robinson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He also serves as a trustee and co-trustee for a trust in Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a planning process that includes firm-approved tools and scenario modeling.

Laurie Flynn is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in St. Petersburg, FL, bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and comprehensive market analysis while managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Pierre Vieux Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg and St. Petersburg College. Vieux serves as a board member of the Minority Health Coalition of Pinellas Inc., where he assists with social media development and community outreach. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Thomas Mitchell is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at CenterState Bank and First Citrus Bank. Mitchell serves on the board of Florida Marketplace Ministry, Inc., a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Brian Rumbles is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and Cuso Financial Services, LP. He is also involved with Grow Financial Federal Credit Union. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, and corporations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing model portfolios and research, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management services.

Eric Gates is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at several companies including Saanroo and ProjectMark. 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, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various specialized programs and affiliated research resources.

James Forsman Jr. Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Forsman serves clients in St. Petersburg, Florida, and has a successor role related to an estate in Seminole, Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kristin Smith is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates for 29 years. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member and investment committee member for the Suncoast Center for Community Mental Health. 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 institutional fiduciary solutions.

Nicholas Bahamonde is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2026 and previously spent 11 years at Citigroup. He is based in Saint Petersburg, FL. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Trae Urie is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2016. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Natalie Matos is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 23 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Pablo Miranda is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He has 18 years of industry experience, including roles at Morgan Stanley and USAA Financial Advisors. His career also includes a decade at The Clara Abbott Foundation. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including managing model portfolios that combine fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic methods. The firm serves a variety of clients through discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services and is noted for its use of systematic portfolio construction and formal advisory roles to registered investment companies.

Carter Stanley is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he participates as a guest discussing Big 12 football teams on TuneIn Radio. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and operates as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Dennis Zank is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 47 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates or its affiliated entities since 1978. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer and a board member for the Pasadena Point Estates Homeowners Association. 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, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions through various portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Robert De Korte is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2018 and previously held positions at St. Petersburg College and Acree Air Conditioning, Inc. He serves as a board member of the Seminole Lake Rotary Club, a local civic organization. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Maurer is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 17 years at H. Beck, Inc. and ongoing ownership of Matthew516, Ltd., as well as independent insurance agency activities through Maurer Financial Services. He also serves on the board of Lakeview Professional Building. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, employing a range of strategies including proprietary models and third-party managers across multiple platform arrangements.

Ajdal Astarabadi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 36 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and officer of the RC Jet Club of SW Florida, a recreational organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate-sponsored financial planning services.