Kathryn Messick is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously held roles at Kestra Financial and Ameriprise Financial Services. She also co-manages WeberMessick Wealth Management and serves as a notary public. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Brent O'Neal is a CFP® and ChFC® with seven years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Edward Jones since 2021. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he spent five years with Eagle Asset Management and Carillon Fund Distributors Inc. He is based in St. Petersburg, FL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Ryan Tedesco is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. 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 charitable organizations, offering a range of financial planning and advisory services with a focus on tailored, non-discretionary investment consulting.

Shawn Waked is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He has worked at multiple financial firms including Maestro Financial Partners and Summit Investment Group. Outside of financial advising, he is the owner of several real estate entities and operates a property and casualty insurance agency. 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, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers non-discretionary planning and consulting tailored to client goals, utilizing analytical tools and supports advisory programs through a large network of advisors.

Robert Zolper is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 63 license with six years of industry experience. He is currently with RBC Capital Markets, having joined in 2026, and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, JP Morgan Securities, and Consolidated Electrical Distributors. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse range of clients including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ Advisory Risk Profiles.

Scott O'berry is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. O'berry serves as a director for the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce in St. Pete Beach, FL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Kevin Hannigan is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 22 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2004. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Steven Flatley is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Saint Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2022, along with prior experience at Valley Forge Financial Group. He has also held various positions outside the financial sector, including work in the food service industry. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Charles Maxwell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, and H. Beck, Inc. He has also been involved with the Montgomery County Department of Recreation since 1975. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning and a variety of advisory and brokerage programs, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with access to model portfolios and research.

Richard Spayde Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs more than 14,000 financial advisors.

Adam Halbleib is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at firms including Raymond James Financial Services and Fulton Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he and his wife operate a Cruise One, Inc. travel franchise, organizing travel events. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Patricia Lewis Picard is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 26 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Uber. Picard also works as a client associate with Speizer Wealth LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm uses fact-finding, risk profiling, and modeling tools to deliver tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports various advisory programs and institutional consulting services.

Brett Geric is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at LPL Financial since 2021 and prior roles in educational institutions. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research to support diversified investment strategies.

Jeremy Dvorak is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds CFP® and ChFC® designations and has 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at M&T Securities, Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Additionally, he is the owner of Jeremy S Dvorak LLC and works as an independent contractor for Potomac Financial Group. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical tools, supporting clients through its advisory programs and affiliated firms.

Daniel Jones is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held roles at the University of Georgia, University of North Georgia, and several community organizations. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across various platforms.

Austin Peffers is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing personalized financial guidance to individuals and businesses, focusing on areas such as budgeting, investment planning, retirement strategies, risk management, family wealth management, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Austin holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of West Florida and has earned several professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He stays current with financial and economic trends to help clients make informed decisions aimed at securing their financial futures. He follows the Merrill tradition of community involvement and volunteers with organizations in his community. Outside of his professional work, Austin enjoys adventure sports, baseball, basketball, fishing, football, golfing, running, scuba diving, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Rachel Sears is a financial advisor with OSAIC in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Questar Asset Management, Questar Capital Corporation, and KPMG LLP. In addition to her advisory role, Sears is a business owner and registered representative of Sears Group, Inc., where she services clients, and she also works as an insurance agent focusing on life insurance, long-term care, and annuities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services and uses various tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios that include a broad range of asset classes.

Daniel Martinez is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Royal Alliance since 2019 and T Rowe Price since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in e-commerce, buying and selling items on eBay and Amazon. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third‑party money managers, utilizing various asset-allocation tools and portfolio management strategies.

James Howard is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2019. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner at Riffy Bits, LLC, a publishing business based in St. Petersburg, Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering comprehensive financial planning and a wide array of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and market simulations as part of its advisory process.

Nicholas Hammond is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at The Investment Center, Inc. and IC Advisory Services, Inc. for nine years. Outside of advising, he operates Palmer Hammond Tax Services, a tax preparation and accounting business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, supported by in-house and third-party research.