Susan Hedberg is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 39 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2005. Hedberg 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 a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and governmental entities, offering financial planning and advisory services with a range of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and model managers.

Justin Bender is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2012 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2013. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jason Smith is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill from 2002 to 2023, followed by a position at Citigroup until 2026, and currently serves at Ameriprise Financial Services. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning, which includes written recommendation reports and ongoing advice based on a combination of internal research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

James Withrow is a financial advisor at Merrill in Jacksonville, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2017. Prior to his advisory role, he was involved with Whiffletree Farm in 2016. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tina Rogers is a financial advisor with Merrill in Jacksonville, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill for the majority of her career, from 2004 to 2022 and again since 2022. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Watson is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James & Associates since 2013, with a two-year period at Dunhill Financial from 2018 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a volunteer bookkeeper and treasurer for local Boy Scouts of America groups. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, with a range of portfolio management styles supported by extensive research and a nationwide adviser force.

Michael Hakimi is a financial advisor with Merrill in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a consultant and independent contractor for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, participating in arbitrator activities such as hearings and dispute resolution. 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 accounts.

David Grass is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Hill is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2019 and concurrently works at Bank of America N.A. since 2020. Prior to his financial career, he held various roles including positions at Chick-fil-A and attended the University of North Florida from 2015 to 2019. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated into Bank of America’s platform, providing access to a wide range of products and services.

William Mccauley is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2004. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Lindsey Taylor is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in St. Augustine, FL, holding the Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, she worked in education at several institutions including Impact Early Education and St. Johns County Public School District. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Anita Baltazar is a financial advisor with Merrill in Jacksonville, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at McKesson Medical Surgical, OneCall, Data Verify, Voya Financial, and PaperlessPay Corporation. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ian Pajcic is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he began his financial career in 1999. He initially practiced independently before building The Pajcic Group, an 11-person team with over 200 years of combined experience focused on personal client relationships. The team specializes in family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, and personal retirement planning. Ian, as a qualified Portfolio Manager, provides traditional financial advice while also constructing and managing personalized investment strategies that may include individual stocks, bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. When operating within the firm's Investment Advisory Program, he may manage these strategies on a discretionary basis. He also serves as a liaison between his group and internal business associates. Ian holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He obtained his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Central Florida and graduated from Episcopal High School, where he served on the Alumni Board from 2008 to 2010. Ian is active in the Jacksonville community through his involvement with the Jacksonville School for Autism. Outside of his professional work, Ian enjoys golfing and wine collecting, as well as cooking, fishing, football, skiing, and spending time with his wife Monica and their three children, Austin, Anna Grace, and Alina, in Jacksonville.

Kimberly Rudd is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2001 and also works with Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brendan Clooney is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he held various roles including independent contractor for a food delivery service. 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 strategies for a range of individual and institutional investors.

Joseph Bott is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Edward Jones and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Debra Guthrie is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1997. Outside of her advisory role, she holds power of attorney responsibilities for family members’ retirement accounts. 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 strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Jonathan Adamski is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in the financial services industry in 2003 and has over 15 years of experience in the Asset Management sector prior to joining the Pajcic Group. His expertise lies in Portfolio Management, and he holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Jonathan earned his bachelor's degree from Rollins College and completed his MBA at Florida Atlantic University. He lives in Ponte Vedra with his wife Maribeth and their three children.

Charles Engelbrecht is a financial advisor with Cetera in Jacksonville, FL, holding the Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has a background in home health consulting, serving as president of Florida First Care, Inc. since 2000. Engelbrecht is also active in local organizations, holding positions as treasurer of a Republican executive committee and vice president of a homeowners association board. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services delivered through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Michael Naegele Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Bank of America. Outside of finance, he is also a rehabilitative therapist specializing in inpatient care and performs occupational therapy services under a Florida state license. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.