Bethany Bedy is a financial advisor with Merrill in Clearwater, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2000 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2014. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Steven Sidell is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2002. Outside of his advisory work, Sidell is involved with Kairos Prison Ministry, where he leads groups into correctional facilities and manages related financial logistics. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, employing fact-based planning tools and a variety of portfolio management styles.

Daniel Maurino is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at First Command Brokerage Services, Inc., Modern Capital Management Company, and several other financial services firms. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutional clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services supported by a nationwide adviser network and a range of portfolio management styles.

Cynthia Touchton is a financial advisor at Stifel with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of the Coventry Foundation, which preserves the heritage of Jaguar cars, and holds a vice president position on the board of the St. Tropez 1 condominium homeowners association in Clearwater, FL. Stifel serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and financial planning analyses that support client decision-making.

David Sutton is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2014. Sutton serves on the advisory board of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, contributing to strategic planning for the institute’s Myeloma Clinic. 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 wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering tailored financial planning and investment consulting supported by extensive research and diverse portfolio management strategies.

Megan Williams is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 22 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James and its affiliates since 1998. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer for her daughter's Girl Scout Troop and is an acting Trustee for a family trust. She also represents Raymond James on the University of South Florida Accounting Circle Board. 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 municipalities, offering financial planning and consulting services with a range of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and sub-advisers.

Jake Homolash is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds the Series 66 designation. He has three years of industry experience with prior roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Oppenheimer. Outside of finance, he has worked briefly in the restaurant industry. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is primarily model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, with a focus on financial planning, third-party asset managers, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

William Sallade is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial. He has been with various Raymond James entities since 2016. Sallade is also the CEO of Sallade Financial LLC, a sole proprietorship used to receive 1099 income related to his advisory work. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools including risk profiling and probability modeling to support client goals.

John Carelli III is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott before joining Raymond James in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally provides accounting and financial guidance for his wife's online email marketing automation company, J. Carelli Consulting, LLC. 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, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Waldemar Vidal is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 1984. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Smuggler's Cove Condominium Association in Treasure Island, Florida. 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 with financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, offering a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Rebecca Zwerin is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in rental real estate. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutional clients, and various organizations. The firm offers financial planning and consulting services with a primarily non-discretionary approach, utilizing a range of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and sub-advisers.

Vincent Lally is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James since 2014. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs including municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Angela Nye is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 1993. Outside of her advisory role, she is an owner and proprietor of a rental real estate business. Raymond James & Associates is a large 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, and offers a range of financial planning and investment consulting services.

Larry Partin Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palm Harbor, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, he competes in motorcycle racing events and earns compensation from racing. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm‑approved tools and models.

Caroline Williams is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2006. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Aaron Middleton is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Enterprise. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Edward Jones. Before his financial services career, Middleton served 20 years in the United States Marine Corps. He volunteers with the nonprofit Scarletts Sunshine, distributing flowers several times a month. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s investment approach is primarily model-driven, offering access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and a Model Wealth Portfolios wrap program.

Scott Robinson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019, following a five-year tenure at Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs with a focus on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and analytical tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Emily Chandlee is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works with both retail and institutional clients, assisting business owners and corporate executives with implementing and maintaining their retirement benefit programs. For retail clients, she focuses on developing wealth management strategies and helping clients make informed financial decisions. Emily has been in the financial services industry since 2006 and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Florida. Outside of her professional work, Emily enjoys spending time with her two sons and attending live music events.

James Sorensen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to his role at Edward Jones, he has been involved in various positions within the arts and media sectors, including work with multiple theatre companies, music production, and media agencies. Outside of advisory work, Sorensen has engaged in entrepreneurial activities related to talent and event production. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jake Hayes is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in St. Petersburg, FL, with seven years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and CFA® designations and has worked previously at Fisher Investments, Bank of America, Merrill, and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory role, Hayes is the owner of JHJK Holdings 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 institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with technology and a broad product lineup.