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William Hughes is the sole advisor at William D Hughes, an independent firm based in Odessa, FL. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory work, Hughes operates a licensed accounting practice, William D Hughes CPA, where he provides accounting services. The firm offers portfolio management for individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on equities and fixed-income securities. Its investment approach includes fundamental analysis and combines long-term and short-term strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Roshan Shikarpuri is the principal of Roshan Private Wealth Management, LLC and holds the PFS™ designation. He has over 40 years of experience in accounting through his work at Shan Shikarpuri & Associates, CPA's, PA, which he has been associated with since 1984. His involvement in both wealth management and accounting reflects a dual professional focus. Roshan Private Wealth Management, LLC provides discretionary asset management and portfolio monitoring primarily for high-net-worth clients. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client goals and risk tolerance, utilizing fundamental and technical analysis, option writing, and cash management while conducting regular portfolio reviews and accommodating client-imposed investment restrictions.

Ralph Marra is a financial advisor with Carter Ridge Strategic Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at National Securities Corporation and Peak Brokerage Services, LLC. He is currently also licensed as an insurance agent. Carter Ridge Strategic Advisors is a single-advisor independent firm serving individuals, families, small businesses, and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and utilizes fundamental, technical, and economic analysis along with options, derivatives, and margin techniques in client accounts.

Leo Wagner III is a financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving clients through 1st Financial LLC in New Port Richey, FL. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at 1st Financial LLC since 2011 and BrokersXpress, LLC since 2010. Wagner is also an independent insurance agent representing several companies, focusing on fixed and indexed annuities and life insurance products. 1st Financial LLC provides discretionary portfolio management for individuals, businesses, charities, and small pension clients, offering tailored investment services across a range of securities. The firm employs a conservative investment approach combining technical and fundamental analysis with ongoing portfolio monitoring.

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Samuel Martinez is the principal of S.mart Advising Inc in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Crescendi Group, LLC, The Exit Strategy Co., and Blu Sky Coaching, Inc. Outside of advising, he serves as chairperson for Methodist United in Prayer, a nonprofit focused on fundraising and community outreach. S.mart Advising provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and pension consulting services to individual investors and business entities, including qualified retirement plans. The firm utilizes platform- and model-based portfolio solutions, active co-advisory relationships, and a combination of analytical methods and trading strategies to manage client assets.