Daniel Graham is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Palm Harbor, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Principal Securities Inc and Principal Life Insurance Company since 1999. Graham serves as a board member for the Florida Dream Center in St. Petersburg, FL, where he attends quarterly meetings focused on branding and fundraising and volunteers for yard work monthly. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel abroad. 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.

Nikolaus Lancaster is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2026 and also has experience at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2022. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm uses proprietary asset-allocation models and research tools to tailor recommendations based on client goals and risk tolerance, with trades executed only upon client authorization.

Maria Escalona Chaparro is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Tampa, FL. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and New York Life Insurance Company. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based investment programs, including an employee-only digital discretionary account that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments to recommend portfolios managed via mutual funds and ETFs.

Christopher Rivers is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2022 and has prior experience at Waddell & Reed, VOYA Financial Advisors, and Ameriprise. In addition to his financial career, Rivers serves as Vice President on the Board of Directors for Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Chapel, a religious nonprofit organization, and is a Corporal with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. 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 offers financial planning and portfolio management through both advisor- and firm-managed models, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team and various third-party managers.

John Besse is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Bayonet Point, Florida. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fifth Third Securities, he worked at Truist Investment Services and SunTrust in various advisory roles. Fifth Third Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through both investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple managed account programs on the Passageway platform, combining advisor-directed models, SMA strategies, tax-overlay services, and direct-indexing options.

Mia Garcia is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at DBG Financial Group, Inc. and Terrana, Perez & Salgado, P.A. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in insurance sales including long-term care, fixed annuities, fixed life insurance, and disability insurance through various carriers. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions through both advisory and promoter arrangements.

Robert Wood is a financial advisor with SPC who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at SPC since 2017 and previously held positions at Parkland Securities, Next Financial Group, and Mutual Service Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, Wood operates as a registered tax return preparer during tax season. SPC offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm supports a large advisory network and delivers tailored, discretionary investment advice through various account programs, maintaining close affiliations with broker-dealers and insurance agencies.

Ryan Morrison is a CFP® and ChFC® with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with Empower Advisory Group and Empower Financial Services, having joined in 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Fisher Investments, TD Ameritrade Investment Management, Td Ameritrade, Inc., and Scottrade, Inc. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain retail brokerage clients, using an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm offers point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Daniel Ventura is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities from 2012 to 2022 before joining Sanctuary Advisors, LLC and Sanctuary Securities, Inc. in 2022. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, through a network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various portfolio management options, retirement plan consulting, and utilizes a range of analytical approaches, acting as a fiduciary when a written advisory agreement exists.

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.

Cameron Lizotte is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank since 2022. Prior to his financial services career, he was employed at Gulf and Bay Club and Lakewood Ranch Country Club. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement accounts, through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple program types on its Passageway Managed Account platform, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and third-party managers.

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.

Benjamin Kleck is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at firms including Costanzo Financial Advisors and TD Bank N.A. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and trusts. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including strategic and dynamic asset allocation models, Unified Managed Accounts, and options-enhanced strategies, and acts as a sub-advisor to other advisory programs.

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.

Alfred Costanzo is a Series 65 registered advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Brookstone Capital Management LLC and has previously worked at Florida Financial Advisors, Trinity Wealth Securities L.L.C., and several other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing short-term rental properties. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and trusts. The firm employs a range of strategic asset allocation models and investment vehicles, offering discretionary portfolio management through its proprietary platforms and sub-advisory relationships.

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.

Brian Strickland is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Palm Harbor, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked extensively with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he has involvement with Blue Horizon Planning Partners and receives commission-based referrals from Westshore Benefits related to health insurance. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management and a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers tailored client relationships supported by a combination of advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and various proprietary and third-party platforms.