Nicholas Semko is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. He previously worked at AllianceBernstein L.P. and Ameriprise before joining Mercer. Mercer Global Advisors provides a range of advisory services to individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach focusing on globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using low-cost ETFs, index funds, and other vehicles, supported by specialized services such as retirement plan consulting and family office offerings.

Mathew Steward is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has operated Stewardship Financial Group, Inc. since 2014 and has been affiliated with New York Life Insurance Company and its related entities since 2009. Steward volunteers with the Children's Cancer Center, a nonprofit supporting families of pediatric cancer patients, and is a member of the BNI Tampa networking group where he facilitates weekly meetings. 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 various advisory programs tailored to client objectives and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

William Brooke Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc., where he has worked since 2016. He has 26 years of industry experience and owns Brooke Financial LLC, a tax preparation business, as well as Bridgespan, an investment-related entity serving state employees. Outside of finance, he is president of Bridgespan Farms, Inc., a rural land management company. J. W. Cole Advisors is a national SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions.

Santo Montalbano is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2016 to 2020 before joining J.W. Cole in 2020. Montalbano is also the managing partner of JWC Wealth Management, where he oversees approximately 125 clients and manages advisors and staff. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and platforms, including digital advice and third-party managers, serving clients through both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Russell Mercier is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fisher Investments, Big Financial Services LLC, and American Senior Benefits. In addition to his advisory role, he is engaged in insurance sales through Trident Retirement Group. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a broad mix of clients, including individuals, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm manages approximately $49.8 billion using discretionary model portfolios and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment strategies.

Patrice Davis is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Truist Advisory Services and its affiliated entities since 2015. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate integration.

James Granat is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in Tampa, FL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Wilson Business Group and has experience in educational institutions including Tate High School, Pensacola State College, and Northwest Florida State College. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm supports a decentralized advisory model and is notable for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities, serving a broad client base including individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients.

James Neshewat is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.W. Cole Advisors and J.W. Cole Financial since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Neshewat serves as chairman of the Palatka Housing Authority Board of Commissioners and is involved in estate planning through his partnership in a law firm. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities through a network of over 400 independent advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple managed account solutions, implementing investment decisions on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Vicki Beam is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with J.W. Cole Advisors and J.W. Cole Financial since 2011. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in Michigan College Planning, LLC, which provides college planning assistance, and serves as president of Keep Whitewater Rural, a local group focused on township planning enforcement. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party investment managers, and multiple managed account solutions.

Curtis Yourkievitz is a CFP® professional at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, with 21 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with J.W. Cole Advisory, Inc. and J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an Assistant Scout Master for Scouting America. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives and provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and access to third-party investment platforms for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and technical analysis, model and manager-based strategies, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Barrington Brower Jr. is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. based in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Gabor Financial Solutions and SnapRaise. Outside of his advisory work, he provides notary public services. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent investment adviser representatives, offering fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and platforms, including discretionary and non-discretionary account management and access to multiple third-party managers.

John Kennedy is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at Mosaic Wealth Management and G.A. Repple & Company. Outside of advising, he is involved with estate planning services, working with attorneys to design and create estate plans. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisors and provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm offers both transaction-based and wrap-managed programs, using various investment strategies and custodial platforms.

Susan Chandler is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 27 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Oppenheimer since 2010, following prior roles at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a range of programs including asset management, consulting, and retirement services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios.

Jakob Muehlschlegel is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including IFP Securities, Synovus Bank, and Finances for the Fearless. His background also includes roles at Medinah Country Club and Bowes Creek Country Club. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisers. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform offering both individualized and centralized investment management, with a notable focus on retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services.

Rey Descalso is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.W. Cole Advisors since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is the founder of Privada Tax, an LLC focused on tax preparation, planning, and estate documentation. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions.

Fenoy Butler II is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 65 license. He has eight years of industry experience and has been with J.W. Cole Advisors since 2017. Butler also operates Riverside Wealth Advisors, LLC, and works as an insurance agent offering life and fixed insurance products. J.W. Cole Advisors is a large enterprise serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts through a network of independent advisors. The firm provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various investment platforms, employing a range of strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Daniel Jeanneret is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Land O Lakes, Florida. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 17 years of industry experience. He operates Jeanneret Financial Strategies, focusing on brokering insurance products alongside his advisory role. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Brenda Macarthur is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Fidelity Investments, J.P. Morgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, and Johns Brothers Financial before joining J. W. Cole. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives and provides a range of services including fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to multiple third-party investment platforms for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Joseph Wheeler is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners, based in Tampa, FL, and has 17 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and IFP Securities. Outside of his advisory role, Wheeler serves as a board member for the Maitland Club Homeowner's Association. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisers. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients with a decentralized advisory model and notable retirement-plan consulting capabilities.

Franklin Lefler Jr. is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving at Truist Advisory Services. He has worked with Suntrust Advisory Services and Suntrust Investment Services since 2009. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, combining discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by AI-enabled research and integrated inter-affiliate resources.