Akemi Bove is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients in the Tampa Bay area. Since beginning her career in financial services in 1997, she has focused on helping clients pursue personal financial goals, including education planning, retirement income, legacy planning, and strategies for executives, business owners, families, and divorcees. Her approach involves working closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at turning their objectives into reality. Akemi holds a Bachelor's degree from Kwansei Gakuin University in Japan and has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation, as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. She is a member of the CFP Board of Standards, Inc. and brings expertise in investment management, retirement planning, concentrated stock strategies, and tax minimization to her practice. Outside of her professional work, Akemi volunteers with Volunteer Way in her local community. She resides in Pasco County with her husband and two daughters. Akemi speaks both English and Japanese, and her personal interests include cooking, gardening, music, and reading.

Matthew Hetrick is a financial advisor at Cetera with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and H. Beck, Inc. He is based in Palm Harbor, FL. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisor serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary accounts with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Josh Dunn is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial in Odessa, FL. His prior experience includes roles at PNC Investments and JPMorgan Securities LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth and non-HNW clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through Wealth Advisory Services and institutional consulting, with a distinctive focus on non-discretionary advisory relationships.

Michelle Evanich is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2015. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm also offers institutional consulting and sponsors wrap fee advisory programs.

Noel Sherry is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 44 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with The Non-Ordinary Therapy Group, which provides marriage and family therapy services. 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 representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing a range of portfolios and research resources.

James Donoghue is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise since 2012. He holds leadership roles outside of advising, including president and CEO of Insights by KJJD, which operates his Ameriprise team office. Donoghue is also involved in community service as a board member of the Clearwater Marine Aquarium and participates on local municipal advisory committees in Dunedin, FL. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored, written recommendations. The firm serves a broad client base with advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Joseph Weaver is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James and its Trust Company division since 2011. Weaver serves as a subcommittee member of the Trust and Wealth Management Executive Committee at the Florida Bankers Association. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and asset-allocation analyses, with capabilities in both retail and institutional advisory services, including public finance and municipal work.

Jason Espinal is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palm Harbor, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Bank of America, and DoorDash. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning solutions.

Douglas Hicks is a Senior Financial Advisor and Portfolio Manager with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He serves as a member of the OHP Wealth Management Team, focusing on managing personalized and defined investment strategies on a discretionary basis. His professional background includes roles as a branch manager and financial advisor, bringing extensive industry experience to his current position. Mr. Hicks has 30 years of experience in financial services, with expertise in areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, institutional investment consulting, and retirement income planning. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri. Raised in St. Petersburg, Mr. Hicks graduated from Shorecrest Preparatory School. Outside of his professional work, he participates in boating, fishing, golfing, and tennis.

Paul Mahfouz is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a rental real estate property in Wesley Chapel, FL. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm also offers institutional consulting and public finance services.

Kevin Mason is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He worked at INVEST Financial Corporation for 20 years before joining LPL Financial in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Mason owns MB Consulting, LLC and Mason Tax Management, LLC, which provides tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and corporations through a national network of advisers. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Angela Wright is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million 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, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Edvards Repins is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Morgan Stanley, and Horizon Investments. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm also offers wrap fee advisory programs and institutional consulting, with notable capabilities in public finance and municipal services.

Diane Taylor is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2022. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. She serves as trustee for multiple family and estate trusts and owns Susampad, Inc., reflecting involvement in estate planning and investment-related activities outside her advisory role. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions, offering a broad range of planning options that include complex and specialized financial needs.

Michael Cohen is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2008. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm also offers wrap fee advisory programs and institutional consulting, with a particular focus on public finance and municipal work.

Paul Cockman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC. 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 range of planning services and uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations, with clients having flexibility in implementation through various brokerage or advisory programs.

Honor Rodgers is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, based in Seminole, FL, with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James since 2017 and previously spent eight years with Alliance Commercial Group. She serves as a trustee and successor trustee for a family trust. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and asset-allocation analyses, supporting both non-discretionary and discretionary advisory relationships.

Britni Temme is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palm Harbor, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, and American Income Life Insurance. Prior to her financial services career, she worked at Blue Martini for seven years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and market modeling in its financial planning process.

James Manahan is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has served since 2013. He has been part of Fidelity Investments since 2007, progressing through various roles including Financial Consultant, Investments Consultant, and Investments Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Loan Officer at Everbank Mortgage and as a Loan Underwriter at Allied Capital Mortgage. With 19 years of experience in the financial services industry, James focuses on forming trust-based relationships and delivering personalized client service. He aims to improve the financial positions of his clients and their families through his expertise and commitment. Outside of his professional work, James has interests in fitness, football, parenthood, traveling, and volunteering.

Jeffrey Tillman is the Vice President Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he works closely with clients and their families, prioritizing their interests and leveraging cutting-edge technology with his Private Wealth Management team to help clients achieve their financial goals. Jeffrey has an extensive background in financial services, having held various positions including Vice President, Financial Consultant and Investments Representative at Fidelity Investments since 2013. Prior to that, he served as Assistant Vice President, Financial Advisor at Synovus Securities, Inc., Director of Fixed Income Sales at J W Korth, and held roles at Wells Fargo and Merrill Lynch in financial advisory and asset analysis capacities. Outside of his professional work, Jeffrey has interests in football, swimming, and tennis.