Christopher Persandi is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at TD Bank N.A. and its affiliate TD Private Client Wealth LLC since 2020, and previously was with Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill from 2013 to 2020. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional and high-net-worth private clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning support, and custody through third-party providers. The firm uses a combination of proprietary and third-party investment managers and employs a discretionary trading model with a percentage-of-assets-under-management fee structure.

Daniel McDermott is a CFP® and ChFC® with 38 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc., where he has worked since 2018, following prior experience at McDermott Advisory Group, LLC and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. He is also a Notary Public of Delaware. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach with globally diversified portfolios and offers a range of investment and planning solutions.

Stephen Griffin is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Sarasota, FL. He has held roles at Full Spectrum Financial Group and Ordonez & Griffin Financial Group, and has been associated with New York Life Insurance Company since 2002. Griffin is also the owner of a business that brokers non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, including individual investors and institutional sponsors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple advisory program types and emphasizes tailored recommendations, managing the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Daniel West is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Moneta Group Investment Advisors, LLC since 2005. Moneta Group Investment Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and a range of institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, family office services, and concierge offerings. The firm operates with Partner-led Teams supported by a centralized Investment Department and provides diversified, multi-asset allocation strategies along with specialized services for unique client segments such as professional athletes.

Kevin Thompson is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Kestra Advisory since 2016 and also owns FINANCIAL PARTNERS, a consulting and investment advisory business operating under Kestra Investment Services. In addition, Thompson serves as a loan officer with American Financial Network Inc and acts as trustee for the David C. Thompson Revocable Trust. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering a range of services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, and advisor-managed accounts. The firm serves large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds, and distributes multiple management platforms and third-party managed solutions.

Jonathan Kosmata is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked in various roles within Truist Investment Services and SunTrust entities since 2015. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate integration within the Truist enterprise.

Nicole Penland is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has worked with SunTrust Advisory Services since 2016 and SunTrust Investment Services, Inc. since 2011. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, utilizing third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools to support its investment processes.

Joshua Lowe is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cornerstone Capital Wealth, where he served as CEO and President, and has held roles at Raymond James Financial and its affiliates. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and consulting services and employs multiple program structures that integrate in-house manager selection with third-party models, supported by centralized due diligence and technology tools.

Jennifer Labenz is a financial advisor with Mariner Wealth Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. before joining Mariner in 2022. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations through investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting services. The firm offers customized portfolio solutions supported by in-house research and external managers, along with integrated tax, accounting, and financial wellness services.

Jonathon Leise Sr. is a CFP® with 45 years of industry experience and has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 1992. He is based in Sarasota, FL, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and various advisory programs.

Robert Kahne is a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. with 41 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Benjamin F. Edwards since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for a family trust. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of fee-based wrap programs and investment strategies, supported by an internal trading desk and oversight from an Investment Strategy Committee.

Wolf Louis is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services Inc. and Morgan Stanley. 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 discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with financial planning and consulting services through both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Michael Wood is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He currently serves as an advisor at The Otto Group within Hightower Advisors and has prior experience at Kennedy Investments, Westchase Golf Club, and Swordfish Grill. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, utilizing a multi-manager approach that includes both affiliated and third-party managers, along with proprietary research and portfolio construction strategies.

Anthony Bosco is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 21 years of experience. He currently works at PNC Wealth Management and has previously held roles at Fifth Third Securities, Fifth Third Bank, HighTower Advisors LLC, and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary account that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and third-party-managed investment strategies.

Robert Rosenbaum is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Legend Equities Corporation for 21 years before joining Lincoln Investment in 2017. Rosenbaum is also the owner of Suncoast Wealth Solutions, Inc., where he provides insurance, financial services, and retirement counseling. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a particular focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services using both strategic and tactical approaches, and as of the end of 2025 managed approximately $22.9 billion in advisory assets.

Michael Ohlman is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 39 years of experience in the industry. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates for 34 years. Ohlman serves on the board of The First Tee of Sarasota-Manatee, a charitable organization focused on youth development through golf, and is co-owner of Baron Flyers, Inc., an aviation company. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base and provides investment advice through a combination of in-house portfolio management and third-party managers across multiple advisory programs.

Rick Schofield is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp in Bradenton, FL, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Money Concepts Capital Corp since 2005 and has longstanding roles with Ids Life Insurance Company and Hoosier Insurance Co. since 1991. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in Schofield Enterprises, Inc., where he performs management duties related to investments. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses a combination of model portfolios, advisor-designed portfolios, and third-party sub-advisers, applying fundamental and technical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory to manage assets and rebalance accounts.

Thomas Machuga is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory who holds the ChFC® and PFS™ designations and has 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include over two decades at Commonwealth Financial Network and ownership of Machuga Financial, where he serviced clients with fixed insurance products. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education. The firm serves large institutional investors including sovereign wealth funds and provides access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.

Kristopher Hissam is a CFP® certificant with five years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. He has held roles at several related entities within the Bankers Life group since 2020. Outside of his advisory work, he assists with client document processing and customer service as a 1099 agent for Bankers Life and Casualty. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. primarily serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analyses to tailor asset allocations and manages portfolios across various securities to align with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Benjamin Jones is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2021. He previously worked at Allegiant Private Advisors, LLC and Commonwealth Financial Network. Jones is involved with nonprofit organizations, including serving as Chairman of the finance committee at Forty Carrots Family Center and as an Investment Committee member for the William G. & Marie Selby Foundation. Mariner serves a diverse client base ranging from high-net-worth individuals to charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, and integrates tax and accounting services alongside specialized financial wellness and family office solutions.