Ryan Belfiore is a CFP® professional affiliated with Stifel in Tampa, FL, with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Stifel in 2026, he worked at Cetera, Regions Bank, and TD Private Client Wealth LLC among other financial institutions. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, using forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling for asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Josue Laborde is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Laborde serves as treasurer for Doxa Foundation International Inc., a Christian humanitarian organization focused on aiding impoverished communities in Haiti. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program centered on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates systematic quantitative screening with qualitative research to develop model asset allocations.

Ninalette Joy Yee is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank SSB since 2013 and 2016, respectively. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Addison Linn is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, Linn worked at Fisher Investments and several other financial firms. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs for individuals and institutional clients, emphasizing structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Michael Neff is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at RBC Capital Markets and J. B. Hanauer & Co. Outside of his advisory work, he is a managing member and 15% owner of Downtown Dogs, LLC, a retail pet accessory boutique, and serves on the finance committee of the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm with more than 14,000 financial advisors and approximately $671 billion in assets under management. The firm provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, utilizing research and analytics guided by diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Collin Hunter is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. Prior to this position, he served as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024 and as a Financial Representative from 2022 to 2023. He began his career as a Teller-Intern at Digital Federal Credit Union in 2021. In his current role, Collin partners with clients to develop financial roadmaps by understanding their personal stories, lifestyle, and legacy goals. He focuses on creating customized, comprehensive plans tailored to each client's unique objectives, aiming to deliver a world-class client experience. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Collin enjoys boating, fishing, fitness, social events with friends, golf, and traveling.

Jonathan Saunders is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and JPMorgan Securities LLC since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG considerations, with implementation supported by affiliated investment-management entities.

Jorge Lacott is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Jacob Wilsey is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial, Sunrun, and Fisher and Wilsey. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by advanced modeling tools.

Audrey Hirst is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding Series 66 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Flagship Bank, Lake Michigan Credit Union, Pilot Bank, and PFS Investments Inc. She serves on the USF Alumni Association National Board of Directors and is a part-time adjunct professor at Baker College. Primerica Advisors is a sponsor and discretionary portfolio manager of a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale, providing advisory services through a network of advisors who present model-based recommendations supported by third-party asset managers and custodial services.

Brian Garton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at E*Trade Securities LLC and Total Quality Logistics. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning and access to various investment strategies.

Brant Garber is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Invest Financial Corporation, Transamerica Financial Advisors, and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He has been with LPL Financial since 2018. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Lara Yates is a CFP® with over 31 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise since 2024. Her prior roles include positions at Global Advisor Group, Raymond James Financial, and Berner Wealth Management. Ameriprise specializes in retirement-income planning for individuals with significant investable assets, offering a structured service that combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports. The firm delivers advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities typical of large institutional firms.

Marsha Werner is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2014. Werner serves as a member of the finance and investment committee for a nonprofit condominium association. 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 customized financial planning and investment consulting supported by a wide range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

James Valenti is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Matthew King is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, he worked in various retail and service roles including at Safeway and Chicken Salad Chick. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs supported by firm-approved tools and the Global Investment Committee’s market analysis. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through direct and corporate financial planning arrangements.

Darrell Runyon is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions with Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and teaching at Polk County School Board and Wayne County Schools. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party program sponsors to tailor investment solutions based on client risk tolerance and plan objectives.

Brandon Schoeppler is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President on the boards of the Young Professionals of Tampa Bay Estate Planning Council and The Bay Area Estate Planning Council. He is also involved in independent insurance brokering and manages a business entity, Pomona Management LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports, supported by a centralized consulting team and an approach that integrates both algorithmic automation and personalized review.

Raymond Loeffler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc., Suncoast Credit Union, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Precision Fitness Training Co., a business he has been associated with for over 15 years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment services, utilizing a large network of advisors and a variety of portfolio management options supported by advanced operational tools.

Matthew Borasch is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and its related entities since 2006. Borasch serves on the Board of Directors of the Tampa Bay Seminole Club, where he has also held the position of Past-President. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service providing written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on income stability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.