John Joseph Ceparano

Michael Tringali is a CFP® and PFS™ with 24 years of experience in financial advising. He is the principal at Fee-Only Financial Advisors, LLC, an independent firm he founded in 2016, and has operated Michael J. Tringali, P.A. since 1991. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as finance director and executive committee member of the YMCA of the Suncoast's Citrus County branch and is involved with several nonprofit and community organizations, including a charitable foundation investment committee and a private trust providing educational scholarships. Fee-Only Financial Advisors, LLC manages approximately $25.7 million across 17 client relationships, serving individuals, trusts, estates, and corporate/business clients. The firm employs an investment approach based on academic research and Modern Portfolio Theory, offering diversified portfolios with tax-aware strategies and coordinated financial planning services.

Jeffrey Hartfield is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. in Wildwood, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and over 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and self-employment since 2018. Outside of advisory work, he is CEO of JSB Ventures, a ranch and rodeo business in Charlestown, IN. Ausdal Financial Partners serves individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations with investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning. The firm offers a range of investment strategies through both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, combining in-house and third-party management with brokerage and insurance services.

Gregory Wheeler is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC since 2022. He previously worked at Texas Yale Capital Corp from 2015 to 2022. Modera Wealth Management, LLC provides fiduciary, fee-only advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an allocation-driven investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified portfolios and a range of strategies such as independent managers and optional ESG integration.

Alexander Bedford is a financial advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC with Series 65 credentials. He has been in the industry since 2026 and has prior experience at Ignite Financial Advisors and Florida Financial Advisors. Outside of finance, he was involved with Fewer Left Turns LLC, related to Crumbl Cookies, from 2023 to 2026. Modera Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors with wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning. The firm employs a diversified asset allocation approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and offers integrated accounting, tax, and business coaching services alongside traditional investment management.

Marc Thompson is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with Gradient Advisors, LLC and has one year of industry experience. He has worked at Gradient Advisors since 2024 and has been associated with ASB Financial since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Thompson is the owner of Eagle Retirement Strategies, where he provides financial planning services. Gradient Advisors, LLC offers investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm supports a network of 169 advisors across 154 offices and employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor client strategies.

Alfredo Arenas is a financial advisor at Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His work history includes roles at Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company, PFS Investments Inc., Primerica Financial Services, and Around The Clock Mortgage, LLC. Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory services to individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients, offering financial planning, managed account programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates through a platform relationship with Envestnet and uses Pershing as custodian, with advisors typically recommending MOIS-approved model portfolios and coordinating with third-party managers.