Fernando Fussa Ocasio is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Calton & Associates, Inc., IFP Securities, LLC, and ROBUS Capital Partners LLC. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions.

William Short is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Dunedin, FL, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 25 years of industry experience. He has been with J.W. Cole Advisors and its affiliated entity, J.W. Cole Financial, since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an insurance broker for fixed insurance products. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of more than 400 independent representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, and access to various managed account solutions, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

James Appelt Jr. is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has held roles at IFP Securities, LLC, Independent Financial Partners, LPL Financial, and has operated his own CPA and accounting firms for over two decades. Outside of advising, he serves as president of Appelt & Associates, a CPA firm providing tax preparation and accounting services. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform and features a decentralized advisory model with notable retirement-plan consulting capabilities.

Tony Wahl is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His career includes six years at LPL Financial and eighteen years at G.A. Repple & Company. Outside of his advisory role, Wahl serves as President and shareholder of Integrity Financial Services Group, Inc., where he provides financial planning and insurance consulting for business and personal needs. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisors and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to multiple third-party investment platforms for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and custodial platforms, including digital advice providers, and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Geoffrey Hoatson is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked with Growing Legacies and Mariner Platform Solutions, among others. In addition to his advisory work, he is the CEO and founding attorney of Family First Firm, where he serves as lead elder law and estate planning attorney. J. W. Cole Advisors is a national SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of over 400 independent representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing various investment approaches including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and digital advice platforms.

Jorge Diaz Galarza is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Enterprise, First Command Advisory Services, and Mutual of Omaha Investor Services. He served in the US Army for 14 years before entering the financial services industry. J. W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, and access to various managed account solutions, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

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.

John Dabrowski is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Jonathan Roberts Advisory Group and J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. since 2010 and has served the City of Highland Park since 1990. Dabrowski also operates a fixed insurance business, selling fixed annuities as part of his professional activities. J. W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, and access to third-party managers, implementing strategies through discretionary or non-discretionary approaches that include fundamental and technical analysis, model portfolios, and digital advice platforms.

Douglas Krug is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has previously worked with Mariner Independent Advisor Network and LPL Financial LLC. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and managed account solutions through both proprietary and third-party programs. The firm’s fiduciary-based advisory model incorporates various investment strategies and technology platforms to assist clients in meeting their financial goals.

Cheltse Quinn is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with J. W. Cole Advisors since 2020 and has worked with related firms including J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. and Cornerstone Financial Group since 2012. Quinn also serves as an office manager for Cornerstone Financial Partners LLC. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent investment adviser representatives and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, third-party manager platforms, and digital advice for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm utilizes a mix of fundamental and technical analysis alongside various model- and manager-based strategies.

Dwiyana Edwards is a Series 65-licensed advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc., based in Oxford, FL, and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining J. W. Cole Advisors, she worked at Atlantic Sun Financial Group and has served on the Marion County School Board. Edwards also holds a notary commission in addition to her advisory role. J. W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, including access to third-party managers and digital advice platforms.

Insley Edgar is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Palatka, Florida, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been associated with J.W. Cole Advisors and its related entity since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Edgar serves as a practice manager for St Johns Asset Management, LLC, a financial planning firm. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities through a network of over 400 independent advisers. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions using discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

William Plum is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Clearwater Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with GWN Securities since 2015 and also works with MVP Group Inc. since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, Plum operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios, with a notable legacy of incorporating market-timing and momentum-based strategies within its investment programs.

Larry Bryant is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Tampa, FL, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 41 years of industry experience, including over four decades at Principal Securities INC and running L Bryant Financial Services since 2015. Outside of advisory work, he sells and services group health policies through various carriers. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a broad client base that includes individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty military personnel. 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.

Keith Glaser is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with J. W. Cole Advisors and affiliated entities since 2014, and previously worked at Platinum Wealth Partners, Morgan Stanley, and Merrill. Outside of advising, Glaser serves as president of Limitless Alpha, a non-investment related business. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisors and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to multiple third-party investment platforms. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions using both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Alejandro Vazquez III is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and his own legal and financial services practices. Outside of advising, he is involved in entrepreneurial activities such as operating a motorsports holding company and providing legal services for estate planning. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisers, offering fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and various investment platforms to implement client solutions.

Riad Shanawany is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience and has been with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. since 2011. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Tampa, FL. Outside of his advisory role, Shanawany is involved in business coaching and mentoring through BizGrowAdvisors and participates in peer-to-peer CEO groups such as Leading Peers. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of over 400 independent representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various managed account solutions, with investment decisions implemented using fundamental and technical analysis or algorithmic models.

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.

Mary Giblin is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, where she has worked for nine years. Her prior experience includes two years at State Street Bank and Trust. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in tax preparation through River City Taxes. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent investment adviser representatives and provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and platforms, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, digital advice tools, and third-party manager options.