Mark Maurer is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC since 2018. He previously worked at ProEquities, Inc. from 2005 to 2018. Maurer is also the president and CEO of Low Load Insurance Services, Inc., an insurance agency specializing in disability, long-term care, and annuities. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including separately managed accounts, third-party manager referrals, private-label model portfolios, and financial planning, with an individualized investment process tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Charles Levinus III is a financial advisor with USAA Investment Services Company, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at USAA Life Insurance Company since 2020 and USAA financial planning services dating back to 2013. USAA Investment Services Company provides retirement-focused advice and referral services primarily to USAA members and the general public, emphasizing retirement savings, asset allocation, risk tolerance, and income planning. The firm acts as an intermediary by referring clients to Charles Schwab for investment products and does not manage client assets directly.

David Gurievsky is a financial advisor with B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with B. Riley Wealth Management since 2009 and with B. Riley Wealth Advisors since 2022. Outside of his advisory work, Gurievsky serves on the board and executive committee of the Jewish Children's Regional Service, a charitable organization focused on child welfare for Jewish youth in the U.S., and is co-chair of Team USA for Maccabi USA, a nonprofit supporting Jewish youth athletes. B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $7.03 billion in client assets through 274 advisors. The firm provides a wide range of services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, utilizing multiple advisory programs and proprietary asset allocation models.

Joshua Hurt is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has two years of industry experience, including prior roles at Merrill and involvement with V-Group (Trufit Gym). Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary, wrap-fee investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm integrates third-party and proprietary models within the Principal Financial Group family, serving clients through a combination of algorithmic portfolios and governance oversight.

Susan Kubar is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked for BNY Mellon Wealth Management for 12 years. Kubar is based in Tampa, FL. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC provides discretionary investment management, separately managed account access, performance reporting, and financial planning to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, governmental entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored strategic asset allocation frameworks and commonly manages portfolios on a discretionary basis across multiple asset classes, often delegating to third-party managers and utilizing affiliated model strategies.

Torrey Harris is a financial advisor with IHT Wealth Management LLC based in Tampa, FL. He holds a Series 65 credential and has two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial LLC, Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., and The Patten Group, Inc. Harris also worked at VXI Global Solutions and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. IHT Wealth Management serves a range of clients including individuals, corporations, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, ERISA plan consulting, outsourced CIO arrangements, and access to third-party managers, employing a combination of fundamental value screening, quantitative optimization, and periodic rebalancing in its investment approach.

Rameshwar Singh is a financial advisor with Calton & Associates, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Calton & Associates since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of DynamicShares LLC, involved in the development and distribution of investment products, and a partner in Rocky Island LLC, which engages in succession planning options for advisors. Calton & Associates serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and other retail clients by providing portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm offers a variety of investment program structures and combines advisory and brokerage services, tailoring recommendations to client goals and risk tolerance.

Christopher Fidler is a financial advisor with Lanark Financial, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at NBC Securities, Inc. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in e-commerce through 99 ECOM LLC. Lanark Financial provides investment management, financial planning, and related advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, municipalities, and other institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in client assets across multiple advisor teams and offers program-based accounts via various platforms and sub-advisers.

Tara Steinberg is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at USAA Investment Services Company. She has held multiple roles within the USAA family since 2010, including positions at USAA Life Insurance Company and USAA Financial Advisors, Inc. Outside of finance, she was involved with E & M Childcare, LLC for one year. USAA Investment Services Company provides retirement-focused advice and referral services to USAA members and individual investors, primarily through phone and digital channels. The firm delivers a Retirement Income Strategy Report and facilitates referrals to third-party advisers without managing client assets directly.

Todd Benschneider is a financial advisor at Calton & Associates, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Calton & Associates in 2020, he worked at Paulson Investment Company, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he provides clients and their families with automotive purchase negotiation services leveraging his past connections in the auto industry. Calton & Associates serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and other retail clients by offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm provides both fee-based and commissionable brokerage and insurance products, tailoring investment recommendations based on client goals, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs.

Adrien Brand is a financial advisor at IHT Wealth Management LLC in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 license with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones and LPL Financial. IHT Wealth Management serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm employs a blended investment approach using fundamental stock selection combined with quantitative tools, diversified model portfolios, and option strategies, supported by a network of approximately 153 advisors.

George Chuang is a CFA® charterholder with 26 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Continuum Advisory, LLC in Tampa, FL, where he has worked since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. and Triad Advisors. Continuum Advisory is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans with financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management. The firm offers tailored investment solutions through a network of independent advisors and manages over $1.4 billion in assets.

Anton Antoniadis is a financial advisor with IHT Wealth Management LLC in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Antoniadis Financial, and Quality Counts LLC. IHT Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm utilizes a blend of fundamental stock selection and quantitative tools to manage diversified portfolios, offering services such as discretionary asset management, financial planning, and ERISA fiduciary consulting through a network of approximately 153 advisors.

Sean Backs is a financial advisor at Spire Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 65 designation and experience in the industry since 2019. His prior work includes roles at Fisher Investments and Total Planning, as well as teaching positions at the University of Florida and Nease High School. Spire Wealth Management serves individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans with a range of investment advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to model portfolios. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and offers proprietary risk overlays through its affiliate Corbett Road Capital Management.

Jeremy Massullo is a financial advisor with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Currently based in Tampa, FL, he has been with Concurrent Investment Advisors since 2023. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered firm providing wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and retirement advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $15.7 billion in assets through a primarily long-term, portfolio-driven approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and selected individual securities.

Thomas Kaliszak is a financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has held previous roles at Ruggiero Wealth Management, LLC, as well as operating his own insurance consultancy. Kaliszak is also the owner and president of Kaliszak Insurance Consultancy LLC, an active side business in insurance services. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm operates primarily through third-party money managers and Investment Advisor Representatives, managing approximately $289 million in regulatory assets alongside $1.10 billion in assets under administration.

Lauren Thomas is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently associated with M Holdings Securities, Inc. since 2004 and leading Thomas Financial Group since 2007. She serves on multiple advisory boards, including Synovus Bank of Florida and M Financial, and holds board positions with nonprofit and educational organizations such as The Spring of Tampa Bay and Tampa Prep. Additionally, she is involved with the University of Tampa Financial Ambassadors' Council and the YPO Florida leadership group. M Holdings Securities, Inc. provides a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, charities, and corporations through a nationwide network of independent member firms and financial professionals. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, financial planning, and insurance advisory services, utilizing third-party sub-advisors and platform providers to support trading and reporting.

John Robinson is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently with Strategic Wealth Investment Group, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Strategic Wealth Designers, Florida Financial Advisors, and Digital Science, following a decade of work in healthcare-related organizations such as STEMCELL Technologies and Moffitt Cancer Center. Strategic Wealth Investment Group provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations and business entities. The firm employs a blend of internally developed and third-party model portfolios, using multiple investment analysis techniques, and may utilize third-party managers for trading while maintaining overall client suitability responsibility.

Trisha Perez is a financial advisor with Bison Wealth, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. She began her career in financial services in 2023 and has worked at multiple firms, including API Financial Advisors, TruChoice Financial Group, Goldenridge Financial Network, and Tax Free Wealth Group. Outside of her advisory roles, she is involved with Storm Praise Publishing, LLC and Storm Praise Design & Consulting, LLC. Bison Wealth serves a broad client base, including individuals, family offices, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA retirement plan advice. The firm’s investment approach combines tactical and strategic allocations across various asset classes and includes distinctive services such as a turnkey asset management platform and option-based overlay strategies.

Kristina Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Invst, LLC with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Jarred Bunch Consulting for nine years. Outside of her advisory role, she is a Certified Financial Therapist and professional speaker through her ownership of Money Clarity & Co., LLC, and she serves on multiple nonprofit boards including The Lakeland TigerTown Rotary Club and Love is Fur Ever Dog Rescue. Invst, LLC provides financial planning, consulting, investment management, and retirement plan consulting to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.565 billion in assets. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct diversified portfolios and employs model portfolios and third-party strategists when appropriate.