Stephen Stapp is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through both internal and third-party managers.

Mason De Michele is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tampa, FL. He has one year of industry experience, having previously worked at Brown & Brown and spent nine years in full-time education. 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 manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of financial advisors.

Michelle Schatzberg is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2016. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Mcknight is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with various Morgan Stanley entities since 1991, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, where he has worked since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Reid Johnson is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Omni 360 Advisors and Cion Investments. 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 wide client base, including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Michael Cosentino Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2003 and previously worked at AXA Advisors. He serves as an advisory board member for the Northwest YMCA, participating in fundraising and improvement projects. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services to individuals, institutions, and organizations. The firm utilizes a variety of third-party investment programs and advisory models, serving a broad client base from non‑high-net-worth individuals to corporate and charitable entities.

John Straughn III is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, including a prior tenure from 2007 to 2008, as well as with Merrill from 2009 to 2014. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Christopher Thornhill is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and offering 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for five years before joining Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management in 2018. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers goal-based planning on a broad range of topics, with options to combine planning and managed-account services under a consolidated billing arrangement while keeping these services separate.

Michaela Macias is an advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked for T. Rowe Price for 14 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of Greener Services LLC, a business unrelated to investment activities. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individual, institutional, and municipal clients. The firm offers financial planning and consulting with a range of portfolio management styles, supported by affiliated research and municipal advisory services.

Alexander Sayers is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, where he has worked since 2014, totaling 11 years of industry experience. He serves as treasurer for the Tampa Bay UT Alumni Chapter, overseeing financial arrangements and reporting for the nonprofit. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets, serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and consulting services with a range of portfolio management styles and municipal advisory capabilities.

Kory Johnson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, Inc. and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Johnson is also involved in life insurance brokerage activities through several affiliated entities, including serving as president of Prove Wealth Advisor. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management.

Michael Esposito is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009 and has a long tenure at Bank of America dating back to 1994. Esposito holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He serves on the boards of the Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce and the Florida Aquarium, where he is involved in community business support and wildlife conservation efforts, respectively. Merrill, in conjunction 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 both model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions.

Joshua Shappell is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and having one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Primerica Financial Services, Payscale, Futuresense, LLC, and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., among others. Outside of advisory activities, he is involved in sales related to loan products and home security referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its offerings.

Chad Kimble is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding CFP® and ChFC® designations, with 13 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Equitable Advisors, Facet Wealth, and T. Rowe Price. 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, providing financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Daniel Petre is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2017, following a brief tenure at the FAA. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and maintains programs that address municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer advisory services.

Daniel Kortenhaus is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at the University of South Florida and has been involved with the St Petersburg Yacht Club. 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 with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Marc Avadikian is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on providing a comprehensive approach to wealth management that starts with listening to clients' needs and understanding their individual goals. He leverages the investment insights of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America to address various aspects of his clients' financial lives. Marc’s areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and draws on his professional experience to deliver service aimed at helping clients achieve their personal and financial objectives. He grew up in Florida and continues to reside there. Marc earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida, an Associate’s degree from Pasco Hernando Community College, and a high school diploma from Zephyrhills High School. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys adventure sports, basketball, fishing, football, running, skiing, soccer, table tennis, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Stephen Platt is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Saint Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones and various Raymond James entities spanning from 2016 to the present. Outside of finance, he hosts a small interview podcast called Know It Some. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm uses fact-finding, risk profiling, and analytical tools to provide tailored non-discretionary planning and encourages clients to implement recommendations through its advisory programs or other providers.

David Mevoli is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., based in St. Petersburg, FL. He has two years of experience in the financial industry and is also involved in Cross Stone Management LLC, where he handles financial recordkeeping for tax filings. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports clients through a broad network of advisors and specialized offerings.

Ardon Currie is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding the Series 66 designation and having six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Franklin Templeton Investments for one year before joining Raymond James & Associates in 2017. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 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 charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.