Derek Jancisin is a Private Wealth Advisor at Merrill Private Wealth Management. He works with entrepreneurs, executives, and professional coaches and athletes, focusing on simplifying the complexities of their financial lives and creating efficient strategies aligned with their goals. Derek specializes in major life transitions, business succession, tax strategy, legacy planning, and wealth transfer, particularly for highly mobile and successful individuals and families. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Columbia University and has earned multiple professional designations, including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Derek also brings a unique perspective to his practice through his passion for aviation, which began with clients who flew their own planes and has informed his approach to wealth management. Outside the office, Derek engages in various personal interests including aviation, golf, adventure sports, football, music, reading, skiing, traveling, yoga, and spending time with his family. He is involved with the community organization SkyHope. Derek's mission is to make a meaningful impact by simplifying complexity and delivering clarity to his clients.

Tammy Pleicones is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2016. 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Eric Gates is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at several companies including Saanroo and ProjectMark. 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, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various specialized programs and affiliated research resources.

Rahil Khan is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2010 and Charles Schwab Bank since 2013. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, providing a combination of non-discretionary advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm offers integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services with a focus on strategic asset allocation and alternative investments.

Jacob Bubenik is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a condo rental property in Steamboat Springs, CO. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and advisory programs, providing access to various investment products and ERISA fiduciary services.

Anna Manning is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Transamerica Financial Advisors, and SumRidge Partners LLC. Outside of her advisory role, Manning also works as a real estate sales agent with Keller Williams Tampa Properties. 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 nonprofit entities, offering tailored financial planning and consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and institutional services.

Stacey Pagan Walker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Charles Schwab, Morgan Stanley Dw Inc., and Ameriprise. 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 combines research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute with diversification principles and modern portfolio theory to evaluate investment options, operating at scale with over 14,000 financial advisors and approximately $671 billion in assets under management.

Ryan Hoge is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Franklin Templeton Distributors Inc. and Carillon Fund Distributors, Inc. 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 tailored financial planning and consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Thomas Gargiulo Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with 36 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Cetera and its related entities since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of National Income Tax Accounting & Insurance Services, Inc., where he provides accounting services, prepares tax returns, and manages accounting software sales and support. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services delivered via a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, with program options ranging from automated allocations to bespoke strategies.

Benjamin Runnells is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James and its affiliated entities since 2018 and previously spent five years at USAA Financial Advisors, Inc. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and advisory services that emphasize tailored, non-discretionary strategies supported by proprietary research and a broad affiliate ecosystem.

James Forsman Jr. Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Forsman serves clients in St. Petersburg, Florida, and has a successor role related to an estate in Seminole, Florida. 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 and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Andrea Osbourn is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she is listed as a partner in a small business owned by her husband, although she does not have active responsibilities in that business. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing roughly $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering tailored financial planning and consulting services with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Molly Hutton is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. She previously worked at JPMorgan Chase for three years and has an academic background from Villanova University and Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School. She holds a Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, employing model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of financial solutions.

Sean Mainwaring is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes five years at Edward Jones and experience at several insurance agencies. He serves on the advisory board of the Junior League of Tampa Bay and is a fundraising committee member for Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with various program options.

Tanya Serrano is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments, Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation, Transamerica Life Insurance Company, and T Rowe Price. 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 and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by various portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Kristin Smith is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates for 29 years. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member and investment committee member for the Suncoast Center for Community Mental Health. 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 financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Race Walker is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He currently works at LPL Financial and previously held positions at Vernick Financial Planning, Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., BB&T Investment Services, Inc., and Morgan Stanley. 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 financial planning and investment services, including model portfolio programs and access to third-party asset managers, supported by a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Nicholas Bahamonde is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2026 and previously spent 11 years at Citigroup. He is based in Saint Petersburg, FL. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Sayef Chowdhury is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at E*Trade Securities and positions outside finance, such as work at Moffitt Cancer Center and involvement in the restaurant industry. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutions, offering financial planning and investment management supported by firm-approved tools and a range of programs tailored to client needs.

Ronald Caffrey 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. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2009, following a brief tenure at T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he manages three rental properties inherited from his father. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, supported by a broad adviser network and a range of portfolio management styles.