Elizabeth Emmons is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2010. 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, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting approaches that utilize risk profiling and analytical modeling to support client goals.

Kristine Bergin is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 28 years of industry experience. Her work history includes nine years at Raymond James and four years at GF Investments/Global Financial Private Capital, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized services including municipal advisory work and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Mark Abbott is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James Financial, Inc. and Raymond James & Associates since 2003. 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, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and municipal entities, providing financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Trevor Bennett is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates. His career includes roles at Fisher Investments, Bank of America, Merrill, and AXA Advisors. He is also the CEO and partner of TradeWorks AI, a business focused on product development and marketing. 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, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Shaker Sherif is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with MassMutual Life Insurance Company and Principal Life Insurance Company since the late 1990s. Outside of his advisory role, Sherif owns Sherif Financial Group, which focuses on health insurance sales. MML Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars structured as annual, collaborative client engagements.

Laura Hickman is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at KeyBank and Key Investment Services LLC prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2024. Outside of her advisory role, she is an independent representative for Avon, a cosmetics business. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Glenn Hudson is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Raymond James since 1995. Raymond James & Associates is a large 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, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Tara Clark is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Osaic since 2018 and previously held roles at Signator Investors, Inc. and GFA Financial Group, LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in selling life insurance through GFA Financial Group, LLC. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse clientele including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and multiple investment platforms to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client needs.

John Bowman is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at several Raymond James entities since 1997 and previously served with JWB Holdings LLC. Outside of advising, he serves on a FINRA arbitration panel and acts as an executor of estates for family and friends. Raymond James & Associates oversees approximately $501 billion in assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm provides financial planning and consulting services that are typically non-discretionary, utilizing various portfolio management styles and firm research, with notable capabilities in municipal advisory and related market-making activities.

Liane Hansen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. She has held positions at several firms, including Fidelity Investments, Truist Advisory Services, BB&T Securities, and PNC Wealth Management. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients using a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for managing model portfolios and its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Paul Cusma is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, delivering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured financial planning process supported by advanced modeling tools.

Francis Godbold is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and over 56 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates for 54 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the investment committee of the First Presbyterian Church and is the founder and CEO of the Godbold Foundation, where he manages the foundation’s investment portfolio and oversees charitable distributions. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers tailored financial planning and consulting services with a variety of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and model managers.

Bryan Beatty is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has prior experience at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Thrivent Investment Management. Bryan is based in Palm Harbor, FL. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, participant-level retirement advice, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies and technological tools.

Sasa Prcic is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citi Private Bank and USAA Financial Services. 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 municipalities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services with a range of portfolio management styles.

Niko Sacoolas is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at Apple Inc and Tesla. Sacoolas is based in Tarpon Springs, FL. Primerica Advisors is a large firm serving primarily individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm manages approximately $15.5 billion in assets and offers a wrap-fee asset management program that uses model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers.

Kimberly Schiavo is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 39 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Investacorp, Inc. for 25 years and Securities America for four years. In addition to her advisory role, she is engaged in life and health insurance sales, including Medicare, averaging about 10 hours per month. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of financial advisers, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Evan Eastman is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he focuses on serving business owners, executives, and high net worth families. With over 15 years of industry experience, Evan provides clients with access to Merrill and Bank of America resources, equipping them with the knowledge and tools needed to make informed financial decisions. His expertise includes family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Evan joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management after spending over four years traveling the country to host financial strategy seminars and retirement planning sessions for corporate executives and their employees. Prior to that, he built a career devoted to serving high net worth clients. His professional designations include CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of South Florida and has completed an Accredited Certificate Program at the Yale School of Management. In addition to his professional work, Evan is involved in various professional organizations such as Kiwanis Club of Largo/Mid-Pinellas, Rotary Club of Clearwater, and Toastmasters International, among others. He also participates in community organizations including the American Heart Association, Habitat for Humanity, Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful, and the Salvation Army. Outside of work, Evan enjoys boating, cooking, dancing, music, reading, singing, spending time with his family, swimming, traveling, and watching movies.

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.

Todd Davies is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently advising at Cetera since 2021. He previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Morgan Stanley in both private banking and Smith Barney divisions. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Trustees for Seminole Heights UMC, assisting with church building maintenance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers diverse program options including model portfolios, third-party manager selections, and bespoke strategies, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Carter Hansen is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2019. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2010, progressing through various roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Investment Solutions Representative, Premium Relationship Associate, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Services Representative at Wells Fargo Investments from 2008 to 2009 and at Etrade Securities from 2006 to 2008. Throughout his career, Carter has focused on assisting clients in creating financial plans based on their individual needs and goals, utilizing solid financial practices and resources. He emphasizes open and honest communication and aims to build trust with clients at every step. His experience spans financial consulting, investment advising, and relationship management within the financial services industry.