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.

Rollan Degeare is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC for 21 years and has been affiliated with Alliance Capital Management LP during his career. Outside of advising, he is involved in a cybersecurity and managed services business for small companies. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm utilizes proprietary capital market research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

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 at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 66 registration and four years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JPMorgan Securities since 2022, with prior experience including roles at Chatham Financial and several short-term positions in other industries. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and may incorporate ESG criteria.

Stephen Sannuto is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and having three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he was self-employed and worked in various roles across multiple industries, including pest control and food service. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery conversations and approved tools to develop plans, with clients responsible for implementation and updates.

Sladjana Pokrajac is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with 13 years of industry experience. She previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns a long-term rental property with her husband. 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 advisory services, supported by a broad range of portfolio management strategies and affiliated research.

Joseph Delguidice is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth Inc and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 27 years of industry experience, including 23 years at Valic Financial Advisors and roles at Agia and West Coast Landscape. He is the owner of AssetTree Wealth Management, advising clients on investment and income planning, and holds a pest control license used for consulting purposes outside of client advisory services. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform, utilizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by various tools and third-party manager programs.

Danny Vargas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015, including time at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2022. 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 and tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery and advanced planning tools.