Sydney Colson is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP). In her role, she collaborates with clients to develop strategies that address short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals, providing guidance on a range of topics including general investing, retirement planning, and unexpected financial needs. She also facilitates access to Bank of America specialists for services such as banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Sydney specializes in college education planning, family wealth management strategies, small business strategies, and support for women and wealth. Originating from the Chicago area, she holds a Bachelor's Degree from Creighton University and carries the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She emphasizes a financial planning approach that is both understandable and empowering, aiming to help clients build wealth while enjoying their lives. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Sydney engages in activities such as adventure sports, golfing, running, volleyball, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Kjirsten Zellmer is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cetera-affiliated firms and Securian Financial Services. Zellmer serves as President of Securian Trust Company, an affiliated trust company, and is a director on the board of a nonprofit supporting youth musical education. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering tailored financial planning and advisory services supported by extensive research and a broad affiliate network.

Joseph Zangerle is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses with one year of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at RJX Partners, Jackson National Life Distributors, Allstate, Farmers Insurance, and State Farm. Outside of the financial industry, he owns and manages a short-term rental hospitality business in Nashville, TN. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified model portfolios and both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Riley Robinson is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Sunray Marine and the University of Central Florida. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor plans based on proprietary research and capital market assumptions.

Steven Segrist is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Lucor. 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, charitable organizations, and governmental entities—and offers a range of financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Paul Jessie is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, along with non-financial positions at Smoothie King, the University of North Florida Fitness Center, and Publix Supermarkets. 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 through tailored financial planning and consulting, offering a range of portfolio management styles and specialized municipal advisory services.

Estrella Espinoza is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Clearwater, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, MML Investors Services, and U.S. Bancorp Investments. Outside of her advisory work, she owns a rental property in Rosemount, MN. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Edythe De Marco is a Wealth Management Advisor co-founder of The De Marco-McCarthy Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving high and ultra-high net worth families. Based in offices in St. Petersburg, Florida, and Providence, Rhode Island, she focuses on goals-based planning, wealth preservation, and multi-generational strategies for business owners, retirees, and women investors. Her approach emphasizes a boutique-level, high-touch experience throughout clients' financial lives. With over 40 years of experience, Edythe holds a bachelor's degree in finance from Santa Clara University and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation. She also earned a certificate in "Expanding Cognitive Capacity" from Harvard University. Her expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, women and wealth, and tax minimization. Edythe is actively involved in her community, serving on the boards and investment committees of organizations such as Foster Forward and St. Mary's Episcopal Church, and participates with the University of Rhode Island Foundation & Endowment. She is a member of professional organizations including the Southcoast Estate Planning Council and the Tierra Verde Women's Club. Edythe is the adoptive mother of her son, Jason, and resides in Florida and Rhode Island.

Marshall Ames is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 42 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2009 and City National Bank since 2018. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients' risk profiles.

Derek Smith is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Clearwater, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, Edward Jones, and AXA Equitable. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and a range of capital markets products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and asset allocation models to tailor client solutions.

Sanja Smajlovic is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and its affiliated 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, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools, and is noted for its municipal advisor affiliation and innovative advisory programs.

Chris Savorelli is a financial advisor at OSAIC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Advisor Group since 2019. His prior roles include positions at MetLife, Van Eck Associates Corporation, Van Eck Securities Corporation, Saint Leo University, and Raymond James & Associates. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm employs a model-based investment approach supported by portfolio optimization tools and offers various advisory and brokerage services through a multi-advisor platform.

John Odom is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Clearwater, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for Greater Dunedin Little League Inc., overseeing the organization’s financial reporting. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized offerings such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

John Kamkutis is a financial advisor at Stifel with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and UBS Financial Services. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and advisory services supported by proprietary investment methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Erin Kosoy is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Revest and Espirito Santo Catholic School, as well as time spent as a stay-at-home mom and homeschool teacher. Raymond James & Associates is a large firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Katherine Van Allan is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 37 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been affiliated with Raymond James firms since 2000. Outside of her advisory role, she has worked as a personal trainer and instructor since 2012. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and firm-sponsored research.

Clifford Ryan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked with Elder Planning Advisors of Maine, Inc. for 25 years and has operated his own advisory businesses since 2021. 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 through a large network of advisors, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across various asset allocations.

Alyssa Fusco is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2025, she worked at Merrill and Merrill Lynch. Outside of finance, she has owned and operated A2 Gym and Cheer, LLC since 2016. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services, supported by comprehensive research and diversified portfolio management strategies.

James Okun is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for eight years. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through in-house and third-party managers, supported by extensive capital markets and asset management resources.

Andrew Lybrook is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Goldman Sachs UK for one year. He serves as a director on his subdivision’s Home Owner’s Association board. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that oversees approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and pension plans, offering financial planning and investment consulting through a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.