James Howard is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2019. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner at Riffy Bits, LLC, a publishing business based in St. Petersburg, Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering comprehensive financial planning and a wide array of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and market simulations as part of its advisory process.

Adam Nibert is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently advising at Raymond James & Associates since 2004. Based in St. Petersburg, FL, he holds a Series 63 license and specializes in financial planning and investment consulting. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by extensive research and a variety of portfolio management strategies.

Matthew Strickland is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at MassMutual Life Insurance Company, Bank of America, Merrill, and Equitable Advisors, among others. 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, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Nicholas Hammond is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at The Investment Center, Inc. and IC Advisory Services, Inc. for nine years, and earlier held positions at Transamerica Financial Advisors, Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., and Opus Investment Management, Inc. He also operates Palmer Hammond Tax Services, a tax preparation and accounting business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Emmanuel Lelekis is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James & Associates since 2024. Prior to this, he worked for eight years at Wells Fargo Clearing. He acts as trustee for several family trusts, managing investment responsibilities related to these accounts. 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 charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Jessica Wassmer is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Bank of America and Merrill for over 21 years. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

William Waters is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, Florida. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 26 years of experience in the industry, including over 27 years with Raymond James & Associates. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in Jobil Properties LLC, where he oversees operations and maintenance activities. 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 municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

David Williams is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill, Morgan Stanley, and various divisions of Raymond James since 2017. 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 wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, providing financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Beth Dominguez is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James & Associates since 2011. Prior to that, she worked at Alfonso Dominguez Inc for 20 years. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

John Oddo is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, INC. prior to joining Cetera. He is also a partner at Mercadante & Company, PC, providing tax preparation, accounting, payroll, and bookkeeping services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party money managers.

Casey Craft is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked within various branches of Raymond James since 2014. Craft is also associated with Kirk Wealth Group in a non-investment role. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary planning and consulting, supporting clients through its advisory programs and institutional consulting network.

Douglas Reller is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Reller serves on the Board of Advisors for the University of South Florida Byrd Alzheimer's Research Center. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm’s financial planning process utilizes structured discovery conversations and planning tools, serving clients through tailored financial plans without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Francisco Rodriguez Ramirez is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Insurance Group, Inc. and Raymond James & Associates since 2017. Prior to that, he worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC from 2015 to 2017. 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 investors, charitable organizations, and state and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Dean Landsman is a CFP® and ChFC® with 28 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at Edward Jones since 1999. He is based in St. Petersburg, FL. Outside of his advisory role, Landsman is active as a part-time musician performing at local clubs. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Barth Morreale is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with GJC Legacy and Associates, Inc., where he manages an advisory business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored retirement recommendations.

Thomas Panos is a CFP® and ChFC® with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2003, following earlier roles at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He is also CEO and president of Panos Wealth Partners Group, Inc., a support company offering financial products through Raymond James. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, institutional, and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs including municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Allison Brown is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and nine years of industry experience. She has worked within various divisions of Raymond James since 2013, including Raymond James & Associates and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. 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, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and maintains specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Matthew Lascari is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Raymond James since 2017. Prior to that, he was with The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC from 2015 to 2017. 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, with a range of portfolio management options and municipal advisory services.

George Banks is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Raymond James Financial and Scottrade, Inc. prior to his current role. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers tailored financial planning and consulting services through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Scott Geric is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2007 and previously spent eight years at Merrill. Geric is also involved with Geric/Hemp Investment Group, an entrepreneurial venture. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.