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 at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Raymond James and CPS Investment Advisors. He serves as a 1st Lieutenant in the Army Reserves. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Phillip Watkins is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Morgan Stanley and E*TRADE Securities. 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, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Elizabeth Emmons is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2010. 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 institutional clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting approaches that utilize risk profiling and analytical modeling to support client goals.

Kristine Bergin is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 28 years of industry experience. Her work history includes nine years at Raymond James and four years at GF Investments/Global Financial Private Capital, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized services including municipal advisory work and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Thomas Berry is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 license and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Longview Wealth Advisors, LLC, and Waddell & Reed, Inc., and has been involved in managing businesses under the Thaxter Walton Financial brand. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a wide range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm supports its advisors with research, model portfolios, and diverse investment options while operating at significant scale with over 22,800 advisors and $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Mark Abbott is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James Financial, Inc. and Raymond James & Associates since 2003. 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, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and municipal entities, providing financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

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.

Trevor Bennett is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates. His career includes roles at Fisher Investments, Bank of America, Merrill, and AXA Advisors. He is also the CEO and partner of TradeWorks AI, a business focused on product development and marketing. 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 variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Glenn Hudson is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Raymond James since 1995. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing 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 services.

John Bowman is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at several Raymond James entities since 1997 and previously served with JWB Holdings LLC. Outside of advising, he serves on a FINRA arbitration panel and acts as an executor of estates for family and friends. Raymond James & Associates oversees approximately $501 billion in assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm provides financial planning and consulting services that are typically non-discretionary, utilizing various portfolio management styles and firm research, with notable capabilities in municipal advisory and related market-making activities.

Francis Godbold is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and over 56 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates for 54 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the investment committee of the First Presbyterian Church and is the founder and CEO of the Godbold Foundation, where he manages the foundation’s investment portfolio and oversees charitable distributions. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers tailored financial planning and consulting services with a variety of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and model managers.

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.

Adam Wides is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2013 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Sasa Prcic is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citi Private Bank and USAA Financial Services. 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 services with a range of portfolio management styles.

Forrest Barr is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Largo, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2020, he held roles at multiple firms including U S Employees Benefits Service Group, Retirement Planning Associates, and Bencor. He also serves as a servicing agent for a prior insurance policy outside of his advisory work. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad array of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Shari Lynne is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2015. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Dayna Olmsted is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. 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 charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Brandon Cooke is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2014 and with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. 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 clients, and municipalities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Brandon Cordiano is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes two years at Morgan Stanley and time outside the financial sector. 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.