Peter Lovley is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) in Estero, Florida, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies and related New York Life affiliates since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Lovley serves as a board member for The Residences of Coconut Point homeowners association. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of programs and emphasizes tailored recommendations while managing the majority of assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Nicole Randolph is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Cape Coral, FL, holding a Series 66 license and eight years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Truist and its predecessor firms, as well as PNC Bank. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program supported by a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Dave Iannone is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Transamerica since 2014 and has prior experience in real estate and insurance through his involvement with Iannone Real Estate Exchange LLC, Sellstate Maximum Performance Realty, and Flagler Insurance Agency Inc. He is also active in insurance sales and real estate ventures outside his advisory role. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers to implement its advisory strategies and supports clients through multiple program platforms such as Transamerica ONE, TFA365, and Transamerica ALPHA.

Todd Cottingham is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Pfizer, Inc. for 23 years and spent eight years with Seide Financial Group before joining Commonwealth. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of a real estate management entity, You Are Two Down, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors and manages approximately $213 billion in client assets. The firm provides a comprehensive platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services, enabling advisors to implement investment strategies through a mix of proprietary and external model portfolios.

Patrick O'Brien is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and PBJ Wealth Management. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of Neutral Corners, LLC, an entity involved in managing residential real estate in Syracuse, NY. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, providing a range of advisory programs and back-office support including operations, trading, technology, and compliance. The firm offers various investment management solutions and discretionary model portfolios developed by its Investment Management and Research team.

Gary Tangwall is a financial advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC with 41 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe in 2024, he worked at Landmark Wealth Management Group, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, among other firms. In addition to his advisory role, he is an agent with Beacon Pointe Insurance Services, LLC, where he is involved in the sale of life, health, and accident insurance products. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors such as charitable organizations and retirement plans. The firm utilizes a manager-of-managers approach, employing a proprietary “Focus List” of third-party independent managers, and offers a range of services including discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and outsourced CIO solutions.

Deanne Mathis is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network and Emerald Wealth Management Solutions, Inc., holding the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has 33 years of industry experience and has been with both firms since 2008. Mathis is also the owner of Emerald Wealth Management Solutions, a private entity created to operate her securities business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and support services, including discretionary model portfolios and customized investment solutions, while acting as a back-office and platform provider.

Thomas Peluse Jr. is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Crystal Lake, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wintrust Investments LLC and employment at Miromar Lakes Golf Club and Park Ridge Country Club. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate and business clients, and institutional investors through its Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with integrated relationships among the bank, platform sponsor, and clearing firm.

Adam Zimmerman is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Ferguson Enterprises and Lake Aurora Christian Camp, as well as prior experience in education and the food service industry. Park Avenue Securities, 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 a range of financial planning and consulting services through advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, combining proprietary programs with third-party platforms.

Joseph Russo is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 54 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Advantage Investment Management, National Planning Corporation, Walnut Street Advisers, and operating his own firm, J.R. Russo Investment Advisors. He is a board member of Race Realty, an activity separate from his advisory practice. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various managed account solutions. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model, utilizing technology platforms and multiple investment strategies, often implementing advice through third-party managers and turnkey asset management programs.

Malaika Cook is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with nine years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Fisher Investments, Morgan Stanley, and T. Rowe Price. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Cape Coral, Florida. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s approach emphasizes long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates, leveraging a tightly integrated model with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Pamela Abraham is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 45 years of industry experience. She has been with Hightower Securities, LLC and Hightower Advisors since 2014. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and trusts. The firm’s advisory approach focuses on manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers along with proprietary research to construct diversified portfolios.

Chad Loson is a Series 66 licensed advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Fort Myers, FL, with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities and its affiliated entities since 2009. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers a range of investment programs on its Passageway Managed Account platform, featuring advisor-directed models, SMA strategies, and tax-focused options, and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Lewis King is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services and Boyd Global Capital, LLC. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and employs a diversified investment approach combining passive and active management with quantitative, momentum, and fundamental analysis.

Michael Tisch is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked extensively with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, Tisch is involved in business consulting for professional athletes and business owners through SWAG Business Consulting and is a passive owner of a full-service salon in Tampa. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides tailored client relationships through advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and access to proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.

Hector Cruz is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2012 and Fifth Third Bank since 2010. He is based in Estero, Florida. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors through its Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and a tax-overlay service, operating as a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with regulatory registrations as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and municipal advisor.

Susan Priem is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding CFP® and Series 63 designations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Commonwealth Equity Services, Inc. since 1997. Outside of her advisory role, she is licensed to sell fixed insurance and is a co-owner of Hydrangea Cottage on Seneca Lake, LLC, an entity involved in residential real estate management. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and retirement consulting, offering a range of investment options and back-office services.

Victoria Luzardo Ocando is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding a Series 65 designation and based in Fort Myers, FL. She has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2025 and has prior experience at Wfgia and All Insurance Agency of Florida. Outside of finance, she also worked at 1803 Pizza Kitchen and spent twelve years in education. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services with various program options, including proprietary and third-party model portfolios, operating as both a registered broker-dealer and RIA.

James Haltigan is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third since 2008. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporate and business clients, and other institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and an optional tax-overlay service.

Marissa Beltran is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2018, also working with Fifth Third Bank since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of Lily Property Services, LLC, a lawn and property care business in Fort Myers, Florida. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple managed account programs, including discretionary and advisor-directed options, and combines third-party portfolio managers with proprietary strategies, supported by a platform that includes direct indexing and tax-overlay services.