Matthew Heitz is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Clearwater, Florida, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley for seven years and has experience outside finance, including operating a dance studio in Clearwater. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a range of clients, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios and manages registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Naomi Kaffke is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 credential and based in Tampa, FL. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2026. Prior to her current role, her background includes experience in the restaurant and retail sectors, including positions at Streetlight Taco Henderson, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, and Lithia Motors. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sean Lonergan is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James since 2015. 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 wide range of clients—including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and municipal entities—and offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Keith Azar is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He serves clients from the Merrill East Lansing, Michigan office, focusing on delivering holistic wealth management and planning. Keith’s expertise includes individual and corporate retirement plans, corporate executive services, investment consulting for defined benefit and defined contribution plans, legacy planning, portfolio management, and socially responsible investing. Keith began his career with Merrill in January 1994 and has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a Bachelor's degree in Financial Administration from Michigan State University. Originally from Clinton Township, Michigan, Keith now resides in Bath, Michigan with his wife, Jen, and daughter, Veronica. Outside of work, he enjoys adventure sports, boating, reading, and spending time with his family.

Oraine Munda is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at E*TRADE Securities, Bank of America, Merrill, and Edward Jones. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment modeling. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through financial advisors and specialized planning groups.

Ken Tsukiyama is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at various Raymond James entities since 2007. 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 uses detailed fact-finding and risk-profiling tools to tailor non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Patxi Risinger Chopeitia is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Chopeitia held positions at Georgia Banking Company and Clockwork Concepts, and completed education at Hampden-Sydney College. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with a focus on financial and estate planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

John Swinson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their planning process utilizes firm-approved tools and models but generally does not include individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Halle Besler is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Her background includes roles at the University of Florida and Notre Dame High School. 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, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by various portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Katie Reuter is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 license and two years of industry experience. She has operated a coaching business, One Step Media DBA Kate Reuter Coaching, since 2018, providing virtual life and mindset coaching based on a Human Design assessment approach. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she held roles in hospitality and the music industry. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm is notable for its large nationwide advisor network and affiliated capabilities, including trust services and proprietary mutual funds.

Kanyon Sar is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Kanyon worked in various roles including positions at Topgolf, American Social, and Greenbridge Wealth Management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

David Scigliuto is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., where he has worked since 2016. He has 39 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages several businesses, including a support company and other ventures unrelated to investment management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports a broad advisor network with specialized municipal and retirement plan advisory services.

Thomas Thornton is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 1990. Thornton serves on the advisory board of Citywire, contributing to the organization of content for conferences and research discussions. 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, including high-net-worth clients, institutions, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and advisory services that emphasize non-discretionary investment consulting supported by firm research and a range of portfolio management strategies.

Andrew Vasquez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at First Command Advisory Services and affiliated firms from 2013 to 2022. Outside of advising, Vasquez is a member of the U.S. Air Force Reserves and owns a coaching business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including customized investment strategies and access to third-party asset managers, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Matthew Presy is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience, currently with Raymond James & Associates since 2010. He holds the Series 66 designation and 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, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, consulting, and institutional fiduciary services through multiple portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Michael Costello is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Achieva Credit Union and the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual clients, retirement plans, corporate and charitable accounts, and institutional investors. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and offers multiple program options including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Raymond Pratt III is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 65 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He worked at Edward Jones for four years before joining Raymond James & Associates in 2018. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser with approximately $501 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting services through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Thomas Piazza is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JPMorgan Securities, Merrill, Wells Fargo Clearing, and UBS Financial Services. 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, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

John Hunsberger is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Benjamin Bayly is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2023, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for seven years. He serves as Treasurer for the St Raphael Catholic School Home and School Association, where he organizes and prepares financial statements. 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, pension plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, municipal advisory services, and an extensive range of portfolio management options supported by affiliated research and model managers.