Derek Smith is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones and AXA Equitable. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management solutions. The firm employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans that align with clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Sanja Smajlovic is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and its affiliated entities since 2015. 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, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools, and is noted for its municipal advisor affiliation and innovative advisory programs.

Lauren Silva is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently advising at Ameriprise since 2023. She previously worked at LPL Financial, LLC and Riversource Insurance. Silva serves on the Board of Directors and acts as Treasurer for the Tampa Theatre Foundation. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm provides comprehensive written recommendations addressing income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Juan Munoz Ruiz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill, Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory roles, he was involved in managing Juan Pachanga Night Club Inc. from 2016 to 2017. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Terry Garvin is a ChFC® and holds a Series 63 license with 44 years of industry experience. He has worked with Royal Alliance Associates, INC., Signator Investors, Inc., and GFA Financial Group, LLC. At GFA, he assists with acquiring retiring financial professional practices and provides estate planning research. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers.

Alexander Hanrahan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has previous work experience at BayCare and the YMCA of the Suncoast. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Turner Meek is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Liberty National Globe Life and has experience in hospitality management at several country clubs. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

John Odom is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Clearwater, FL, with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for Greater Dunedin Little League, where he reviews and reports on the organization’s financials. 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, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools to support client goals, while also maintaining specialized offerings such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

John Kamkutis is a financial advisor at Stifel with 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2013 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Patrizio Trippetti is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Sokoh LLC and has held roles in educational institutions including Florida International University and Belen Jesuit Preparatory School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual 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 delivers services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements with employers.

Gregory Vaughn is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Mark Hannah, Chopper Industries LLC, Elite Orthopedics LLC, Willie's, and Old Warson Country Club. He is also the executor of his parents’ will. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

David Rapport is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley entities since 2011, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Lawrence Lagud is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at First Command Insurance Services, Inc., First Command Advisory Services, Inc., First Command Brokerage Services Inc., and First Command Financial Planning, Inc. He served in the United States Marine Corps for 13 years. Fisher Investments provides discretionary portfolio management to a diverse client base including institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals, utilizing a centralized investment process that combines quantitative and qualitative research to construct globally diversified portfolios.

Tara Cunningham is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Tampa, FL, and has 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of an LLC established to support her daughter's acting and modeling career. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team, integrating both advisory and brokerage solutions.

Jeffrey Chernoff is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for five years and has been involved with IAT, Inc DBA Insurance and Trust for over a decade. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Co-Chair of the Tampa Bay Chamber Policy Council and is Vice Chair of Stage Works, a nonprofit organization. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm employs firm-provided asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Jamie Beineke is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Palm Harbor, FL, and has 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2017 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he is the sole proprietor of a property management business in Clearwater, Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individual and institutional clients, offering customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers a range of investment programs along with specialized estate planning strategies.

Joshua Franklin is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley and NorthRock Partners. Outside of finance, he has been employed at Monicals Pizza and has an educational background from the University of Alabama. 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 investors.

Michael Addessi is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and has operated Addessi Financial Partners since 2015. Additionally, he has experience as an assistant tax preparer and holds a role as a fixed insurance sales agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Faith Wilson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Clearwater, FL, where she has worked since 2018. She has seven years of industry experience, including time at Finnegan Real Estate Services and WW Grainger. Outside of her advisory role, she is an owner of a real estate investment LLC with her husband. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, as well as pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Derek Brunette is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2011. 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 diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering non-discretionary financial planning and consulting services supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.