Christopher Spurgeon is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 25 years of industry experience, all of which have been with Raymond James & Associates since 2000. 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 and pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services.

Michael Kindt is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palm Harbor, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He worked at Cbiz Mhm, LLC prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2017. Kindt serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including Charity Works, Inc. and the Homeless Empowerment Program, where he provides financial advice and holds the position of treasurer. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by proprietary tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through a combination of advisory and brokerage channels.

Richard Canter is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 2016 and has worked concurrently as a CPA since 1987, focusing on accounting and tax services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers multiple portfolio management and advisory services through a large network of independent advisors and provides access to both affiliated and third-party money managers.

Delaney Bombara is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Delaney held various roles in the hospitality and arts sectors, including positions at Bartaco, The Getaway, The Fat Rabbit Pub, and the Currier Museum of Art. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also serves as an advisor to registered investment companies and specializes in delivering model portfolios using systematic methodologies.

Jee Lee is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He is also the owner of Kimchi, LLC, a family restaurant with no current responsibilities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized programs including municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

William Cronin IV is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and has been involved in academic roles at Florida Atlantic University and the University of Central Florida. 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, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services with an emphasis on non-discretionary, client-directed implementation.

Melissa Jaeger is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 1999. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 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 and pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering a range of financial planning and investment consulting services.

Ashley Matthews is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 5 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2012. 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 and pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

David Oates is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2002 and also has a longstanding role at S. O. R. Inc. since 1992. Outside of his advisory work, he drives part-time for DoorDash. Primerica Advisors is a large-scale firm serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program featuring model-based strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers, supported by institutional custodians and overlay managers.

Don Reynolds Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Clearwater, FL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 50 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2012. Outside his advisory work, he owns Reynolds & Reynolds Private Asset Management, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice, with a structured approach to income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

David Newhard is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services since 2012, with a two-year period at LPL Financial from 2021 to 2023 before returning to Ameriprise. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, 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 personalized retirement planning through a centralized consulting team.

Philip La Freniere is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior work experience at Oracle Cerner and several other firms. Outside of finance, he was involved with Coach Piper LLC, a swimming-related business. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Thomas Harmon is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Saint Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been associated with various Raymond James entities since 2016. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and investment consulting using analytical tools and supports programs such as wrap-fee advisory and municipal finance services.

Richard Pimentel is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wachovia Bank, N.A. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions grounded in modern portfolio theory and tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances. The firm’s offerings include a broad range of investment options, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs, which extend beyond typical institutional advisory services.

Brieanne Case is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2014 and Raymond James Financial Services since 2015. 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 municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services supported by a nationwide adviser network.

Greg Ghodsi is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, Ghodsi serves on the Board of Trustees and as Chair of the Capital Campaign for Carrollwood Day School in Tampa. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, and offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a nationwide adviser network.

Weston Smith is a financial advisor with Stifel in Clearwater, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2016. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Michael Chmelir is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Jacobson, Chmelir & Ferwerda at Law and various positions in education and hospitality. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, providing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines extensive retail and institutional offerings with specialized investment and structured-product activities.

Kaitlyn Frid is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently advising at Raymond James & Associates. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, employing tailored, non-discretionary plans supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Michelle Parsons is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She worked at Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. for 23 years before joining Raymond James Financial Services Advisors in 2019. Parsons also owns and operates Parsons Wealth Partners, where she oversees asset management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse clientele, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm provides tailored non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to support client goals.