Mark Zapotosky is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc., holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Raymond James and Associates, Charles Schwab, and Ganley Lincoln of Middleburgh Heights. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and plan-sponsor consulting through multiple program structures, with a focus on non-discretionary, recommendation-based client relationships.

Trent Nelson is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of advising, he is involved in managing a real estate holding company, overseeing maintenance activities. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple wrap fee advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Jeffrey Myers is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President Elect and will become President of the South Sound Planned Giving Council, a nonprofit focused on planned giving education. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through model-based and discretionary strategies. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brian Messick is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in St. Petersburg, FL, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2019, he worked at Kestra Financial Services and has operated the independent firm Webber & Messick, P.A. since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in music as a part-time musician. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and nonprofits through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Gasper Flores is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 25 years of industry experience. He has held his current roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2013. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Jonathan Bik is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on delivering a comprehensive wealth management approach that begins with understanding clients and their families, financial situations, and priorities. He works to create customized strategies that adapt to clients’ evolving needs and market conditions, leveraging Merrill’s investment insights and the banking services of Bank of America. Jonathan specializes in managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. He collaborates closely with clients to align wealth management plans with their values and goals. His expertise includes retirement planning, 401(k) analysis, portfolio strategies, education planning, cash flow modeling, estate planning services, and tax minimization. He also facilitates access to banking support for large purchase financing as part of addressing clients’ broader financial needs. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Kentucky and an MBA from Saint Leo College. Jonathan has earned several professional designations, including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional work, he volunteers with the Florida Holocaust Museum and enjoys boating, football, golfing, ice hockey, music, reading, running, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Brennan Lane is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with eight years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Sorrento Pacific Financial, LLC, and Community Bank. Outside of his advisory role, Lane manages an inactive AI-driven e-commerce business selling consumer products. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory services, combining proprietary market research and model-based asset allocations to tailor solutions aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Robin Price is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Bradenton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously spent 23 years at Metlife Securities Inc. Price is also licensed as an agent in life insurance, property/casualty, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring client relationships as ongoing, collaborative engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Gerald Tacia is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Raymond James Financial Services, and prior positions in education and management. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including model portfolio construction using proprietary research and algorithmic methods. The firm is noted for its registration as a commodity pool operator, advisory role to multiple registered investment companies, and use of AI in research.

Katherine Gross is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2020 and previously spent over a decade at Bank of America and Merrill. 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 municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Jerome Hamlin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he worked at Fidelity Investments and Insight Global. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning that includes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Jonathan Wilkins is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at firms including Charles Schwab, Payant Wealth Management Group, and Sagepoint Financial. Wilkins is also a commissioned notary in Parrish, Florida. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by in-house and third-party research, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Dennis Williams is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bradenton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with various advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Its planning process involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, while clients are responsible for implementing and updating their plans.

Joseph Rowe is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ellenton, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a consulting business, JNA Solutions, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides written retirement income plans and annual planning advice focused on income stability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Joseph Godbout is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with multiple firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Valic Financial Advisors. He is also involved as an associate employee with Goodrich Wealth Planning in St. Petersburg, FL. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm uses analytical tools and tailored strategies to support client goals and offers specialized programs including municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

John Hoke is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James and CPS Investment Advisors. In addition to his advisory career, he serves as a 1st Lieutenant in the Army Reserves. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Thomas Berry is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at various firms, including Longview Wealth Advisors, Waddell & Reed, and his own entities, The Berry Group and Berry Insurance, LLC. Berry has been involved in investment-related insurance services and wealth advisory businesses throughout his career. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside various model portfolios and research resources.

William Brooks is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he serves as a relationship manager for high net worth clients and corporations, with a focus on private banking, investments, banking, and lending issues. William has over 22 years of experience in the financial services industry, having begun his career in 1992. He holds a bachelor's degree from Florida State University and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). William was named to the 2023 Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams” list as a member of the Cotton, Brooks and Associates team. William is a lifetime resident of Pinellas County. Outside of his professional work, his personal interests include boating, fishing, and running.

Linda Parisi is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Palmetto, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. Her prior firms include The Huntington Investment Company and H. Beck, Inc. She also operates Modern-Wealth, LLC as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations, through financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services delivered via a network of independent Financial Professionals.

Cynthia Watson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she is an authorized seller of Pura Vida jewelry, conducting sales primarily online during non-business hours. 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 and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market modeling.