Ted Soltys Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Saint Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, previously associated with Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as executor and power of attorney for his parents' living trust and as co-trustee for his wife's trust. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model that combines advisory and brokerage channels and emphasizes tailored client service based on documented goals and risk tolerance.

Thomas Mitchell is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at CenterState Bank and First Citrus Bank. Mitchell serves on the board of Florida Marketplace Ministry, Inc., a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Ivana Lienau is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing and its affiliates since 2016. In addition to her advisory role, she performs freelance translation work through Upwork. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Brian Rumbles is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and Cuso Financial Services, LP. He is also involved with Grow Financial Federal Credit Union. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, and corporations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing model portfolios and research, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management services.

Derek Jancisin is a Private Wealth Advisor at Merrill Private Wealth Management. He works with entrepreneurs, executives, and professional coaches and athletes, focusing on simplifying the complexities of their financial lives and creating efficient strategies aligned with their goals. Derek specializes in major life transitions, business succession, tax strategy, legacy planning, and wealth transfer, particularly for highly mobile and successful individuals and families. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Columbia University and has earned multiple professional designations, including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Derek also brings a unique perspective to his practice through his passion for aviation, which began with clients who flew their own planes and has informed his approach to wealth management. Outside the office, Derek engages in various personal interests including aviation, golf, adventure sports, football, music, reading, skiing, traveling, yoga, and spending time with his family. He is involved with the community organization SkyHope. Derek's mission is to make a meaningful impact by simplifying complexity and delivering clarity to his clients.

Tammy Pleicones is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2016. Merrill, together 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Eric Gates is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at several companies including Saanroo and ProjectMark. 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, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various specialized programs and affiliated research resources.

Rahil Khan is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2010 and 2013, respectively. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions. The firm combines extensive scale with integrated advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Jacob Bubenik is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2005, including its predecessor AXA Advisors, and has a background spanning more than two decades at these firms. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a small non-investment-related business involving a condominium rental and owns Bubenik Enterprises, LLC, which supports his business operations. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels tailored through a client intake process.

Robert Woerner is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has prior experience at Grow Financial Federal Credit Union and CUSO Financial Services, LP. 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. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

James Forsman Jr. Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Forsman serves clients in St. Petersburg, Florida, and has a successor role related to an estate in Seminole, Florida. 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 and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Molly Hutton is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. She previously worked at JPMorgan Chase for three years and has an academic background from Villanova University and Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School. She holds a Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, employing model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of financial solutions.

Sean Mainwaring is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes five years at Edward Jones and experience at several insurance agencies. He serves on the advisory board of the Junior League of Tampa Bay and is a fundraising committee member for Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with various program options.

Kristin Smith is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates for 29 years. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member and investment committee member for the Suncoast Center for Community Mental Health. 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 financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Nicholas Bahamonde is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2026 and previously spent 11 years at Citigroup. He is based in Saint Petersburg, FL. Merrill, together 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Sayef Chowdhury is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at E*Trade Securities and positions outside finance, such as work at Moffitt Cancer Center and involvement in the restaurant industry. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutions, offering financial planning and investment management supported by firm-approved tools and a range of programs tailored to client needs.

Trae Urie is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2016. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Graham Edwards II is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in consulting and business ownership with entities focused on dental practice partnerships and dental real estate management. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice, incorporating tax-aware strategies and proprietary research tools.

Sharon Gwozdz is a financial advisor with Cetera in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 18 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes 12 years at Foresters Financial before joining Cetera in 2019. She has a power of attorney role for her father, Casimir Gwozdz. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, supported by over 10,000 advisors and managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Michael Mealy is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2005, including recent experience at Swan Capital. He is based in Tampa, FL. Charles Schwab serves a large client base of primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.