Armand Atkinson is a CFP® and ChFC® with 19 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Lanark Financial, Inc. and has worked at NBC Securities, Inc. since 2015. Lanark Financial provides investment management, financial planning, and related advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, municipalities, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in assets and offers program-based accounts through multiple platforms, combining discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Maria Atkinson is a financial advisor at Lanark Financial, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with NBC Securities, Inc. since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a Senior Manager in Global Marketing and Business Analysis at SYKES Enterprises. Lanark Financial provides investment management, financial planning, and 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 utilizes both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies with a range of program-based account offerings.

Michael Strahm is an advisor at Calton & Associates, Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including E*Trade Securities, Fidelity, and TD Ameritrade. He has been with Calton & Associates since 2021. Calton & Associates is a registered investment adviser, broker-dealer, and insurance agency serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and other business entities. The firm provides fee-based portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing a variety of analytical approaches and offering both firm-sponsored and third-party investment management solutions.

Shawn Clark is a financial advisor with Continuum Advisory, LLC in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Kalos Management, Kalos Capital, PMB Capital Management, and Center Street Securities. Clark is also involved with Mosaic Financial Group, where he provides investment advisory services and offers insurance options including term life and indexed universal life. Continuum Advisory serves both individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, consulting, and discretionary portfolio management. The firm integrates multiple professional services among its advisors and employs a centralized platform for reporting and asset management.

Ryan Blumthal is a financial advisor at Elevate Financial Planning and Wealth Management with a Series 65 credential. He has experience in financial services since 2023, including roles at Jotoro and Count5, and prior work in education. Elevate Financial Planning and Wealth Management provides customized financial planning and portfolio management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, tailoring investment strategies to clients’ objectives, risk tolerances, and time horizons.

Stephen Fallon is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Capital Analysts. He previously worked at Legend Equities Corporation for 22 years before joining Lincoln Investment, where he has been since 2017. Fallon is also Vice President, Director, and Owner of Suncoast Wealth Solutions, Inc., a financial planning and wealth management firm. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and firm-managed programs.

Andrew Stauff is a financial advisor at Trajan Wealth, L.L.C. in Tampa, FL, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations and previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massmutual Life Insurance Co. Andrew also works as an insurance agent through Trajan Wealth Insurance Solutions. Trajan Wealth provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to a broad client base, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, disciplined investment approach, integrating tax, estate, and insurance planning within its advisory services.

Kory Lenz is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently associated with M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. He has held positions at Thomas Financial Group and Morgan Stanley, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Tampa Connection, a local nonprofit networking organization. M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and corporations through a nationwide network of independent firms. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and a variety of platform providers and sub-advisors.

Jeffrey Lampasso is a financial advisor at Cary Street Partners with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Truist Financial Corporation for 16 years. Cary Street Partners provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a broad investment menu and proprietary strategies, and serves specialized institutional niches such as state and municipal government entities and insurance company clients.

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.

Jason Haddad is a financial advisor at Csenge Advisory Group, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked with Independent Financial Partners and Blueprint Wealth Alliance. Csenge Advisory Group serves charitable organizations, corporations, business entities, and high-net-worth individuals, providing asset management, financial planning, and corporate retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a top-down investment process combining fundamental and technical analysis with a relative-strength methodology, focusing on mutual funds and ETFs to tailor portfolios to client goals.

Brad Heagy is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently serving at Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC. He previously worked at BNY Mellon Wealth Management for thirteen years. He is also a one-third owner and author at OGNIR LLC, a children's book company based in Tampa, Florida. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and access to separately managed accounts for a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, pension plans, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored strategic asset allocation frameworks and often delegates portfolio management to third-party managers while leveraging resources affiliated with its parent company, Fifth Third Bank.

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.

Jeffrey Marston is a financial advisor with Calton & Associates, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He spent 22 years at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. before joining Calton & Associates. Outside of his firm role, he owns and manages client accounts at Marston & Burton Inc., an investment-related business. Calton & Associates is a registered investment adviser, broker-dealer, and corporate insurance agency serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and access to commission-based brokerage and insurance products, using a range of analytical approaches and offering firm-sponsored and third-party managed account programs.

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.

Austin Ferlita is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently with Advisory Services Network since 2021. He previously worked at J.W. Cole Advisors and Drew Capital Group and has a background that includes a role at Oglethorpe University. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of Ferlita Financial, LLC, a service company involved in the sale of life and annuity products. Advisory Services Network is an enterprise firm serving individuals, families, corporations, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm supports a network of independent advisors who provide portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services across a broad range of asset classes and investment strategies.

Erin Emnett is a financial advisor at Eversource Wealth Advisors, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at J.W. Cole Financial, Inc., Rogan & Associates, Inc., Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Erin also serves as a financial planner with Rogan & Associates, an RIA. Eversource Wealth Advisors serves a diverse clientele including individuals, families, estates, trusts, charitable foundations, broker-dealers, retirement plans, and other RIAs. The firm provides wealth management, financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services through a national network of advisors, utilizing multiple investment programs and offering both advisory and private markets solutions.

Michael Gilbert is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Clearing. Gilbert is also a registered insurance agent who speaks with clients about insurance products. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional investors, and other financial firms. The firm uses a fund-of-funds approach with ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and provides advisory services alongside technology and operational solutions for other advisers.

Gabriel Gaston is a financial advisor at Calton & Associates, Inc. in Tampa, FL, with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Mutual Trust Company of America Securities, Freedom Investors Corp, and operates Gaston Financial Group. Calton & Associates is a registered investment adviser, broker-dealer, and corporate insurance agency serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers fee-based portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing a variety of analytical approaches and multiple platforms for asset management.

James Petkoson is a financial advisor at Calton & Associates, Inc. with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Calton & Associates since 2010. His prior experience includes roles at Gunnallen Financial, Inc. and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he is an officer of a commercial rental property corporation and owns a residential rental property. Calton & Associates is a registered investment adviser, broker-dealer, and insurance agency serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers fee-based portfolio management and financial planning, employing a mix of analytical approaches and managing accounts through firm-sponsored programs or third-party money managers.