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.

Ryan Gaum is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes positions at Merrill, Citigroup, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide array of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, with services that include tailored financial planning supported by a structured discovery process and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients both directly and through employer-based financial planning agreements.

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.

Michael Crimmins is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers its services directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Rollan Degeare is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience, currently with UBS Financial Services since 2021. He previously worked at Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC for 21 years and has been associated with Alliance Capital Management LP since 2000. Outside of advisory work, he owns and manages JRTC Groves DBA VineIT, a business providing managed services and cybersecurity to small businesses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a blend of brokerage and investment advisory services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers a broad range of capital markets and lending services.

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.

Jackson Berman is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank and JPMorgan Securities LLC since 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

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.

Danny Vargas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured discovery processes and approved planning tools in its financial planning services.

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.

Jason Degolyer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Regions Bank, Cetera Investment Advisors, Merrill, and Bank of America. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that offers investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data to support investment decisions.

Steven Katzman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and Citigroup Global Markets since 1993. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and scenario modeling in its financial planning process.

Neda Hooks is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various Morgan Stanley entities since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in Swan Capital Properties, LLC, a company involved in property management and investment activities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured tools and methodologies.

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.

Gregory Stahl is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with LPL Financial and The Bank of Tampa, where he has worked since 2014. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, supported by model portfolios, research, and technology-driven investment strategies.