Thomas Putnam is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 49 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Raymond James Financial and its affiliate since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is the president of Freeland Financial Inc., a support company based in Clearwater, FL. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports a broad advisor network with specialized services including municipal and public finance advisory.

Erik Golub is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with Series 66, Series 65, and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PFS Investments Inc., Primerica Financial Services, Advanta IRA, Millennium Trust Company, and IRA Services Trust Company. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, along with corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management, delivering advisory services through model-based investment strategies and discretionary portfolio management.

Gary Hummel is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He previously worked at Merrill for 13 years and Raymond James Financial Services for 7 years. Hummel also operates Hummel Wealth Management LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning and various portfolio management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, and supports advisors with advanced operational and research tools.

Brinton Parker is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and its affiliated entities for a combined 14 years before joining LPL Enterprise in 2024. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment approaches and offers access to third-party asset managers along with affiliated insurance and trust services.

Malgorzata Pelletier is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018, as well as Wells Fargo Bank, NA from 2010 to 2021. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Xiaobo Dichillo is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Tampa, FL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, Xiaobo was associated with firms including Fidelity Investments, MassMutual, and Park Avenue Securities. Xiaobo also operates Zi-DiChillo Financials, a separate financial services entity. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Darrin Romney is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2007, progressing through various roles that include Team Leader in Investment Solutions, Onboarding Leader for Customer Service, and Team Leader in several specialized areas such as Stock Plan Services, Active Trading, and Retirement Solutions. Throughout his career, Darrin has focused on financial planning processes to assist clients and associates in overcoming obstacles and creating individualized plans aimed at long-term success. His extensive experience spans investment solutions, retirement services, and client relationship management within Fidelity Investments. No information regarding his education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement was provided.

William Bond is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at supporting their long-term goals. His approach includes leveraging Merrill’s investment insights alongside the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to create flexible wealth management plans tailored to each client's unique financial picture. William’s areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, LGBT wealth planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, retirement income, and wealth planning for women. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. William earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida. In addition to his professional work, William dedicates time to volunteering with organizations within the communities served by Merrill. His personal interests include cooking, hiking, music, spending time with family, traveling, and watching movies.

Tyler Curtis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2011 and previously with Rob Capuano Financial and Lincoln Investment. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios and third-party asset management access, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Steven Laesser is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in St. Petersburg, Florida, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services and has a background in the electronics and industrial sectors. Laesser is involved with Serving the Lord Enterprises, a business entity unrelated to investments. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a broad advisory platform that includes financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional services.

Paul Metcalfe is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2010 and previously spent time at LHT Performance from 2013 to 2018. 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 and pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Chelsea Beltre is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has held prior roles at Bank of America N.A., Suncoast Credit Union, and General Dynamics Information Technology. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jeffrey Mullins is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 9 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked for the Hamilton County Department of Education for 8 years. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm operates with over 14,000 financial advisors and manages approximately $671 billion in assets, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Steven Anastasia is a CFP® and ChFC® with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ameriprise in Tampa, FL, having previously worked at Cetera and Regions Bank, as well as operating his own business. Outside of financial advising, he is a co-owner of Monty's Pizzeria in Clearwater, FL. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies, delivering customized recommendations supported by research and modeling.

Joseph Raissi is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2008 and is also an author of the book *Wealth Creation and Protection*. Raissi has a long-standing involvement with the First Baptist Church since 1997 and has held leadership roles in family and support companies. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client goals, with specialized municipal and public-finance advisory capabilities and programs such as SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Robert Berglund is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Palm Harbor, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2009. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security claiming options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and provides a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

William Counsman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2025, he spent 26 years with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. and was self-employed as a consultant in 2025. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of financial planning and investment services. The firm offers tailored client recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, covering comprehensive areas including cash-flow, retirement, and wealth-transfer planning.

Ricardo Delgado is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2014 and previously at E*Trade. Outside of finance, Ricardo is a musician and performs with the band Beardsley on a part-time basis. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning and advisory programs supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include tailored financial planning and a range of retail and institutional investment options.

Gene Melamud is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Largo, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he assists his mother as a trustee delegate and power of attorney with her investments. 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, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Byron Pollock is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2008 and Raymond James Financial since 2020. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized offerings such as municipal advisory services and a SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory program.