William Allen Jr. is a financial advisor at Calton & Associates, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at LPL Financial and Invest Financial Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Bay Financial Solutions, LLC. Calton & Associates serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and other retail clients, offering portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs tailored investment recommendations and manages multiple program structures, combining fee-based and commissionable products through its dual registration as a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Michael Gilmartin is a financial advisor with Lifemark Securities Corp. in Palm Harbor, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and with 20 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Jonathan Roberts Advisory Group, Inc. and J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. He also operates Gilmartin Financial Services, through which he provides life and health insurance products. Lifemark Securities Corp. offers fee-based investment advisory services and financial planning primarily to individual investors and sponsors of participant-directed retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach is suitability-driven, incorporating risk assessments and offering programs such as Unified Managed Accounts, Separately Managed Accounts, and Advisor as Portfolio Manager options.

Alexander Angst is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including JN Financial, JB Capital, and NewEdge Advisors before joining OneSeven in 2025. In addition to his advisory role, he owns AA Insurance Advisors, LLC, through which he conducts insurance sales and independent publishing. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm primarily follows a long-term investment approach with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, utilizing diversified mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments when appropriate.

Philip Franco is a financial advisor with Calton & Associates, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and with one year of industry experience. His career history includes roles at Calton & Associates and previous experience outside the industry, including positions at Virtuoso Valet and the University of Tampa. 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 tailored investment recommendations through various program structures and combines brokerage and insurance operations alongside its advisory services.

Elliott Harris IV is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Clearwater, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 2005 and at PlanMember Securities Corp since 2002. Harris is also president of Harris Consulting Inc., an S-Corp established for tax filing purposes, and is involved in selling life insurance and fixed annuities. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm’s investment approach is supported by an in-house investment management and research team that manages discretionary portfolios and uses proprietary screening tools, while also offering custom portfolios, third-party manager access, and ERISA retirement plan advisory services.

Paul Hayes is a financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Supreme Alliance LLC and Bankers Life, and also operated Hayes Property Management for six years. In addition to his advisory role, Hayes works as an independent insurance agent. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, focusing on portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm combines traditional investment advisory services with insurance and benefits consulting, often working with third-party investment advisors to tailor client portfolios.

Braden Doherty is a financial advisor at Calton & Associates, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Trinity Wealth Securities, Florida Financial Advisors, and involvement with LaserOps Arcade. Calton & Associates serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and other retail clients, offering portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm provides various program structures, including wrap programs and separate account platforms, and integrates both commission-based and fee-based services tailored to client goals and risk profiles.

Gerard Trask is a financial advisor with Archer Investment Corporation in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 65 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Archer Investment Corporation since 2013 and has also operated an accounting and tax services sole proprietorship since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with D&D Missionary Homes, Inc. Archer Investment Corporation provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and investment companies through separately managed accounts and proprietary mutual funds. The firm offers both discretionary portfolio management and model-based strategies, with an investment process that includes comprehensive financial assessments and diversified allocations across various asset classes.

Peter Gayle is a financial advisor at Strategic Wealth Investment Group, LLC in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Strategic Wealth Designers in 2025, he spent 20 years with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Strategic Wealth Investment Group serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, and select business entities by providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis to develop client-specific investment strategies, often implementing these plans on a discretionary basis.

Ryan Kiernan is a financial advisor at Calton & Associates, Inc. in Tampa, FL, with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Morgan Stanley and Fidelity Investments. 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 multiple program structures and combines commission-based product sales with asset management fees through its dual registration as both a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Andres Castro is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various capacities from 2021 to 2025. Prior to entering the financial industry, he was employed in the automotive and corporate aircraft services sectors. Independent Financial Partners is an enterprise firm that offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisers. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients, with notable expertise in retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting.

Cody Klein is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 11 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has previously worked at Cetera Wealth Services, Triad Advisors, and Summit Financial Consultants. In addition to his advisory role, Klein is registered as an insurance agent selling life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes a financial-planning-led investment approach that incorporates low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure.

Christopher Weismiller is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in Tampa, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at IFP Securities, LLC, LPL Financial, Independent Financial Partners, Christopher Weismiller LLC, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients, with a notable focus on retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting.

Kelsey Costantini is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Oppenheimer since 2021 and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Oppenheimer serves individuals, corporations, pooled vehicles, and retirement plans, offering a variety of advisory programs including portfolio management, consulting, and financial planning. The firm employs a range of investment approaches tailored to its programs and advisors, managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets as of the end of 2025.

Steven Reichert is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Trinity Wealth Securities, LLC and Florida Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Reichert is involved with Boardwalk Bookkeeping. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a decentralized advisory model with both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts and is notable for its retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Daniela Larrotta Bonilla is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Clearwater, FL. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has experience working at firms including Fidelity Investments, Merrill, Bank of America, and Nordstrom. Daniela’s background also includes roles at the University of North Florida and Valdosta State University. 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 integrated service model is tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and savings rates rather than short-term forecasts.

Ronald Zimmer is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors who holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2016 and is also a co-vice president of softball for Northwest Youth Baseball and Softball, where he assists with organizing teams and addressing league-related concerns. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios. The firm operates as both a registered broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, providing a range of investment programs with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Barbara Martin is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Dunedin, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 20 years of industry experience. She has worked with Truist Advisory Services since 2016 and has been with Truist Investment Services since 2011. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, leveraging third-party platform and manager relationships, and supplements traditional research with AI-enabled tools.

Jonathan Velez is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Wells Fargo. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, providing managed portfolio services and investment education through various advice programs. The firm relies on Morningstar Investment Management for portfolio construction and oversight, and it operates at scale with a focus on non-discretionary assets.

Steven Cass is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at HB Wealth Management since 2024 and previously spent over a decade at SunTrust in various advisory and banking roles. Cass serves as a board member of the Morton Plant Mease Healthcare Foundation, participating in community health initiatives and organizational oversight. HB Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser offering wealth management, financial planning, and investment management services to individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, foundations, family offices, and institutional clients. The firm employs a comprehensive investment process that includes both public and private strategies and provides discretionary portfolio management aligned with clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.