Corey Roun is a financial advisor at SyntheticFi LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He held a position at Lyons Wealth Management from 2009 to 2025. He holds the Series 65 designation. SyntheticFi provides investment advisory and sub-advisory services to registered investment advisers and offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services to individuals, corporations, and small businesses. The firm specializes in portfolio management using a box spread option strategy as an alternative to margin loans and securities-based lines of credit, supported by proprietary software and automated monitoring tools.

Solomon Shen is a financial advisor at Synergy Investment Management LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked with LPL Financial, LLC and Merit Financial Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Kick'N Ash BBQ, a home-based barbecue business. Synergy Investment Management provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $681.5 million across about 2,469 clients and employs a long-term investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, alternatives, and proprietary quantitative models.

Mark Bras is a financial advisor with American Financial Advisors Inc. based in Winter Park, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with American Financial Advisors Inc. since 2007 and also owns American Financial Consulting Service, Inc., where he provides financial planning services specifically to American Airlines pilots. Additionally, he serves as an airline captain and trainer for American Airlines. American Financial Advisors, Inc. serves individual clients across the wealth spectrum, including high-net-worth households, offering asset management, comprehensive financial planning, and 401(k) plan services. The firm employs a passive, asset-class investment approach using written Investment Policy Statements and diversified model portfolios of low-cost index and mutual funds, and it manages a large portfolio of non-discretionary assets while providing educational seminars and advisory support for complex financial products.

Carl Rylander is a financial advisor at Orca Investment Management, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Paulson Investment Advisors LLC, Paulson Investment Company, LLC, Mutual of America Securities LLC, Mutual of America Life Insurance Company, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Orca Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, businesses, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $212 million across around 359 client accounts, employing a range of strategies from capital preservation to equity growth using fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis.

Jaren Holmes is a financial advisor at Collaborative Wealth with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill Lynch for eight years. Outside of advisory work, he serves as Director of Public Relations for Collaborative Digital Innovations, an AI and machine learning software company. Collaborative Wealth Management is an SEC-registered firm with nine advisors managing approximately $564 million for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth households, and institutions. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to construct portfolios with a long-term focus, offering investment management alongside comprehensive planning and consulting services.

Anthony De Luca is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Delta Advisory Group, Inc. He has held roles at Delta Capital Management since 2019 and previously worked in construction and at Masch Meyer. Delta Advisory Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and consulting for life events. The firm manages approximately $192.6 million across several hundred accounts and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment approach.

Michael Ackerman is a CFA® charterholder with three years of industry experience. He is currently with 55 North Private Wealth, where he has worked since 2023. Prior to this, he was with CI Brightworth and Tiffany Property Group. 55 North Private Wealth is an independent, fee-only wealth management firm serving individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a quantitative approach to tailor portfolios across a mix of passive and active strategies, focusing on clients’ entire financial structures and employing a multidisciplinary team.

Alexander Petsos is a financial advisor at Delta Advisory Group, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Lee Hecht Harrison, BNY Mellon, and the Walt Disney Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Storage Units Capital Management Corp and Delta Capital Management. Delta Advisory Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and consulting for significant life events. The firm employs a multifaceted investment approach combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers regular client communications including a monthly newsletter.

Mark Wichrowski is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensee with three years of industry experience. He currently works at 55 North Private Wealth after previous roles at Bessemer Trust and Northern Trust. 55 North Private Wealth is a 100% employee-owned firm advising individuals and high-net-worth clients on wealth planning and investment management on a fee-only basis. The firm uses a predominantly quantitative approach combining passive and active management, and offers customized portfolios alongside alternative and private investment options.

Roy Miranda is a financial advisor at Delta Advisory Group, Inc. in Maitland, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 17 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Delta Advisory Group and its related entities since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Miranda serves as the Media Deacon of the Metro Church of Christ, overseeing marketing, advertising, and web development. Delta Advisory Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and consulting for significant life events. The firm employs a multifaceted investment approach and provides quarterly account reviews, managing approximately $192.6 million across several hundred client accounts.

Stephen Curley is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65 credentialed advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He currently works at 55 North Private Wealth, joining the firm in 2023 after roles at Eaton Vance WaterOak Advisors and Water Oak Advisors, LLC. 55 North Private Wealth is a fee-only, independent wealth management firm serving individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers investment management and comprehensive wealth planning, using a quantitative process that integrates passive and active strategies tailored to clients’ financial structures.

Timothy Smisek is a financial advisor at Fortress Wealth Group with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Moors & Cabot, Inc., MSI Financial Services, Inc., and Mony Securities Corporation. Fortress Wealth Group serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm constructs customized, primarily long-term portfolios using a range of investment vehicles and employs both fundamental and technical analysis in its approach.

Donald Nestor is a CFP® with 25 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Delta Advisory Group, Inc. since 2006 and previously spent ten years at Delta Capital Management LLC. Delta Advisory Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and consulting for life events such as retirement or divorce. The firm manages approximately $192.6 million across several hundred accounts and utilizes a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, employing various investment strategies tailored to client goals.

Justin Isenhour is a financial advisor with Fortress Wealth Group in Winter Park, FL, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PFM Financial Advisors LLC and Evershore Financial Group. He also worked at Orange Tree Golf Club for three years before entering the financial industry. Fortress Wealth Group serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm builds customized, primarily long-term portfolios using a range of investment vehicles and employs both fundamental and technical analysis in its research.

Dagean Larsen is a financial advisor at Siler Wealth Management with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at SDR Investment Management, The Core Financial Group, and D6Financial. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Old World Masonry since 2009. Siler Wealth Management provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, families, trusts, small-business owners, and select institutional clients. The firm employs a tailored, long-term investment approach incorporating fundamental, technical, cyclical, and quantitative analysis, and offers a range of portfolio management strategies alongside estate-planning coordination and Social Security consulting.

Thomas Rogers is a financial advisor with Financial Transparency in Longwood, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has held roles at multiple firms including Trustee Empowerment & Protection, Inc. and Cssc Brokerage Services, Inc., and he is president of Wealth Strategies Collaborative, Inc., a consulting business serving clients and professionals. Financial Transparency provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, retirement plans, businesses, and other organizations through a network of independent advisory representatives. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based asset allocation approach using both passive and active models across multiple program options, including customized accounts with features such as tax-loss harvesting and socially responsible investing.

Shawn Smith is a financial advisor at Collaborative Wealth with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. Shawn is involved in SMS Wealth Advisors LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. Collaborative Wealth provides financial planning and portfolio management to individuals, including high-net-worth and multi-generational households, as well as institutional clients. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis to develop long-term asset allocation strategies and offers services ranging from financial planning to private real estate fund management.

Tracie Handberg is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Verisail Partners, LLC. She has two years of industry experience, including prior work at Stonebridge Financial Planning Group, LLC. Verisail Partners serves individuals, families, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and other institutions with comprehensive financial planning and investment management. The firm uses a top-down, asset-allocation first approach and emphasizes a factor-based framework informed by the Fama-French three-factor model, managing portfolios on a discretionary basis with a focus on multi-year holding periods.

David Witter is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience and has been with Financial Harvest Wealth Advisors since 2005. He is licensed as an independent insurance agent, selling life, health, and annuity insurance products alongside his advisory role. Financial Harvest Wealth Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering wealth management through discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and advanced planning services. The firm follows a structured, consultative process and emphasizes modern portfolio theory, utilizing mutual funds, unit investment trusts, fixed income, ETFs, and private offerings in portfolio construction.

Sally Tomlinson is a financial advisor at Green Vista Asset Management LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Green Vista, she worked at Smith & Nephew for 13 years and had a brief tenure at Dillard's. Green Vista Asset Management is a boutique firm with a six-person team managing approximately $16.2 million for around 58 clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management, third-party manager selection, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and select institutional clients, including insurance companies.