Donna Simmons is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2008. Raymond James & Associates 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, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Wendy Van Cleve is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Ftb Advisors, Inc. and Alliance Law & Counseling. She is affiliated with Pinnacle Bank/Pinnacle Financial Partners as a bank employee. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Patrick Gilroy is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he assists with payroll and bookkeeping at St. Petersburg ENT on a part-time basis. 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 municipalities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Pasquale Jurczak is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at PFS Investments Inc. since 2005 and has been affiliated with Primerica Financial Services since 2004. In addition to advisory work, he is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through referrals with Primerica Client Services, Inc. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers model-driven portfolio management supported by third-party asset managers and custody services, with approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Charles Ochs is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Pruco Securities LLC and Wiregrass Financial, among others. Outside of his advisory work, Ochs is involved in media through Ochs Media, which produces radio, TV, and podcast content. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm’s approach is largely model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and it offers additional services such as financial planning, third-party asset manager access, and participation in a wrap program.

Jennifer Brown is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with Edward Jones, where she has worked since 2009. She has 16 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a condominium in St. Petersburg, FL, where her mother resides. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over 23,700 advisors nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Kevin Ley is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Clearwater, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1992 and Primerica Financial Services since 1989. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of non-investment products such as home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on a range of investment approaches including Strategic, Tactical, Tax-Aware, and Income Distribution models.

Michael Vega is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2020, following prior roles at Edward Jones and Wells Fargo Advisors. 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, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Colby Masterson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Give Hope Foundation and acts as Trustee for an irrevocable trust. Additionally, he is a partner in several business ventures, including COBYMARK, LLC and SonHaven Holdings. 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, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Stephen Kruchten is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2009 and previously was affiliated with Bremer Bank from 2007 to 2020. Kruchten also serves as an advisory board member for BISA, participating in quarterly meetings that coordinate efforts between the bank/credit union and broker-dealer organizations. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services and supports portfolio management through a large network of advisors and affiliated firms.

Paul Groeber is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019, he worked at Nationwide Securities and Nationwide Insurance from 2003 to 2019, and at Banc One Securities Corporation in 2002. He is also involved with Life Brokerage Financial Group, where he engages in fixed life sales. 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 financial planning and investment services through a large network of advisors, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across various asset classes.

Frederick Fifield VI is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, incorporating tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their planning process uses firm-approved tools and models to assist clients in developing and updating personalized financial strategies.

Karl Roelofs is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Invest Financial Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Roelofs Financial Group LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with advisory strategies implemented by investment adviser representatives using both proprietary and third-party resources.

Kayla Pelletier is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, based in St. Petersburg, FL. She has six years of industry experience and has been with Cambridge Investment Research and its affiliated firms since 2016. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent financial professionals, utilizing various portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

John Coakley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Waddell & Reed, Inc. for 16 years and held various roles at insurance carriers for 17 years. 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 a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Dallas Keeney is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Church and Dwight and has held positions at several other firms including The Walt Disney Company and the University of Florida. 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 consulting services with a range of portfolio management styles and supported by affiliated research and model managers.

Jay Geaslen is a financial advisor at Cetera with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and Avantax. Geaslen is also affiliated with Legacy Capital Advisors LLC, collaborating in a team-based wealth management environment. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial consulting services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, employing a multi-manager platform with a range of program options and oversight structures.

Jay Blair is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Blair is involved as a primary investor and officer in real estate partnerships focused on residential and land investments in Buffalo, NY. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including portfolio management and financial planning. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad platform of capital markets solutions.

Melinda Perez is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has worked in various capacities within Raymond James and its affiliates since 2009. Outside of her financial career, she is involved with TaTo Salsa, a business she has been connected to since 2017. 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, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Douglas Katchen is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Allstate Insurance Co and Questar Asset Management. Outside of finance, he is connected to a family-owned appliance repair business but does not participate in its operations. 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, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with access to a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.