Marcus Heinrich is a financial advisor at Forum Financial Management, LP with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Heinrich has worked at Forum Financial Management since 2002, including a break between 2018 and 2019, and was also involved with F.A.M., LLC from 2014 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is a sole proprietor involved in insurance sales. Forum Financial Management, LP provides fee-based wealth management, financial planning, and qualified plan services to individual and institutional clients. The firm also serves as a sub-advisor and turnkey asset management platform for other independent RIAs, implementing model portfolios primarily with DFA institutional mutual funds and ETFs following a Modern Portfolio Theory approach.

David Henderson is a financial advisor with Mutual Advisors, LLC in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 license and having 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill, Morgan Stanley DW Inc., Platinum Wealth Partners, and Mutual Securities prior to joining Mutual Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is a member-manager of DCH Wealth Management, LLC, an administrative business. Mutual Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional investors, managing portfolios through a combination of active and passive strategies emphasizing diversification and alignment with client objectives. The firm is notable for its scale of institutional work, managing approximately $9.45 billion across 154 advisors, and its use of multiple analytical approaches and third-party tools to customize client allocations.

William Dale is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 professional with 20 years of industry experience. He currently serves as an advisor at Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC and has prior experience with USAA Life Insurance Company and USAA Investment Services Company. Dale is involved in several industry committees and boards, including the Financial Institution Insurance Council Committee, Procu Credit Union Association, and the Osaic Financial Institutions Advisory Board. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union as well as individual, trust, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and automated investment solutions primarily through managed advisory programs using third-party portfolio managers.

H. Burgess Jr. is a financial advisor at Capitol Securities Management, Inc. in Tampa, FL, with 29 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group, LLC. Burgess serves as a trustee on several family trust accounts. Capitol Securities Management serves individual investors, institutional clients, retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm operates as both a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, offering a range of advisory programs including IAR-managed discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, model portfolios, and third-party money manager access.

Peter Frantzis is a financial advisor with Cyndeo Wealth Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. He is also a trustee of a family trust and an independent licensed insurance agent specializing in life insurance and annuities. Cyndeo Wealth Partners serves individuals, families, corporations, and business owners with portfolio management, financial planning, family office services, and financial consulting. The firm employs customized investment strategies using proprietary models and third-party managers, covering a broad range of asset classes, and offers specialized business advisory services for middle-market owners.

Carter Bowman is a financial advisor at Elevate Financial Planning and Wealth Management in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 65 credential with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in education at Eastern Kentucky University and Bardstown City Schools. Elevate Financial Planning and Wealth Management offers customized financial planning and discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs fundamental analysis and strategic and tactical asset allocation, utilizing a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and third-party managers to tailor investment strategies to each client’s financial profile.

James Mcginty is a financial advisor with Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CI Doyle Private Wealth, PNC Wealth Management, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer of The Squires Club, a men's social club in St. Petersburg, FL. Fortis Capital Advisors is an SEC-registered multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, institutional clients, and other advisers. The firm offers customized, primarily discretionary portfolio management with a flexible investment approach that includes passive, active, tactical, and ESG-aware strategies, as well as access to specialist and sub-advisory strategies.

Jennifer Facini is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in financial advisory roles. She has worked at Brighton Jones LLC since 2021 and previously held positions at ARS Wealth Advisors, Fidelity, and Chase Investment Services Corp. Jennifer also serves as an adjunct finance faculty member at Southern New Hampshire University. Brighton Jones LLC provides wealth management and financial planning services to individual, high-net-worth, and family-office clients through multiple operating brands. The firm offers a whole-balance-sheet approach and utilizes both public and private investments, supported by an affiliated ecosystem including a trust company and private investment fund management.

Francisco Lasanta Gorbea is a financial advisor at Elevate Financial Planning and Wealth Management in St. Petersburg, FL. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Elevate since 2025. Prior to this role, his work experience includes positions at HMS Host, Walmart, and Publix. Elevate Financial Planning and Wealth Management provides customized financial planning and portfolio management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm tailors investment advice to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and third-party asset management platforms.

Fred Barnard Jr. is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Legend Equities Corporation for 17 years and has been with Lincoln Investment for nine years. In addition to advisory work, Barnard is also a licensed producer of investment-related insurance products with multiple companies. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and in-house investment management.

Seth Jennings is a financial advisor with Zacks Investment Management, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Fisher Investments and Chartwell Investment Partners. Outside of finance, he is the founder and co-owner of Lift Hero Apparel LLC, a fitness apparel and gym gear business. Zacks Investment Management provides discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, pooled vehicles, and institutional clients. The firm combines proprietary quantitative models with qualitative portfolio management across a range of strategies and manages mutual funds and ETFs while supporting third-party wrap and unified managed account platforms.

Jason Stuber is a financial advisor with Portfolio Medics, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Red River, EMC Corporation, Nutanix Inc, and Riverbed Technology. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Bayfront Tax and Accounting, DBA Liberty Tax, providing accounting services, and he is an independent insurance agent through Bayfront Wealth and Insurance. Portfolio Medics provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients, as well as small businesses, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized portfolios using diversified mutual funds, ETFs, individual stocks and bonds, and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment approach.

Joseph Jianos is a financial advisor with Capitol Securities Management, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Capitol Securities Management since 1987 and serves as president of an affiliated insurance agency. Capitol Securities Management serves individual, institutional, and corporate clients, providing portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and wrap fee programs through both broker-dealer and registered investment adviser platforms. The firm offers a range of managed programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, and emphasizes due diligence in selecting third-party money managers.

James Cashmore is a CFA® charterholder with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Capitol Securities Management, Inc. since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Franklin/Templeton Distributors, Inc. and Multi-Bank Securities, Inc. in addition to periods outside the industry. Capitol Securities Management serves individual investors, institutional clients, retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses by offering portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, consulting, and wrap fee programs. The firm operates as both a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, providing advisory services through IAR-managed programs, separately managed accounts, and third-party money managers.

Marissa Nehlsen is a financial advisor with Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Berthel Fisher since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in leadership coaching, training, and public relations for nonprofit organizations, including serving as a certified specialist in values-based leadership and working with The Foundation Latin America. Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $906 million in client assets through a variety of platforms and tailored strategies.

Dalila Toledo is a financial advisor at Alera Investment Advisors, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Triad Advisors, CitiGroup, and Zacks & Company. Toledo is also the Director of Compliance for Financial Services at Alera Group. Alera Investment Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and institutions. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and ERISA-focused plan services, employing a long-term investment approach with internal and external managers.

Marc Nufrio is a financial advisor with Stonex Advisors Inc. and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 36 years of industry experience, including prior roles at StoneX Securities Inc., Wrp Investments, Inc., and OneAmerica Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales through Nufrio Financial Group LLC and holds a limited real estate license as a Realtor. Stonex Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm uses a combination of independent advisors and in-house resources to implement strategies via advisor-managed portfolios, proprietary models, and third-party money managers.

Tracy Kinder is a financial advisor at Compound Planning, Inc. with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at Claraphi Advisory Network, LLC for nine years before joining Compound Planning in 2022. Compound Planning serves individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, and financial intermediaries through discretionary portfolio management, turnkey asset management, financial planning, and institutional retirement-plan services. The firm employs a fiduciary, goals-based investment process using a range of strategies, including private REITs, private credit, low-cost ETFs, direct indexing, and options, supported by technology partnerships and automated monitoring tools.

Shane Smith is a CFP® and ChFC® with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with Independence Square Holdings, LLC, where he has worked since 2019, and has prior experience at Private Advisor Group, LLC, LPL Financial, and MSI Financial Services, Inc. His business activities include providing fixed insurance products through various carriers. Independence Square Holdings serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutional clients through financial planning, portfolio management, and pension consulting. The firm utilizes a multi-team approach, blending customized and model portfolios with third-party solutions, and offers access to a variety of investment instruments and digital platforms.

Jared Mcdaniel is a CFP® and CFA®-designated advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cornerstone Wealth and has previously worked at Mutual Securities, Inc. and CNR Securities, LLC. Cornerstone Wealth Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, employer plan sponsors, other advisers, and corporations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and related services, implementing model-based portfolios with a range of asset classes and third-party managers.