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.

Shari Lynne is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2015. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Dayna Olmsted is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 21 years of industry experience. She 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, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

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. His career includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2014 and a prior position at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. from 2018 to 2020. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions supported by diverse portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Brandon Cordiano is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley and H.T. Hackney, as well as a background in full-time education. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services supported by a wide range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Tomas Gedminas is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and was previously with Citigroup Global Markets starting in 2004. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide array of advisory programs supported by firm-approved tools and a structured planning process.

Caroline Kearney is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2012. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 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 and pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Michael Flores is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2016, and previously held roles at GRT LLC and New Place LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of wealth advisors. Their advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations, offering non-discretionary advice with client decision-making authority.

Murphy Bradshaw is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, Bradshaw is a licensed real estate agent managing residential property transactions for himself and close contacts. 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, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services with a range of portfolio management options and municipal advisory capabilities.

Jeffrey Kitchen is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Guntrack Aviation LLC, which owns an airplane and trains student pilots for military aviation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm provides a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient services, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Timothy Hernandez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Emory Healthcare and the Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in managing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Stefano Aleppo is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at various JPMorgan entities since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The program integrates due diligence from a centralized manager solutions team and offers a range of investment strategies, including considerations for ESG criteria.

James Forsman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs tools like the Global Investment Committee’s Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations as part of its comprehensive planning process.

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 worked with Raymond James & Associates since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing personal investment entities including two LLCs that own and operate real estate. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, utilizing a range of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and model manager options.

Kevin Anderson is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth based in St. Petersburg, FL. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and SII. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, providing comprehensive financial planning and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a variety of customizable strategies and third-party manager options.

Chad Tortorice is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Raymond James & Associates since 2005. He is a partner in WSPRJ, LLC, a business outside of investment activities. 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 high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions through a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Caleb Augustt is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing member of Cozzzy Places LLC, a limited liability company that manages a rental space attached to his residence. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies constructed by internal teams and third-party managers.

Austin Wu is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked in healthcare and the food service industry before joining Raymond James. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 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, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

David Stepanek is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2018. Prior to that, he was employed at Bank of America, Merrill, and Blue Ocean Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Stepanek owns Liquid Limo, LLC, a charter boat business based in St. Petersburg, Florida. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm provides tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, with services that include specialized offerings such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis.

Sheavae Gilbert is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, she worked briefly at Citi Bank in 2021 and has experience connected to Saint Leo University both as a student and employee. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse clientele including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a nationwide network of advisers.