Alex Muscati III is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with XELA Ventures, LLC, an entity established for real estate development purposes. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment committee inputs.

Ryan Barker is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He worked at T. Rowe Price Investment Services, Inc. for 21 years before joining Raymond James & Associates in 2019. 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, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Jesse Bernhardt is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates and its affiliated entities continuously since 2014. 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.

Nicholas Slater is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with various Raymond James entities since 2005. 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 individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and advisory services with a non-discretionary approach that incorporates multiple investment strategies and affiliated research.

Arno Utegg Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding a Series 66 designation. He has recently entered the industry and joined Raymond James in 2026. His prior work experience includes roles at University of San Diego, Paylocity, Paycom, Tebra, Flamingo Deck, Artemis Consulting, and LPL Financial. 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 wide range of clients including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Joel Manings is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients since 1991. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation and is a Senior Portfolio Manager in the Merrill Investment Advisory Program. In this role, he manages personalized and defined investment strategies on a discretionary basis, which may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. His primary responsibilities include portfolio management and assisting clients in planning, structuring, and managing their financial affairs. Joel’s expertise encompasses college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, philanthropic planning, and tax minimization. He works with a diverse clientele, including individuals, families, business owners, corporate executives, and retirees. Joel earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Finance from the University of Tampa and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Florida. He holds additional professional designations as a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In addition to his professional work, Joel is actively involved in the community. He serves on the board of the PARC Center for Disabilities in St. Petersburg, Florida, and has participated in various Treasure Island City Government committees. He also contributes to several local charities. Joel resides in Treasure Island with his wife, Vanessa, and their three sons. His personal interests include travel, photography, boating, tennis, reading, and supporting the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team.

Kyle Maddock is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments and LPS Capital LLC. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and deliver model solutions.

Justin Cole is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Charles Schwab since 2017. His prior roles include positions at J.M. Cole and Associates, LLC, Jonathan Roberts Advisory Group, Inc., and J.W. Cole Financial. He also manages a rental property outside of his advisory work. 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 financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investments supported by centralized operational and custodial resources.

Victor Jones is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Hantz Financial Services and has a background in retail and education. Outside of his advisory role, Victor owns 586ComeUp, a business focused on buying and selling clothing, sneakers, collectibles, and electronics online, and also provides sneaker cleaning and restoration services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a non-discretionary, goal-oriented approach supported by analytical tools and also provides specialized municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA consulting services.

Stephen Sannuto is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he was self-employed and held various roles in different industries. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizing a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools.

Sladjana Pokrajac is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, utilizing various portfolio management styles and firm research.

Michael Bombara is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Fidelity Investments and its affiliated advisory firms since 2010. Based in Clearwater, FL, he currently works within Fidelity’s institutional platform. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a process that integrates fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, with a focus on systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation.

Kevin Mc Knight is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 credential with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Franklin Templeton Investments from 2016 to 2019 before joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services both directly and through corporate agreements.

Casey Cobb is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palm Harbor, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. 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 including tailored financial planning, utilizing structured discovery and firm-approved tools to support client decision-making.

Andrew Murphy is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Raymond James, and multiple positions within JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in investment recommendations.

Samuel Aspinwall is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and owner of 7 Golf Tango LLC. 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 tailored financial planning and investment consulting through various specialized programs and a range of portfolio management styles.

Steven Nordbeck is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera Investment Advisors LLC since 2014. He also has a 20-year tenure at Achieva Credit Union. Outside of his advisory roles, he co-owns an equestrian boarding and training business with his spouse. Cetera Investment Advisors LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm operates a multi-manager platform, offering advisors various program options and access to third-party managers.

David Long is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 21 years of industry experience, having worked at various divisions of Raymond James since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of a small photography business. 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, institutions, and municipalities, offering tailored financial planning and consulting with a range of portfolio management and research resources.

Michael Stryczny is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at American Wealth Management, Inc. for 15 years before joining LPL Financial in 2024. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research to support diversified investment strategies.

Darius Sabbides is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2017. Prior to his advisory role, he was associated with Fis and spent a year at Dr. BBQ. 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, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.