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 credentials and has worked at Bank of America, Keybank, and their affiliated investment services. Outside of her advisory role, she is an independent representative for a cosmetics business in Florida. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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 Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience, currently with OSAIC since 2018. She previously worked at Signator Investors and has been involved with GFA Financial Group for over 20 years, where she also sells term and universal life insurance. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns a beach villa in St. Petersburg, Florida. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform, utilizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools.

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 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, and A. G. Edwards & Sons. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large, SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions with advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning approach involves structured discovery and proprietary tools and includes a wide range of retail and institutional offerings.

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, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include tenures at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Thrivent Investment Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning and third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and extensive operational resources.

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 with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Apple Inc. and Tesla. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, as well as corporate and charitable clients, through a wrap-fee asset management program. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management, using model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers.

Kimberly Schiavo is an investment advisor representative at OSAIC with 40 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Investacorp, Inc. for 25 years and spent four years at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. Kimberly holds Series 63 and Series 66 securities licenses. Outside of advisory services, she is also involved in life and health insurance sales, including Medicare insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering both brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with tools for asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and the use of discretionary and third-party managed strategies.

Evan Eastman is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 15 years of industry experience. His career has been devoted to serving business owners, executives, and high net worth families. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Evan spent over four years traveling the country hosting financial strategy seminars and retirement planning sessions for corporate executives and their employees. He works with clients to provide personalized wealth management strategies that align with their goals and changing market conditions, with access to investment insights from Merrill and banking services from Bank of America. Evan's expertise includes portfolio management, wealth transfer and allocation, retirement and estate planning, personal banking, and concentrated stock risk management. He and his team prioritize understanding each client's unique situation and objectives in order to develop customized approaches to wealth preservation and growth. Evan holds several professional designations including 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 earned a bachelor's degree from the University of South Florida and completed an accredited certificate program at Yale School of Management. In addition to his professional pursuits, Evan participates in various community organizations such as the American Heart Association, Habitat for Humanity, Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful, and the Salvation Army. He is active in numerous professional and social organizations including Rotary Club of Clearwater and Toastmasters International. Outside of work, Evan enjoys boating, cooking, dancing, music, reading, singing, swimming, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

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.

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.