Kaleb Bedard is a financial advisor at Elevate Financial Planning and Wealth Management in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 65 designation. He joined the firm in 2026 and has experience working in various roles prior to advisory, including positions at the YMCA, Copper Cellar, Ace Hardware, and Knox County Schools. Elevate Financial Planning and Wealth Management offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services to individual and high-net-worth clients through a multi-adviser team. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental analysis, strategic and tactical asset allocation, and both long- and short-term investment approaches, often employing mutual funds, ETFs, and individual equities in client portfolios.

David Lackore is a financial advisor at Cyndeo Wealth Partners with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS, Inc. before joining Cyndeo in 2020. Cyndeo Wealth Partners serves individuals, families, corporations, and business owners by offering portfolio management, financial planning, family office services, and financial consulting. The firm manages approximately $2.58 billion and employs customized investment strategies using firm-developed models, third-party managers, and access to separately managed and unified managed accounts.

Neal Engwall is a financial advisor at G. A. Repple & Company with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has been with the firm since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Engwall Enterprises LLC, specializing in custom cabinetry and millwork, and serves as president of the Christian Chamber of Commerce Tampa Bay. G. A. Repple & Company provides investment advisory and financial planning services to retail individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm employs a mix of analytical approaches to develop individualized plans and offers a range of portfolio management options, including an ETF-focused program and a Biblically-Responsible Investing model.

Daniel Johnson is a financial advisor at Royal Fund Management, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Royal Fund Management since 2013. Prior to his current role, he was employed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and WCF Disaster Services. He is also an independent licensed insurance agent specializing in life, health, and annuity products. Royal Fund Management serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm uses fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to implement investment strategies and offers services including access to select non-traded REITs and an options-writing overlay.

Joseph Ward is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Brookwood Investment Group. He has held roles at firms including Redwood Private Wealth LLC and Belpointe Asset Management, and he is also involved with Ocean One Insurance Agency and Suncoast Insurance Solutions, focusing on insurance-related activities. Brookwood Investment Group provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individual investors, businesses, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm customizes portfolios using a range of strategies and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, supporting clients with ongoing monitoring and access to third-party managers and platforms.

Joseph Salerno Jr. is a financial advisor with Prosperity Capital Advisors in Clearwater, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Prosperity Capital Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2012, operating through Salerno Financial Group. Outside of advisory work, Mr. Salerno is a licensed insurance agent offering fixed insurance products. Prosperity Capital Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a model-driven, multi-sleeved investment approach utilizing a variety of mutual funds, ETFs, SMAs, and alternative solutions, and also offers institutional and sub-advisory services.

David Carnahan is a financial advisor at Elevate Financial Planning and Wealth Management in Chattanooga, TN. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Elevate, he held various positions including roles at Black Creek Club and Nashville Toons. Elevate Financial Planning and Wealth Management provides customized financial planning and portfolio management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm tailors investment advice to clients’ objectives, risk tolerances, and time horizons, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and third-party platforms.

Michael Wooten is a CFP® and ChFC® with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC and has previously worked at firms including Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and USAA Financial Planning Services. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union as well as individual, trust, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and automated investment options primarily through managed advisory programs that incorporate third-party portfolio managers.

Carl Keil is a financial advisor at Regal Investment Advisors LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates for 18 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole member of S&P Enterprises, LLC, an umbrella LLC not currently active in business operations. Regal Investment Advisors LLC, operating as LionShare, provides discretionary investment management services to independent advisers and their clients, including individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of proprietary and third-party investment strategies, with discretionary authority to implement and manage portfolios on behalf of clients through their financial advisers.

Thomas Kaliszak is an investment advisor with Gradient Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ruggiero Wealth Management and operates Kaliszak Insurance Consultancy LLC, where he serves as president and owner. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm works primarily through third-party money managers and investment advisor representatives, using a largely non-discretionary model that requires client approval for transactions.

Robert Davis Jr. is a financial advisor with Royal Fund Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with Royal Fund Management since 2013 and previously spent one year at American Elite Retirement, along with over two decades at Harbour Financial. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent selling life, accident, and health insurance. Royal Fund Management serves individual investors, corporations, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm constructs tailored portfolios using various analytical approaches and investment strategies, managing roughly $1.55 billion in assets across a team of 84 advisors.

Norman Dayan is a financial advisor at StoneX Advisors Inc. with 41 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at notable firms including UBS Financial Services and Gunnallen Financial. He has been with StoneX Advisors since 2016. StoneX Advisors serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and related consulting services through independent advisors and an in-house Private Client Group. The firm utilizes a range of investment strategies and platforms, including proprietary models and third-party money managers.

Jennifer Ramos is a financial advisor at Insigneo Advisory Services, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bolton Global Asset Management and Morgan Stanley. Outside of her advisory role, she is the CEO and owner of Flor de Karonka Co., a small handmade jewelry business. Insigneo Advisory Services provides investment advisory and consulting services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through committee-driven model portfolios and customized advisor-led strategies. The firm incorporates global asset classes and emerging markets in its investment process and serves clients with both domestic and cross-border investment needs.

Christopher Licata Jr. is a financial advisor with Stonex Advisors Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 38 years of experience in the industry. His prior roles include positions at IFS Securities and Platinum Planning, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a lecturer and co-signer of checks for the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Knights of Columbus Council in Seminole, Florida. Stonex Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA consulting, and related services through independent advisors and an in-house Private Client Group. The firm employs advisor-managed portfolios, proprietary models, and third-party managers across multiple platforms, supporting various account structures and investment restrictions.

Zachary Underwood is a financial advisor with Elevate Financial Planning and Wealth Management in St. Petersburg, FL. He holds a Series 65 credential and has recently begun his career in financial services. Prior to joining Elevate, he worked in various roles including in the hospitality industry and education. Elevate Financial Planning and Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with customized financial planning and portfolio management. The firm employs multi-adviser teams to provide strategic asset allocation and uses a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, and individual equities, often integrating third-party management platforms to implement and monitor client portfolios.

George Goodroe is a CFP® with over 31 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Capital Analysts, joining the firm in 2023, and previously worked at Lincoln Investment and Legend Equities Corporation. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice through a network of independent advisors and an in-house investment management team that uses proprietary screening processes.

Karyna Shatrova is a financial consultant at Elevate Financial Planning and Wealth Management with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Directed Capital and WUSF Public Media, as well as academic positions at the University of South Florida and Financial-Legal College. Elevate Financial Planning and Wealth Management provides customized financial planning and portfolio management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, tailoring investment strategies to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances through a variety of investment vehicles and third-party platforms.

Thomas Kidwell is a financial advisor at Cyndeo Wealth Partners with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc. Kidwell serves as a trustee and board member for several local organizations, including the St. Petersburg Police Athletic League and St. Petersburg College. Cyndeo Wealth Partners advises individuals, families, corporations, and business owners, providing portfolio management, financial planning, family office services, and consulting. The firm customizes portfolios using proprietary models, third-party managers, and a diverse range of investment instruments, and it offers a business advisory practice for middle-market owners.

William Holden is a financial advisor at Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Manning & Napier and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, Holden serves on several nonprofit and community boards, including the St. Petersburg Free Clinic, Boy Scouts of America Greater Tampa Bay Area Council, St. Anthony’s Hospital, and SouthState Bank. Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services to institutional clients and pooled vehicles, offering discretionary and non-discretionary management across various products including pension plans and state or municipal entities. The firm employs a team-based investment process that combines top-down macro analysis with bottom-up security selection and manages a range of strategies, including systematic and fixed income approaches.

Elizabeth Duggan is a financial advisor at Intellicents Investment Solutions Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at TRG Financial, Inc., TRG Advisors, Inc., and healthcare systems such as the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System and Johns Hopkins Hospital. Intellicents Investment Solutions Inc. serves retirement plan sponsors, third-party administrators, HSA/VEBA account sponsors, individual clients, charitable institutions, foundations, and municipalities. The firm emphasizes long-term, buy-and-hold investment strategies with periodic rebalancing and utilizes a combination of mutual funds, ETFs, and collective investment trusts across its advisory services.