Jacob Shumacker IV is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Raymond James since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is a certified flight instructor at Atlas Aviation, Inc., a position he has held since 2009. Raymond James & Associates is a large 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 extensive research and multiple portfolio management options.

Cheryl Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 39 years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, JHS Capital Advisors, Gunnallen Financial, Oppenheimer, and Prudential Equity Group. Outside of her advisory work, she is a member of the Iris Calling Band. 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 broad range of financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research and technology tools while managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Mary Elizabeth Hargrove is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James since 2018, following prior roles at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of her advisory work, she is an investor in private ventures including Gone Salty LLC and Sand Surf Company LLC. 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 provides financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, leveraging a variety of portfolio management styles supported by firm research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Jonathan De Mayo is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2015 and serves concurrently in the United States Navy Reserve. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports advisory programs across a large advisor network.

Pierre Vieux Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg and St. Petersburg College. Vieux serves as a board member of the Minority Health Coalition of Pinellas Inc., where he assists with social media development and community outreach. 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 institutional investors.

Christopher Tanaka is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Eckerson Group, The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe, and Axos Bank. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Margaret Edmunds is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in the financial industry. She is currently with Raymond James & Associates and was previously with Robert W. Baird for 10 years. 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, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Christopher Johnson is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at various Raymond James entities since 2017 and previously had roles at Busch Gardens and Lowry Park Zoo. 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 and investment consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and provides specialized municipal advisory services alongside its extensive affiliate network.

John Mcnulty is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial industry. He joined Cetera in 2025 following a 23-year tenure at Avantax Advisory Services and has operated McNulty & Associates since 1992, providing tax, accounting, and business consulting services. Outside of financial advising, he serves as a board member for the Evanston Fourth of July Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, access to third-party managers, and a wide range of program structures supported by a large national network of advisors.

Elizabeth Herbst is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 39 years of industry experience. She worked at UBS Financial Services for 29 years before joining Raymond James in 2018. 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 clients, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and consulting services with a primarily non-discretionary approach supported by a wide range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Frank Kraft is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 14 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, BMO Harris Bank, and SunTrust Advisory Services. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Aaron Weser is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Tampa, Florida. He serves the wealth management needs of high-net-worth individuals and multiple generations of their families. He utilizes his background in portfolio strategy to help clients create tailored financial strategies that align with their most important objectives. Aaron has held several roles within Merrill Lynch, including Financial Solutions Advisor, Associate Wealth Management Specialist, Investment Associate, and Portfolio Strategist. His expertise includes portfolio management services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement income, philanthropic planning, and tax minimization. He focuses on helping clients gain confidence in their financial lives by formulating thoughtful financial plans and helping them navigate uncertainty. Aaron earned a Bachelor's degree in economics and finance from the University of Hartford and an MBA from Penn State University. He holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) and Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) designations. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, football, golfing, reading, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Kerri Buchman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and over 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 1998. In addition to her advisory role, she operates Envision Abundance LLC, through which she provides financial advisory services. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, delivering tailored recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and automated tools overseen by a dedicated consulting team to support its advisory approach.

Thomas Gashonia is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2014 and holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Heather Penrod is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Sandy Morris Financial & Estate Planning Services. Outside of advising, she assists with tax filing and bank account reconciliation for Penrod's Allstar Drywall & More LLC, a business owned by her husband. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and investment consulting through a variety of portfolio management styles and provides municipal advisory services as well as specialized programs for small employers.

Ted Soltys Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Saint Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor Axa Advisors, Llc, where he worked for 21 years. He serves as executor of his parents’ living trust and co-trustee for his wife’s trust. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and partners with third-party program sponsors to deliver a range of advisory models and investment solutions.

Andrew Parks is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Osaic Wealth since 2025. His prior work experience includes roles at 21st Century Financial, Marriott, and Ken Stewarts Grille. Osaic Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and provides access to various managed account strategies and third-party money managers.

Joanna Bever is a Series 65–licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial. She has been with various Raymond James entities since 2011. 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, and institutions. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and risk analysis tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advising and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory services.

Charles Thompson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2014. 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, supported by extensive technology and a large network of advisors.

Carlos Munozlucas is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He worked at Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. for 16 years before joining Raymond James in 2016. Munozlucas serves as Chair of the Investment Committee and is a member of the Board of Trustees and Finance Committees at Associated Catholic Charities, Inc. 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, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.