Alexander Johnson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Morgan Stanley, and TD Ameritrade. Prior to his financial career, he held various roles outside the industry including work at Bruno's Draft Kits and Ace Hardware. 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 approach combines quantitative and qualitative research to deliver written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting.

Jeffrey Reynolds is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 33 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank for 18 years before joining UBS in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a pool and spa cleaning business and serves as a council member at the University of South Florida College of Business, providing input on academic curriculum and student programs. He is also involved with the Brandon Rotary Club charity. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering a broad range of capital markets and advisory solutions.

Randy Freedman is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Tampa, FL. With over 40 years of experience in financial advising, he has developed expertise in areas including college education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Randy works with clients to address significant financial transitions such as retirement, inheritance, and the sale of a business, and coordinates with clients' attorneys, accountants, and other advisors to align financial and legacy strategies. Previously a CPA, Randy holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his bachelor's degree from the University of South Florida. He provides clients access to Bank of America Private Bank for trust and estate planning services, as well as Bank of America for commercial banking and financing needs. Randy's approach involves managing concentrated stock positions and collaborating with a broader team to support clients' financial goals. Outside of his professional work, Randy enjoys a variety of personal interests, including adventure sports, baseball, football, pickleball, racquetball, reading, skiing, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Daniel Zucker is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he is also involved with Bay Area PEO Solutions. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Gary Hummel is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He previously worked at Merrill for 13 years and Raymond James Financial Services for 7 years. Hummel also operates Hummel Wealth Management LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning and various portfolio management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, and supports advisors with advanced operational and research tools.

Debbie Alexander is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and having 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wachovia Bank, N.A. for 24 years. Based in Tampa, FL, her career spans multiple decades within large financial institutions. 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 employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and analytics.

Shannon Glor is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL. Her career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Citigroup Global Markets, and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory services to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and extensive resources. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers planning services both directly and through corporate agreements.

Brandon Swan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2011 and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

William Bond is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at supporting their long-term goals. His approach includes leveraging Merrill’s investment insights alongside the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to create flexible wealth management plans tailored to each client's unique financial picture. William’s areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, LGBT wealth planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, retirement income, and wealth planning for women. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. William earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida. In addition to his professional work, William dedicates time to volunteering with organizations within the communities served by Merrill. His personal interests include cooking, hiking, music, spending time with family, traveling, and watching movies.

Caroline Carpenter is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her career includes roles at Raymond James Financial and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, she worked at Moe’s Southwest Grill and was affiliated with the University of South Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm emphasizes structured planning processes using proprietary tools and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Kamila Skibicka is a financial advisor with Merrill in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Wells Fargo Clearing, with her current tenure at Merrill beginning in 2022. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Steven Laesser is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in St. Petersburg, Florida, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services and has a background in the electronics and industrial sectors. Laesser is involved with Serving the Lord Enterprises, a business entity unrelated to investments. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a broad advisory platform that includes financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional services.

Paul Metcalfe is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2010 and previously spent time at LHT Performance from 2013 to 2018. 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 and pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Chelsea Beltre is a financial advisor with Merrill in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 license and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, she worked at Bank of America N.A. and Suncoast Credit Union. 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, and various institutional investors.

Joseph Raissi is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2008 and is also an author of the book *Wealth Creation and Protection*. Raissi has a long-standing involvement with the First Baptist Church since 1997 and has held leadership roles in family and support companies. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client goals, with specialized municipal and public-finance advisory capabilities and programs such as SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

William Counsman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2025, he spent 26 years with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. and was self-employed as a consultant in 2025. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of financial planning and investment services. The firm offers tailored client recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, covering comprehensive areas including cash-flow, retirement, and wealth-transfer planning.

Theodore Loew is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2008 and currently works at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. His career has been focused within the Morgan Stanley network. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a variety of advisory programs including 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 planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Briana Mc Dougall is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Sanibel Captiva/Tampa Bay Trust Company and The Northern Trust Company. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s approach incorporates quantitative and qualitative due diligence and includes ESG considerations within its recommended strategies.

Gene Melamud is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Largo, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he assists his mother as a trustee delegate and power of attorney with her investments. 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, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Byron Pollock is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2008 and Raymond James Financial since 2020. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized offerings such as municipal advisory services and a SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory program.