Shari Yvanna Banal is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she had roles at Zen Noodle Bar, Northrop Grumman, and TradePMR. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines extensive retail and institutional services with additional activities including private fund relationships and principal trading.

Andrea Register is a financial advisor with Merrill in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009 and previously worked at Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. and Banc of America Securities LLC. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Gerald Tacia is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services and Pinellas County Schools. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diverse portfolios and deliver model strategies across various platforms.

Vincent Picciotto is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Merrill in Tampa, FL, and has 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2010. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Andrew DiFiore is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. Prior to this, he served in several positions within Fidelity, including Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Central Relationship Manager between 2023 and 2025. His career in financial services began with Charles Schwab as a Financial Services Representative in 2022, following an internship at Virtus Financial Partners in 2021. Andrew and his team focus on creating an environment of trust to help clients and their families feel confident in their financial plans, enabling them to concentrate on their personal passions. He aims to be the primary resource for clients when life events impact their finances. Outside of his professional work, Andrew enjoys spending time at the beach, engaging in fitness activities, playing football and golf, traveling, and caring for pets.

Katherine Gross is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2020 and previously spent over a decade at Bank of America and Merrill. 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, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Roberto Annoni Fuertes is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Carillon Fund Distributors, PennyMac Financial Services, and UBS. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing roughly $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base—including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipalities—and offers a range of financial planning and consulting services supported by extensive research and portfolio management options.

Elisha Kapkowski is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, Kapkowski held roles at several firms including Northwestern Mutual and Guided Financial Advisors, and is involved with Stillwater Exterior Services LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a selective group of Wealth Advisors. Their program offers written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combined quantitative and qualitative research approach.

Jodi Johnston is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has worked with Raymond James and its affiliated entities since 2005 and is the owner of Levine Legacy Group, LLC, d/b/a Phoenix Financial Partners, operating as an independent contractor. 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 clients. The firm provides non-discretionary planning and consulting tailored to client goals using analytical tools and supports specialized municipal and public finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Andrew Coughlin is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James since 2010. 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 a range of financial planning and consulting services with primarily non-discretionary advice.

Patricia Balezentis is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has previously worked at TIAA-CREF, Salomon Smith Barney Inc., and Citigroup Global Markets. She is based in St. Petersburg, FL. Raymond James & Associates is a large 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, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and specialized municipal services.

Jerome Hamlin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he worked at Fidelity Investments and Insight Global. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning that includes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Xianwei Cheng is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience, having been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Cade Williams is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Tampa, FL, and has three years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Taylor and Williams, Belk, Inc, and Envision Credit Union. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary advisory services and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts.

John Chan is currently the Vice President, Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he partners with clients to understand their financial situations, provide impactful analysis, and co-create financial plans aligned with their goals. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2003, holding various positions including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and more. John brings over a decade of experience helping affluent clients and their families across the country. His focus is on building relationships and designing financial strategies tailored to clients' unique life stages. Outside of his professional work, John enjoys biking, camping, family activities, running, swimming, and exploring culinary interests.

Chrisonda Mcdonald is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. and Raymond James & Associates, Inc. from 2009 to the present. 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 entities, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Jason Hunt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Clearwater, FL, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Before joining LPL Financial in 2018, he worked at INVEST Financial Corporation for nine years. 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 wide range of advisory services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jonathan Wilkins is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has held prior roles at Osaic Wealth, Payant Wealth Management Group, Sagepoint Financial, Washburn Capital Management, and Charles Schwab. Outside of advising, he is also a certified notary in Florida. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing 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 solutions, managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets through a large network of advisors.

Jennifer Morales is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including VALIC Financial Advisors and RBI. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers as a Girl Scouts troop leader in Central Florida. Equitable Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a range of third-party and proprietary investment solutions and offers ERISA fiduciary services for qualified plans.

Emily Farace is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor with four years of industry experience, currently with Fisher Investments since 2021. Her prior roles include positions at L3 Campus Housing, Smokin' Notes, and Stick It Gymnastics. Fisher Investments serves a global client base including institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals, offering discretionary portfolio management across multiple asset classes with a centralized investment decision process that incorporates quantitative and qualitative research.