Ted Soltys Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Saint Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, previously associated with Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as executor and power of attorney for his parents' living trust and as co-trustee for his wife's trust. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model that combines advisory and brokerage channels and emphasizes tailored client service based on documented goals and risk tolerance.

Andrew Parks is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His work background includes roles at Osaic Wealth, 21st Century Financial, Marriott, and Ken Stewarts Grille. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to multiple advisory platforms. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Joanna Bever is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 65 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at various entities within Raymond James since 2011, including Raymond James & Associates and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, high-net-worth and non-HNW clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and state and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through Wealth Advisory Services and institutional consulting, emphasizing tailored financial plans and investment recommendations based on client risk profiles.

Charles Thompson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with LPL Financial since 2014. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research, model portfolios, and various investment strategies.

Carlos Munozlucas is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. Munozlucas serves as Chair of the Investment Committee and is a member of the Board of Trustees and Finance Committees for Associated Catholic Charities, Inc. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser with over $500 billion in assets under management and more than 5,400 financial advisors. The firm provides wealth advisory planning and investment consulting to individual, institutional, and municipal clients, delivering non-discretionary financial planning and supporting public finance and municipal advisory services.

John Wire is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Clearwater, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James & Associates for nine years and currently operates Wahl Wire Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, he is an independent contractor with Wire Wealth Advisors LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, supporting clients through tailored strategies and a broad affiliate network.

Matthew Weber is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Stephens Inc. and Calton & Associates, as well as C&D General Services. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $500.956 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and government entities, offering non-discretionary wealth advisory planning and investment consulting supported by a broad affiliate network and active involvement in municipal and public finance.

Derek Jancisin is a Private Wealth Advisor at Merrill Private Wealth Management, where he leads a multigenerational team specializing in institutional-level wealth management for individuals, families, and organizations with complex financial needs. His practice focuses on areas including corporate executive services, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, philanthropic planning, small business strategies, and tax minimization. Derek began his career at Merrill in 2010, working alongside his father and mentor. He developed a focus on simplifying complex financial situations, particularly in helping clients navigate major life transitions like business succession and legacy planning. In addition to his practical experience, Derek holds numerous professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA®), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA™), among others. He earned a Bachelor's degree from Columbia University, where he also played varsity football. Outside of his professional activities, Derek volunteers as a mentor for athletes emerging from the university setting. His personal interests include adventure sports, football, golfing, music, reading, skiing, spending time with family, traveling, watching movies, and yoga.

Tammy Pleicones is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2016. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm operates within Bank of America’s broader corporate platform, which enables access to a diverse set of products and services.

Eric Gates is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with a Series 66 designation. He joined the firm in 2026 and has prior experience at Saanroo, ProjectMark, Trulioo, Collective54, Cosential, and Ajilon Professional Staffing. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser with over $500 billion in assets under management and more than 5,400 financial advisors. The firm offers wealth advisory planning, investment consulting, and institutional services to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, corporations, pension plans, and government entities.

Jacob Bubenik is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2005, including its predecessor AXA Advisors, and has a background spanning more than two decades at these firms. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a small non-investment-related business involving a condominium rental and owns Bubenik Enterprises, LLC, which supports his business operations. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels tailored through a client intake process.

Anna Manning is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has worked with Raymond James since 2016 and is also involved as a real estate sales agent with Keller Williams Tampa Properties. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and government entities. The firm provides non-discretionary wealth advisory planning and investment consulting, supported by a broad affiliate network and active municipal and public finance capabilities.

Ryan Hoge is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and previously worked at Franklin Templeton Distributors Inc. and Carillon Fund Distributors, Inc. before joining Raymond James. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, pension plans, corporations, and government entities. The firm provides wealth advisory planning and investment consulting on a non-discretionary basis, with services supported by a large affiliate network and specialized capabilities in municipal and public finance.

Thomas Gargiulo Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with 36 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Cetera and its related entities since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of National Income Tax Accounting & Insurance Services, Inc., where he provides accounting services, prepares tax returns, and manages accounting software sales and support. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services delivered via a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, with program options ranging from automated allocations to bespoke strategies.

Benjamin Runnells is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James since 2018, and prior to that, he was with USAA Financial Advisors and USAA Investment Management Company from 2013 to 2018. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and government entities, providing wealth advisory planning and investment consulting primarily on a non-discretionary basis. The firm is notable for its involvement with municipal and public finance clients, offering integrated services through an extensive affiliate network and firm-sponsored programs.

James Forsman Jr. Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Forsman serves clients in St. Petersburg, Florida, and has a successor role related to an estate in Seminole, Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Andrea Osbourn is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 credential and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2006 and is based in St. Petersburg, FL. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in a non-investment-related business owned by her husband but does not have active responsibilities there. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets with over 5,400 advisors. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and governmental entities, offering wealth advisory planning and investment consulting, with a notable emphasis on municipal and public finance advisory services.

Sean Mainwaring is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes five years at Edward Jones and experience at several insurance agencies. He serves on the advisory board of the Junior League of Tampa Bay and is a fundraising committee member for Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with various program options.

Kristin Smith 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. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 1997. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member and investment committee member for the Suncoast Center for Community Mental Health. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm also offers wrap fee advisory programs and institutional consulting, with a focus that includes public finance and municipal advisory services.

Race Walker is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for Vernick Financial Planning and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Walker is involved in a real estate rental activity outside of his advisory work. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients through a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services.