Matthew McGowan is a financial advisor at Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at SEI Investments Management Corp, SEI Investments Distribution Co, and Riskalyze. McGowan serves as a senior advisor consultant, assisting financial advisors in understanding Aptus Capital Advisors' investment philosophy and business services. Aptus Capital Advisors manages approximately $14.47 billion on a discretionary basis and provides advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach primarily using ETFs, including actively managed Aptus funds, combining technical and fundamental analysis to seek market upside while attempting to mitigate drawdowns.

Kelly Collins is a financial advisor at Yale Capital Corp. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Collins previously worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors and Allstate Financial Services. Yale Capital Corp. provides investment management and financial planning to high-net-worth individuals, private investment funds, and U.S. institutions. The firm employs a fundamental analysis approach, emphasizing dividend-bearing and tax-efficient asset classes while using tax-sensitive techniques to manage portfolios.

Brian Bristow is a financial advisor at Csenge Advisory Group, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has held prior roles at firms including Ridgeback Securities, Ltd, The Ridgeback Group, LLC, Jiffy.AI, CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc., CUNA Mutual Group, M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc., and Equity Services, Inc. Csenge Advisory Group provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high net worth clients, charities, and corporate/business clients. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with a relative strength methodology and a top-down approach to portfolio management, offering customized discretionary and model-based investment solutions.

Justin Kelly is a financial advisor at Compass Financial Management LLC in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 license with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC and has additional professional experience with Northrop Grumman Corporation, the Defense Intelligence Agency, and Patriot Group International. Compass Financial Management LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, providing discretionary investment management, retirement-plan consulting, and participant education. The firm employs a multi-advisor team approach and uses a variety of investment strategies including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and both fundamental and technical analysis.

Solomon Kilgroe is a financial advisor at Cyndeo Wealth Partners with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc. Kilgroe serves on the board of directors for Eckerd College and is involved in a fitness-related business as a limited partner. Cyndeo Wealth Partners advises individuals, families, corporations, and business owners, offering portfolio management, financial planning, family office services, and consulting. The firm customizes portfolios using proprietary models and third-party managers, investing across various asset classes while integrating investment advice with comprehensive planning and business advisory services.

Saad Rahmouni Idrissi is a financial advisor with Calton & Associates, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Calton in 2023, he worked at Raymond James Financial Services and T. Rowe Price Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Chairman of the Board for Arqam's Academy, a K-12 school. Calton & Associates is a multi-team firm serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities through fee-based portfolio management and financial planning, as well as commission-based brokerage and insurance products. The firm employs a variety of analytical approaches and offers access to firm-sponsored programs, third-party money managers, and alternative investment strategies.

Spencer Bryzeal is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently with Strategic Wealth Investment Group, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Strategic Wealth Designers and several financial services and insurance firms. He is involved in community outreach as a volunteer organizer for fundraising events benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and serves on the Young Friends of Kids board. Strategic Wealth Investment Group offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, utilizing a combination of internally developed and third-party model portfolios. The firm employs a multi-method investment analysis approach and provides access to private placements for accredited investors.

Jason Walters is a financial advisor at Cary Street Partners with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Truist Advisory Services and BB&T. Walters is based in Tampa, FL. Cary Street Partners provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad investment menu and utilizes proprietary strategies through its affiliated asset manager, serving a range of clients including state and municipal government entities and insurance companies.

Patrick Dupont is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with HUB Investment Partners, LLC and has previously worked at Millennium Advisory Services, Inc. and McKay Wealth Management Group LLC. Outside of financial advisory roles, he has experience in the hospitality and service industries, including positions at The North Hero House Inn & Restaurant and Otter Creek Awnings. HUB Investment Partners provides investment management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm employs a blend of internally managed model portfolios and customized allocations, utilizing technical and cyclical analysis to align investments with client objectives.

Amy Powell is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience. She is currently with RFG Advisory, LLC and has previously worked at CI Doyle Private Wealth, LLC, Corient, and CIPW Service Company, LLC. Amy is also the owner and wealth advisor of AimWell Financial, a DBA for RFG Advisory. RFG Advisory provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients such as investment companies and government entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and specialized retirement plan consulting, utilizing a variety of model strategies and third-party platforms.

Cheryl Bott is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Waverly Advisors, LLC since 2023. She previously worked at Holifield Financial Advisory Services/Prosper Financial Advisers for eight years and United Capital Financial Advisers for one year. Outside of financial advising, she is co-owner of B&B Commercial Laundry Installation, LLC, a business focused on installing commercial laundry equipment. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations and offers comprehensive services including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and multi-family office solutions.

Kaleb Bedard is a financial advisor at Elevate Financial Planning and Wealth Management in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 65 designation. He joined the firm in 2026 and has experience working in various roles prior to advisory, including positions at the YMCA, Copper Cellar, Ace Hardware, and Knox County Schools. Elevate Financial Planning and Wealth Management offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services to individual and high-net-worth clients through a multi-adviser team. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental analysis, strategic and tactical asset allocation, and both long- and short-term investment approaches, often employing mutual funds, ETFs, and individual equities in client portfolios.

David Lackore is a financial advisor at Cyndeo Wealth Partners with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS, Inc. before joining Cyndeo in 2020. Cyndeo Wealth Partners serves individuals, families, corporations, and business owners by offering portfolio management, financial planning, family office services, and financial consulting. The firm manages approximately $2.58 billion and employs customized investment strategies using firm-developed models, third-party managers, and access to separately managed and unified managed accounts.

William Vahey is a CFA® charterholder with two years of industry experience. He is currently with Csenge Advisory Group, LLC and has prior experience at Piper Sandler, Innovedge Research Solutions, and Wellington Management. Csenge Advisory Group provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high net worth clients, charities, and corporate/business clients. The firm uses a combined fundamental and technical analysis approach with an emphasis on relative strength and a top-down market/sector/manager/risk process.

Neal Engwall is a financial advisor at G. A. Repple & Company with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has been with the firm since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Engwall Enterprises LLC, specializing in custom cabinetry and millwork, and serves as president of the Christian Chamber of Commerce Tampa Bay. G. A. Repple & Company provides investment advisory and financial planning services to retail individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm employs a mix of analytical approaches to develop individualized plans and offers a range of portfolio management options, including an ETF-focused program and a Biblically-Responsible Investing model.

Daniel Johnson is a financial advisor at Royal Fund Management, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Royal Fund Management since 2013. Prior to his current role, he was employed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and WCF Disaster Services. He is also an independent licensed insurance agent specializing in life, health, and annuity products. Royal Fund Management serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm uses fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to implement investment strategies and offers services including access to select non-traded REITs and an options-writing overlay.

Gary Noveck is a financial advisor with Stonex Advisors Inc. and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 45 years of industry experience, including prior roles at StoneX Securities Inc., Wrp Investments, Inc., Cetera Advisors LLC, and Vestax Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Noveck and Noveck, LLC, where he operates as an independent agent for traditional fixed insurance. Stonex Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan consulting, and related services. The firm utilizes multiple account structures and model-based solutions, implementing strategies through advisor-managed portfolios, proprietary model solutions, and third-party money managers.

Mark Johnson is a financial advisor at Harbour Investments, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Harbour, Johnson was associated with The Tranel Financial Group and 818 Capital Group. He serves on the Non-Profit Council of the Safety Harbor Chamber of Commerce. Harbour Investments serves a diverse client base including individual investors, trusts, pension and 401(k) plans, and other institutional and corporate entities. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple investment platforms with varying approaches tailored to individual advisors and managers.

Rameshwar Singh is a financial advisor at Calton & Associates, Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Calton & Associates since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in product development through DynamicShares LLC, which develops and distributes investment products including mutual funds, ETFs, private placements, and alternatives. Calton & Associates is a registered investment adviser, broker-dealer, and corporate insurance agency that serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers fee-based portfolio management and financial planning, utilizes multiple analytical approaches, and provides access to third-party money managers through its platforms.

Joseph Ward is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Brookwood Investment Group. He has held roles at firms including Redwood Private Wealth LLC and Belpointe Asset Management, and he is also involved with Ocean One Insurance Agency and Suncoast Insurance Solutions, focusing on insurance-related activities. Brookwood Investment Group provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individual investors, businesses, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm customizes portfolios using a range of strategies and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, supporting clients with ongoing monitoring and access to third-party managers and platforms.