Leslie Thornton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016 and serves as a FINRA arbitrator. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and strategies to support clients' financial goals.

Kevin Karpay is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and a legislative office for Congresswoman Kathy Castor. He serves as an investment committee member and Vice President of Philanthropy for Tampa Jewish Family Services. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves high net worth individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services, utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies alongside tax-management and direct-indexing capabilities.

Kimberly Schiavo is an investment advisor representative at OSAIC with 40 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Investacorp, Inc. for 25 years and spent four years at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. Kimberly holds Series 63 and Series 66 securities licenses. Outside of advisory services, she is also involved in life and health insurance sales, including Medicare insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering both brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with tools for asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and the use of discretionary and third-party managed strategies.

Evan Eastman is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he focuses on serving business owners, executives, and high net worth families. With over 15 years of industry experience, he provides clients with personalized wealth management strategies, including portfolio management, retirement and estate planning, personal banking services, and tax minimization. Evan leverages his access to Merrill and Bank of America to help clients pursue their financial goals through customized and integrated approaches. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Evan spent over four years traveling the country hosting financial strategy seminars and retirement planning sessions for corporate executives and their employees. He holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of South Florida and completed an Accredited Certificate Program at Yale School of Management. He has earned multiple professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Evan is actively involved in various professional organizations such as the Kiwanis Club of Largo/Mid-Pinellas, Rotary Club of Clearwater, Toastmasters International, and several political and automotive clubs. He volunteers with community organizations including the American Heart Association, Habitat for Humanity, Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful, and the Salvation Army. Outside of his professional and community commitments, Evan enjoys boating, cooking, dancing, music, reading, singing, swimming, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

Forrest Barr is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Largo, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2020, he held roles at multiple firms including U S Employees Benefits Service Group, Retirement Planning Associates, and Bencor. He also serves as a servicing agent for a prior insurance policy outside of his advisory work. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad array of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Todd Davies is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently advising at Cetera since 2021. He previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Morgan Stanley in both private banking and Smith Barney divisions. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Trustees for Seminole Heights UMC, assisting with church building maintenance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers diverse program options including model portfolios, third-party manager selections, and bespoke strategies, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Carter Hansen is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2019. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2010, progressing through various roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Investment Solutions Representative, Premium Relationship Associate, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Services Representative at Wells Fargo Investments from 2008 to 2009 and at Etrade Securities from 2006 to 2008. Throughout his career, Carter has focused on assisting clients in creating financial plans based on their individual needs and goals, utilizing solid financial practices and resources. He emphasizes open and honest communication and aims to build trust with clients at every step. His experience spans financial consulting, investment advising, and relationship management within the financial services industry.

Shari Lynne is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2015. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Dayna Olmsted is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. 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 charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Kazumi Santiago is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 license with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and comprehensive investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Brandon Cooke is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2014 and a prior position at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. from 2018 to 2020. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions supported by diverse portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Brandon Cordiano is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley and H.T. Hackney, as well as a background in full-time education. 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 supported by a wide range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Tomas Gedminas is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and was previously with Citigroup Global Markets starting in 2004. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide array of advisory programs supported by firm-approved tools and a structured planning process.

Caroline Kearney is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2012. 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, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Michael Flores is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2016, and previously held roles at GRT LLC and New Place LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of wealth advisors. Their advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations, offering non-discretionary advice with client decision-making authority.

Murphy Bradshaw is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, Bradshaw is a licensed real estate agent managing residential property transactions for himself and close contacts. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services with a range of portfolio management options and municipal advisory capabilities.

Jeffrey Kitchen is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Guntrack Aviation LLC, which owns an airplane and trains student pilots for military aviation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm provides a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient services, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Nico Koop is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James & Associates, Pershing LLC, and WaveCapital Partners. He is also the owner of KOOP ENTERPRISES LLC and STAY STRONG UNITED LLC, a business involved in sports, fitness, and gaming. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension funds, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm provides access to multiple platforms and custodians while supporting discretionary and non-discretionary management through proprietary and third-party strategies.

Timothy Hernandez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Emory Healthcare and the Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in managing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Brett Harner is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Achieva Credit Union, LPL Financial, The Golden 1 Credit Union, and Cuso Financial Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of investment and advisory services, including portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.