John Straughn Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and analytics.

Philip Nelson Sr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for seven years before joining Wells Fargo in 2021. Based in Tampa, FL, he serves clients through a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. Wells Fargo Advisors manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from its Investment Institute.

Ryan Belfiore is a CFP® professional affiliated with Stifel in Tampa, FL, with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Stifel in 2026, he worked at Cetera, Regions Bank, and TD Private Client Wealth LLC among other financial institutions. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, using forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling for asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Mitchell Nelson is a financial professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with several firms, including Wealth Pathfinders, Imagine Retirement LLC, and Rockdale Financial Services. Nelson is also involved in entrepreneurial financial services ventures and holds ownership roles in related businesses. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager investment platform featuring diverse portfolio management options, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Casey Craft is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with various Raymond James entities since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, he is an associate with Kirk Wealth Group in St. Petersburg, FL. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and other clients, offering tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals.

Jonathan Saunders is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and JPMorgan Securities LLC since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations to deliver comprehensive advisory services.

Jorge Lacott is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Douglas Reller is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Reller serves on the Board of Advisors for the University of South Florida Byrd Alzheimer's Research Center. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm’s financial planning process utilizes structured discovery conversations and planning tools, serving clients through tailored financial plans without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Francisco Rodriguez Ramirez is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked with The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities before joining Raymond James in 2017. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 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, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting through various advisory programs and drawing on a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Dean Landsman is a CFP® and ChFC® with 28 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at Edward Jones since 1999. He is based in St. Petersburg, FL. Outside of his advisory role, Landsman is active as a part-time musician performing at local clubs. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Barth Morreale is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with GJC Legacy and Associates, Inc., where he manages an advisory business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored retirement recommendations.

Marsha Werner is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2014. Werner serves as a member of the finance and investment committee for a nonprofit condominium association. 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 municipalities, offering customized financial planning and investment consulting supported by a wide range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Thomas Panos is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in St. Petersburg, FL, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2009 and is also the CEO and president of Panos Wealth Partners Group, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Bourbon Barrel Buddies, LLC, a private investment entity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary consulting using analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting programs.

Allison Brown is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked within various divisions of Raymond James since 2013. 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 delivers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports advisory programs alongside specialized municipal and public-finance services.

James Valenti is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Darrell Runyon is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions with Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and teaching at Polk County School Board and Wayne County Schools. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party program sponsors to tailor investment solutions based on client risk tolerance and plan objectives.

Brandon Schoeppler is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President on the boards of the Young Professionals of Tampa Bay Estate Planning Council and The Bay Area Estate Planning Council. He is also involved in independent insurance brokering and manages a business entity, Pomona Management LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports, supported by a centralized consulting team and an approach that integrates both algorithmic automation and personalized review.

Raymond Loeffler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and concurrently maintains roles at Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc. and Suncoast Credit Union since 2016. Outside of his advisory roles, he has been involved with Precision Fitness Training Co. since 2011. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, using both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by extensive research and technology tools.

Matthew Lascari is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Raymond James since 2017. Prior to that, he was with The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC from 2015 to 2017. 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 services, with a range of portfolio management options and municipal advisory services.

George Banks is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Raymond James Financial and Scottrade, Inc. prior to his current role. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers tailored financial planning and consulting services through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.