Michael Murray is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with ARS Wealth Advisors, where he has worked since 2015, including at ARS Wealth Advisors Group, LLC since 2021. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, estate-planning education, and tax preparation services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as associated trusts, estates, and retirement plans. ARS Wealth Advisors manages approximately $1.64 billion in discretionary assets and uses a tailored, diversified investment approach with a long-term horizon.

Kelly Pickering is a financial advisor with Sharp Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at J. Alden Associates, CapFinancial Partners LLC, and Raymond James Financial Services. She is part of a seven-advisor team at Sharp Financial. Sharp Financial serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, other registered investment advisers, and family offices, managing approximately $502 million across eight offices. The firm employs a tactical, risk-based investment process that integrates internal research and third-party quantitative tools to guide dynamic asset allocation and portfolio management.

Derek Kelly is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently serving with ProVise Management Group, LLC. He has been with ProVise since 2022, following completion of his college education. ProVise Management Group serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and comprehensive reporting services. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and may use independent managers, options, and margin strategies, with cryptocurrency exposure implemented only with client authorization.

Daniel Huehn is a financial advisor with Rogan & Associates in Safety Harbor, FL, holding Series 66, Series 65, and Series 63 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Rogan & Associates since 2015 and previously worked at J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. Huehn also serves as a power of attorney, trustee, and executor for his father. Rogan & Associates provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $709.6 million on a discretionary basis, employing a long-term, asset-allocation and diversification-focused approach tailored to each client's objectives and risk tolerance.

Jeffrey Speers is a financial advisor with Rise Financial Partners in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 65 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at WR Wealth Planners, Wealth Planning and Design LLC, Legacy Financial Advisors, and Mutual of Omaha Investor Services. He also serves as president of Speers Financial, an insurance agency providing fixed insurance products and financial consulting services. Rise Financial Partners is a state-registered advisory firm serving individual clients, charitable organizations, and corporate plan sponsors. The firm combines modern portfolio theory and passive core exposures with tactical analysis to create client-specific investment plans and manages approximately $70 million in discretionary assets.

Jon Brethauer is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at ProVise Management Group, LLC. He has been with ProVise since 2008 and also has a longstanding affiliation with Kestra Investment Services, LLC. Brethauer holds leadership roles as President of both ProVise Management Group, LLC and ProVise Management Company, Inc. He is a board member of BayCare Alliant Hospital and Morton Plant Mease Hospital, where he is involved in strategic planning and oversight. ProVise Management Group serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a range of investment vehicles and incorporates AI tools with human oversight while maintaining affiliations with various financial service entities.

Christopher Gettelfinger is a financial advisor at S.E.E.D. Planning Group, LLC in Saint Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and Orvis, where he has been employed since 2022. S.E.E.D. Planning Group provides wealth management, investment advice, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, non-profits, and retirement plans. The firm uses fundamental analysis and a long-term investment strategy, incorporating values-based financial planning, tax and estate planning, and diversified portfolio management through its investment division, Sift Investment Management.

Jeffrey Sievers is a financial advisor at Unique Wealth, LLC in Tampa, FL, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 63 designations with 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Management and Curtis Parry from 2009 to 2021. Unique Wealth, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, small businesses, retirement plans, and nonprofit organizations. The firm manages accounts on a discretionary basis, tailoring strategies using model portfolios, sub-advisers, and independent managers, and offers advice across a broad range of asset types, including digital assets.

Linda Smith is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience. She has been with William Mack & Associates, Inc. since 2005. William Mack & Associates is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and other entities, managing approximately $820 million for about 957 clients through a team of ten advisers. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes diversification, tax efficiency, and low-cost implementation using no-load mutual funds and ETFs across six model strategies with a long-term orientation and periodic rebalancing.

Gilbert Ulrich is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with ARS Wealth Advisors and its related entities since 2006 and is currently based in St. Petersburg, FL. ARS Wealth Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans, offering portfolio management alongside financial planning and tax preparation services. The firm employs a blended value-and-growth equity approach with a long-term investment horizon and utilizes an Investment Committee for oversight.

Randy Pattison is a financial advisor at Belleair Wealth Management, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Belleair Wealth Management since 2012. Pattison is also involved in managing Belleair Health, LLC, a Florida insurance agency offering life and health insurance products. Belleair Wealth Management is a fee-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a diverse investment approach utilizing multiple analytical methods and portfolio strategies, and it is affiliated with a full-service accounting practice and an insurance agency.

Thomas Harrington is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with Provise Management Group, LLC, where he has served since 2021. Prior to this, he worked at Kestra Investment Services LLC and Kestra Financial Services, Inc. Harrington also acts as a retirement plan advisor, managing client relationships and providing services for ERISA Qualified Plans. Provise Management Group serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and custodial platforms, with a focus on ongoing supervision and comprehensive reporting.

Joseph Arena is a financial advisor at Quartz Partners Investment Management in Clearwater, FL, holding a Series 65 credential with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Quartz Partners since 2015 and is also associated with Etico Wealth Management. Quartz Partners serves individual investors, retirement plans, institutions, and financial intermediaries through model-based investment management and advisory services. The firm integrates top-down macro analysis with bottom-up stock selection across various model series and offers discretionary account management, among other solutions.

Curtis Parry Jr. is a financial advisor at Unique Wealth, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and related entities for over two decades. Parry is also the CEO and founder of Together We Are Unique, LLC, a business involved in investment-related activities, and serves as an advisor for Electus Global Education Co., Inc., focusing on financial literacy for youth. Unique Wealth, LLC serves individual investors, small businesses, retirement plans, and non-profit organizations with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services. The firm manages approximately $965.6 million in assets through a multi-advisor team and utilizes a mix of internally managed strategies, third-party managers, and specialized investment platforms.

Steven Price is a financial advisor at SB Advisory, LLC in St. Petersburg, FL, with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at San Blas Securities LLC, CL Wealth Management LLC, Cabot Lodge Securities LLC, and Raymond James Financial. SB Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $1.1 billion for over 2,600 clients. The firm serves individuals, businesses, and retirement plans, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party manager programs, primarily delivering advice on a non-discretionary basis.

John Harper is a financial advisor at Sagace Wealth Management in St. Petersburg, FL, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation along with Series 66 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Sagace, he worked at Sorren, Inc. for two years and spent eleven years at Westbay CPA. Sagace Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser team managing approximately $162.7 million for around 79 clients, primarily individuals and high-net-worth individuals. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, using a process informed by fundamental and cyclical analysis, modern portfolio theory, and a mix of long- and short-term strategies.

Gregg Ducatte is a financial advisor with Novak & Powell Financial Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services in various capacities since 2003 and joined Novak & Powell in 2020. Novak & Powell Financial Services, Inc. provides discretionary investment management to individuals, families, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes diversified, tax-aware portfolios primarily using ETFs and mutual funds, and integrates financial planning and tax services within its advisory offerings.

Michael Stump is a CFP® and CFA® with seven years of industry experience. He is currently a financial advisor at Code Waechter LLC, where he has worked since 2019. Prior to joining Code Waechter, he spent seven years at KLH Capital Partners LP. Code Waechter LLC advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, and select institutional clients through financial planning and discretionary asset management. The firm uses written financial plans and proprietary investment models with a combination of active and passive strategies, and may allocate to third-party managers when appropriate.

Justin Whitmer is a financial advisor at ProVise Management Group, LLC with Series 65 and Series 66 credentials. He joined ProVise in 2026 and has prior experience working at P2 Alchemy LLC, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Pruco Securities LLC. ProVise Management Group serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm constructs portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, and offers discretionary and non-discretionary services with ongoing supervision and standalone planning options.

Luke Anderson is a financial advisor at Rise Financial Partners with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining Rise Financial Partners, he worked at UniFirst Corporation for nine years and previously held positions at Staples Advantage and a brief period of unemployment. Rise Financial Partners is a state-registered advisory firm serving individual clients, charitable organizations, and corporate plan sponsors. The firm manages approximately $70 million in discretionary assets using a combination of modern portfolio theory, passive core exposures, and tactical inputs, and offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan investment services.