Dane Blakeley is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Wells Fargo Bank, JP Morgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Merrill Lynch, and Bank of America. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, participants, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach includes a mix of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platform and manager arrangements and AI-enabled research tools.

Joshua Eller is a financial advisor at United Planners Financial Services of America with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including Ameriprise, LPL Financial LLC, VALIC Financial Advisors, AIG, Bank of America, Merrill, JPMorgan Securities, and Edward Jones. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, and trusts. The firm uses a combination of custodians, third-party money managers, and platform programs to implement investment strategies, with a notable focus on non-discretionary account management.

Stanley Pena is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC and has previously worked at Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America, Inc., and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Pena also operates a business under the name Schroeder Wealth Advisors. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and third-party manager oversight, utilizing multiple program models and a combination of proprietary and third-party platforms.

Eva Coutermarsh is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Spring, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for 14 years before joining Principal Securities, Inc. in 2026. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and active-duty military personnel abroad. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Thomas Hayes is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Hayes is the president and owner of T J Hayes & Co, PLLC, a CPA firm providing tax and accounting advice. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisers and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and platforms, including fundamental and technical analysis, model-based approaches, and digital advice.

Michael Bradfield is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with J. W. Cole Advisors and its related entity J.W. Cole Financial since 2010. Bradfield holds a Series 66 designation. J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. operates a large network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to multiple third-party manager platforms, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, digital advice providers, and various custodial platforms in its investment approach.

Mark Robare is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 39 years of industry experience and has worked with firms such as Triad Advisors, Inc. and The Robare Group, which he has been a partner in since 2001. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in recommending fixed insurance products including fixed annuities, life insurance, and long-term care. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and related services through multiple program models, utilizing both proprietary guidance and third-party platforms.

William Snodgrass III is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2024. He previously worked at LPL Financial LLC and Amegy Bank, among other firms. Snodgrass owns Matt25 Capital, LLC, an entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing roughly $213 billion in client assets. The firm offers discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs and access to third-party asset managers while providing trading, reporting, and custody services.

Donald Traugott is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has led the TRAUGOTT Advisory Group since 2009. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in fixed insurance sales. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, other RIAs, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions. The firm provides fee-based asset management primarily through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee programs, offering discretionary investment management via model portfolios, unified managed accounts, and separately managed accounts across various strategies.

Lloyd Fechik is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having six years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Bankers Life entities since 2016 and previously worked at Reliance Diagnostic Systems, LLC. He is also an Emeritus Agent with Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc., where he is responsible for training and developing other agents. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals. The firm emphasizes customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis in managing client portfolios.

Valerie Roque is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience in financial advising, currently with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC. Her prior experience includes roles at Triad Advisors and The Robare Group, Ltd., where she continues to serve as a financial advisor. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering investment management and related financial services through multiple program models.

Akkila Hayes is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower, Hayes worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Wells Fargo Bank, NA, and has experience at Nike Inc. and H-E-B. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm’s services integrate with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan sponsor-selected investment lineups.

Reginald Muggley Jr. is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Girard Securities, Inc., and Asset One, LLC. He is also the owner of a tax preparation and accounting firm, Muggley & Renzi & Co. PLLC. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services through a national network of advisors and utilizes multiple advisory programs and third-party asset managers.

Bradley Chappell is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing a rental property with his wife. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and institutional entities, offering investment advisory and financial planning services. The firm supports a wide range of strategies and employs multiple analytical approaches, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary account management through a network of over 400 independent advisers.

Jorge Galeano is a financial advisor at Focus Advisor Solutions, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Buckingham Strategic Partners, Foreside Financial Services, LLC, and Loring Ward. Focus Advisor Solutions provides turnkey asset management and back-office services primarily to independent registered investment advisors, offering fixed-income sub-advisory, retirement plan investment management, and administration for registered investment companies. The firm emphasizes diversified, systematically invested mutual fund and ETF model portfolios and combines enterprise scale with a relatively small advisor base.

Devon Beamesderfer is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Tomball, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Guardian Life Insurance Company, Park Avenue Securities, and the Department of Treasury. He is also involved with Live Oak Financial Management, providing tax planning and preparation services. Park Avenue Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering both brokerage and advisory services along with financial and business consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies through proprietary model portfolios, third-party managers, and digital advisory solutions.

John Bruno is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including Global Financial Services L.L.C. and Level Four Financial, LLC. He is also involved with Level Four Advisory Services, LLC as an investment advisor representative and business unit leader. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives, providing fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to third-party manager platforms for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including model and manager-based approaches, as well as digital advice solutions.

David Lancaster is a financial advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining Steward Partners in 2025, he worked for Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and Lancaster Wealth Management for ten years. Lancaster is also a partner at Lancaster Wealth Management, an independent support company. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services.

Kory Pippin is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Primerica Advisors and has held roles at Guardian Life Insurance Company, Park Avenue Securities, IMG Financial Group, and Securian Financial Services. In addition to his advisory work, he owns EP3 Insurance Group LLC, which offers property and casualty insurance products. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a diverse retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services, utilizing proprietary and third-party investment strategies, and provides a range of financial planning and consulting solutions.

Paul Samuelson is a financial advisor at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Pruco Securities, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and VALIC Financial Advisors. Voya Financial Advisors serves individual and institutional clients including retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, wrap programs, third-party money manager access, and plan-sponsor consulting through multiple program structures that emphasize non-discretionary recommendations.