John Mc Connell III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Clearwater, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2003. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Nicole Cassidy is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 license and has concurrent roles at Merrill, Bank of America, N.A., and CVS Pharmacy, where she works as a registered pharmacy technician. 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 a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Michael Miller is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Clearwater, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at INVEST Financial Corporation from 2014 to 2018. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and model portfolios supported by in-depth research and diverse investment strategies.

Zachary Kessler is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 13 years of industry experience, all with Raymond James & Associates since 2010. 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, and offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Alyse Duffy is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2012. Duffy serves as President on the Board of Directors for the American Legion Cemetery Corporation and as First Vice President of the American Legion Auxiliary USS Tampa Unit 5. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jean Pierre Eugene is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Foresters Financial and Foresters Advisory Services. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Tampa, FL. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large, SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to implement various model portfolios and customized strategies.

Nicholas Carroll is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James & Associates and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and UBS Asset Management. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a nationally recognized 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 consulting, and institutional advisory services.

Jacob Bennett is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Raymond James Financial and Northwestern Mutual. 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, and charitable organizations with financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, offering tailored, generally non-discretionary advice supported by a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Samantha Miller is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America, World Electric Supply, and Supply Chain Equity Partners. She has been involved with the Academy of the Holy Names since 2014 in a capacity outside the financial sector. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Dana Seiber is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 8 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Sunchase Travel LLC, a travel agency business she has operated since 2006, serving one long-term corporate client annually without soliciting new business. 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, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Kimberly Bunting is a financial advisor at Merrill with 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2003 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Richard Palmer Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he owns the Institute for DROP Consultants, which promotes DROP-related research and licensing of the Certified DROP Consultant certification. 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 investors, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting with a range of portfolio management approaches.

Peter Zwart is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Thrivent Financial. He is also involved in insurance-related activities through Prudential-sponsored non-variable insurance. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, and access to model wealth portfolios and third-party asset management. The firm combines advisory programs with brokerage and insurance product sales through an integrated platform.

Rochelle Martin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, JPMorgan Securities, Primerica Advisors, and M&T Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and operates both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Douglas Freebern is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Michael Wallace is a financial advisor with Stifel who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2013. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Braulio Castillo Jr. is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Fidelity Investments. 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, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Kristine Reed is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and 65 registrations and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James affiliates since 2015 and is a 50% owner and officer of Bkreed, Inc., a privately held S corporation organized for tax purposes. Raymond James & Associates serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions. The firm offers a range of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and specializes in municipal advisory services alongside market-making and execution roles in municipal and government bonds.

Robert Lewis is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2011. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and provides specialized municipal and public finance advisory services.

Madison Sherman is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Water and Flour and Chickies and Pete's. 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, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.