Marco Sandusky is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2018. Prior to his financial services career, he spent eight years at the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority. Sandusky serves as Deputy Grand Knight on the Board of Directors for Knights of Columbus Council 7621. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm employs a centralized consulting team to deliver non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations that incorporate tax-efficiency and adaptive withdrawal strategies.

Gary Coughlin is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2017 and previously spent five years with Guckenheimer. 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, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services through a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

James Hirschberger is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 63 designation and over 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James in various capacities since 1995 and also led Hirschberger Financial Services as branch manager and president. Outside of his advisory work, Hirschberger is involved in beekeeping through his ownership of Love Bee Apiary. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs non-discretionary planning and consulting tailored to client goals and maintains distinct offerings such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Katherine Eckelbarger is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Carlson Group, a goals-based wealth management team. She works with families, individuals, and businesses across the country to acquire, grow, and preserve assets, focusing on portfolio management strategies tailored to each client's goals. Katherine's role specifically centers on client relations and marketing, where she provides a friendly point of contact and coordinates client outreach events such as seminars and social gatherings to enhance client experience. Katherine joined the Carlson Group in 2010 as a part-time Client Associate and became a registered Financial Advisor in 2013. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communications from the University of South Florida. Her professional designations include Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Beyond her professional work, Katherine is a St. Petersburg native who enjoys fishing, running, and playing tennis. She is involved in her community through her membership in The Margaret Acheson Stuart Society of the Museum of Fine Arts and has served on the golf tournament committee for the St. Anthony's Hospital Foundation.

Mark Hernandez is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Putnam Investments, BlackRock, and Merrill Lynch. 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, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Tristan Cooper is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held roles at Cadence Bank and Florida Financial Advisors, and also worked at Esplanade Golf & Country Club. Outside of his advisory work, he sells clothing on an online platform. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic portfolio construction and serves a broad client base through systematic investment approaches.

James Taylor is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing who holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Jeanette Jacobson is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with UBS since 2009. Based in St. Petersburg, FL, she supports clients through a well-established firm. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Tyller Bauer is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding a Series 66 designation. He joined the firm in 2025 and has background experience at 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 non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a wide range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

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.

Ryan Patrick is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. He began his career at Fidelity in 2015 as an Investment Consultant and progressed through roles including Financial Consultant before his current appointment. Prior to joining Fidelity, Ryan worked as an Independent Financial Advisor in 2015 and as a Bond Desk Specialist at Raymond James from 2014 to 2015. As a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Ryan focuses on collaborating closely with his clients to develop comprehensive financial plans. He emphasizes understanding his clients' individual circumstances to provide relevant insights and strategies aligned with their current and future priorities.

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.

Dena Petersen is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. She worked at American Trust & Savings Bank for five years before joining Charles Schwab in 2018. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios, supported by centralized operations and due diligence on alternative investments.

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.

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.

Diana Poole is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently with Morgan Stanley since 2022. She previously worked at Merrill from 2014 to 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers various planning and investment services.

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.