Chase Mc Lendon is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2022 and previously at Trinity Wealth Securities L.L.C. and Florida Financial Advisors. Prior to his advisory career, he held positions at the American Automobile Association, Celine, Ultimate Staffing, and the University of Central Florida. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports clients through advisory programs and partnerships, including municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Michael Smelyanskiy is a financial advisor with Fisher Investments, holding a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fisher Investments in 2022, he held roles at DoorDash and Indiana University. Fisher Investments serves a global client base including institutional and private clients, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates through a centralized investment process.

Charles Bauder is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial since 2019 and Raymond James & Associates since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Bauder is a managing member of LifeWC Investments LLC, a personal investment venture focused on a World Of Beer franchise. 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, institutions, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Shane Workman is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation, Transamerica Life Insurance Company, PSI Advisors, LLC, and LPL Financial LLC. 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 strategies for a variety of individual and institutional clients, utilizing internal and third‑party investment approaches.

Kyle Melear is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of The Valdes Group. He focuses on investment and economic analysis and client relationship development, working closely with business owners and high-net-worth individuals to develop customized, goals-based wealth management strategies. Kyle conducts diligent research of market and economic trends aligned with his clients' financial needs and objectives. Before joining Merrill in 2017, Kyle worked as an analyst for an asset management firm specializing in real estate, private equity, and credit investments. His work has been recognized through inclusion in Forbes' "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list, ranking #1 in North Florida for two consecutive years, the "Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors Best-In-State" list in 2023, and "America's Top Wealth Management Teams Private Wealth" list, ranking #13 in 2023. Kyle holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Business Management from Florida State University and holds Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Kyle enjoys spending time outdoors and engaging in community activities. He resides in Tampa with his wife, Erin, and daughter, Grayson.

Rachel Hodges is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked in roles at Travis Mathew, Lucky Brand Jeans, the New York Yankees, and Abercrombie & Fitch. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Mark Malone is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 32 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Merrill and Bank of America. Malone has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017 and also works with JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and MCAO, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm offers non-discretionary services delivered by select Wealth Advisors and operates within a broader organization that includes security-based swap dealer and futures commission merchant registrations.

Tyler Plunkett is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and approximately six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise and Frank Girard Wealth Management. Outside of finance, he has experience with Elegant Valet Services and worked at the University of Tampa. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Todd Austin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2011, including time at Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Todd is a partner in several investment-related LLCs based in Tampa, Florida, involved in property management and investment interests. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a variety of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that includes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

David Kirk is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2009. Kirk owns and operates Kirk Wealth Management LLC, which he uses for business purposes, managing the office's financial flows. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by advanced analytical tools and maintains specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Jeni La Paglia is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brandon, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2015 and concurrently serves as a Private Relationship Manager and office manager at Bank of Tampa. Outside of her advisory roles, she is also a ridesharing driver for Lyft and Uber. LPL Financial is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services to individuals, institutions, and various organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management solutions and supports a range of investment strategies including model portfolios and alternatives.

Tracey Manzi is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience. She is currently with Raymond James & Associates, where she has worked since 2021. Her prior experience includes roles at CapFinancial Partners, LLC (CAPTRUST) and Cammack LaRhette Advisors, LLC. 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, charitable organizations, and government entities, offering tailored financial planning and consulting services primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

John Schoppe is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is an author with a book available on Amazon and owns businesses focused on consulting for process improvement and technology integration, as well as a golf-related content and product review website. 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, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses advanced modeling tools to support client goals, with services spanning various advisory programs and institutional portfolio management.

Brandon Condori is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2024. Prior to joining Fidelity, he gained experience at several firms including Ahmed Shiil and Building and Land Technology. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment approach.

Adam Parks is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Clearwater, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Parks is an equity partner at Turner and Associates and owns a tax services business, Trinity Tax Advisors. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services delivered through independent Financial Professionals using various portfolio management and wrap-fee programs.

James Mccormick Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has served in various roles within Morgan Stanley since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he is a city commissioner in Safety Harbor, FL, and is involved with Rotary International as a district ambassador scholar selection chairman and outbound seminar coordinator. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Brenton Matzek is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Fisher Investments, and Walser Wealth Management Company. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, annual planning relationships and event-driven services such as divorce and estate settlement planning.

Aaron Sanchez is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, where he worked for over a decade each before joining Raymond James. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Jessica Navas is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in St. Petersburg, FL, and has one year of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2024. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Derek Hernandez is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2014. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.