Teresa Lipscomb Christensen

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.

Paul Truesdell is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Truesdell Wealth, Inc., where he has worked since 2013, and he also serves as president and sole shareholder of Truesdell Consulting, Inc., which engages in insurance and securities litigation as well as broadcast journalism on a limited basis. Truesdell Wealth, Inc. is a registered investment adviser managing discretionary portfolios primarily for individuals aged 55 and older or near retirement. The firm employs a process-driven investment approach combining quantitative and qualitative analysis and offers time-billed investment advice alongside separately managed accounts.

Raymond Oconnell is a financial advisor at Wealth Watch Advisors, INC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms including Altus Wealth and Tax and Coppell Advisory Solutions. Outside of advisory work, he is CEO and COO of Altus Wealth and Tax, where he educates business owners and high-net-worth professionals on wealth-building and tax strategies. Wealth Watch Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and financial institutions. The firm offers portfolio management through approved third-party model managers, financial planning, and consulting, utilizing a mix of quantitative, qualitative, and technical methods in its investment approach.

Michael Riley is a CFP® and ChFC® with 32 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Simplicity Wealth and The Leaders Group Inc., and previously worked for Mutual Trust Asset Management, Inc. and Calton & Associates, Inc. Riley serves on the board of trustees for Academy at the Lakes and is a board member of the local Salvation Army chapter. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm employs a fund-of-funds approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, offering model portfolios with ongoing monitoring, and provides integrated technology and operational support for other advisers.

James Staines is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wealth and Income Strategies, Inc. He is also involved in community activities as a State Committeeman in Florida. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary wrap-fee investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm integrates proprietary and third-party investment models and operates within the Principal Financial Group family, enabling access to affiliated products and coordinated oversight.

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.