Marc Walker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Longview Wealth Advisors, Thomas Berry, and Waddell & Reed, Inc. Outside of advising, he has been involved in voiceover work through Marc Walker Voiceovers. 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 financial planning and investment management services, including access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms.

Felipe Machado is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in working with athletes, families, and business owners to develop personalized wealth management strategies. His approach focuses on creating solutions tailored to clients’ risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and investment goals, helping them achieve financial stability and long-term objectives. Felipe joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in early 2020 and holds FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 registrations. Felipe earned both his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Master of Science in Business Analytics from Lincoln Memorial University. Before pursuing higher education, he played professional soccer in Brazil with Botafogo Futebol SA and continued his soccer career while attending university in the United States. He holds professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Felipe is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Outside of his professional role, Felipe is involved with the St. Pete Raiders community. He enjoys basketball, running marathons, soccer, surfing, reading, and spending quality time with his wife and their three Australian Shepherds.

Carlos Penaherrera is a financial advisor with Merrill in Largo, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2013 and concurrently associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Javier Vilarchao is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and First Command Financial Planning. He also served in the United States Air Force from 2013 to 2017. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research in its advisory process and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared to many institutional advisory programs.

Christopher Foley is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and broad retail and institutional investment services.

Ryan Hendricks is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at PRO Unlimited, Kelly Services, Northwestern Mutual, and the University of Florida. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Susan Fritsch is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and Ameriprise from 2005 to 2010. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad planning menu and uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and client summary letters.

Jilian Kolesa is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she creates and sells vacation itineraries through a business called outoftheofficetoday. 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 and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Jose Arguello is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., and Morgan Stanley since 2021, as well as prior positions in education at Florida International University, Miami Dade College, and Lincoln International Academy. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving 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 employs structured planning tools supported by the Global Investment Committee’s return estimates and scenario modeling.

Eugene Charles is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at AGW Capital Advisors, Lion Street Advisors, Cassidy & Company, and USAA Financial Services. 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, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, supported by a nationwide network of advisors and a broad range of portfolio management strategies.

Jeremy Devin is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Wise (TransferWise), as well as over a decade as a self-employed professional. 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, institutions, and various organizations, offering financial planning and consulting services primarily on a non-discretionary basis with diverse portfolio management options and a notable municipal advisory practice.

Michael Ball is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Apollo Beach, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he served 20 years in the United States Navy. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and investment management services supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Ann Vakalis is a financial advisor with Merrill in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 40 years of industry experience, including 14 years with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience. His career has been primarily with various entities of 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, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

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.