Michelle Schatzberg is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2016. Merrill, along 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Mcknight is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that uses structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools to support client strategies.

Reid Johnson is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Omni 360 Advisors and Cion Investments. 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 wide client base, including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Michael Cosentino Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Odessa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2003 and previously associated with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the advisory board of the Northwest YMCA in Tampa, FL, contributing to fundraising and improvement projects. 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 third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model that emphasizes tailored client intake, written financial plans, and a combination of advisory and brokerage services.

John Straughn III is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo since 2014, including two years at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. 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 and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Christopher Thornhill is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and offering 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for five years before joining Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management in 2018. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers goal-based planning on a broad range of topics, with options to combine planning and managed-account services under a consolidated billing arrangement while keeping these services separate.

Michaela Macias is an advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked for T. Rowe Price for 14 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of Greener Services LLC, a business unrelated to investment activities. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individual, institutional, and municipal clients. The firm offers financial planning and consulting with a range of portfolio management styles, supported by affiliated research and municipal advisory services.

Alexander Sayers is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, where he has worked since 2014, totaling 11 years of industry experience. He serves as treasurer for the Tampa Bay UT Alumni Chapter, overseeing financial arrangements and reporting for the nonprofit. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets, serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and consulting services with a range of portfolio management styles and municipal advisory capabilities.

Kory Johnson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tampa, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, Inc., and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales and service through multiple brokerages focusing on life insurance products. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and nonprofits. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, with access to proprietary and third-party research and portfolio management solutions.

Peter Shaw is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at E*TRADE Securities LLC and Onemain Financial. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to both individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and operates through various advisory and brokerage services.

Michael Esposito is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009 and has a long tenure at Bank of America dating back to 1994. Esposito holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He serves on the boards of the Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce and the Florida Aquarium, where he is involved in community business support and wildlife conservation efforts, respectively. Merrill, in conjunction 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 both model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions.

Joshua Shappell is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and having one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Primerica Financial Services, Payscale, Futuresense, LLC, and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., among others. Outside of advisory activities, he is involved in sales related to loan products and home security referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its offerings.

Chad Kimble is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations as well as Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Equitable Advisors, Facet Wealth, and T. Rowe Price. 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, institutional clients, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Michael Carboni is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Clearwater, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2009. Carboni is the owner of Michael James Carboni LLC, an entity he uses for managing practice-related expenses, and rents office space to other Ameriprise advisors. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written recommendation reports and ongoing advice, utilizing a combination of internal research, third-party data, and algorithmic analysis.

Daniel Petre is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked with various branches of Raymond James since 2011, including Raymond James & Associates, INC and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors. Prior to his career in finance, Petre was employed by the FAA. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to assist clients in achieving their goals.

Daniel Kortenhaus is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at the University of South Florida and has been involved with the St Petersburg Yacht Club. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Jeffrey Kutchmire is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 37 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Cetera since 2019. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at Foresters Financial for 30 years. He is also a 25% owner of the John Kutchmire Family Trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm supporting a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors, serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through multiple program structures and affiliated third-party managers.

Barry Cantrell II is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016, following a year at Tmfs Advisors, Llc. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large participant base through both advisor-led and online platforms.

Marc Avadikian is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on providing a comprehensive approach to wealth management that starts with listening to clients' needs and understanding their individual goals. He leverages the investment insights of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America to address various aspects of his clients' financial lives. Marc’s areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and draws on his professional experience to deliver service aimed at helping clients achieve their personal and financial objectives. He grew up in Florida and continues to reside there. Marc earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida, an Associate’s degree from Pasco Hernando Community College, and a high school diploma from Zephyrhills High School. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys adventure sports, basketball, fishing, football, running, skiing, soccer, table tennis, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Stephen Platt is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James and its affiliates since 2016 and previously spent one year at Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he hosts a small interview podcast called Know It Some, which is exploring advertising opportunities. 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, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools, supports institutional portfolio management, and maintains unique municipal advisory capabilities.