Daniel Nicholls Franco is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2016 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2017. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional accounts.

Jeremy Richard is a financial advisor with Cetera in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2019 and has prior experience at Foresters Financial Services, Mutual of Omaha, and Royal Neighbors. Outside of his advisory work, he owns an apiary farm where he produces and sells honey. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and serves over 10,000 advisors and approximately 800,000 clients nationwide.

Carey Joseph is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at T. Rowe Price for nine years and has experience in hotel management and consulting as well as ride-sharing 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 clientele including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a wide range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Dawn Demers is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include work with Wells Fargo Clearing and Achieva Credit Union. Outside of financial services, she is a 50% owner of T3 Digital Media LLC, which provides website design and SEO services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options and oversees more than $256 billion in assets with a network of over 10,000 advisors.

Gerald Holman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Palm Harbor, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver these services through a centralized consulting team working alongside financial advisors.

Kimberly Douglas is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at firms such as Grove Point Investments and E*TRADE Securities, among others. Outside of her advisory work, she owns and manages a rental real estate business. 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, supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Zoran Knezevic is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, with one year of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Fisher Investments and Franklin Templeton Investments, as well as various capacities at the University of South Florida. 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, providing financial planning and investment consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Jody Lane is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Raymond James since 2005 in various capacities. Outside of her advisory work, Lane has been involved with Iris Photographic for over two decades and serves at Mycro School Pinellas. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by advanced analytical tools and is noted for its municipal advisor affiliation and specialized SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory program.

Janet Nichols is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2008. Nichols serves on the board and multiple committees of the Tampa Bay History Museum. 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, investment consulting, and institutional advisory services through various portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Ryan Racine is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Lincoln Financial Distributors, StanCorp Investment Advisers, Standard Retirement Services, and Aspire Financial Services LLC. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Travis Gucciardo is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Cetera in Tampa, FL, with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2018 and also serves as a partner and CPA at Nelson & McKay CPAs LLC, providing tax and accounting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, automated allocations, and bespoke strategies.

Steven Rohde is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Seminole, FL, holding a Series 66 license and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated Services Group since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning using structured processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kellee Leandre is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL. Her prior experience includes roles at Securian Financial Services, OMNI Financial Services, and SunTrust Investment Services. Outside of financial advising, she has owned and operated a freelance oil and acrylic painting business for over 17 years. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual, institutional, pension, and municipal clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and non-discretionary consulting supported by extensive research, multiple portfolio management styles, and municipal advisory services.

Daniel Hall is a financial advisor with Merrill in Belleair Bluffs, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of finance, he manages Gulf Coast Gardening LLC, a wholesale nursery specializing in local and native plants in Florida. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Hacker is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill, Northwestern Mutual Investment Management, and Edward Jones. Hacker is a co-owner of Hacker Ventures LLC, an entity unrelated to his advisory work. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Brendan Thon is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, previously serving as an Investment Consultant from 2022 to 2024 and as a Workplace Planning Consultant 2 from 2021 to 2022. Brendan focuses on providing personalized financial guidance to help clients pursue their financial goals with informed decision-making. Throughout his career at Fidelity, Brendan has worked closely with clients to ensure alignment and clarity at every stage of their financial planning process. His approach emphasizes collaboration and education to support clients in achieving their financial objectives. Outside of his professional role, Brendan enjoys activities such as beach outings, boating, fitness, exploring food, outdoor adventures, and running.

Girish Thakar is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2001 and Raymond James Financial since 2009. Thakar is also president of Thakar Financial LLC, a support company he owns. 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 institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical modeling and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Jo Moore is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 17 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Edward Jones from 2012 to 2018 before joining Thrivent in 2018. Moore holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. 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, holistic planning that covers a broad range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Daniel Stein is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 license with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Lunar Tide and Artists First, and has experience with Crimson Education and Fox 21 Television Studios. He also attended Yale University from 2015 to 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning arrangements.

Kevin Koss is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Aviance Capital Management, LLC prior to joining Raymond James in 2019. The firm oversees approximately $501 billion in assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities. Raymond James & Associates offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, utilizing a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.