John Kalafatis is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. His background includes military service in the United States Navy for 22 years and roles at First Command and Transamerica entities. He is also the owner of Velden Wealth LLC, a business established to manage his First Command-related activities. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, offering managed advice and investment education services. The firm utilizes proprietary software and model portfolios from Morningstar Investment Management to provide asset allocation and retirement guidance, primarily focusing on non-discretionary advice for a broad client base.

James Noto is a CFP® professional with 44 years of industry experience, currently serving with Independent Financial Group, LLC since 2018. He previously worked at Summit Brokerage Services Inc. for 13 years and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. for 7 years. Outside of his advisory role, Noto teaches Financial Peace University at Refuge Church on a volunteer basis and serves as treasurer for the Bradford Park Association homeowners’ association. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, utilizing both firm-developed and third-party models tailored to client risk profiles.

Thomas Solfio is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has worked at Sanctuary Advisors since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent contractor delivering food through Uber Eats. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various portfolio management solutions through a network of independent adviser representatives and employs multiple analytical approaches while acting as a fiduciary under written advisory agreements.

James Anna is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with a CFP® designation and over 31 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Lincoln Investment in 2017, he worked for 22 years at Legend Equities Corporation. He is also involved in the sale of life insurance, fixed annuities, long-term care, and health insurance. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans, with a particular focus on educators and participants in 403(b) and 457(b) programs. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management through advisor-led and firm-managed models, access to third-party managers, and operates with both wrap and non-wrap platform options.

Richard Decker is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Principal Financial Services and has previously worked at firms including LPL Financial LLC, Raymond James, USAA IMCO, Darwin Wealth Management, and Trustmont Advisory Group. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty military personnel abroad. The firm’s advisory offerings include direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Meghan Leonard is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Pioneer Investment Management USA Inc. and American General Life Insurance. She is based in Land O Lakes, Florida. Valic Financial Advisors serves U.S.-domiciled 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 for portfolio construction and management.

Beau Mankin is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial since 2017, and previously held positions at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank. Additionally, Mankin is involved in Latitude Capital LLC, a home-based business entity used for tax and investment purposes. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model, incorporating technology platforms and various investment strategies, often implementing advice through third-party managers and turnkey asset management programs.

Leigh Guido is a financial advisor with SPC and Sigma Financial Corporation, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Sigma Planning Corporation and Sigma Financial Corporation since 2015. He is also an independently licensed insurance agent appointed with various insurance companies. SPC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm supports a large network of advisors and delivers tailored, discretionary advice through multiple account programs, maintaining close affiliations with broker-dealers and insurance agencies.

Steven Marcano is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at T. Rowe Price Investment Services, Inc. for 18 years before joining Schwab Wealth Advisory in 2025. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Land O Lakes, Florida. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily for clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program or referred by Charles Schwab & Co. The firm uses standardized asset-allocation models and internal research tools to offer guidance tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance, while trade execution requires client authorization.

Rafael Miranda is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been in the financial services industry since 2016, including ten years at Truist Bank before joining Truist Advisory Services in 2026. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, and fiduciary support, implementing advice through a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships supported by an AI-enabled Equity Research team and supervisory oversight.

John Heinrich is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Investment Services since 2011. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by AI-enabled research tools and an internal investment oversight team.

George Holecsko is a CFP® and ChFC® with 18 years of industry experience. He currently works at Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc and has held various roles within Charles Schwab entities and USAA financial planning services. His career also includes a lengthy tenure at Dominos. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm’s approach uses Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools, delivering tailored investment recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Barry Moss Sr. is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at SPC. He has worked at Sigma Planning Corporation since 2017 and previously with Lincoln Investment from 2015 to 2017. He is also president and owner of Barry L. Moss & Associates, Inc., an insurance business he has operated since 1998. SPC serves individual clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through a network of over 460 advisers managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services, providing discretionary and nondiscretionary management tailored to client needs.

Paul Bullara III is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with firms including Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, Guardian Life, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance brokerage activities, serving in leadership positions focused on the sales and training of life and health insurance products. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both as an SEC-registered adviser and a FINRA-member broker-dealer, offering custody, execution, and brokerage services alongside investment advice.

Matthew Winger is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Truist Advisory Services, Truist Bank, SunTrust Bank, and Fifth Third Securities. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, business clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platform arrangements and AI-enabled research tools, to deliver investment solutions.

Robert Mathisen Jr. is an advisor with Lincoln Investment holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has prior experience at Citibank and BNY Mellon totaling 28 years. Mathisen serves as a board member of Champions for Children, a nonprofit focused on preventing child abuse. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is an enterprise firm serving a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans, with a history of supporting educators and participants in 403(b) and 457(b) programs. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-led consulting, and portfolio management through various model portfolios and third-party managers.

Kevin Arquette is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network in Lutz, FL. He has worked at Commonwealth and Wealthpoint Financial Planning since 2022 and previously spent nine years with The Harwood Insurance Group and Harwood Advisory Group. In addition to his advisory work, he spends part of his time conducting fixed insurance sales. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, including discretionary model portfolios and customized investment solutions, while providing operational, compliance, and practice-management support to affiliated advisors.

John Crager is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Land O Lakes, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. Before joining Lincoln Investment in 2025, he spent 10 years with Horace Mann Insurance and Horace Mann Investors, Inc. He is the owner and president of Suncoast Insurance LLC, which specializes in property and casualty insurance sales and service. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC serves 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, advisor-led consulting, and portfolio management using model portfolios, third-party managers, and various platform options.

Darius Harrison is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Raymond James Financial Services, Cetera, and SunTrust Advisory Services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platform and manager arrangements, to deliver its investment solutions.

Joshua Smith is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has three years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation and Transamerica Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, he has experience in the juice business and home improvement sectors. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, providing managed advice and investment education services. The firm relies on Morningstar Investment Management for portfolio construction and oversight, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment guidance to a large client base.