Sebastien Risselin is a financial advisor at Merrill in Brandon, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years at Merrill and a total of four years in the industry. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Spark Wireless for two years. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Barry Cantrell II is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016 and has prior experience with The Mutual Fund Store, TPB Wealth Advisors, and Merrill. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolios with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Marc Avadikian is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on providing a comprehensive approach to wealth management that starts with listening to clients' needs and understanding their individual goals. He leverages the investment insights of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America to address various aspects of his clients' financial lives. Marc’s areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and draws on his professional experience to deliver service aimed at helping clients achieve their personal and financial objectives. He grew up in Florida and continues to reside there. Marc earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida, an Associate’s degree from Pasco Hernando Community College, and a high school diploma from Zephyrhills High School. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys adventure sports, basketball, fishing, football, running, skiing, soccer, table tennis, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Stephen Platt is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Saint Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones and various Raymond James entities spanning from 2016 to the present. Outside of finance, he hosts a small interview podcast called Know It Some. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm uses fact-finding, risk profiling, and analytical tools to provide tailored non-discretionary planning and encourages clients to implement recommendations through its advisory programs or other providers.

John Arroyo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at E*Trade Securities LLC and involvement with Oneblood and The Columbia Restaurant Group. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individual 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 provides both direct and corporate-sponsored financial planning services.

Byron Sheffield is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Fidelity Investments, Bank of America, and Fisher Investments. He is currently based in Clearwater, Florida. 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 and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a model combining non-discretionary advisory recommendations with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset allocation strategies and a centralized operational structure.

Sara Price is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Bank of America, Merrill, and the Advanced Hand and Plastic Surgery Center. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

David Mevoli is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., based in St. Petersburg, FL. He has two years of experience in the financial industry and is also involved in Cross Stone Management LLC, where he handles financial recordkeeping for tax filings. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports clients through a broad network of advisors and specialized offerings.

James Stevenson Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Clearwater, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously held roles at Level Four Advisory Services and LPL Financial from 2015 to 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of advisors and branches across the United States.

John Larkin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 21 years of experience in the industry and has been with LPL Financial since 2014. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with investment strategies implemented through a network of investment adviser representatives.

Steven Morrison is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Morgan Stanley and Transamerica. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and advanced operational tools.

Khanh Lowery is a financial advisor with Cetera in Safety Harbor, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliate Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2004. In addition to his advisory role, Lowery is the owner of Lowery, Weldon & Company, CPAs, P.A., where he manages tax and accounting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, institutional, and charitable clients through a multi-manager platform that offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services. The firm supports a diverse range of investment strategies and program structures with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors.

Ardon Currie is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding the Series 66 designation and having six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Franklin Templeton Investments for one year before joining Raymond James & Associates in 2017. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Michael Rodenburg is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services, LPL Financial, Edelman Financial Services, and Chase Investment Services. He is based in St. Petersburg, FL. 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 clients, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Armando Elias is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and J.P. Morgan Chase, as well as work outside finance in fitness and education sectors. 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, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and investment consulting primarily through non-discretionary advisory relationships.

Brandy Hoiler is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach, with a centralized consulting team supporting advisors in delivering these recommendations.

Joseph Mccoy is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm uses a model-driven investment approach with access to third-party asset managers and offers a range of financial planning and consulting services.

James Mckaveney is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at UBS Financial Services from 2008 to 2022 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2022. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with McKaveney's Amazing Grace LLC, which operates in the hospital and healthcare sector. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm employs structured planning tools and models to assist clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Evan Ansted is a financial professional at LPL Enterprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at American Broadband, Yark Automotive, and the University of Tampa. His business activities include a role as a financial professional involved in insurance-related services. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm uses a model-driven investment approach with offerings that include financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in a wrap program.

Sergio Arango is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank. Arango participates in the Tampa Bay Chamber’s Emerging Leaders committee, which focuses on professional development and community outreach for young professionals in the Tampa Bay area. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities.