Julia Vega is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 31 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Raymond James since 2009. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as CEO and President of C&E Tax Service, Inc., a tax preparation business she has led since 2004. 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 uses analytical tools to support client goals, while also maintaining unique offerings such as municipal advisory services and a SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services program.

Susan Ramsey is a financial advisor with Stifel in Clearwater, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2017, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and WELLS FARGO Advisors. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is supported by proprietary methodologies from its Investment Strategy Group, which provide asset allocation and planning analyses used as a basis for client decisions.

Heather Sickler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked at SunTrust Bank and SunTrust Investment Services from 2012 to 2016 before joining Wells Fargo in 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she operates an online business selling handmade and decorative items. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Hilary Wynn is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, CapFinancial Securities, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Merrill 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ling Lin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2019, Lin worked for three years at the Laser Spine Institute. Lin holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Tampa, FL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Shaker Sherif is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with MassMutual Life Insurance Company and Principal Life Insurance Company since the late 1990s. Outside of his advisory role, Sherif owns Sherif Financial Group, which focuses on health insurance sales. MML Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars structured as annual, collaborative client engagements.

Laura Hickman is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at KeyBank and Key Investment Services LLC prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2024. Outside of her advisory role, she is an independent representative for Avon, a cosmetics 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Joseph Hong is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2024. Prior to joining the firm, he worked in various roles outside the financial services industry, including positions at Total Quality Logistics, Masa Tallahassee, BJ's Brewhouse, Potbelly's, Sam's Club, and Freedom High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, serving clients through both direct individual plans and corporate financial planning agreements.

Gabriel Hooven is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Tampa, FL, with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2023 and Charles Schwab Bank since 2026. Prior to his advisory role, he served in the United States Navy and has held various positions in diverse industries. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset investment approach and centralized operational structure.

Tara Clark is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Osaic since 2018 and previously held roles at Signator Investors, Inc. and GFA Financial Group, LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in selling life insurance through GFA Financial Group, LLC. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse clientele including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and multiple investment platforms to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client needs.

Rockcliff Christie is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and JPMorgan Chase. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutional investors, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to brokerage and insurance products through a multifaceted integrated platform.

Liane Hansen is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. Her career includes tenure at BB&T Investments and Truist Advisory Services prior to joining Fidelity. Strategic Advisers LLC, part of Fidelity Investments, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a systematic investment process combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across various platforms.

Paul Cusma is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, delivering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured financial planning process supported by advanced modeling tools.

Christopher Caruso Schatz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he held positions at Wrap Technologies and Think Equity, among others. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through direct and employer-sponsored arrangements.

Victoria Morin is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. She has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at Ameriprise and various other organizations. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner and founder of Fifi's Inv, a business focused on developing pet supplements for dogs. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved tools and delivers recommendations without investment discretion.

Bryan Beatty is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, with 14 years of experience in the financial industry. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC. Bryan is based in Palm Harbor, FL. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Robert Carney is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Raymond James since 2013. Carney is also the owner and president of Carney Investment Management LLC. 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 provides non-discretionary financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, utilizing a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Bradley Patton is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. He joined Schwab in 2020 and previously worked at USAA Investment Management Company and USAA Financial Advisors, Inc. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 advisory models and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios, due diligence on alternative investments, and centralized operational infrastructure.

Leslie Thornton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016 and serves as a FINRA arbitrator. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and strategies to support clients' financial goals.

Niko Sacoolas is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at Apple Inc and Tesla. Sacoolas is based in Tarpon Springs, FL. Primerica Advisors is a large firm serving primarily individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm manages approximately $15.5 billion in assets and offers a wrap-fee asset management program that uses model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers.