Joseph Ward is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Brookwood Investment Group and has held roles at several firms including Belpointe Asset Management and Brokers International Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates insurance agencies focused on Medicare and property casualty insurance. Brookwood Investment Group is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing over $1 billion for more than 3,100 clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services using a mix of passive, active, tactical, and blended investment strategies.

David Roberts is a CFP® with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently working at Grimes & Company since 2021. His prior roles include positions at TDAmeritrade and Td Waterhouse Investor Services Inc, where he spent over two decades. Grimes & Company provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, and governmental entities. The firm offers customized investment strategies utilizing proprietary research and manages portfolios across a variety of asset types while also serving as a sub-advisor to other registered investment advisers.

Darrel Shinn is a financial advisor with Archer Investment Corporation in Bradenton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Cetera and CETERA Financial Specialists LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Shinn is actively involved with the Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island, serving as a board member, membership chair, and scholarship chair, and is vice president of the Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island Foundation. Archer Investment Corporation provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and investment companies, managing approximately $900 million primarily on a discretionary basis. The firm offers customized portfolio management and model-based strategies, with an investment process focused on diversified allocations across multiple asset classes and regular account reviews.

Michael Wooten is a CFP® and ChFC® with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC and has previously worked at Charles Schwab and USAA in various financial planning and investment roles. Navy Federal Investment Services primarily serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union along with individual investors and trusts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and an automated ETF-based Digital Investor product. The firm uses model portfolios managed by third-party managers on platforms such as Envestnet, providing account monitoring, rebalancing, and optional tax and impact overlay services.

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.

Barry Polley is a financial advisor with Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. and its predecessor firms since 1985. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed as an insurance agent, focusing on life, health, and annuities. Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, offering financial planning, managed account programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates through platform relationships with Envestnet and Pershing, delivering a range of managed portfolio solutions and acting as a conduit to third-party money managers.

Norman Dayan is a financial advisor at StoneX Advisors Inc. with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with StoneX Advisors since 2016, having also worked at StoneX Securities Inc. since 2011. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan consulting, and related services through independent advisors and an in-house Private Client Group. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including advisor-managed portfolios, proprietary models, and third-party money managers, supported by platforms such as Envestnet and Advyzon.

Zachary Butler is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 24 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill and Bank of America, alongside his current positions at Kestra Investment Services and Kestra Private Wealth Management. Outside of financial advising, he is a managing partner of an investment group focused on expanding medspas. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams, serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment products and specializes in advisor-managed accounts, third-party manager platforms, and wrap programs.

Christopher Licata Jr. is a financial advisor with StoneX Advisors Inc. in Seminole, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. Prior to joining StoneX in 2019, he worked at IFS Securities for five years. Outside of his advisory role, he participates as a lecturer and co-signer of checks for the Knights of Columbus Council 17162 in Seminole. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm utilizes proprietary models, third-party money managers, and multiple platforms to offer tailored investment solutions with ongoing due diligence.

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 with Intellicents Investment Solutions Inc. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Intellicents, she worked at TRG Financial, Inc. and TRG Advisors, Inc. Intellicents Investment Solutions Inc. serves retirement plan sponsors, individual clients, charitable institutions, and municipalities. The firm offers consulting and wealth management services, emphasizing long-term, buy-and-hold investment strategies overseen by a CFA Chief Investment Officer.

Solomon Kilgroe is a financial advisor with Cyndeo Wealth Partners in St. Petersburg, FL. He holds a Series 65 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cyndeo Wealth Partners, he worked at Dimmitt Automotive Group and UBS Financial Services. Cyndeo Wealth Partners serves individuals, corporations, and middle-market business owners by providing portfolio management, financial planning, family office and wealth planning, and business advisory services. The firm offers customized portfolio solutions through its own models or third-party sub-advisers and operates a private investment vehicle for accredited investors.

Constance Capco is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Northern Trust Securities, Inc. in St. Petersburg, FL for 25 years. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-registered broker-dealer that offers discretionary portfolio management through a model-driven wrap fee program. The firm serves high-net-worth individuals, retail investors, and institutional clients with Separately Managed Accounts, Fund Strategist Portfolios, and Strategist UMAs delivered via the Fidelity Managed Account Xchange platform.

Robert Cerrito is a financial advisor with Gradient Advisors, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He has 30 years of industry experience and has worked at multiple firms including Prudential Insurance Company of America and Walser Wealth Management Company. He is also co-owner and Investment Advisor Representative of Cerrito & Stanfill Wealth Management. 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 operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, employing a largely non-discretionary model that emphasizes client approval of transactions.

Mark Hajek is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Mariner Independent with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Capital Markets IQ and Mariner Platform Solutions, as well as entrepreneurial ventures such as Orange Paw LLC and Tango Boys LLC. He is also a member of HHH Holdings, LLC and Hokie Hokie LLC, both involved in administrative and liquid asset management activities in St. Petersburg, FL. Mariner Independent provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, model portfolios, third-party manager access, and plan services with an emphasis on institutional integration and fiduciary support.

Casey Jorgensen is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He currently works at Cyndeo Wealth Partners and has held previous roles at Dynasty Securities, Dynasty Wealth Advisors, Dynasty Financial Partners, Raymond James & Associates, and ROBERT W. BAIRD & Co. Cyndeo Wealth Partners serves individuals, corporations, and middle-market business owners by providing portfolio management, financial planning, family office and wealth planning, and business advisory services. The firm employs customized portfolios and access to third-party managers, operates a private pooled investment vehicle, and offers business advisory solutions that connect value-acceleration planning with personal financial and tax strategies.

Ralph Mazzuoccolo is a financial advisor at Vicus Capital, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Cornerstone Wealth Strategies and Cetera Wealth Services. Outside of his advisory roles, he has been involved with Sweat Life Dynasty, LLC and has experience as a group fitness instructor and Beachbody coach. Vicus Capital serves a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, trusts, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and technical analysis across various strategies and provides specialized fiduciary consulting services alongside its advisory offerings.

Scott Morrison is a financial advisor at AlphaCore Capital LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked for Brave Family Advisors for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of GOMO Properties LLC, a residential real estate investment business. AlphaCore Capital LLC is an independent wealth advisory firm serving individual, high-net-worth, entity, and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive wealth planning and investment management, emphasizing alternative investing alongside traditional strategies, and provides specialized services including ERISA retirement plan advisory and trustee services.

Peter Franco is a financial advisor at Calton & Associates, Inc. with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Gwn Securities Inc for 12 years. Franco also holds an insurance license for life, health, and variable annuities, primarily used to support his variable annuity business. Calton & Associates serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and estates by offering portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm combines commissionable brokerage and insurance products with advisory services, tailoring investment recommendations to client objectives across multiple program structures.