Michael Kostrub is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at E*TRADE Capital Management, E*TRADE Securities, and T. Rowe Price. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 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, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

John Reynolds is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, having joined the firm in 2015. He focuses on integrating clients' banking needs with their wealth strategies to ensure all aspects of their financial lives align with their goals. John's client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Raised in Tampa, John attended Jesuit High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from the University of Tampa. He holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. John resides in Tampa with his wife and three sons. Outside of work, he enjoys boating, fishing, and spending time with his family.

Jorge Recio is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for six years before joining Raymond James in 2022. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services.

Myphuong Newsome is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, she worked at T. Rowe Price from 2015 to 2018. She is based in St. Petersburg, Florida. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools to support client goals and integrates technology and AI in its operations.

Thomas Walter is currently Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2013. He has been with Fidelity since 2007, progressing through roles from Financial Representative to Financial Consultant before his current role. Prior to Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual from 2005 to 2007 and completed an internship at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2001 to 2003. His professional experience spans over a decade and a half in financial consulting, with a focus on assisting families with their financial needs and goals. Thomas holds a California Insurance License, supporting his advisory capabilities. Growing up in Naperville, Thomas began investing in the stock market from a young age, using funds earned caddying during summers starting in eighth grade. This early experience influenced his career path and commitment to helping clients achieve their financial objectives.

Dale Bradley is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 37 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2013, he worked at Edward Jones for six years. Bradley also serves as president of two non-investment-related businesses, Bradley Investment Center and Bradley Wealth Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting with a focus on risk profiling and analytical tools, and it supports numerous advisory programs and institutional consulting services.

Brock Rydell is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Apple, Inc. and has held various positions within the ride-sharing sector. Outside of advising, he is president and owner of DBON, LLC, a business formerly used for rental real estate activities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports a broad advisor network with advisory programs and institutional consulting services.

Marie Colbert is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Cetera. She previously worked at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc and Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing insurance brokerage businesses, including serving as owner and president of MKC Brokerage, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Jill French is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2011. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, and various organizations, offering financial planning and consulting services supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Garrett Ruth is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with four years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has worked at UBS since 2022 and has prior experience in educational roles at the University of Alabama, Palm Beach State College, the University of Florida, and local high schools. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by combining brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management, supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Christopher Hudson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Antonio Witherspoon is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been associated with various divisions of Raymond James since 2006. 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.

Bartley Bates is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at RBC Capital Markets and William R. Hough & Co. He is also involved in a private business named Wrap It Up Pilings. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Toriano Faulkner is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Carillon Tower Advisers, Inc. and Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company. He is also active with the West Largo Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. 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, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and consulting services that rely on detailed fact-finding and risk assessments.

Aaron Cross is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Donlan Wealth Management, The Investment Center, Inc., CBNA, and Diamond Comics. He is also involved with Donlan Wealth Management as a DBA for his LPL business. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Naomi Kaffke is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 credential and based in Tampa, FL. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2026. Prior to her current role, her background includes experience in the restaurant and retail sectors, including positions at Streetlight Taco Henderson, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, and Lithia Motors. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sean Lonergan is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James since 2015. 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, institutional and pension plans, and municipal entities—and offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Keith Azar is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He serves clients from the Merrill East Lansing, Michigan office, focusing on delivering holistic wealth management and planning. Keith’s expertise includes individual and corporate retirement plans, corporate executive services, investment consulting for defined benefit and defined contribution plans, legacy planning, portfolio management, and socially responsible investing. Keith began his career with Merrill in January 1994 and has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a Bachelor's degree in Financial Administration from Michigan State University. Originally from Clinton Township, Michigan, Keith now resides in Bath, Michigan with his wife, Jen, and daughter, Veronica. Outside of work, he enjoys adventure sports, boating, reading, and spending time with his family.

Raymond Hand is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Regions Bank, Truist Advisory Services, SunTrust Investment Services, and BB&T. Outside of his advisory career, he serves as an elder board member at Freedom Family Church, where he oversees financial matters. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides a wide range of investment advisory services through a large national network, serving individual, corporate, retirement plan, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, with program options including model portfolios, direct indexing, and unified managed accounts.

Marc Spencer is a financial advisor with Merrill in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since the mid-1990s and is currently involved in several community organizations, including serving on the finance committee for Christ the King, the board of directors for the Boys & Girls Club of Tampa Bay, and as a board member of Feeding Tampa Bay. Merrill, along 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and charitable organizations.