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.

Teresa Christensen is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. She operates Christensen Consulting, a sole proprietorship through which she contracts exclusively with Coats Financial Planning. Christensen works from Dunnellon, FL, and meets with clients in Kentucky quarterly. Coats Financial Planning is a fee-only firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm employs a retainer model focused on asset allocation and long-term, buy-and-hold strategies with core holdings in no-load mutual funds and ETFs.

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.

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.

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.

John Ceparano is a CFP®, PFS™, and Series 65-registered advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Modera Wealth Management, LLC since 2014 and previously worked at Business Blocks, Inc. from 1993 to 2019. 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 based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified portfolios supplemented by independent managers, private placements, and optional ESG integration.

Mark Augustsson is an investment advisor with Gradient Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Transparent Wealth Management, LLC, Aegis Wealth Management, Inc., and ASB Financial, where he has been associated since 2016. Outside of Gradient Advisors, he owns Eagle Retirement Strategies, a financial planning business. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, employing a largely non-discretionary model and utilizing fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in portfolio management.

Robert Hockett is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC. His prior experience includes a long tenure at Southern Wealth Management, Inc. d.b.a. Cambridge Wealth Counsel, as well as roles at Domus Advisors LLC and multiple periods at Modera Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, he is the founder of ThePracticeConsultant.com, LLC, a business consulting firm, and is also involved in automotive repair management through ownership of Rallan Bros Auto Inc. 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 based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified portfolios and supplementing core strategies with independent managers, private placements, and optional ESG integration.

Steven Holland is a financial advisor at Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 license with three years of industry experience. He has been associated with InvestSafe Financial since 2011, where he owns and operates a business focused on assisting retirees with retirement accounts through seminars and client meetings. Gibbs Wealth Management provides discretionary investment advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, utilizing third-party model portfolios and platforms to tailor investment strategies based on clients’ financial situations, goals, and risk tolerances.

Jeffery Masters is a financial advisor at Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked with Independent Advisor Alliance, Independent Financial Partners, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Farmhouse Press, LLC, a land ownership business in Sumterville, Florida. Gateway Wealth Partners is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm provides financial planning, consulting, and wealth management services, typically using diversified mutual funds and ETFs supplemented by individual securities and independent managers, employing both fundamental and technical analysis.

Neil Mahoney is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC. His prior work history includes roles at Domus Advisors LLC, Oak Wealth Advisors LLC, ABW Advisors, LLC, and Cambridge Wealth Counsel. Modera Wealth Management 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 supplementing core strategies with independent managers, private placements, and optional ESG integration.

Daniel Antonov is a financial advisor with Gradient Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Gradient Advisors since 2018 and has been an independent insurance agent since 2005. Antonov owns and operates Global Cornerstone, a financial and retirement planning business. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and business entities. The firm supports a network of 169 investment advisor representatives and manages nearly $1 billion in assets across approximately 3,220 clients.

Ryan Jenkins is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked at AmeriLife since 2012 and currently serves as Managing Director of AmeriLife of Citrus County, overseeing agents and producing insurance sales and annuities. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser that provides fee-based asset management and financial planning through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, other RIAs, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions, delivering investment management primarily on a discretionary basis using model portfolios and various managed account strategies.

Justin Rooks is a financial advisor with &Partners, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Edward Jones from 2010 to 2024. Outside of his advisory role, Rooks is involved in several family farming and agricultural businesses. &Partners serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers investment advisory and brokerage services using a combination of proprietary and third-party strategies through platforms like Envestnet.

Nathaniel De Jesus is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) and has previously worked with firms including MassMutual and MML Investors Services. His background includes roles outside of finance, such as with Coca Cola Beverages of Florida and Walmart Logistics. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and emphasizes tailored recommendations, with most assets managed on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Amy Delapaz is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Truist in various capacities since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing a veterinary practice owned by her husband, including building maintenance and administrative support. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, and fiduciary support, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships along with third-party platforms and AI-enhanced research.

Bradley Easom is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, possessing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at PlanMember since 2013 and serves on the City of Dunnellon Police and Fire Pension Board, a role he has held since 2007. Easom also manages Jay Easom, LLC, a firm focused on retirement, fixed insurance, and financial services. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation framework with risk-based mutual fund portfolios and offers education, support services, and participant-level investment options.