Benjamin Bayly is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Bayly serves as Treasurer for the St Raphael Catholic School Home and School Association, where he is involved in organizing and preparing financial statements. 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 and non-discretionary investment consulting through various advisory programs and institutional consulting services.

Daniel Gilmore is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Bradenton, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial and its affiliate since 1999. Outside of advising, he is the CEO of Gilmore Family Investments, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients, utilizing analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary planning and investment recommendations. The firm supports a large network of advisors and maintains specialized programs including municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Stephen Jerome is a Wealth Management Advisor and partner in the Polis Jerome Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2004 and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP) certification, which he earned in 2006. Mr. Jerome’s expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and retirement income. Before joining Merrill Lynch, he owned a marketing business in the Atlanta, Georgia area for six years. Stephen earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Samford University. He resides in Bradenton with his wife, Jennifer, and their three daughters. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Jamie Shapiro is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bradenton, FL, having 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of JMS of Sarasota, LLC, which operates Animal Crackers Pets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools.

Sarah Stephenson is a financial advisor at Cetera with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Raymond James and McKinsey and Company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Jeffrey Alexander is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 53 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has held positions at firms including Royal Alliance Associates and LPL Financial. Alexander serves as a volunteer president for the Washington Township United Fund and is a board member of the Washington Community Foundation. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, employing a range of portfolio management options and proprietary as well as third-party strategies.

Clive Buchan is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at City National Bank since 2019 and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2018, with prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Buchan serves as a committee member for the Village of Paradise HOA, where he reviews budgets. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual and institutional clients through various wrap fee advisory programs, offering portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm customizes strategies based on clients’ risk profiles and employs a combination of in-house and third-party managers, providing access to alternative investments and integrated lending solutions.

Mackenzie Draganchuk is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she manages social media for Chiavetta's Catering Company, assisting with customer engagement and online presence. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings that include financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Barbara Phethean is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 36 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Her prior work includes roles at RBC Capital Markets, RBC Wealth, AXA Advisors, and Equitable Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios, and it holds distinctive registrations and advisory roles uncommon among large institutional peers.

Alexander Garner is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 10 years of industry experience, including prior roles at CETERA Advisor Networks LLC and First Command Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory work, he teaches part-time for Manatee County and serves as a board member for the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and investment management through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides a range of portfolio solutions with both proprietary and third-party strategies, delivering services tailored to client objectives across multiple custody platforms.

Marc Walker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 44 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Longview Wealth Advisors and Waddell & Reed, Inc. He has also operated Marc Walker Voiceovers and Marc Walker Enterprises. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and various management options.

Felipe Machado is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in working with athletes, families, and business owners to develop personalized wealth management strategies. His approach focuses on creating solutions tailored to clients’ risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and investment goals, helping them achieve financial stability and long-term objectives. Felipe joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in early 2020 and holds FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 registrations. Felipe earned both his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Master of Science in Business Analytics from Lincoln Memorial University. Before pursuing higher education, he played professional soccer in Brazil with Botafogo Futebol SA and continued his soccer career while attending university in the United States. He holds professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Felipe is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Outside of his professional role, Felipe is involved with the St. Pete Raiders community. He enjoys basketball, running marathons, soccer, surfing, reading, and spending quality time with his wife and their three Australian Shepherds.

Michael Conway is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His career includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network, Black Diamond Custom Wealth Management, and Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation. He has also operated Conway Financial Services since 1978. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in fixed insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various investment strategies and third-party managers.

Adrienne Brown is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. Her career includes multiple roles at Wells Fargo entities and positions at Fidelity Investments, MVP Soflo West, LLC, and Amuni Financial Inc. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with options including discretionary plan-level investment management and a broad range of financial products beyond typical institutional offerings.

Susan Fritsch is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network since 2026 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients through a network of advisors. The firm offers a broad planning menu and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Jonathan Schaechter is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 35 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Morgan Stanley in Bradenton, FL. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2017, following over two decades at Mercer Allied Company, L.P., and a long tenure at The Ayco Corporation. He serves on the selection committee for the University of Maryland Incentive Awards Program, helping determine scholarship recipients. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, combining tailored financial planning with various investment strategies and extensive resources. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers comprehensive planning supported by proprietary tools and analyses.

Reese Vita is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Bradenton, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at SkyBridge Capital and Furman University. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2019, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to model outcomes, serving a broad range of clients with both retail and institutional offerings.

Joel Manings is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients since 1991. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation and is a Senior Portfolio Manager in the Merrill Investment Advisory Program. In this role, he manages personalized and defined investment strategies on a discretionary basis, which may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. His primary responsibilities include portfolio management and assisting clients in planning, structuring, and managing their financial affairs. Joel’s expertise encompasses college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, philanthropic planning, and tax minimization. He works with a diverse clientele, including individuals, families, business owners, corporate executives, and retirees. Joel earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Finance from the University of Tampa and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Florida. He holds additional professional designations as a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In addition to his professional work, Joel is actively involved in the community. He serves on the board of the PARC Center for Disabilities in St. Petersburg, Florida, and has participated in various Treasure Island City Government committees. He also contributes to several local charities. Joel resides in Treasure Island with his wife, Vanessa, and their three sons. His personal interests include travel, photography, boating, tennis, reading, and supporting the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team.

Stephen Sannuto is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he was self-employed and held various roles in different industries. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizing a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools.

Kevin Mc Knight is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 credential with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Franklin Templeton Investments from 2016 to 2019 before joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services both directly and through corporate agreements.