Waldemar Vidal is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 1984. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Smuggler's Cove Condominium Association in Treasure Island, Florida. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base with financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, offering a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Maureen Dye is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palmetto, FL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2017 and previously worked with Manatee County Schools for one year. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions, relying on research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to guide investment decisions.

Aaron Middleton is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Enterprise. His prior experience includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Edward Jones. Middleton served in the United States Marine Corps for 20 years. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers with the nonprofit Scarletts Sunshine, distributing flowers several times per month. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management programs. The firm combines advisory and brokerage services with an integrated platform that includes insurance products and lending programs.

Scott Robinson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019, following a five-year tenure at Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs with a focus on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and analytical tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

James Sorensen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and joined Edward Jones in 2025. Prior to his advisory role, Sorensen worked extensively in the arts and entertainment sectors, including engagements with Event Show Productions, DreamTeam Artistry, and various theater companies. 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 and investment solutions, supported by a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Jake Hayes is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in St. Petersburg, FL, holding the CFP® and CFA® designations and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fisher Investments and Bank of America, including Merrill. He is the owner of JHJK Holdings LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, 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 management, supported by research and model portfolios from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Maxwell Winger is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2023, he was involved in several hospitality-related ventures, including Winger Restaurant Group LLC and For the Table Hospitality. 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 charitable organizations, offering financial planning and investment consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Allison Butler is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, as well as Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jason Wallace is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in St. Petersburg, FL, with experience beginning in 2025. Prior to joining Osaic, he worked with the Tampa Bay Rays from 2022 to 2025 and the Memphis Grizzlies from 2012 to 2022. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers.

David Nicewarner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include leadership positions at Grove Point Advisors, LLC and Grove Point Investments, LLC, as well as operating his own CPA firm specializing in tax preparation and accounting since 1986. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Jeffrey Hearn is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 1991. He serves as a subcommittee member on the Investment and Missions Committees for First United Methodist Church in St. Petersburg, FL. 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 wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Clifford Cook is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc., holding a Series 63 designation and over 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2015 and is also the owner and president of Clifford Cook Wealth Management, a support company based in St. Petersburg, Florida. 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, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized programs such as municipal advising and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

William Morrison is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Osaic Wealth, Inc. since 2021, following roles at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and Signator Investors, Inc. He is involved in succession planning through a sole proprietorship and holds responsibilities in compliance and administrative functions with affiliated financial entities. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a broad set of investment solutions, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to customize and manage portfolios.

Thom Newcomb is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of advising, he owns and operates several small businesses, including a beverage distribution company and an entity managing a distribution agreement for an energy drink. Ameriprise serves primarily clients approaching or in retirement, offering retirement-income planning that integrates research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities typical of a large institutional firm.

Richard Schaefer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering advisory programs that include tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools.

Jay Timberlake is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2016. In addition to his advisory work, he owns Timberlake Financial, LLC, a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning tools and supports its clients through advisory programs and a range of specialized services.

Roger Place Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of advising, he serves as COO of Tetelestai, LLC, a business involved in managing staff and system operations related to financial advising. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of large institutional firms.

Brett Patmore is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Seneca Financial Advisors LLC and Equitable Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he operates several online resale businesses on platforms such as eBay, DePop, and Grailed. Edelman Financial Engines offers technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools to provide both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, emphasizing diversified portfolios and long-term strategies.

Brian Kashlak is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Robert T. Cochrane is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 30 years of industry experience, all with UBS since 1996. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as one of five board members overseeing the financials and services of a condominium association in Pinellas County, Florida. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.