Nelson Saladino is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Monarch Wealth Management Group since 2020 and has additional experience with Principal Securities Inc and Principal Life Insurance Company beginning in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Saladino is licensed as an insurance agent offering fixed life, annuity, disability income, health, long-term care, Medicare supplements, and group products. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through various adviser and promoter arrangements.

Joshua Ferguson is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Suncoast Credit Union, LPL Financial, City National Bank, and RBC Capital Markets. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an online discretionary model account available by invitation to employees. The firm employs algorithm-driven risk assessments to recommend investment strategies implemented via mutual funds and ETFs, with portfolio management delegated to third parties.

Thomas Kelly is a financial advisor with T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 31 years of industry experience. He has been with T. Rowe Price since 2007. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. offers a retirement-focused advisory service combining goals-based financial planning, retirement income strategies, and discretionary investment management primarily using proprietary mutual funds and ETFs. The firm serves individual investors and households with a minimum asset requirement and emphasizes model portfolios, tax-aware rebalancing, and online planning tools.

Fawn Lane is a CFP® professional at Lincoln Investment with 20 years of industry experience. She previously worked at IHT Wealth Management LLC, Independent Financial Partners, LPL Financial, and Valic Financial Advisors. Lane owns Bay Area Wealth Management, Inc., an insurance and financial services business operating as a DBA for her Lincoln practice. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm combines advisor-led consulting with model portfolios and third-party managers, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team.

Kimberly Cox is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has worked extensively with Lincoln Investment across multiple periods from 2014, with additional experience at United Planners Financial Services, West Coast Financial, Invest Financial Corporation, and Waddell & Reed. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans, with a longstanding focus on educators and participants in 403(b) and 457(b) programs. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and advisor-led consulting, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team and access to third-party managers.

Tereza Tancau is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Wesley Chapel, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2013 and affiliated with Fifth Third Bank since 2005. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors through its Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Colin Denney is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment. He has previously worked at Stewardship Advisory Group and Capital Analysts. Denney is also involved in managing insurance business activities through Florida Educators Insurance LLC and West Coast Capital Advisors LLC. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and advisor-led consulting, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team that develops strategic model portfolios and adaptive strategies.

Michael Simon is a financial advisor with T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 license and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at T. Rowe Price across multiple periods since 2014, including his current role beginning in 2022, and has also held positions at Raymond James Financial Services and Morgan Stanley. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. provides the Retirement Advisory Service, which combines goals-based financial planning, retirement income planning, and discretionary investment management primarily using T. Rowe Price mutual funds and ETFs. The firm serves individual investors and households focusing on retirement goals through a program that includes online planning tools, annual reviews, and model portfolio allocations.

Erik Stad is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2016. Valic Financial Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer serving primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a large network of advisors, utilizing discretionary unified managed accounts and technology-driven model solutions.

Manuel Velasquez is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has previously worked with Kestra Investment Services and has a background that includes real estate and freight brokerage activities. Outside of financial advising, he operates as a freight agent and is involved in real estate referral services. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves a diverse client base that includes large institutional investors.

Kenneth Van Asdonk is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at One Source Advisory, Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Securities Inc, and Citigroup. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a soccer referee for youth games in his local community. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Drew Nickle is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at BB&T Bank and its affiliated entities before joining Truist Advisory Services in 2021. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary management with third-party platform partnerships and uses AI-enhanced research to support its investment decisions.

Preston Washington is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Eastern Funding LLC, Citigroup, and City National Bank, along with roles outside finance such as at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse clientele including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through both investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple program types and uses third-party portfolio managers on its Passageway platform, providing a range of investment options from mutual funds and ETFs to separately managed accounts and direct indexing.

Ellen Brandt is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2009 and is also the owner of two Etsy shops, EllenRobin Designs, LLC and Robin Brandt Etsy Shop, where she creates print-on-demand and handmade merchandise as a weekend hobby. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services with a range of proprietary and third-party investment programs, operating as both a registered broker-dealer and a registered investment advisor.

Stephen Davis is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2003 and also serves as an assistant wrestling coach at JW Mitchell High School. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a delivery driver during holidays. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-based individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models with optional tax and ESG overlay services.

Lance Lehman is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Farther and previously worked at Atomi Financial Group dba Compound Planning, ARS Wealth Advisors Group, LLC, and Fisher Investments. Farther serves individual investors, trusts, and estates through a technology-driven advisory platform combined with direct client meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach using bespoke and algorithmic model portfolios, focusing primarily on ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and fixed income.

Sean Calleja is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Land O Lakes, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Valic Financial Advisors and Agia. Calleja is also a managing member of an LLC formed with family members to manage a residential rental property. Lincoln Investment is a large enterprise firm serving a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and access to third-party managers, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team that develops strategic model portfolios and adaptive strategies.

Ted Albrecht is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Hightower Advisors in Tampa, FL. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, JP Morgan Securities, and Journey Strategic Wealth. Outside of his primary advisory work, he is involved with MDL Wealth Management in Tampa. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors. The firm’s approach includes manager selection and multi-manager solutions utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, with offerings spanning discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting.

Ahmet Kildis is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fifth Third Bank and Fifth Third Securities since 2018 and previously held roles at SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Investment Services. Kildis holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, trusts, and retirement accounts through both advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple investment programs via its Passageway Managed Account platform, combining third-party portfolio managers and advisor-directed models.

James Spiers is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. based in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and over 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with The Leaders Group, Inc. since 2016 and Alliance Insurance Group since 2014. TLG Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm focuses on manager selection and portfolio monitoring using fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, offering services through independent representatives and sub-advisors as well as a direct-to-consumer digital program called Starlight Portfolios.