Christopher Slaven is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2017 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2014. Outside of his financial advisory work, he has engaged in modeling as an independent contractor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizing structured planning tools and investment committee analyses as part of its process.

Tyler Mackanos is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill and Landstar Transportation. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm integrates proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Eliel Alonso is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2012, with prior experience at Branch Banking and Trust. 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 uses research-based approaches incorporating diversification and modern portfolio theory.

Michael Partridge is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at USAA Financial Planning Services and USAA Financial Advisors Inc. since 2017, he has been with Raymond James & Associates. 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, institutional investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and investment consulting through various specialized programs.

Steven Beasley is a CFP® professional with 40 years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James & Associates, where he has worked since 2023, following a decade at UBS Financial Services Inc. 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 and profit-sharing plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting primarily through non-discretionary relationships.

Timothy Gross is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2020 and previously spent over two decades at Merrill and 11 years at Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Trillium Real Estate Holdings, a real estate investment business. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, utilizing a variety of portfolio management strategies supported by in-house research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Daniel Ramsey is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2021. He previously worked with Waddell & Reed, Inc., various insurance carriers, and served as a volunteer tax preparer with Step Up Suncoast VITA. Ramsey has been involved with Lakewood Ranch Referral Partners as a for-profit board member and participated in the Sarasota Toastmasters Club. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services through a network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm provides a range of solutions including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with advanced research and operational tools.

Roy James is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of advising, he co-hosts a sports debate podcast and is involved in several business ventures including real estate development and wellness services. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers access to third-party asset managers and related financial services.

Brandon Baird is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James Bank and Raymond James & Associates since 2018, following two years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services through various programs and affiliated research resources.

Shelley Ann Ragoonanan is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Ameriprise, JPMorgan Chase Bank, JPMorgan Securities, and AXA Advisors. 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 including individuals, institutional and pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services.

Jonathan Richie is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2018. Prior to his current role, he was involved with the International Language Academy and owned J Richie Media, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor strategies to client goals and supports its extensive advisor network with specialized offerings such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Susannah Townsend is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 34 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009, including over a decade with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, and previously spent eight years at UBS Financial Services. She is based in Tampa, FL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Joshua Brooks is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Merrill, Bank of America, Wells Fargo Clearing, and PNC Wealth Management. 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, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Michael Tippin is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor firm AXA Advisors since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of Bourbon Brau LLC, an entity created to purchase an airplane. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm offers both proprietary and third-party investment solutions through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and emphasizes risk assessment and personalized program matching.

Bryan Peterson is a financial advisor at OSAIC in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at GFA Financial and entrepreneurial ventures such as The Library JV LLC and Pane Rustica. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by risk assessment tools and a range of customizable investment programs.

Casey Bradford is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, Bradford worked at UBS Financial Services and LPL Financial. Outside of financial advising, Bradford serves as a Girl Scout troop leader for the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida. 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 municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Christopher Martinson is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. He currently works at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Prior to joining MassMutual in 2025, Martinson held positions at BNY Mellon Securities Corporation, BNY Mellon, and Citi Private Advisory. He is also licensed as an insurance broker focusing on long-term care. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Robert Ulrich is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2014. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans aligned with client goals and risk tolerances.

Stephanie Fuetterer is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Advanta IRA Services, LLC for five years. Her background also includes roles in the hospitality industry and at the University of South 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 including individuals, institutional clients, and municipalities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services through various specialized programs.

Brian Trautmann is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Merrill and American Financial Network, as well as various engagements with the University of Florida. 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, and municipal entities, providing financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by extensive research and multiple portfolio management options.