Marlin Howley is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial for 10 years before joining his current firm in 2019. Howley is also the owner of Postillion Wealth Management, LLC, where he is involved in investment management and insurance services. Independent Financial Partners provides 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, offering both advisor-driven and centralized investment approaches.

Joshua Dubberly is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at TD Bank, Chase Bank, Merrill, and the University Athletic Association, Inc. outside the financial sector. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across a range of wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment programs and a broad suite of execution and custody services, distinguished by its institutional scale and specialized market roles.

Michael Chalmers is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill, Empower Retirement, and Citigroup. Prior to his financial services career, he held positions at Pussers Caribbean Grille and BRIO Tuscan Grille. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across a broad range of wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment programs and a combination of advisory, execution, and custody services. The firm manages portfolios through both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches and operates with large institutional scale alongside unique market roles such as swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Mary Vertner is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with 21 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC for ten years before joining NewEdge Advisors in 2026. She serves as treasurer for the Live for Today Foundation, a support group based in Jacksonville, FL. NewEdge Advisors is a large registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing multiple program structures and centralized due diligence, along with technology tools to support advisors and clients.

Andrew Cecil is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill for ten years before joining Citigroup in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, Andrew hosts trivia and bingo events through his part-time entertainment company, Fast Jax Trivia. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset investment strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs. The firm combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles and provides a broad set of advisory and execution services.

Keith Lozowski is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. in Jacksonville, FL, where he has worked since 2020. He has a total of 5 years of industry experience and has also been associated with Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc. since 1999. Lozowski is also an agent with Bankers Life & Casualty. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals. The firm’s investment approach includes customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and periodic rebalancing, with a focus on individual clients rather than corporate or charitable organizations.

Christine Shippey is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Valic Financial Advisors and has prior experience at TIAA-CREF, TD Ameritrade, and H&R Block. Outside of her advisory work, she co-owns a vintage and antiques resale business with her daughter. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-based individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, and offers managed account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm uses Envestnet UMA models for portfolio construction and manages approximately $26.4 billion in discretionary assets.

Brandon Wilcox is affiliated with Brookstone Capital Management LLC and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has 23 years of experience with AmeriLife and Health, serving as a manager and sales agent primarily focused on fixed life insurance. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and trusts. The firm employs strategic and dynamic asset-allocation models and offers discretionary portfolio management through various platforms and sub-advisory relationships.

Matthew Rumble is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Merrill, Advised Assets Group, LLC, and GWFS Equities, Inc. He is based in Ponte Vedra, Florida. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm offers integrated services linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates.

Derik Treuel is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, delivering services through an integrated model tied to Empower’s administrative platforms. The firm focuses on long-term portfolio returns and offers both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions within plan lineups chosen by plan sponsors.

David Fox is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors in Jacksonville, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes 20 years at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns a boat rental business and a nonprofit foundation focused on pediatric heart conditions and sports awareness created in memory of his son. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations through a network of independent representatives. The firm provides a wide range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to diverse advisory programs, emphasizing centralized due diligence and technology-supported solutions.

Michelle Ash is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience. She is currently an advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc., having joined the firm in 2023 after 15 years at Paragon Wealth Strategies LLC. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a Notary Public in the State of Florida. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using Modern Portfolio Theory, with strategies that include low-cost index vehicles, multi-factor tilts, and tax management.

Shawn Drake is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 20 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012, College Loan Freedom since 2018, and ownership and management positions at Shawn Drake LLC and Wealthwave Jax Partner LLC. He is involved in student loan forgiveness services through College Loan Freedom and participates in benefit fairs via the Enroller Resource Center. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services with proprietary and third-party investment models, managing billions in assets across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Donald Jurgens is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Gwfs Equities, Inc. since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the Board Treasurer for the Spinnakers Reach II Condo Association. 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 services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasize long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates over short-term forecasts.

William Wagner is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently with Empower Advisory Group and Empower Financial Services, Inc, having previously worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to certain IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasize long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Charles Moody is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated for nine years before joining Citigroup in 2013. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research, security pricing, and derivatives services.

Connor Mcleod is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Jacksonville, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Securities LLC, The Haskell Company, and Deutsche Bank USA Core Corporation. Outside of finance, he owns and operates a landscaping business, Sunstate Professional Services LLC. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to certain retail brokerage clients. The firm’s integrated approach combines proprietary and third-party methodologies focused on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates.

Ryan Poticny is a Series 65-licensed advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC, based in Jacksonville, FL. He has one year of experience at AE Wealth Management and also works with J Biance Financial. Prior to his financial advisory roles, he was involved in roofing and construction and held positions in real estate and education. Poticny is licensed to write life insurance when suitable and has experience referring clients to real estate professionals. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm primarily uses discretionary model portfolios and a range of investment strategies, managing approximately $49.8 billion for over 127,000 clients through a platform-focused approach.

Vivienne Ather is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She previously worked at firms including Western & Southern Life, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Ameriprise. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an officer for the local Toastmasters International chapter, helping to schedule meetings and evaluate speakers. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated investment adviser representatives. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives, managing the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Kevin Delvalle is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with PNC Wealth Management and has previously worked at firms including Merrill Lynch, BKS Partners, Kestra Investment Services, Raymond James, and Cetera. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account that employs algorithm-driven risk assessments and uses mutual funds and ETFs for portfolio management.