Evan Eastman is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over 15 years of industry experience dedicated to serving business owners, executives, and high net worth families. Previously, Evan spent more than four years traveling nationwide conducting financial strategy seminars and retirement planning sessions for corporate executives and their employees. In his current role, he equips clients with the resources, knowledge, and tools necessary to make informed financial decisions, leveraging access to Merrill and Bank of America services. Evan's expertise includes portfolio management strategies, wealth transfer and allocation, retirement and estate planning services, personal banking solutions, and concentrated stock risk management. His team has a combined 55-plus years of industry experience and emphasizes an integrated approach to wealth management, offering customized strategies tailored to client needs. Evan holds professional designations such as Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of South Florida and completed an Accredited Certificate Program at the Yale School of Management. Beyond his professional commitments, Evan is active in numerous community organizations including the American Heart Association, Habitat for Humanity, Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful, and the Salvation Army. He also participates in a range of professional and civic organizations such as the Rotary Club of Clearwater and Toastmasters International. Evan enjoys boating, cooking, dancing, music, singing, reading, swimming, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

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.

Carter Hansen is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2019. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2010, progressing through various roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Investment Solutions Representative, Premium Relationship Associate, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Services Representative at Wells Fargo Investments from 2008 to 2009 and at Etrade Securities from 2006 to 2008. Throughout his career, Carter has focused on assisting clients in creating financial plans based on their individual needs and goals, utilizing solid financial practices and resources. He emphasizes open and honest communication and aims to build trust with clients at every step. His experience spans financial consulting, investment advising, and relationship management within the financial services industry.

Shari Lynne is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2015. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Dayna Olmsted is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Raymond James since 2013. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm also offers wrap fee advisory programs and institutional consulting services.

Brandon Cooke is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services since 2014, including eight years at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients, with services spanning wealth advisory, institutional consulting, and public finance.

Brandon Cordiano is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $500.956 billion in assets with over 5,400 advisors. The firm serves a diverse client base through wealth advisory planning, investment consulting, and institutional services, offering non-discretionary planning and portfolio recommendations while supporting municipal and public finance clients.

Jonathan Stricker is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. since 2014. He is based in Palm Harbor, Florida. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning that covers a broad range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Caroline Kearney is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2012. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm also offers wrap fee advisory programs and institutional consulting through its Institutional Fiduciary Solutions division.

Brian Robinson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with various Fidelity entities since 1999, including Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Located in Palm Harbor, FL, Robinson currently serves within Fidelity Investments. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and oversees multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Murphy Bradshaw is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Bradshaw is a licensed real estate agent, primarily assisting family and friends with residential real estate transactions. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm also offers institutional consulting and wrap fee advisory programs.

Nico Koop is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors based in Clearwater, FL, holding Series 66 and Series 65 designations and having 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James & Associates, WaveCapital Partners, LLC, and M&A Securities. Koop is also owner of two businesses, KOOP ENTERPRISES LLC and STAY STRONG UNITED LLC, the latter focused on sport, fitness, and gaming activities. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm offers a range of investment solutions through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies with various discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.

Brett Harner is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Achieva Credit Union, LPL Financial, The Golden 1 Credit Union, and Cuso Financial Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of investment and advisory services, including portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Lawrence Falzone is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an independent insurance agent for various independent insurance companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, employing a range of strategies from proprietary models to third-party manager referrals.

Jody Zellner is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Jeffrey Matthews Financial Group LLC for six years. Zellner is involved with Safe Harbor Financial Advisors LLC, an insurance agency where she spends part of her time managing non-variable insurance activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and a variety of investment strategies.

Carol Jordan is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently advising at OSAIC since 2018. She previously worked at Signator Investors, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. In addition to her advisory role, she is licensed as a notary public in Clearwater, FL. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of financial advisers, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account services. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Donald Peterson is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he participates in decision-making for two family-owned LLCs involved in real estate investments. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and asset-allocation analyses, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory relationships.

Kevin Anderson is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in St. Petersburg, FL. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance Associates, Sii, Transamerica Financial Advisors, World Group Securities, Wfg, and Intersecurities, Inc. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of clients, including individual investors, high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers. The firm employs a range of asset-allocation tools and investment strategies across multiple platforms to create portfolios for clients on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Veronica Sullivan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palm Harbor, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. Outside of advisory services, she is involved with Tradewinds Anesthesia LLC, where she performs bookkeeping duties. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by advanced modeling tools.

Hector Almarales is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Bank of America Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he is a manager of a long-term rental property business. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.