Kristel Branish is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with several Raymond James entities since 2022, as well as prior experience at Securities America and Ameriprise Financial Services. 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 clients, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Scott Coughlin is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PostcardMania, PennyMac, Capital Array, and Provident Funding. 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 clientele including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting through various programs and a range of portfolio management styles.

Mary Nelson is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 44 years of industry experience. She previously worked for Calton & Associates, Inc. for 32 years before joining Raymond James in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as president of PG Sarres, Inc., a family business involved in commercial property leasing. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, and offers a range of financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Michael Santos is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Citizens Securities, Inc. and Ameriprise. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm utilizes tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical modeling and offers specialized municipal and SIMPLE IRA advisory services.

Russ Ames is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior work includes roles at City National Bank and entrepreneurial ventures related to militaria collectibles. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs featuring tailored portfolio management, financial planning, and custody services, supported by a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Conor Burkart is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lake Michigan Credit Union, Directed Capital, and Burkart Financial Group. Raymond James & Associates is a large 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—and offers a range of financial planning and investment consulting services through both Wealth Advisory and Institutional Fiduciary Solutions divisions.

Michael Rhoads is a Series 66 registered advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in Seminole, FL, and has 13 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and partner of Rhoads Traveler LLC, a residential investment property business. 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 non-discretionary program focuses on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and incorporating ESG eligibility frameworks in their recommendations.

Derek Holstein is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who specializes in wealth management, retirement planning, and comprehensive financial planning. He focuses on helping individuals, families, and business owners achieve their financial goals through personalized strategies tailored to their unique circumstances and long-term aspirations. Derek's approach centers on building meaningful relationships and providing thoughtful guidance, objective advice, and ongoing support to empower clients at every stage of their financial journey. Since beginning his career with Merrill Wealth Management in 2018, Derek has developed expertise in managing and preserving wealth through disciplined investment guidance and personalized planning. He holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) designation, reflecting his commitment to serving the sophisticated needs of high-net-worth clients. Additionally, he has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Derek graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor's degree in Finance and a minor in Entrepreneurship. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys activities such as baseball, boating, cooking, fishing, football, golfing, music, reading, running, and spending time with his family.

Maria Bonino Houserman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She worked at Ameriprise from 2000 to 2013 before joining LPL Financial, where she has been since 2013. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jordan Milani is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2026, he worked at MassMutual Life Insurance and Bankers Life in various advisory and securities roles. He also acts as an insurance agent specializing in life and health insurance. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and organizations. The firm provides non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports a broad network of advisors with specialized municipal and public finance capabilities.

Payne Curley is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, Curley spent 17 years in education. 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—and offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a nationwide adviser network.

Roderick Jefferson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Clearwater, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked at Cetera Investment Services, Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, and other financial firms. He is also the owner of Smarter Faster Wealthier, a business set up to receive proceeds from book sales. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Thomas Ghebrai is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked for Morgan Stanley and has also spent time in roles outside of financial services, including at Berns Steakhouse and University of South Florida. 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 uses risk profiling and analytical tools to tailor its non-discretionary planning and consulting services and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Christian De Sario is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James and its affiliated entities since 2018 and previously worked at INVEST Financial Corp. and The Good Company. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing 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 solutions with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Kyle Richardson is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James and its affiliated entities since 2015. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services through various advisory programs.

Thomas Moriarty is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Signator Investors, Inc. and Transamerica Financial Advisors. Moriarty serves as a Finance Council member for the Diocese of St. Petersburg and operates a CPA practice preparing tax returns for family members. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment approach centered on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and multiple program options delivered through an extensive affiliate network.

Maria Bollo is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2024. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services.

Andrew Kocisky is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Craig Brolin is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments. In his role, he is responsible for decisions that impact branch effectiveness, market growth, and the success of the team. He develops and leads strategies to support branch associates in helping clients plan for their financial futures. Craig has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having held multiple positions at Fidelity Investments since 2006, including Branch Office Manager, Vice President and Senior Account Executive, and Financial Planning Consultant. Prior to that, he worked at M&I Financial Advisors as a Regional Sales Manager and held various roles at Charles Schwab from 1993 to 2004. He also worked briefly as a Financial Consultant at Merrill Lynch in 1993. He considers himself a student of the markets and has a passion for financial planning concepts, which he enjoys discussing with clients to understand how these relate to their personal goals.

Patricia Hamblen is a financial advisor with Merrill in Saint Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 37 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 1999 and Bank of America since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is a power of attorney for Global Hospitality Marketing Link, a for-profit S-Corp. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.