Dean Lowden is a Benefits & Planning Consultant in Executive Services at Fidelity Investments. He has been with Fidelity since 2021, progressing through roles including Investment Solutions Representative I and II, and Investment Management Consultant before assuming his current position in 2025. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Prudential Advisors from 2018 to 2021. In his role, Dean partners with clients to understand their goals and develop customized financial plans tailored to their unique needs. He emphasizes building strong relationships and maintaining trust, reliability, and competency in his work. Outside of his professional career, Dean has personal interests in art, baseball, cooking and baking, family activities, theater, and traveling.

Lauren Moon is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Tucker/Hall Inc. for four years and spent one year with the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce. 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 and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Robert Sklaver is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His work history includes multiple roles at Charles Schwab and Fisher Investments, spanning from 2015 to the present. 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, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.

Thomas Halvorsen is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and spent 25 years at Waddell & Reed, Inc. Prior to LPL, he was also associated with various insurance carriers through W & R Insurance Agencies. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by internal research and third-party subadvisors.

Jeffrey Cerven is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously operated Classie Growers LLC for eleven years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and investment options, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Ty Cohen is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Guardian Life Insurance Company, Strategies For Wealth, and Viva Pictures. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates an e-commerce site, ATLAS 25 LLC, overseeing its online storefront and supplier fulfillment on weekends. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Joshua Boulware is a CFP® and ChFC® with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2025 and previously spent 10 years at Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member providing mentoring for Victorious Encore, an education-focused organization in Miami. 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 investment consulting services that leverage a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Alexander Gornto is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 2008 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2015. In his role, he focuses on developing strategies and providing advice tailored to individuals, their families, and businesses by understanding their short- and long-term financial objectives. His client expertise includes legacy planning, managing new wealth, and personal retirement planning. Alex holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of South Florida. His approach involves coordinating with clients’ tax and legal advisors to deliver integrated wealth management plans that emphasize risk minimization and capital preservation. Alex and his team serve a clientele that includes physicians, attorneys, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, retirees, and small business owners. He lives in Saint Petersburg with his wife, Danielle, and their three children. Outside of work, Alex is active in the community supporting Ronald McDonald House and mentoring area youth through coaching. His personal interests include basketball, golfing, tennis, and spending time with his family.

Jeffrey Hollifield is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 30 years before joining Mass Mutual in 2016. Hollifield is also an independent insurance agent specializing in disability, life, accident, health insurance, and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software to deliver written recommendations tailored to clients’ goals.

Alfred Espro is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Outside of finance, he owns E5 Training, a sports training business offering local coaching lessons. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm provides non-discretionary financial planning and consulting, utilizing a range of portfolio management styles supported by extensive research and affiliated sub-advisers.

William Nugent II is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets in St. Petersburg, FL, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for seven years. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients through a variety of advisory programs, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm implements customized strategies using both in-house and third-party investment managers and provides integrated capital-markets and alternative investment capabilities.

Keith Dudley is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill, Bank of America, N.A., and Raymond James & Associates since 2020. Dudley holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and government entities, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and institutional consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Jeffrey Mc Adams is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with various Raymond James entities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns Happy Pets Mobile Vet with his wife. 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, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Constantine Kallenekos is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 30 years of industry experience. He has held prior roles at Morgan Stanley and City National Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is a passive owner of several residential and vacation rental properties. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering tailored portfolio management and financial planning services through a variety of advisory programs.

Sean Kelly is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2003. Outside of his advisory work, Kelly serves on the advisory council for Clothes to Kids, is the sole citizen trustee for the City of St. Petersburg Employees Retirement System, and is a board member for the Police Athletic League of St. Petersburg. 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 individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

John Posey is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Vice President and a member of the Board of Directors for Vincent House, a nonprofit focused on recovery through work. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services across a broad range of financial products and solutions.

Agata Springstead is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at JP Morgan Chase for 12 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies and services supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors.

Scott Allison is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 28 years of industry experience and holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at USAA Financial Advisors, USAA Investment Services Company, and Woodbury Financial Services Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is an authorized person of William Brewster Holdings, LLC, a rental property venture. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services utilizing multiple platforms and tools for portfolio construction, including third-party managed account solutions.

William Hoyt Jr. is a CFP® professional with 33 years of experience at Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL. He has been with the firm since 1993. 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 high-net-worth individuals, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by extensive research and multiple portfolio management styles.

David House is the Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill, where he collaborates with a team of advisors to provide comprehensive planning and investment advice. With over 20 years of experience, David works with successful individuals and multi-generational families nationwide, focusing on personalized financial strategies that address both short-term and long-term goals. David’s expertise encompasses a broad range of areas including college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, philanthropic planning, and tax minimization. Early in his career, he earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification in 2008, affirming his commitment to developing strategic financial plans. He holds a Bachelor’s degree and an MBA from Campbell University, along with a Master’s degree from Northeastern University. Outside of his professional role, David is involved in community volunteering, following Merrill’s tradition of local participation. He enjoys running marathons, visiting National Parks with his family, and spending time supporting his five children in their sporting and extracurricular activities.