Ryan Layton is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has been the sole advisor at EmeraldSpark Investments since 2015. Ryan is also an adjunct professor and regularly participates in industry conferences and consulting with the CFA Institute. EmeraldSpark Investments provides personalized discretionary investment management and financial planning primarily for individual clients and offers 401(k) plan investment advisement to plan sponsors and participants. The firm combines Modern Portfolio Theory with behavioral finance in its investment process and is known for its educational outreach, including seminars, workshops, and no-cost financial planning services for clients.

Brian Ulch is a financial advisor at Aventail Wealth Management, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 license and has been with Aventail Wealth Management since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent in multiple states, working with clients on life, annuity, and long-term care insurance needs. Aventail Wealth Management is a fee-based registered investment adviser serving primarily individual clients, including high-net-worth households. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, using a structured investment approach that incorporates ETFs, mutual funds, and select individual securities guided by a written Investment Policy Statement.

Bryan Beamer is a financial advisor with iPlan in Winter Haven, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Ameriprise Financial Services, Kestra Financial Services, Raymond James Financial, and Wells Fargo Clearing. He is also the owner and consultant of iGIVE, LLC, a charitable wealth coaching business that advises nonprofit organizations on donor participation strategies. iPlan serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as investment companies, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services utilizing a primarily passive investment approach based on modern portfolio theory, while incorporating cyclical and fundamental analysis when appropriate.

Tyler Anderson is a financial advisor at Ingram Advisory Services, LLC with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, he worked in educational roles at Polk State College and several local schools. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Lawn Sharks since 2019. Ingram Advisory Services provides financial planning, portfolio management, and pension consulting to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm uses tailored investment strategies with model portfolios, mutual funds, and ETFs, and serves a high client load with a focus on retirement plan consulting and participant education.

Richard Mcadams Jr. is a financial advisor with Kingsbury Capital Investment Advisors LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and over 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at firms such as Morgan Stanley and Merrill, and he currently serves as a partner and Chief Investment Officer at Legacy Capital Wealth Advisors, a financial services firm based in Orlando. Kingsbury Capital Investment Advisors is an SEC-registered independent investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and institutional retirement plan advisory, utilizing diversified portfolios and quantitative tools to implement client objectives.

Kevin Ashcraft is a Series 65-registered advisor with Ashcraft Wealth Advisors LLC in Auburndale, FL. He has professional experience in consulting and analytics roles spanning from 2016 to the present. Ashcraft Wealth Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, endowments, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a customized, bottom-up investment approach focused on client-specific asset allocation and diversification, integrating tax and accounting considerations through its affiliation with a CPA practice.

Donna Seymour is a financial advisor with Ingram Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Centaurus Financial Inc. and Ingram Financial Group, Inc. Besides advisory duties, she serves as Owner and Chief Operational Officer of Ingram Financial Group, where she also works as an insurance agent offering fixed annuities. Ingram Advisory Services, LLC provides financial planning, portfolio management, and pension consulting to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client objectives and risk tolerances, offering services such as discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, employer retirement plan consulting, and participant education.

Paul Ashcraft is the principal of Ashcraft Wealth Advisors LLC, an independent firm based in Auburndale, FL. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 11 years of industry experience. Prior to founding Ashcraft Wealth Advisors in 2014, he established Ashcraft Business Advisors in 2010. Outside of his advisory work, he is a licensed insurance agent and serves as the registered agent for G & S Family Hospitality Services, Inc. Ashcraft Wealth Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, endowments, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a customized, bottom-up investment approach focused on client-specific asset allocation and diversification, integrating fundamental analysis with limited technical analysis and external research.

Michael Seymour is a financial advisor with Ingram Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ingram Advisory Services and related entities since 2008. Outside of advisory work, he owns and operates Retirement Consultants Inc., a non-investment related business in Winter Haven, Florida. Ingram Advisory Services, LLC offers financial planning, portfolio management, and pension consulting to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm customizes investment strategies using model portfolios, mutual funds, and ETFs while providing ongoing monitoring, rebalancing, and fiduciary rollover advice.

Jarrod Harrison is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at MissionSquare Retirement with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Pruco Securities, Prudential Insurance Company of America, Wells Fargo, and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory work, Harrison co-owns and manages a short-term residential rental property with his wife. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain non-profit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and advisory services through its Guided Pathways program, which includes discretionary Managed Accounts and nondiscretionary Fund Advice developed in partnership with Morningstar Investment Management.

William Tatro is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC and Myfedretirementwerks Insurance Services, LLC since 2021, and is president of Bass Financial Advisors, where he provides advisory services. Foundations Investment Advisors LLC offers financial planning and portfolio management to individual, high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and employs model portfolios with an asymmetric rebalancing approach.

Jennifer Anderson is a financial advisor at Bay Colony Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has held prior roles at firms including CETERA Financial Specialists LLC, Securities America, and LPL Financial. Anderson serves as a board member for Ashburnham Community Church in Massachusetts. Bay Colony Advisors serves individual investors, high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional clients by offering comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines fundamental analysis with model portfolios and third-party sub-advisers, while also providing family office and concierge services alongside institutional retirement fiduciary offerings.

Edgar Thomas is a financial advisor at Tucker Asset Management LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at Alternativ Wealth and Claraphi Advisory Network. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as president and CEO of Thomas Advisory Services, Inc., where he assists senior citizens with legal, tax, and healthcare document preparation. Tucker Asset Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as foundations, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a top-down, macroeconomic asset-allocation approach and offers access to alternative investments through integration with the CAIS platform.

Shabana Asif is a financial advisor with Level Four Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has previously worked with Bankers Life in various roles from 2006 to 2024. Additionally, she operates as an independent insurance agent through Level Four Insurance Agency. Level Four Advisory Services is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $5.32 billion across 115 advisors and serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers fee-only financial planning, asset management, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing model portfolios managed internally or through sub-advisers.

Maggie Yi is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with firms including JPMorgan Chase and Park Avenue Securities. Yi is based in Davenport, FL. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and access to proprietary and third-party platforms.

Bryan Hernandez is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. Hernandez also holds active life and variable annuity insurance licenses. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, employing globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with multi-factor tilts and tax management where appropriate.

Mc Cree Stults is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Commonwealth and J Phillips Investments since 2019. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and services, including wealth management and retirement plan consulting, and provides operational, trading, technology, and compliance support to affiliated advisors.

Yanira Guerrero is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a part-time wedding coordination business. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain retail brokerage clients. The firm offers integrated services connected to Empower’s recordkeeping platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Jonathan Hunt is a CFP® and ChFC® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Independent Financial Partners, where he has worked since 2021, following a tenure at Northwestern Mutual from 2008 to 2021. Outside of advising, Hunt is the owner of an insurance agency and serves as secretary and treasurer of a local homeowners association. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients and features a formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capability.

Laura Capporelli is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with PNC Investments since 2014. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a discretionary online model account available by invitation only to employees. The firm employs algorithmic risk assessments and uses approved model strategies executed via mutual funds and ETFs, with portfolio implementation delegated to third-party managers.