Zoran Knezevic is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, with one year of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Fisher Investments and Franklin Templeton Investments, as well as various capacities at the University of South Florida. 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, providing financial planning and investment consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Edgardo Melendez is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios and serves a large client base through both advisor-led and online offerings.

Scott Faler is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2023 and has prior experience at Franklin Templeton, Coral Oaks, and various roles connected to Florida State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and investment committee estimates to support its advisory process.

Rebekah Woei is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and J.P. Morgan Securities. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes research and analytics to evaluate investment options and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions across a broad range of financial products.

Jody Lane is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Raymond James since 2005 in various capacities. Outside of her advisory work, Lane has been involved with Iris Photographic for over two decades and serves at Mycro School Pinellas. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by advanced analytical tools and is noted for its municipal advisor affiliation and specialized SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory program.

Janet Nichols is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2008. Nichols serves on the board and multiple committees of the Tampa Bay History Museum. 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 charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional advisory services through various portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Ashley Tran is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, Tran worked at FIDELITY Brokerage Services LLC for nine years. 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 supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Ryan Racine is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Lincoln Financial Distributors, StanCorp Investment Advisers, Standard Retirement Services, and Aspire Financial Services LLC. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages 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.

Travis Gucciardo is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Cetera in Tampa, FL, with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2018 and also serves as a partner and CPA at Nelson & McKay CPAs LLC, providing tax and accounting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, automated allocations, and bespoke strategies.

Steven Rohde is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Seminole, FL, holding a Series 66 license and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated Services Group since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning using structured processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jonathan Hanvey is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with one year of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he worked at ADP for four years and held various roles in the retail and hospitality sectors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Kellee Leandre is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL. Her prior experience includes roles at Securian Financial Services, OMNI Financial Services, and SunTrust Investment Services. Outside of financial advising, she has owned and operated a freelance oil and acrylic painting business for over 17 years. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual, institutional, pension, and municipal clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and non-discretionary consulting supported by extensive research, multiple portfolio management styles, and municipal advisory services.

Daniel Hall is a financial advisor with Merrill in Belleair Bluffs, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of finance, he manages Gulf Coast Gardening LLC, a wholesale nursery specializing in local and native plants in Florida. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Hacker is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Merrill, Northwestern Mutual Investment Management, and Edward Jones. Outside of advisory work, he co-owns Hacker Ventures LLC, an investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets through a large network of advisors.

Brendan Thon is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, previously serving as an Investment Consultant from 2022 to 2024 and as a Workplace Planning Consultant 2 from 2021 to 2022. Brendan focuses on providing personalized financial guidance to help clients pursue their financial goals with informed decision-making. Throughout his career at Fidelity, Brendan has worked closely with clients to ensure alignment and clarity at every stage of their financial planning process. His approach emphasizes collaboration and education to support clients in achieving their financial objectives. Outside of his professional role, Brendan enjoys activities such as beach outings, boating, fitness, exploring food, outdoor adventures, and running.

Jordan Leuschke is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2013. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and utilizes multi-asset model portfolios supported by due diligence from its Center for Financial Research.

Girish Thakar is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2001 and Raymond James Financial since 2009. Thakar is also president of Thakar Financial LLC, a support company he owns. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical modeling and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Jo Moore is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 17 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Edward Jones from 2012 to 2018 before joining Thrivent in 2018. Moore holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning that covers a broad range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Logan Devicente is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Tampa, Florida. Outside of his advisory role, Devicente has partial ownership in several investment-related ventures. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Daniel Stein is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 license with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Lunar Tide and Artists First, and has experience with Crimson Education and Fox 21 Television Studios. He also attended Yale University from 2015 to 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning arrangements.