Joseph Levine is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Hightower in 2025, he was involved in the wine industry through ownership roles at Suncoast Wine Cellars LLC and VinoVino LLC. Levine also owns a custom wine cellar business, Bespoke Wine Cellars FL, which is in the process of transitioning to a new owner. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse group of individual and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting through a multi-manager approach that includes both affiliated and third-party managers.

Alison Hall is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 13 years of experience in financial advising. She is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and previously worked at Atlas Fiduciary Financial, LLC and Stonegate Wealth Management, LLC. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and specialized consulting, utilizing a strategic investment approach that combines passive and active management overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Michael Oshaughnessey is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 55 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Oppenheimer since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee and co-trustee for personal and family trusts involving the management and distribution of estate assets. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers a range of investment programs and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, consulting, and retirement planning.

Ryan Harris is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. He has been with SunTrust Advisory Services and related SunTrust entities since 2015. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by a team using AI-enabled research tools and maintains integrated service arrangements across its affiliated broker-dealer and bank.

Rosa Pachon is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, based in Sarasota, FL. She has 21 years of industry experience, including 14 years with TD Bank, N.A. and TD Private Client Wealth LLC. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional, high-net-worth, and retail clients. The firm employs a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation across both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Elizabeth Rabbitt Stephen is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 63 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at SunTrust Advisory Services, Inc., SUNTRUST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC., and SunTrust Bank since 2019, following three years at Commonwealth Financial Network. 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 offers asset allocation and investment policy analysis, plan sponsor fiduciary support, participant advice, and a manager-selection program that utilizes both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platform and manager arrangements.

Jennifer Pearson is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc and Claybrook Capital, LLC. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates as a registered broker-dealer with capabilities that include securities transactions, variable insurance products, and placement and investment banking services.

John Verfurth is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Hightower Securities, LLC and Hightower Advisors since 2011. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and trusts. The firm’s approach focuses on manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across various investment vehicles.

Francisco Avalle is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank. Avalle is based in Sarasota, FL. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients and high-net-worth private clients. The firm combines strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from affiliated and third-party sub-managers, offering financial planning support and custody through third-party custodians.

Justin Leins is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 14 years before joining Steward Partners in 2026. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and financial planning services with both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, utilizing proprietary Steward Partners solutions and third-party money managers.

Michael Richard is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., based in Sarasota, FL. He has 12 years of industry experience and has been with various entities under the Bankers Life umbrella since 2010. Outside of advising, he serves as president of The Hillside Foundation, a nonprofit that provides scholarships to local students and supports teachers in his community. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management as well as retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create tailored asset allocations and offers a range of investment products through a structured clearing and broker-dealer arrangement.

Gillian Cassidy is a CFP® professional at Mariner Wealth Advisors with five years of experience in the financial industry. Prior to joining Mariner, she worked at Allegiant Private Advisors and the College for Financial Planning. She also spent four years at Florida Atlantic University. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services. The firm employs customized discretionary portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, with capabilities spanning traditional and alternative investment strategies, as well as integrated tax and accounting services.

David Jarrell is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer who holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Oppenheimer in 2019, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, Jarrell works as a life coach and hypnotherapist, and teaches yoga classes in the Sarasota area. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers a range of programs including asset management, consulting, and retirement services, with advisory accounts spanning equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios using both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Rita Hollingsworth is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having six years of industry experience. She has been with Bankers Life Advisory Services and its affiliated entities since 2019 and previously operated RPH Consulting from 2015 to 2018. In addition to her advisory role, she is a licensed insurance agent for Bankers Life & Casualty, writing Medicare Supplement, annuity, life, health, and long-term care insurance products. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan services. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to develop tailored asset allocations aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Christopher Tenaglia is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and 65 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Truist Investment Services and SunTrust Advisory Services dating back to 2006. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools, to deliver asset allocation, fiduciary support, and manager selection through its AMC Advantage program.

Adham Makki is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he partners with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that support their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. He provides comprehensive services including general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events. Adham also connects clients with specialists at Bank of America for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. He brings expertise in areas such as employee benefits planning, family wealth management, services for endowments and non-profits, managing new wealth, socially responsible and ESG investing, sports and entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Adham holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Adham earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of South Florida. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys boating, cooking, football, golfing, music, pickleball, reading, spending time with his family, traveling, and woodworking.

John Laskey is a financial advisor with SPC in Sarasota, FL, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Sigma Financial Corporation since 1998. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed life and health insurance agent writing non-variable life, term life, and long-term care insurance policies. SPC serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services, delivering discretionary and nondiscretionary management tailored to client needs.

Scott Zelniker is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services Inc., Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. He serves as an officer and member of the finance committee at Congregation L'dor V'dor, a Jewish cultural center. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets, serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and financial planning services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through proprietary and third-party solutions.

Ryan Stevenson is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience. Stevenson has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2013 and has worked at Fifth Third Bank since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Michelle Lynn Stevenson PA, a realty business in Cape Coral, Florida. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, supported by its affiliation with Fifth Third Bank and its status as a municipal advisor.

Cynthia Danker Merritt is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Venice, Florida. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 21 years of industry experience, including 14 years at PNC. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an invitation-only Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering that uses algorithm-driven model strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists.