Gary Plum is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Mr. Plum serves on the advisory board of the Coastal Conservation Association of Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and offers a broad range of investment and planning services.

Samantha Bugatch is a financial advisor with Merrill in Saint Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of experience at the firm. 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.

David Henwood is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and has been with City National Bank since 2018. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charities. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs and customizes investment strategies based on each client’s risk profile, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party managers along with a range of portfolio management options.

Kimberly Frye is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Bradenton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2012. 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 analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while maintaining separate planning and portfolio management services.

Christopher Dandrow is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides goals-based wealth management services to affluent families, accomplished professionals, and successful business owners, working alongside a team of specialists. Christopher focuses on cultivating long-lasting relationships by delivering customized advice, exceptional service, and a disciplined investing approach. Before entering wealth management, Christopher spent over 15 years as a P.G.A. Golf Professional, working at several prestigious clubs across the country. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Cortland State and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional career, Christopher enjoys golfing, traveling, great seafood, and family-related activities. He is committed to understanding clients' values and goals to help them pursue their life objectives and plan their legacy.

David Steffensen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 20 years of industry experience. He worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC for 15 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Shannon Klug is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and having 31 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2021, she worked at Royal Alliance for 10 years. In addition to her advisory role, Klug serves as President and CEO of Blumark Financial Advisors, where she oversees the vision and direction of the financial planning practice. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Julie Fisher is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, with investment strategies tailored to clients’ Advisory Risk Profiles.

Mark Mekler is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2006, with a brief interruption before rejoining the firm in 2022. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and government entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Miles Green is a CFA® charterholder with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and has worked concurrently at City National Bank since 2018. In addition to his advisory work, he holds a director role for an oil and gas royalty entity inherited from his father, managing related administrative matters. 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 tailored advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, employing a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers and emphasizing customizable strategies aligned with client risk profiles.

Amanda Holmes is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bradenton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. and J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and research to support various investment strategies.

Luis Garcia is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. 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, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and consulting services with a focus on tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by extensive research and a wide range of portfolio management styles.

Monique Eatman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America. 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, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Christopher Callero is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has held roles at Fortis Investors, Inc. for over three decades and manages Callero Capital Management, his wealth management entity established in 1992. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Simplicity Group, focusing on fixed insurance activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers diverse portfolio management services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Larry Ellis is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2007 and has owned Larry Ellis - Goldsmith, a fine jewelry sales and repair business, since 2008. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm provides financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, supported by research and a range of portfolio management strategies.

Tram Nguyen is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Edward Jones and Bank of America. Outside of finance, she has owned a now-inactive online business entity. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Dragana Zoric is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and over 19 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Franklin Templeton Investments for nearly two decades and has held a position with Hilton Hotels since 2022. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies tailored to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, supported by internal and third-party portfolio management teams.

Thomas Powers is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets LLC. Powers serves on the Finance and Investment Committee of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering tailored, non-discretionary financial planning and consulting supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Jared Lohden is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and has 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with various entities within the J.P. Morgan organization since 2011, including JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Rolondo Bonner is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at King of Freight, Affordable Solar Roofing and Air, and Pfs Investments Inc. He receives additional compensation for referrals of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, along with corporate and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-driven strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through established partners such as BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.