Matthew Stratton is a financial advisor at Girard Advisory Services, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Girard Partners, Ltd since 2016. Girard Advisory Services, LLC is a fee-only registered investment adviser that provides wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm serves both high-net-worth and individual clients as well as plan sponsors, emphasizing asset allocation and diversification through a proprietary research process and a broad range of investment strategies.

John Heck is a financial advisor at Avior Wealth Management, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previous experience at Protection Point Advisors and Adagio Capital Advisors, Inc. He is also president of Adagio Financial Group, Inc., where he is involved in sales and marketing related to life and fixed annuities. Avior Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a fundamental analysis investment approach and manages accounts using both direct portfolio management and separately managed account models.

Roger Ciacco is a CFP® professional with five years of experience at Procyon Private Wealth Partners, LLC. He is also the founder and owner of Satty, Levine & Ciacco, CPAs, P.C., where he provides consulting services in accounting, auditing, and taxation. Procyon offers investment management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and institutional consulting to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth families, businesses, and government entities. The firm manages approximately $9.2 billion in assets and employs both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies using fundamental analysis, with a distinctive emphasis on private fund advising and portfolio management for pooled vehicles.

Scott Wauters is a financial advisor with Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple firms including LPL Financial, Advisors Pride Inc., and BMO Harris Financial Advisors, Inc. He is also involved with Provisions Wealth Planners, an independent investment advisory business located in Appleton, WI. Gateway Wealth Partners is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting, typically allocating client assets among low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented with individual securities and independent managers.

Bon Keomany is a financial advisor with Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc., Midland States Bank, and Midland Wealth Management. Gateway Wealth Partners is a registered investment adviser offering financial planning, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, and employee benefit plans. The firm focuses on strategic asset allocation primarily using low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, and manages approximately $1.25 billion in assets as of the end of 2024.

Richard Alt is a financial advisor at Carnegie Investment Counsel in Fort Meyers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Carnegie Investment Counsel since 2009. Carnegie Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory services, financial and investment planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities. The firm employs a comprehensive investment process combining fundamental, technical, cyclical, and ESG analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management tailored to client preferences.

Morgan Lemaitre is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at OneSeven since 2019. Prior to joining OneSeven, Morgan gained experience at firms including Park City Family Office, International Assets Advisory, and Raymond James & Associates. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, offering a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach, utilizing diversified mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments, while also leveraging third-party platforms and independent managers.

Jaslyn Marques is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with three years of industry experience. She is currently with F L Putnam Investment Management Co. and previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Key Bank. F L Putnam serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, and institutions, providing customized, team-based investment management and financial planning. The firm employs a research-driven approach that integrates internally managed strategies and third-party managers across multiple asset classes.

Kimberlee Brown is a financial advisor with JNBA Financial Advisors, LLC in Bonita Springs, FL, holding 12 years of industry experience. She has been with JNBA Financial Advisors since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for Platinum Bank, participating in strategic planning. JNBA Financial Advisors provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high net worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm employs a team-based approach and offers family office services, retirement plan consulting, and business consulting for professional athletes, using a range of investment strategies across various asset classes.

Arthur Merriman III is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Carnegie Investment Counsel since 2014 and previously held roles at MAI Capital Management, LLC and Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC. Merriman is based in Fort Meyers, FL. Carnegie Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory services, financial and retirement plan advice, and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, nonprofit organizations, corporations, and government entities. The firm employs a range of analytical approaches and offers discretionary portfolio management, third-party manager oversight, and specialized planning services.

Ralph Desire is a financial advisor with Regal Investment Advisors LLC in Estero, FL, holding a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Kinetic Investment Management, Dragon Financial Services, and Melaleuca. He is also involved in BettrLife Financial Services LLC, where he provides financial and insurance services. Regal Investment Advisors, operating as LionShare, offers model portfolio implementation and discretionary investment management through a sub-advisory platform serving SEC- and state-registered advisers and their clients. The firm manages approximately $2.88 billion across proprietary and third-party strategies and handles trade execution and portfolio management on behalf of its network of Primary Advisors.

Dane Spencer is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC. His prior roles include positions at Noble Origin Advisory Co, Oxford Wealth Group, Beacon Financial Advisors, and Financial Synergies Wealth Advisors. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies through a large network of affiliated offices. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, uses model portfolios with asymmetric rebalancing, and offers services including investment management, tax coordination, and sub-advisory arrangements.

Terry Pigeon is a financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Transamerica Financial Advisors, College Funding Solutions, and World Financial Group. He is also involved in insurance sales through his ownership of TAP Insurance and provides college admissions and funding advice via College Funding Solutions. Gradient Advisors, LLC offers investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, using a largely non-discretionary model that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical portfolio analysis.

Timothy Schulze is a financial advisor at CreativeOne Wealth, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Cetera Financial Specialists, Cetera Investment Advisers, Nationwide Securities, and Nationwide Financial. Schulze is also owner of Pioneer Wealth Management and serves on the board and as treasurer for the Kirkwood School District Foundation. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC provides fee-based asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, and other advisory firms. The firm manages primarily discretionary accounts using a mix of proprietary models and third-party managers, employing strategies including ETFs, mutual funds, and options, while also offering sub-advisory services and private investment options.

Michael Huber is a financial advisor with Portfolio Medics, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Before joining Portfolio Medics in 2020, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2016 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Huber owns and operates a yoga instruction and consulting business and serves as a committee member for the National Kidney Foundation's Kidney Walk in Sioux Falls. Portfolio Medics provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized portfolio management using diversified mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, bonds, and may include independent managers, employing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Martin Jenkins is a financial advisor at Portfolio Medics, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Bedrock Investments and Portfolio Medics. In addition to his advisory role, he owns Enduring Business Solutions, where he transacts in insurance products and acts as an agent for HRO Resources, referring small business owners to payroll and tax credit services. Portfolio Medics is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $552.7 million for about 3,700 clients through a team of 75 advisors. The firm serves both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals using a combination of strategic and tactical investment approaches across a range of portfolios and strategies.

Phillip Evans is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Valeo Financial Advisors, LLC. He has worked with Valeo since 2003 and is also involved with Forensic Investments, LLC, which provides forensic accounting and expert witness consulting for securities and trust litigation. Valeo Financial Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $13 billion for over 3,000 clients, offering comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management for both retail and institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach includes strategic asset allocation, third-party research, use of independent managers, and tailored services such as portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles.

Victoria Taylor is a financial advisor with Virtue Capital Management, LLC in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Horter Investment Management, LLC for five years and has been president of Taylor Enterprises of SW FL, DBA Premier Financial Group, since 2005, where she offers and sells annuities, life insurance, long-term care, and Medicare supplements. Virtue Capital Management, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, providing customized portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting through a multi-team model. The firm employs a mix of tactical, strategic, and dynamic investment approaches and conducts due diligence on third-party managers and model strategies.

Shauna Barrier is a financial advisor with Venture Visionary Partners LLC in Bonita Springs, FL. She holds a Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Venture Visionary Partners, she worked at UBS Financial Services Inc., SunTrust Bank, and Renasant Bank. Outside of advising, she is the proprietor of a rental property business. Venture Visionary Partners LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm customizes portfolios using a combination of fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio theory approaches, and offers discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside retirement-plan consulting.

Chase Di Bella is a financial advisor with Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Mutual of Omaha Investor Services and Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Di Bella is involved in authoring and publishing educational reading material, serves on the Illinois State Board of Education overseeing classroom activities, and manages businesses under Di Bella Vita Holdings and Di Bella Vita Financial Services. Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, offering financial planning, third-party money manager relationships, managed account programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm primarily utilizes a platform relationship with Envestnet and offers advisory solutions alongside broker-dealer and insurance distribution businesses within the Mutual of Omaha group.