Robert De Korte is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2018 and previously held positions at St. Petersburg College and Acree Air Conditioning, Inc. He serves as a board member of the Seminole Lake Rotary Club, a local civic organization. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Vidak Dobrila is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James Financial Services since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, he is the owner of Westminster Property LLC, a business involved in property purchase, renovation, and rental. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Patricia Bennett is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Treasure Island, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. Her prior firms include Bank of America and Merrill. She is the owner of The Bennett Group, LLC, a non-investment-related business, and is associated with U Racing Stable, LLC, a business related to investments managed by her husband. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities. The firm offers tailored financial planning and non-discretionary consulting supported by extensive research, municipal advisory services, and a wide range of portfolio management styles.

Alexis Guilbeau is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and having 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, Alexis worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and has additional experience with companies including DoorDash and Ryan Sanders Sports Staffing. Outside of finance, Alexis owns and operates a small baking business called alexis bakes. 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, and municipalities, offering tailored financial planning and consulting with a range of investment strategies and specialized services such as municipal advisory and employer retirement plan consulting.

William Heath is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, Heath serves as president of Sunken Labs LLC, a company involved in marketing, content creation, manufacturing, and distribution. 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, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Ajdal Astarabadi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 36 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and officer of the RC Jet Club of SW Florida, a recreational organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate-sponsored financial planning services.

Logan Fairbanks is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Tampa, FL, with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Equitable Advisors since 2018, including a period when the firm operated as Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Fairbanks is involved in an outside insurance business through The Bailey Group. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models, including third-party managers and proprietary solutions, to deliver tailored investment services.

Michael Kostrub is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at E*TRADE Capital Management, E*TRADE Securities, and T. Rowe Price. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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 municipal advisory services.

John Reynolds is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, having joined the firm in 2015. He focuses on integrating clients' banking needs with their wealth strategies to ensure all aspects of their financial lives align with their goals. John's client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Raised in Tampa, John attended Jesuit High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from the University of Tampa. He holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. John resides in Tampa with his wife and three sons. Outside of work, he enjoys boating, fishing, and spending time with his family.

Jorge Recio is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2022 and previously spent eight years with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. 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, and municipal entities, and offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Myphuong Newsome is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and previously worked at T. Rowe Price from 2015 to 2018 before joining various divisions within Raymond James since 2018. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm focuses on non-discretionary planning and investment consulting tailored to client goals, employing analytical tools and offering advisory programs supported by a large network of affiliated advisors.

Sophia Goode is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. She has held various roles within the financial services industry, including Investment Consultant and Investment Management Consultant at Fidelity Investments, Investment Advisor Representative at Jaffe Tilchin Wealth Management, Financial Advisor at Raymond James, Associate Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab, and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments. Her professional experience encompasses wealth management services such as investment management, retirement income planning, tax and estate strategy planning, business owner planning, and college planning. Sophia collaborates with clients to develop and implement investment and retirement plans tailored to their individual financial goals. Outside of her professional work, Sophia enjoys biking, family activities, outdoor adventures, spending time with pets, and traveling.

Thomas Walter is currently Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2013. He has been with Fidelity since 2007, progressing through roles from Financial Representative to Financial Consultant before his current role. Prior to Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual from 2005 to 2007 and completed an internship at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2001 to 2003. His professional experience spans over a decade and a half in financial consulting, with a focus on assisting families with their financial needs and goals. Thomas holds a California Insurance License, supporting his advisory capabilities. Growing up in Naperville, Thomas began investing in the stock market from a young age, using funds earned caddying during summers starting in eighth grade. This early experience influenced his career path and commitment to helping clients achieve their financial objectives.

Jason Keller is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2011, with a brief tenure at Franklin Distributors and Franklin Templeton Companies from 2024 to 2025. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics.

Brock Rydell is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Apple, Inc. and has held various positions within the ride-sharing sector. Outside of advising, he is president and owner of DBON, LLC, a business formerly used for rental real estate activities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports a broad advisor network with advisory programs and institutional consulting services.

Marie Colbert is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Cetera. She previously worked at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc and Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing insurance brokerage businesses, including serving as owner and president of MKC Brokerage, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Michael Chernoff is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 48 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years and has been affiliated with IAT Incorporated for over four decades. Chernoff is also a board member of the Tampa Bay Estate Planning Council. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, using various portfolio construction tools and third-party solutions to deliver customizable investment management options.

Jill French is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2011. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, and various organizations, offering financial planning and consulting services supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Christopher Hudson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Antonio Witherspoon is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been associated with various divisions of Raymond James since 2006. 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, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.