Todd Mazur is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Oldsmar, Florida, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His background includes long-term roles at Waddell & Reed, Inc., various insurance carriers, and involvement with the Pinellas Education Foundation. He has also worked as a non-variable insurance agent. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of advisors offering diverse financial planning and investment management solutions.

Michele Hunter is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1995 and concurrently affiliated with Bank of America since 2009. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, supported by trading, account administration, and custody services.

Daniel Nicholls Franco is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2016 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2017. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional accounts.

Jeremy Richard is a financial advisor with Cetera in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2019 and has prior experience at Foresters Financial Services, Mutual of Omaha, and Royal Neighbors. Outside of his advisory work, he owns an apiary farm where he produces and sells honey. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and serves over 10,000 advisors and approximately 800,000 clients nationwide.

Carey Joseph is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at T. Rowe Price for nine years and has experience in hotel management and consulting as well as ride-sharing services. 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 clientele including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a wide range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

George Hurley is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and joined Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association in 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he manages rental properties in Tampa during his personal time. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory services and financial planning programs to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery conversations and proprietary tools, offering tailored advice without individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Christopher Colon is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Edelman Financial Engines, LPL Financial LLC, Horace Mann Investors Inc, and USAA Investment Management Company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory strategies through a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Timothy Ferrell is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with MassMutual Investors Services since 2017 and has been affiliated with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, following an 11-year tenure at MetLife Resources. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized programs including estate settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

Kimberly Douglas is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at firms such as Grove Point Investments and E*TRADE Securities, among others. Outside of her advisory work, she owns and manages a rental real estate business. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Zoran Knezevic is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, with one year of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Fisher Investments and Franklin Templeton Investments, as well as various capacities at the University of South Florida. 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, and municipal entities, providing financial planning and investment consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Edgardo Melendez is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016. 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 and serves a large client base through both advisor-led and online offerings.

Scott Faler is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2023 and has prior experience at Franklin Templeton, Coral Oaks, and various roles connected to Florida State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and investment committee estimates to support its advisory process.

Jymes Blanc is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley, in addition to early career experience at State Farm Insurance. He is based in Tampa, FL. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a process that combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its use of systematic methodologies, AI-driven research, and its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Rebekah Woei is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and J.P. Morgan Securities. 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 utilizes research and analytics to evaluate investment options and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions across a broad range of financial products.

Jody Lane is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Raymond James since 2005 in various capacities. Outside of her advisory work, Lane has been involved with Iris Photographic for over two decades and serves at Mycro School Pinellas. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by advanced analytical tools and is noted for its municipal advisor affiliation and specialized SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory program.

Janet Nichols is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2008. Nichols serves on the board and multiple committees of the Tampa Bay History Museum. 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 charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional advisory services through various portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Ashley Tran is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, Tran worked at FIDELITY Brokerage Services LLC for nine years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Ryan Racine is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Lincoln Financial Distributors, StanCorp Investment Advisers, Standard Retirement Services, and Aspire Financial Services LLC. 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 a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Natalia Konstantinova is a financial advisor with Merrill in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2024, she worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for 11 years, and at Citigroup Global Markets for five years. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Travis Gucciardo is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Cetera in Tampa, FL, with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2018 and also serves as a partner and CPA at Nelson & McKay CPAs LLC, providing tax and accounting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, automated allocations, and bespoke strategies.