Charles Falor is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and also has entrepreneurial involvement as a partner owning 12% of a business outside the investment sector. 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 clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and advanced analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Mark Heinemann is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bradenton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2000. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Garrett Sweeterman is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving families and businesses in the St. Pete community. He focuses on understanding his clients’ financial priorities to provide appropriate solutions aimed at achieving their goals. Garrett emphasizes honest and authentic financial advice as a cornerstone of his practice. Garrett holds a Bachelor's Degree from Florida State University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys baseball, basketball, boating, fishing, football, scuba diving, and spending time with his family.

Jennifer Brown is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with Edward Jones, where she has worked since 2009. She has 16 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a condominium in St. Petersburg, FL, where her mother resides. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over 23,700 advisors nationwide. 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.

Colby Masterson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Give Hope Foundation and acts as Trustee for an irrevocable trust. Additionally, he is a partner in several business ventures, including COBYMARK, LLC and SonHaven Holdings. 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 clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Kenneth Kubik is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2009. Kubik is also a limited partner in JKLM PowerPartners, a holding company for minor league baseball teams. 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 a range of individual and institutional clients.

Nicholas Geric is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously spent three years at the University of North Florida. 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 financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, research, and various management approaches.

Kayla Pelletier is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, based in St. Petersburg, FL. She has six years of industry experience and has been with Cambridge Investment Research and its affiliated firms since 2016. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent financial professionals, utilizing various portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

John Coakley is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Waddell & Reed, Inc. for 16 years and various insurance carriers. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Jay Blair is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Blair is involved as a primary investor and officer in real estate partnerships focused on residential and land investments in Buffalo, NY. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including portfolio management and financial planning. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad platform of capital markets solutions.

Robert Young is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been providing personalized financial and retirement planning guidance since 2007. He focuses on understanding the unique priorities and complexities of the individuals, families, and businesses he serves. With access to Merrill Lynch’s extensive research and resources, Robert offers disciplined, customized wealth management strategies tailored to his clients’ needs. Robert’s areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, special needs planning, women and wealth, and tax minimization. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Robert earned a bachelor's degree from Lewis University. A lifelong resident of Peoria, Robert values community involvement and is a past recipient of the Creve Coeur Club’s Nova Award for community service. He is active in the aviation community and enjoys flying with friends and family. Robert and his wife Bridget have two children, Ellie and Trace.

William Sallade is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial. He has been with various Raymond James entities since 2016. Sallade is also the CEO of Sallade Financial LLC, a sole proprietorship used to receive 1099 income related to his advisory work. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools including risk profiling and probability modeling to support client goals.

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.

Paul Colte is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Bradenton, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2005, previously affiliated with Axa Advisors, LLC for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Helm Financial Group and is involved in other insurance-related business activities. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and a broad roster of third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model that includes both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels.

Elwood Gross III is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he provides financial accountability and support to Young Life of Manatee County in Bradenton, FL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products.

James Sorensen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Edward Jones in 2025 and has a diverse background predominantly in the entertainment and media industries. His prior experience includes roles with organizations such as Reagle Music Theatre, Tampa Repertory Theatre, and Universal City Studios. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial 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.