Adam Thielen III is a financial advisor at Virtue Capital Management, LLC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Virtue Capital in 2020, he worked at LPL Financial and Invest Financial Corporation, and he has operated his own insurance agency since 2000. Virtue Capital Management, LLC is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs a multi-team model and uses tactical, strategic, and dynamic investment approaches, combining portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services.

Joshua Hanby is a financial advisor with Calton & Associates, Inc. in Lady Lake, FL. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience, all with Calton & Associates since 2001. In addition to his advisory role, Hanby is an insurance agent providing clients with information on various insurance products. Calton & Associates serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities through fee-based portfolio management and financial planning. The firm combines RIA, broker-dealer, and insurance registrations to offer a range of investment and insurance products, managing client assets via proprietary programs and third-party managers with formal due diligence.

Kyler Reinhold is a financial advisor with Eversource Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Eversource Wealth Advisors, he served in the U.S. Navy. Eversource Wealth Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including families, trusts, charitable foundations, broker-dealers, retirement plans, and other RIAs. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, and investment advisory services through a national network of advisors utilizing various investment platforms and a private markets program.

Frankie Brin is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 31 years of industry experience. He is currently with Vanderbilt Advisory Services and Vanderbilt Securities, LLC, having joined both firms in 2023. Prior to that, he worked for eight years at International Assets Advisory. Outside of his advisory role, Brin owns Brin Financial and serves as an appointed agent for fixed insurance products through multiple agencies. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, trusts and estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach combining fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, and is noted for its integration with retirement-plan and benefits firms, offering an integrated advisory, brokerage, and plan-administration structure.

Heather Franklin is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Sequent Planning, LLC, bringing four years of industry experience. She has worked at Sequent Planning since 2022 and previously was affiliated with American Retirement Specialist, LLC. Outside of advisory services, she also works as an insurance agent offering insurance products to clients. Sequent Planning, LLC, operating as Futurity First Wealth Management, is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plan sponsors, businesses, endowments, and nonprofits. The firm employs a structured risk framework and delivers services through a network of independent advisers using a mix of firm-developed models, third-party managers, and customized allocations.

Liam Barningham is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group holding a Series 66 designation and zero years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Empower Financial Services, LPL Financial, United Southern Bank, and various positions outside the financial sector. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to retail IRA and brokerage account holders. The firm uses an integrated model aligned with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Wayne Barber Jr. is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Creative Planning since 2017, following four years at Water Oak Advisors LLC. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning–led investment process that incorporates low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and supplemental approaches such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting.

Christopher Ponds is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked with Truist Advisory Services since 2016 and Truist Investment Services since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as secretary and treasurer for Timberwood Properties, a construction and cabinet installation business. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches and leverages third-party platforms and manager arrangements to support its investment programs.

William Schmidt is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC and has held roles at LPL Financial, Independent Financial Partners, and Schmidt Financial Resources. Schmidt Financial Resources, Inc. has been a longtime business activity of his, operating since 1992. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base, including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting services through a network model that combines independent advisory representatives with access to third-party managers and technology platforms.

Mitchell Nunn is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked in insurance sales and office management at Amerilife of Brevard since 2021. His prior roles include positions outside the financial services industry, such as work at Overlook Bible Training Center and Starbucks. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser providing fee-based asset management and financial planning through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions, and supports a large advisor network with model portfolios and managed account services.

Daniel Zebrowski is a financial advisor at SPC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and is registered with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His career includes roles at Sigma Financial Corporation, Investment Advisors Corp., and Broker Dealer Financial Services Corp. Zebrowski is also a certified public accountant and is involved in several related business activities, including ownership and leadership positions in accounting and financial planning firms. SPC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm supports a large advisory network and offers tailored, discretionary investment advice through multiple account programs, with custody and execution services provided primarily via Fidelity/NFS.

Brian Panzella is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Truist Advisory Services and related entities since 2018 and previously held roles at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he plays guitar and occasionally provides backup vocals in a band. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships and integrates various inter-affiliate services to support client investment management.

Thomas Talmage III is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including LPL Financial and operates multiple business ventures focusing on wealth management, exit planning, and estate planning services. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent representatives. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving tens of thousands of clients and offers both decentralized investment strategies and centralized asset management options, with a notable focus on retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting.

Daniel Bonder is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with over 32 years of industry experience. He is currently with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC and has previously worked with Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America, Beacon Financial Advisory, and Capital Analysts. In addition to his advisory role, he is an attorney providing estate planning services. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporate and charitable entities, retirement participants, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers a range of investment management and financial planning solutions, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis alongside access to alternative investments and co-advisory arrangements.

Natalie Mason is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving with Truist Advisory Services. Her career includes roles at Truist Investment Services, BB&T Securities, SunTrust, Jackson Wealth Management, Raymond James Financial Services, and Banc of America Investment Services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a blend of discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships supplemented by AI-enabled equity research and inter-affiliate integration.

Ian Crangle is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Creative Planning in 2023, he worked at Ameriprise, Voya Investment Management, and E*Trade Securities. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth and ultra-affluent individuals, institutional plans, and trusts. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach featuring low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure, managing approximately $295.6 billion in client assets.

Ricardo De Oliveira is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services since 2021 and previously held positions at Adventhealth Waterman and SunTrust Bank. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, implementing advice through discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by AI-enabled tools and a dedicated Equity Research team.

Michael D'alessandro is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His career includes roles at Truist Investment Services, SunTrust Investment Services, and SunTrust Bank. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies and offers the AMC Advantage manager-selection program, supported by proprietary research and inter-affiliate integration.

Kendrick Crockett is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower, he worked at Thrivent Financial and PepsiCo. Outside of his advisory role, Crockett is involved in real estate as a licensed broker and owner of a real estate investment business. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to retail brokerage account holders. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns through integrated services linked to Empower’s administrative platforms.

Kevin Maxwell is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Equity Services, Inc. (ESI Financial Advisors) and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equity Services in 2026, he spent five years with Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC and eleven years with Knights of Columbus Insurance, where he continues to serve as a Field Agent specializing in life insurance and related products. Equity Services, Inc. provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms, including third-party asset managers and model portfolios, and manages a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary client accounts.