Steven Welch is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2016. 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, holistic planning covering various topics such as retirement and estate planning, with the option to combine planning and managed-account services under a consolidated billing program called WealthPlan.

David Holroyd is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2008. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets and serving a broad client base that includes individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities. The firm provides financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services, supported by a nationwide adviser force and a range of portfolio management styles.

Kevin Donoghue is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Donoghue serves on several boards including the Dunedin Fine Art Center and the Morton Plant Mease Health Care Foundation, and he is chairman of the Pinellas Health Facilities Authority. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research-driven modeling and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary retirement recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Chad Cornell is a Certified Financial Planner™ with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at OSAIC and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Investacorp Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Frank Cornell Associates, Inc., a company providing payroll, bookkeeping, and tax services. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of clients including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services featuring model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and various managed account strategies within a multi-advisor platform.

Jessica Whitton is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years at the firm and 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of several family rental properties. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Brent O'Neal is a CFP® and ChFC® with seven years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Edward Jones since 2021. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he spent five years with Eagle Asset Management and Carillon Fund Distributors Inc. He is based in St. Petersburg, FL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Patricia Zito is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 2008, working first with Raymond James Financial Services and then with Raymond James & Associates since 2018. 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, institutional and pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Raymond Mckenney is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been assisting clients with financial decisions since 2010 and joined Merrill in 2018. Raymond holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He also maintains Series 6, 7, 63, and 66 registrations with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Raymond works with individuals, families, and business owners to develop tailored strategies that support their financial goals and long-term vision. His areas of focus include retirement income planning, wealth management, estate planning strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, and personal retirement planning. He aims to simplify complex financial decisions and collaborates with tax and legal professionals to provide a cohesive planning experience. He attended the University of South Florida - Saint Petersburg, though no degree was conferred. Outside of work, Raymond enjoys traveling, attending sporting events, fishing, boating, baseball, golfing, and spending time with his family. He lives in St. Petersburg, Florida, with his wife, Erica, and their two children, and is actively involved in youth coaching and mentoring within his community.

Sara Hobbs is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Synovus from 2016 to 2019. Hobbs is based in St. Petersburg, FL. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities with financial planning and investment consulting, offering a range of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and sub-advisers.

Jean Pierre Di Vito is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to individual client needs, including wealth transfer and allocation, retirement and estate planning services, banking, and concentrated stock risk management. Jean Pierre and his team draw upon over 55 years of combined industry experience to serve clients with customized, integrated approaches. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from LaSalle University and professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His team stays current with market strategies, trends, regulations, and tax laws to develop innovative financial plans aligned with clients' long-term goals. Jean Pierre is involved in several professional organizations such as the All Children's Foundation, Florida Orchestra, Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful, La Salle University Alumni, National Audubon Society, and St Petersburg Opera. He also contributes to the community as a volunteer with the American Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity.

Ryan Tedesco is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering a range of financial planning and advisory services with a focus on tailored, non-discretionary investment consulting.

Thomas Kelly is a financial advisor at Stifel with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Invesco, Capital Group - American Funds Distributors, Jackson National Life, and Allstate. Stifel serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, offering brokerage and investment advisory services including fee-based financial planning and recommendations of third-party advisers. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Kimberly Roper is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Clearwater, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2019 and previously worked at Pewter Report Inc. for 12 years. Roper is also involved with the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida as a non-investment-related volunteer. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through thousands of financial professionals. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and custodians and maintains proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Juan Vega is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fisher Investments, E*TRADE Capital Management, and Scottrade. 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 nonprofit and government entities with financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, offering a range of portfolio management strategies supported by firm research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Peter Bursik is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates based in St. Petersburg, FL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2006 and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2010. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services using a range of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and model managers.

William Harless is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013 and holds a Series 66 license. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse clientele including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and government entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Martin Velastegui is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James since 2017. Prior to his current role, he was involved with Masa Restaurant and also worked at Florida State University. 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, institutional and pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting services through various specialized programs.

Erin Rodberg is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, Erin worked at Foreside Funds Distributors LLC and Polen Capital Management, LLC. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dual-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 municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Shawn Waked is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He has worked at multiple financial firms including Maestro Financial Partners and Summit Investment Group. Outside of financial advising, he is the owner of several real estate entities and operates a property and casualty insurance agency. 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 non-discretionary planning and consulting tailored to client goals, utilizing analytical tools and supports advisory programs through a large network of advisors.

Robert Zolper is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 63 license with six years of industry experience. He is currently with RBC Capital Markets, having joined in 2026, and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, JP Morgan Securities, and Consolidated Electrical Distributors. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse range of clients including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ Advisory Risk Profiles.