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William Hughes is the sole advisor at William D Hughes in Odessa, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Waddell & Reed Inc for one year and operates a licensed CPA practice alongside his advisory services. Hughes also serves as an insurance agent for various carriers through W&R Insurance Agencies. His firm provides ongoing portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on equities and fixed-income securities. The investment approach uses fundamental analysis and includes both long- and short-term trading, with accounts reviewed at least quarterly and customized to each client’s objectives and risk tolerance.

Ralph Marra is the sole advisor at Carter Ridge Strategic Advisors, an independent firm based in Lutz, Florida. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience, including positions at Merrill, UBS Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, and National Securities Corporation. Since 2022, he has led Carter Ridge Strategic Advisors and also works as an insurance agent. Carter Ridge Strategic Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting for individuals, families, small businesses, and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and economic analysis across various strategies, including the use of options, derivatives, and margin techniques, and may manage assets through an unaffiliated third-party wrap fee program.

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 previously worked at BrokersXpress, LLC and LPL Financial. Wagner also works as an independent insurance agent, dedicating a significant portion of his time to fixed and indexed annuities and life insurance products. 1st Financial LLC provides discretionary portfolio management for individuals, businesses, charities, and small pension clients, focusing on a relatively conservative investment approach. The firm combines technical and fundamental analysis, with ongoing portfolio monitoring tailored to each client’s goals and risk tolerance.

Mauricio Reyes is a financial advisor at Quality Financial Planning LLC in Land O' Lakes, FL, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. He is also president of Reyes Benefits Inc., where he has been involved in insurance product sales since 2009. Quality Financial Planning LLC provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, business entities, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers tailored investment programs based on clients’ objectives and risk tolerance, along with ERISA plan services and pension consulting.

Joshua Kreshon is a financial advisor at Bullish Wealth Planning with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Park Avenue Securities for eight years. He also serves as Successor Trustee to his parents' estate. Bullish Wealth Planning provides advisory services to individuals and business entities, focusing on portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm uses a combination of analytical methods and maintains a long-term trading orientation while directing clients to third-party platforms for trade execution and custody.

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