Karen Diamond is a financial advisor with Founders Financial Alliance, LLC in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Morgan Stanley, along with Merrill. She is also the owner of Diamond Girl Boat Charters LLC, which provides boat charter services in Sarasota. Founders Financial Alliance offers discretionary, fee-based investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and corporate retirement plans. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach tailored to client goals and risk tolerances and provides a range of advisory support services alongside its multi-faceted business model.

Christopher Deleonardo is a financial advisor with Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 14 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at BB&T Investment Services and Wells Fargo Clearing. He serves as a board member and logistics chair for the American Cancer Society in Sarasota, FL. Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $906 million in assets through various investment platforms and tailored strategies.

Tyler Hagan is a financial advisor at Ashton Thomas Private Wealth with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Day Hagan Asset Management and has ownership in Hagan Health Partners, a business involved in the distribution of biologics for experimental medical use. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth offers investment advisory and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, family offices, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a multi-manager approach, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, third-party managers, and strategies such as options and selective cryptocurrency exposure through its Amplify Platform.

Bradford Hagerman is a financial advisor with Thurston Springer Advisors in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 52 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC and Merrill. He is the sole owner of Cerulean Capital Management LLC, an investment-related business based in Sarasota. Thurston Springer Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations, foundations, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, providing comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines multiple investment analysis methods to support both buy-and-hold and active strategies and offers fiduciary services to plan sponsors.

Johann Nanayakkara is a financial advisor at Westminster Financial Advisory Corporation with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Westminster since 2009. Westminster Financial Advisory Corporation provides investment supervisory services and general investment advice to individuals, families, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, fiduciaries, charitable organizations, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes diversified, multi-asset class allocation with a buy-and-hold orientation, supplemented by tactical overlays and cyclical analysis.

Stephen Senesac is a financial advisor at Forum Financial Management, LP with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Forum since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he provides tax return planning and preparation services as a consultant for Senesac & Lennon, Ltd., a firm specializing in tax and accounting services. Forum Financial Management, LP delivers investment advisory and related services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm constructs asset-allocation portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and other fixed income strategies, and offers back-office, trading, and reporting services to independent RIAs through its turn-key asset-management platform.

Debra Gardi is a financial advisor at Forum Financial Management, LP with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Cetera and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. She also serves as Chapter Chair Person for the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Forum Financial Management provides fee-based wealth management, financial planning, and qualified plan services to individual and institutional clients, and acts as a sub-advisor and turn-key asset management platform for other independent RIAs. The firm uses model portfolios managed primarily with DFA mutual funds and ETFs following a Modern Portfolio Theory approach.

Henry Kochan Jr. is a financial advisor with The AmeriFlex Group, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research, OSAIC, SagePoint Financial, Ameriprise Financial Services, and Girard Securities. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates and investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, third-party money manager selection, and retirement plan consulting, providing customized strategies through various model asset allocations and manager relationships.

Josef Visinski is a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at AE Wealth Management, LLC and Sigma Planning Corporation. Outside of advising, he is involved in his family’s businesses, including two online sod retail companies and an insurance sales firm. Foundations Investment Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and uses model portfolios alongside sub-advisory arrangements to manage client assets.

Allen Hegener is a financial advisor with NFSG Corporation in Bradenton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Newbridge Securities Corporation, Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc., Kestra Financial, Inc., and Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc. He also serves as president of Hegener Risk Management, a business focused on portfolio management, security selection, and insurance analysis. NFSG Corporation is an SEC-registered investment adviser providing asset management, third-party manager selection, and financial planning to individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm customizes portfolios using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and employs both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Cheryl Ciaglia is a financial advisor with Blackridge Asset Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. She has been with Blackridge Asset Management since 2017 and previously worked at Next Financial Group, Inc. from 2005 to 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she is the president and owner of Ciaglia Agency, an insurance and financial products sales business. Blackridge Asset Management provides financial planning, investment management, and consulting services through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations with a combination of tailored portfolio management, model portfolios, third-party managers, and estate-planning referrals.

Matthew Kelly is a financial advisor at Aegis Capital Corp. with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and concurrently serves as Of Counsel Attorney at Essenson Law Firm. Kelly is also a trustee at the First Baptist Church of Sarasota, where he helps oversee compliance and manage the church budget. Aegis Capital Corp. provides investment advisory and related financial services to individual and corporate clients, offering a range of asset management and financial planning solutions. The firm operates both as an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA member broker-dealer, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary accounts and active broker-dealer operations.

Thomas Derenzis is a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience at Regions Bank and Publix Supermarkets. Outside of financial advising, he works as a waiter at Bar Italia in Sarasota, FL. Foundations Investment Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and offers a range of advisory and sub-advisory services through a large network of affiliated offices.

Sandra Keir is a CFP® professional with 40 years of experience in the financial industry. She has been with Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc. since 2020, and previously worked at PRUCO Securities, LLC and The Prudential Insurance Co. of America. Outside of advisory work, she serves as vice president of the Palm Aire Women’s Club, a 501(c)(3) organization. Chelsea Advisory Services provides financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, and some corporate entities. The firm follows a fundamental, long-term investment approach, managing diversified portfolios primarily on a discretionary basis with oversight and compliance reviews.

William Chase IV is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with HBKS Wealth Advisors and HBK Sorce Insurance LLC in Sarasota, FL, having also worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, HBK CPAs & Consultants, and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. His other business activity includes insurance sales through HBK Sorce Insurance LLC. HBKS Wealth Advisors serves a broad client base, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals, as well as retirement plans and institutional clients. The firm offers personalized investment management and financial planning through tailored portfolios using various strategies and platforms, and maintains affiliated businesses in accounting, brokerage, and insurance services.

Collin Habig is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC in Sarasota, FL. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and Raymond James Financial Services, among others. In addition to advisory services, he is involved in the sale of traditional fixed insurance products. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for nearly 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative services tailored to client preferences.

Joseph Patane is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in the financial advisory industry, currently serving at Plancorp, LLC since 2005. He also has nearly three decades of experience with The Patane Company. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partial owner of several commercial real estate development businesses in Sarasota, Florida. Plancorp serves individuals, trustees, business owners, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with a range of wealth management, financial planning, and investment services. The firm uses a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, incorporating third-party advisers and tax-aware strategies.

Brian Baacke is a financial advisor with CreativeOne Securities, LLC in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has been president and agent at Baacke Insurance Services, Inc. since 2010, where he provides a range of insurance products including fixed annuities, Medicare plans, and life insurance. Baacke is also an educator with the Financial Education Partnership, teaching financial education classes through a nonprofit organization. CreativeOne Securities, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and fiduciary services, combining project-based planning with ongoing asset management through proprietary platforms and external manager referrals.

Jason O'Hallen is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in financial advising, currently with JMG Financial Group Ltd since 2010. He is based in Bradenton, FL. JMG Financial Group serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, business entities, and charitable organizations by providing comprehensive wealth management, portfolio management, and specialized financial and retirement consulting. The firm employs a planning-based, long-term investment approach focused on strategic asset allocation and offers a range of investment options, including ETFs, mutual funds, equities, fixed income, and private investments.

Kenneth Yermak is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Lakewood Ranch, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Charles Schwab and Ameriprise. He also leads Yermak Financial Advisors, Inc., providing financial advisory services. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities, using a combination of internally created models and third-party managers to manage diversified client portfolios.