Melissa Keung is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2020, she held various roles at the University of South Florida from 2015 to 2019. Keung is also an officer and treasurer of the aKDPhi Foundation, a nonprofit organization where she oversees financial reporting and donor relations. 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—and offers a range of financial planning and consulting services with various portfolio management options.

Clive Buchan is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 29 years of industry experience, having also worked at City National Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing. He serves as a committee member for the Village of Paradise HOA in Treasure Island, FL. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering personalized advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Justin Penzell is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Dunedin, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Truist, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, among others. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients approaching or in retirement with a written Recommendation Report and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ruth Delaney is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 38 years of industry experience. She holds CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 63 credentials. Delaney has worked at OSAIC since 2018 and previously spent two years at Sii and over two decades at Greenleaf Financial Strategies, Inc., where she is also an author. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in marketing and branding activities through Concierge Financial Organization. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services with an investment process that emphasizes model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and flexibility in strategy implementation.

Mackenzie Draganchuk is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she manages social media for Chiavetta's Catering Company, assisting with customer engagement and online presence. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings that include financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Barbara Phethean is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 36 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Her prior work includes roles at RBC Capital Markets, RBC Wealth, AXA Advisors, and Equitable Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios, and it holds distinctive registrations and advisory roles uncommon among large institutional peers.

Alysa Reinoehl is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial in Saint Petersburg, FL. She has been with various Raymond James entities since 2015. 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 employs analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to support client goals, and it is notable for its municipal advisory affiliation and specialized SIMPLE IRA consulting services.

Edward Hennessey is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes seven years at Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America and two years at Sammons Financial Network. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs across multiple platforms. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and offers proprietary model strategies as well as access to third-party advisers.

Eileen Hochstadt is a financial advisor with Stifel in Clearwater, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Stifel Nicolaus since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she maintains a Notary Commission with the Florida Department of State. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including high net worth individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group for investment analysis and allocation guidance.

Marc Walker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Longview Wealth Advisors, Thomas Berry, and Waddell & Reed, Inc. Outside of advising, he has been involved in voiceover work through Marc Walker Voiceovers. 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 financial planning and investment management services, including access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms.

Felipe Machado is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in working with athletes, families, and business owners to develop personalized wealth management strategies. His approach focuses on creating solutions tailored to clients’ risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and investment goals, helping them achieve financial stability and long-term objectives. Felipe joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in early 2020 and holds FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 registrations. Felipe earned both his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Master of Science in Business Analytics from Lincoln Memorial University. Before pursuing higher education, he played professional soccer in Brazil with Botafogo Futebol SA and continued his soccer career while attending university in the United States. He holds professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Felipe is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Outside of his professional role, Felipe is involved with the St. Pete Raiders community. He enjoys basketball, running marathons, soccer, surfing, reading, and spending quality time with his wife and their three Australian Shepherds.

Carlos Penaherrera is a financial advisor with Merrill in Largo, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2013 and concurrently associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. Merrill, along 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 supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Javier Vilarchao is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and First Command Financial Planning. He also served in the United States Air Force from 2013 to 2017. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research in its advisory process and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared to many institutional advisory programs.

Christopher Foley is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and broad retail and institutional investment services.

Ryan Hendricks is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at PRO Unlimited, Kelly Services, Northwestern Mutual, and the University of Florida. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Susan Fritsch is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and Ameriprise from 2005 to 2010. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad planning menu and uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and client summary letters.

Jilian Kolesa is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she creates and sells vacation itineraries through a business called outoftheofficetoday. 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 variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Jose Arguello is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., and Morgan Stanley since 2021, as well as prior positions in education at Florida International University, Miami Dade College, and Lincoln International Academy. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools supported by the Global Investment Committee’s return estimates and scenario modeling.

Eugene Charles is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at AGW Capital Advisors, Lion Street Advisors, Cassidy & Company, and USAA Financial Services. 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 financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, supported by a nationwide network of advisors and a broad range of portfolio management strategies.

Alison Painter is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. She is currently with Cetera, having also worked at Avantax Advisory Services and 1st Global Advisors. Outside of financial advising, Painter is the managing member of an outboard motor sales business and provides trustee services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts through a multi-manager platform offering various portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts and features access to in-house and third-party managers.