Derek Holstein is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who specializes in wealth management, retirement planning, and comprehensive financial planning. He focuses on helping individuals, families, and business owners achieve their financial goals through personalized strategies tailored to their unique circumstances and long-term aspirations. Derek's approach centers on building meaningful relationships and providing thoughtful guidance, objective advice, and ongoing support to empower clients at every stage of their financial journey. Since beginning his career with Merrill Wealth Management in 2018, Derek has developed expertise in managing and preserving wealth through disciplined investment guidance and personalized planning. He holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) designation, reflecting his commitment to serving the sophisticated needs of high-net-worth clients. Additionally, he has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Derek graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor's degree in Finance and a minor in Entrepreneurship. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys activities such as baseball, boating, cooking, fishing, football, golfing, music, reading, running, and spending time with his family.

Maria Bonino Houserman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2013. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Jordan Milani is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Raymond James, Milani worked at MassMutual and Bankers Life for a combined total of over nine years. He also conducts outside insurance activities as a licensed insurance agent specializing in life and health insurance. 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 investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance work, incorporating technology and analytical tools in its investment approach.

Payne Curley is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, Curley worked in education from 2006 to 2023. 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, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Roderick Jefferson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Clearwater, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Investment Services and Advisors, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a retail business in Clearwater that receives proceeds from book sales. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Thomas Ghebrai is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked for Morgan Stanley and has also spent time in roles outside of financial services, including at Berns Steakhouse and University of South Florida. 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 uses risk profiling and analytical tools to tailor its non-discretionary planning and consulting services and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Christian De Sario is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James and its affiliated entities since 2018 and previously worked at INVEST Financial Corp. and The Good Company. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 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 institutional fiduciary solutions with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Kyle Richardson is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James and its affiliated entities since 2015. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 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, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services through various advisory programs.

Thomas Moriarty is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He worked at Signator Investors, Inc. for two years before joining OSAIC in 2018. Moriarty serves on the Finance Council of the Diocese of St. Petersburg as a nonprofit member advising the Bishop. OSAIC serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with portfolio construction tools and access to third-party managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Maria Bollo is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James since 2024. Prior to joining Raymond James, she held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. 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 institutional fiduciary services through a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Nicholas Linder is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at YCOM Inc and involvement with Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by advanced modeling tools and structured discovery processes. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Andrew Kocisky is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Craig Brolin is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments. In his role, he is responsible for decisions that impact branch effectiveness, market growth, and the success of the team. He develops and leads strategies to support branch associates in helping clients plan for their financial futures. Craig has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having held multiple positions at Fidelity Investments since 2006, including Branch Office Manager, Vice President and Senior Account Executive, and Financial Planning Consultant. Prior to that, he worked at M&I Financial Advisors as a Regional Sales Manager and held various roles at Charles Schwab from 1993 to 2004. He also worked briefly as a Financial Consultant at Merrill Lynch in 1993. He considers himself a student of the markets and has a passion for financial planning concepts, which he enjoys discussing with clients to understand how these relate to their personal goals.

Patricia Hamblen is a financial advisor with Merrill in Saint Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 37 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 1999 and Bank of America since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is a power of attorney for Global Hospitality Marketing Link, a for-profit S-Corp. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jennifer Cherry is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She previously worked at T. Rowe Price Investment Services, Inc. before joining Raymond James in 2019. 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, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Jewmanna Mehasen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2021. Prior to that, she worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and has held positions outside the financial industry, including roles at Sephora and Nordstrom. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling combined with centralized due diligence. The firm offers non-discretionary advice through a select group of Wealth Advisors and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Andrew O'Neil is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James since 2012. 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, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional advisory services.

Edward Long is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked seven years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank before joining Raymond James in 2019. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Joseph Novak is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with seven years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2020 and also has involvement with Admiral Farragut Academy and St. Petersburg Aquatics. 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 financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Kostas Mattis is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2007. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, relying on a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.