Thomas Ballash is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2022 and previously spent 19 years at USAA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates in its financial planning process.

Jordan Boudreau is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include working at E*Trade Securities and involvement in the transportation sector as a contractor for Doordash. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services that utilize firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Robert Fleming is a financial advisor at Cetera with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Fleming operates an independent insurance agency as a side business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to various investment strategies and program options.

Janine Stubbs is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Osaic Wealth Inc. since 2025 and previously held roles at Agia, Valic Financial Advisors, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of advisory work, she co-owns a vacation rental property and operates an insurance agency that provides annuity and insurance solutions. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services using asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance analysis, and automated rebalancing across portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Nader Shehub is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at the University of California Riverside and Ozmi Medical Solutions. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Sebastian Baraybar is an advisor with LPL Financial in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation. He has experience working at LPL Financial since 2026 and has held roles at Skyway CPA, the City of Saint Petersburg, Advanta IRA, and the University of South Florida. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Kevin Whittington is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at USAA Investment Management Company, USAA Financial Advisors, and Morgan Stanley. He serves as a board member of Deuce Scoreboards, LLC, a company involved in sports and physical recreation. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm provides a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Noah Chaberek is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked in marketing and advertising for Builders Price Installations, a general contracting firm. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party asset managers to deliver personalized investment solutions.

Wade Kornblith is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Chateau on White Sands Homeowners Association and is a partner in Trident Hospitality Group, a restaurant management business. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of capital markets and fiduciary services.

Christian Williams is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Tampa, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at Citi Bank and McAdam LLC, and he has a background that includes time at the University of Miami and Circles Waterfront Restaurant. Williams is also the owner of 4Good Consulting LLC. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to various investment and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Christopher Noble is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes eight years at Wells Fargo Clearing and seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of advising, he is a partner and owner of a business unrelated to investments. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary advisory services supported by a wide range of portfolio management styles, research resources, and municipal advisory capabilities.

Colin Castro is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His professional background includes roles at MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance, and involvement with the IRONMAN Foundation, YMCA of Greater Louisville, University of Louisville, and Webber International University. He also maintains a side business as an insurance broker focusing on life, disability, long-term care insurance, fixed annuities, and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services using firm-approved software and offers programs including educational seminars, wrap accounts, and money-manager solutions.

Tyvan Sunday Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and the University of South Florida. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience in catering through his involvement with Catering by the Family. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Joey Jarvis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65, Series 63, and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013 and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Grieta Patenaude is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, she worked at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of her advisory roles, she has been involved with the Boys & Girls Club of the Suncoast since 2024. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across a broad range of wealth levels, as well as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset management programs. The firm’s advisory approach involves assessing client risk tolerance and matching clients to program models or discretionary managers, often using third-party asset managers and investment programs.

Richard Bertrand is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2021, he held roles in various companies including Lexus, Omega Watches, Coca Cola Beverages Florida, and Dillards, as well as attending The Citadel Military College of South Carolina. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jeffrey Glynn is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge since 2019 and previously held roles at First Command Financial Services and related entities from 2007 to 2019. Glynn is also a certified professional business coach through Diversified Professional Coaching, LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals, employing a range of investment strategies and platform arrangements to tailor solutions to client objectives.

Preston Duppins is a financial advisor at OSAIC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James & Associates, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, and Genesis Financial Management, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he operates an insurance agency selling life insurance and annuities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services supported by a range of investment platforms and third-party managers.

Reid Poltun is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with two years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at UBS Financial Services and Leonardo DRS. Outside of finance, he was involved with Indialantic Tutoring for several 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 and tailored financial planning services.

Cheryl Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, JHS Capital Advisors, Gunnallen Financial, Oppenheimer, and Prudential Equity Group. Outside of her advisory work, Smith is a member of the Iris Calling Band. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.