John Hoke is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Raymond James and CPS Investment Advisors. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a 1st Lieutenant in the Army Reserves. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing a combination of model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Phillip Watkins is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Morgan Stanley and E*TRADE Securities. 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 solutions.

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.

Thomas Berry is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 license and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Longview Wealth Advisors, LLC, and Waddell & Reed, Inc., and has been involved in managing businesses under the Thaxter Walton Financial brand. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a wide range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm supports its advisors with research, model portfolios, and diverse investment options while operating at significant scale with over 22,800 advisors and $819 billion in discretionary assets.

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.

William Brooks is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he serves as a relationship manager for high net worth clients and corporations, with a focus on private banking, investments, banking, and lending issues. William has over 22 years of experience in the financial services industry, having begun his career in 1992. He holds a bachelor's degree from Florida State University and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). William was named to the 2023 Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams” list as a member of the Cotton, Brooks and Associates team. William is a lifetime resident of Pinellas County. Outside of his professional work, his personal interests include boating, fishing, and running.

Trevor Bennett is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently advising at Raymond James & Associates. His prior roles include positions at Fisher Investments, Bank of America, Merrill, and AXA Advisors. He is also co-CEO and partner of TradeWorks AI, where he focuses on product development, management, marketing, and sales. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services supported by diverse portfolio management strategies and affiliated research.

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.

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.

Cynthia Watson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and having 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she is an authorized seller of Pura Vida jewelry, conducting this business mainly online during non-business hours. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning and utilizing firm-approved tools and methodologies such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through various advisory arrangements.

Adam Wides is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2013 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

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.

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, where he focuses on serving business owners, executives, and high net worth families. With over 15 years of industry experience, he provides clients with personalized wealth management strategies, including portfolio management, retirement and estate planning, personal banking services, and tax minimization. Evan leverages his access to Merrill and Bank of America to help clients pursue their financial goals through customized and integrated approaches. 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 holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of South Florida and completed an Accredited Certificate Program at Yale School of Management. He has earned multiple 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). Evan is actively involved in various professional organizations such as the Kiwanis Club of Largo/Mid-Pinellas, Rotary Club of Clearwater, Toastmasters International, and several political and automotive clubs. He volunteers with community organizations including the American Heart Association, Habitat for Humanity, Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful, and the Salvation Army. Outside of his professional and community commitments, 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.