Michael Wills is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2010 to 2026. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Nicholas Anderson is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with no prior industry experience. His career background includes roles at L'Oreal USA, CFO Alliance, Inc., and several banking institutions. He is also engaged with Upwork in a concurrent capacity. 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 municipal advisory services.

Dylan Alagood is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Polley Wealth Management and LSQ Funding Group, as well as other positions outside the financial sector. UBS Financial Services Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering fee-based financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, supported by proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets services.

Robert Wise is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent five years at Merrill. 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 through a large network of over 14,000 advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Dustin Benning is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 12 years of industry experience. His career includes several years at E*TRADE Securities LLC prior to joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizing structured planning tools and firm‑approved methodologies.

Gianmarco Barone is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Raymond James, Revature, Regions Bank, ServPro, and State College of Florida. He is also a partner in Golden Egg Customs LLC, a business involved in inventory management. 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 advisory services supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Susan Griffith is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Saint Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Devyn Bachi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, he worked at Gerson Lehrman Group and Sellars, Marion & Bachi, P.A., and completed his education at the University of Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Matthew Cassity is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Tampa, FL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Axa Advisors, LLC and Bajas/Prive. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

David Thompson is a Certified Financial Planner® at Ameriprise with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for Fourth Street Condominiums and has involvement in a family-operated Smoothie King franchise. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficiency strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its extensive institutional platform.

James Ryan is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2020, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Prior to that, he was involved with Kalamazoo Olive Company LLC for a decade. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs. The firm emphasizes a structured financial planning process that uses firm-approved tools and analytics, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jacob Shupe is a financial advisor at OSAIC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at TFNN for four years. Shupe has also served as a registered assistant for Premier Financial Advisors, performing administrative duties related to a registered representative. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a variety of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing a model-based investment process with tools for asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and risk management.

Michelle Lynch Zebra is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 8 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 2004. Lynch serves as Treasurer and a board member of the USF Foundations Board of Directors, a nonprofit focused on raising and administering private gifts to support the University of South Florida’s teaching, research, and public service activities. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and government entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions through a nationwide adviser network.

Mark Hofle is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and serves clients through both direct relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Michael Sarafian is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial in Tampa, FL, with eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Lincoln Investment. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Sunshine Thrift Supply, LLC, a non-investment business based in Largo, FL. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, utilizing a broad selection of strategic and tactical investment options.

Brian Heitler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. He is also involved in privately held investment-related businesses, including full ownership of Heitler Financial Services, Inc. and partial ownership of Egan Heitler, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored planning across a broad range of areas using proprietary research and tools, with client choice in implementation through various brokerage and advisory programs.

Cynthia Renzi is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. 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, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Nelson Rodriguez Orsini is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, and Charles Schwab Bank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 mix of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by its scale and integrated structure.

Robert Welsby is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2021, he held roles at Charles Schwab and USAA Financial Advisors. Outside of finance, he is a part-owner of 5th Dimension Dance Center, LLC, where he assists with bookkeeping and event scheduling. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and advisory services through various programs and emphasizes tailored, client-directed strategies supported by in-house research and multiple portfolio management styles.

Zachary Medawattage is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with a Series 65 designation and five years of industry experience. He has been with Fisher Investments since 2018, following his education at Eastern Illinois University. Fisher Investments serves a global client base that includes institutional and private clients such as pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management with a centralized investment decision process that incorporates quantitative and qualitative research, tax-aware strategies, and risk management techniques.