Carla Weidman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010. Outside of her advisory work, she owns rental property in Tampa, Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools to support its advisory services.

Nicolae Iovu is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at LPL Financial as well as running his own businesses, including Nicolae Enterprises LLC and Nicolae Iovu Limousine/Transportation. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional services, utilizing a range of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and model managers.

Deborah Geis is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining UBS in 2026, she has been associated with Paychex, Inc. and Paychex Securities Corporation since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Robert Hill is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to that, he held roles at Franklin Templeton Financial Services Corp. and affiliated entities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving millions of individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large national network of advisors and branches.

Nikolas Alfonso is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL. He previously worked at Marro LLC from 2017 to 2020. 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 broad client base across individual, institutional, and municipal sectors, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Kevin Dempsey is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Citigroup for 13 years. He is based in Tampa, FL. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a mix of quantitative and qualitative research.

Sharone Pierre is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in St. Petersburg, FL. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and has 29 years of industry experience. Pierre has been with Raymond James Financial Services since 2002 and with Raymond James Financial since 2010. 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, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling to deliver tailored, non-discretionary planning and encourages implementation through its advisory programs or other providers.

Nathan Larson is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked with Independent Financial Partners and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he consults part-time for Nike, testing shoes before they are released. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, drawing on various portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Jane Greer is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, she worked at Target for sixteen years. 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 through various advisory programs.

Gary Mahan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 34 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Gino Colangelo is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in St. Petersburg Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2002. Colangelo serves as a board member for St. Francis Seraph Ministries, where he oversees assets. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group provides tailored consulting and portfolio services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, with a range of traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Cheryl Forbes is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has worked with various Raymond James entities since 2013 and has prior experience with the Home Shopping Network. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing 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 supported by extensive research and a range of portfolio management strategies.

Gabriel Mbulo is a CFP® and ChFC® affiliated with Raymond James & Associates, bringing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes previous roles at Edward Jones and earlier tenure at Raymond James. Outside of financial advising, he is a co-owner and director of Tonz of Fun LLC, a youth sports program based in Riverview, FL. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers a range of advisory and consulting services supported by extensive research and a variety of portfolio management options.

Simon Sumner is a CFA® charterholder based in Tampa, FL, with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial and The Bank of Tampa since 2016, and previously at LCG PCG for one year. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms such as the Bank Wealth Program.

Brian Fox is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Raymond James since 2009 and has operated Brian Fox Financial Services, Inc., a support company for his Raymond James business, since 2011. 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 institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, employing analytical tools and risk profiling to support client goals.

Brian Carr is a CFP® with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently serving at Raymond James Financial. He previously worked at Waller & Wax Advisors from 2019 to 2022. Based in St. Petersburg, FL, Carr has held roles focusing on client financial health and investment guidance. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports a broad network of advisors with specialized programs including municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer advisory services.

Jonathan Locklear is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and The Bank of Tampa, having worked at each firm for 10 years. His prior experience includes roles at International Assets Investment Management, Nepsis, Inc., Pacific West Financial Consultants, Colonial Asset Management, Merrill, and Raymond James & Associates. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Matthew Sanchez is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2018 and previously held roles at Merrill Lynch and Citigroup. 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 and consulting services with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Philip Dodson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Saint Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1988 and has also been affiliated with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a family rental property business. Merrill, together 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Juliana Ramirez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab, T. Rowe Price, and Bank of America/Merrill Lynch. Outside of her advisory work, she is an owner and partner in an e-commerce business focused on online clothing sales. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.