Ryan Nugent is a focused and organized individual who has a desire to help people achieve their financial goals. Ryan is currently a WEALTH MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST with Raymond James and Associates in Tampa, Florida. He has an undergraduate degree from Providence College in Business Management and Finance. 

Ryan has been in the financial services industry for several years with a focus on working with high net worth families, business owners and executives.  Ryan's focus is on custom financial planning and wealth management, with an emphasis on portfolio design.

Prior to being in the financial services industry, Ryan was in the automotive industry with General Motors and Lear Corporation.  It was then that he realized many professionals did not have the discipline, time or dedication to focus on their own finances.  He sought to become the Trusted Advisor that these individuals needed.                   

Today, Ryan has one of the fastest growing financial practices at Raymond James. He has a passion for developing strategies and solutions to help individuals and families achieve their long-term financial goals.

Ryan has lived in Tampa for the past 10 years.  He and his wife Molly love to enjoy the warm weather and beaches of the Tampa Bay area.  Ryan is a very active member of the Ybor City Rotary and several other community organizations.

Meribeth LeGear

Service Associate

Direct: 813-202-1131

meribeth.legear@raymondjames.com

Meribeth was born and raised in southwest Ohio and attended Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.  She began her career as a Landscape Design Specialist.  After 18 years in that field, Meribeth stepped away from the gardening industry into a new venue – the financial services field.  With many years of customer service and sales experience behind her, she brought her skills to Florida in early 2001.

 In mid-2001, Meribeth began that new career with Edward Jones and later moved to Raymond James in October 2005.   Handling all administrative operations for Ryan’s clients, she considers her sole purpose to bring A+ service to all.  Meribeth is currently studying to obtain her Series 7 license.

In December of 2007, Meribeth received a very prestigious award.  Nominated by the branch managerial staff, the award bestowed on Meribeth was Branch Associate of the Quarter – 4^th Quarter 2007.  This award is given in recognition of outstanding service.

Meribeth lives in Largo with her husband, David and daughter, Maggie.  She also has two other children – Standard Poodles Will and Sophie!  She spends a great deal of time at her church in music-related activities.  She is a member of the Anona Orchestra and Anona Wind Ensemble, playing both Clarinet and Bass Clarinet.  She also volunteers with the Youth Ministry.  She and her husband spend any other spare time on the flats catching Trout and Redfish.