Brian Peterson is a CFP® professional affiliated with Raymond James Financial in Clearwater, FL, with 42 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1993 and owns Peterson Wealth Management since 2018. 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 clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, supported by analytical tools and maintains a notable municipal advisor affiliation uncommon in large institutional advisors.

Jesse Cordoba is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Cambridge Investment Research and its affiliates since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in estate planning through Trinity Wealth Management. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms, including proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Dylan Alagood is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Polley Wealth Management and LSQ Funding Group, as well as other positions outside the financial sector. UBS Financial Services Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering fee-based financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, supported by proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets services.

Jordan Fiori is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously with Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors. Outside of advisory roles, Fiori is involved in food service and holds a vice president position in a networking organization. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and maintains proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Robert Wise is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent five years at Merrill. 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 through a large network of over 14,000 advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Christine Hannon is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Clearwater, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2021, she worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and held various positions in the hospitality sector, including roles at Crescent Oaks Golf Club, Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort, and Sandpearl Resort. 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 wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by extensive research and diverse portfolio management strategies.

Emily Solis-Saracino is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been working since 2026. She has held several roles within Fidelity Investments, progressing from Customer Relationship Advocate in 2019 to her current position. Her experience includes positions as an Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, and High Net Worth Service Associate. In her role as a Financial Consultant, Emily partners with individuals and families to develop personalized financial plans that align with their goals, values, and life changes. She approaches financial complexity with a client-first, holistic methodology. Outside of her professional work, Emily enjoys comedy, attending concerts, exploring food, socializing with friends, and spending time with pets.

Dustin Benning is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 12 years of industry experience. His career includes several years at E*TRADE Securities LLC prior to joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizing structured planning tools and firm‑approved methodologies.

Devyn Bachi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, he worked at Gerson Lehrman Group and Sellars, Marion & Bachi, P.A., and completed his education at the University of Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Jill Matthews is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011, following a career at Raymond James Financial Services Inc. starting in 2006. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through Financial Advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Jacob Hurley is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Independent Financial Partners and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. before joining his current firm. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Mystic Tie Realty LLC, which manages residential property investments. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research, incorporating forward-looking capital market assumptions and an ESG eligibility framework.

Matthew Cassity is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Tampa, FL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Axa Advisors, LLC and Bajas/Prive. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

James Ryan is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2020, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Prior to that, he was involved with Kalamazoo Olive Company LLC for a decade. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs. The firm emphasizes a structured financial planning process that uses firm-approved tools and analytics, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kevin Picard is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 12 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has worked at several firms including Merrill, Raymond James, and Coldwell Banker. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a rental property business in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu and uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and written summaries.

Mark Hofle is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. 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 supported by firm-approved tools and serves clients through both direct relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Michael Sarafian is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial in Tampa, FL, with eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Lincoln Investment. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Sunshine Thrift Supply, LLC, a non-investment business based in Largo, FL. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, utilizing a broad selection of strategic and tactical investment options.

Brian Heitler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. He is also involved in privately held investment-related businesses, including full ownership of Heitler Financial Services, Inc. and partial ownership of Egan Heitler, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored planning across a broad range of areas using proprietary research and tools, with client choice in implementation through various brokerage and advisory programs.

Nelson Rodriguez Orsini is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, and Charles Schwab Bank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a mix of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by its scale and integrated structure.

Zachary Medawattage is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with a Series 65 designation and five years of industry experience. He has been with Fisher Investments since 2018, following his education at Eastern Illinois University. Fisher Investments serves a global client base that includes institutional and private clients such as pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management with a centralized investment decision process that incorporates quantitative and qualitative research, tax-aware strategies, and risk management techniques.

Scott Heyer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs for individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate agreements.