Jacob Ackerman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Clearwater, FL, holding the Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Calton & Associates, Inc. and New York Life. Outside of his advisory role, Ackerman is employed by American Dream CPA in a non-investment capacity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Roy James is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has worked previously at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he co-hosts a sports debate podcast and is involved in several business ventures related to homebuilding and wellness. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio management, third-party asset management, and access to a broad range of brokerage and insurance products.

Brandon Baird is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James Bank and Raymond James & Associates since 2018, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and WELLS FARGO Advisors. 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 municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

John Bryan is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at several financial services firms including Avantax and Benton Financial Group, and maintains roles in tax preparation and accounting through his own businesses. Bryan also serves as treasurer of a neighborhood homeowners association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple investment platforms through a large national network of independent advisors.

Shelley Ann Ragoonanan is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Ameriprise, JPMorgan Chase Bank, JPMorgan Securities, and AXA Advisors. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered 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, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services.

Jonathan Richie is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2018. Prior to his current role, he was involved with the International Language Academy and owned J Richie Media, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor strategies to client goals and supports its extensive advisor network with specialized offerings such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Susannah Townsend is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL. She has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning using proprietary tools and serves approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Joshua Brooks is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2023, he worked at Merrill and Bank of America from 2016 to 2023. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 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, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and investment consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Matt Schommer is a financial advisor with Cetera in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously held roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and MSI Financial Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Michael Tippin is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including time with its predecessor, AXA Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of Bourbon Brau LLC, an entity formed to purchase an airplane, and maintains an outside business website. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and asset management access through LPL programs and third-party managers, operating a hybrid referral and implementation model with both advisory and brokerage channels.

Bryan Peterson is a financial advisor at Osaic with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held roles at Osaic and GFA Financial since 2021. He previously worked at The Library JV LLC and spent ten years at Pane Rustica. Peterson is also involved in securities sales, client service support, and insurance product sales through GFA Financial. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and a mix of investment options, supported by a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms.

Casey Bradford is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, Bradford worked at UBS Financial Services and LPL Financial. Outside of financial advising, Bradford serves as a Girl Scout troop leader for the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida. 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.

Christopher Martinson is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. He currently works at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Prior to joining MassMutual in 2025, Martinson held positions at BNY Mellon Securities Corporation, BNY Mellon, and Citi Private Advisory. He is also licensed as an insurance broker focusing on long-term care. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Ian Wiley is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Prior to entering the financial industry, he held various positions outside finance. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separate managed accounts and offers a range of investment guidance supported by its research and alternative investments due diligence.

Robert Ulrich is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2014. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans aligned with client goals and risk tolerances.

Stephanie Fuetterer is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Advanta IRA Services, LLC for five years. Her background also includes roles in the hospitality industry and at the University of South Florida. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipalities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services through various specialized programs.

Brian Trautmann is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Merrill and American Financial Network, as well as various engagements with the University of Florida. 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, providing financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by extensive research and multiple portfolio management options.

Katherine Roulston is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Raymond James since 2015. 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, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and investment consulting primarily through non-discretionary relationships supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Randy Deitke is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016, following a year at Tmfs Advisors, LLC. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large participant base through advisor-led and online platforms.

Lidisis Machin is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2020, Machin worked at Cetera and Summit Financial Group. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, supported by a nationwide adviser network and a range of portfolio management styles.