Jordan Busco is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, and Morgan Stanley. Citizens Securities serves individual and high-net-worth investors as well as individual retirement plans, providing investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm offers a digital advisory program and a Managed Account program, operating as a broker-dealer and insurance agency in addition to its advisory roles.

Richard Olson is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Hypoluxo, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 3 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Legacy Probate International, Citizens Securities, and Valic Financial Advisors. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily for employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering integrated services linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates through proprietary and third-party methodologies.

Michael Petrizzi is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving at Truist Advisory Services. He has been with SunTrust Advisory Services since 2016 and with SunTrust Investment Services, Inc. since 2006. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program that combines discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research.

Melinda Swartzbaugh is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at First Bank and Infinex Investments since 2017, with prior roles at First Brokerage America and UBS Financial Services. Outside of her advisory work, she is the president of The Benefits Advisor, a home-based insurance sales business. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, ERISA plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a large network of representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan support, and access to alternative investments and lending solutions, operating a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model with both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Edwin Alicea is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, and has one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Voyage Retirement Solutions, Insight Construction and Management, Interamerica Stage Inc., and Dragon Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is the CEO and owner of AEL Capital Management, LLC, an insurance holding company established for tax purposes. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients, including high-net-worth investors. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios, with a distinctive history of incorporating market-timing and momentum-based strategies in its program suite.

Tayiba Jannat is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has held various roles within Truist and its affiliated entities since 2023. Prior to her advisory career, Jannat worked in diverse positions including consulting and corporate roles, as well as involvement with the University of Florida and Club Pilates. 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 manager-selection programs, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Eric Wertheim is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to his current role, he served as a captain and field artillery officer in the Florida Army National Guard. 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’s approach integrates proprietary and third-party methodologies to produce point-in-time financial plans focused on long-term portfolio returns and savings rates.

Joumana Jordi is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has been with PNC Investments, LLC since 2016. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital offering for employees that utilizes algorithm-driven risk assessments and manages portfolios with mutual funds and ETFs.

Lynn Balch is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Wellington, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 41 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Lincoln Investment in 2017, Balch spent 12 years at Legend Equities Corporation. Outside of advisory work, Balch serves as a board member and Club Service Chair for a local Rotary Club and is involved as an endowment chair with the Penn State University alumni association. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plan participants. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and advisor-led consulting, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team that constructs strategic model portfolios and manages dynamic investment strategies.

Brent Fykes is a Certified Financial Planner® and Chartered Financial Analyst® with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with CIBC Private Wealth Management since 2014 and serves as a trustee of the James C. Dismuke Trust. CIBC Private Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, families, trusts, employee benefit plans, corporations, and investment companies. The firm employs a comprehensive investment process involving internal teams and committees to deliver customized portfolios and offers a range of strategies including options hedges and structured notes.

Robert Slawinski is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at World Financial Group, Aligned Benefits Group, and involvement with the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of the Hambleton Estates Civic Association and hosts international students attending The King’s Academy. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a model portfolio approach combined with third-party managers and digital platforms to deliver its services.

Alaa Ali is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including JPMorgan Securities LLC, PNC Investments LLC, and StateTrust Investments, Inc. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional and high-net-worth private clients. The firm utilizes strategic and tactical asset allocation combined with investments from affiliated and third-party sub-managers to construct client portfolios.

David Salley is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameritas Investment Corp since 2016 and has been involved with Salley Wealth Management since the same year. Outside of his advisory work, he is the CEO and owner of The Salley Foundation, a nonprofit baseball league. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a range of investment strategies using model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, interval funds, and individual securities, and operates various program platforms supported by third-party technology and managers.

Samuel Alfred is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. based in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Core Financial Group and Dragon Financial Services. Outside of investment advisory, Alfred owns Alfred Financial Group, an insurance business focused on fixed and indexed annuity products and life insurance, primarily offered through 403b plans. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios, with a notable legacy of market-timing and momentum-based strategies within its managed account programs.

Mark Feliciano is a financial advisor at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Bankers Life in various capacities since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, he works as a Unit Sales Manager recruiting and training insurance agents focused on 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 with discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and portfolio management to client goals, risk tolerances, and time horizons.

Steven Hall is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Winter Garden, FL, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 45 years of industry experience and has been with GWN Securities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Hall owns and operates a tax preparation business seasonally each year. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios, employing a range of strategies from traditional asset allocation to legacy market-timing and momentum-based programs.

Terry Coapstick is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 35 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Ameritas Investment Corp, Capital Choice Investment Advisers, Inc., and CCF Investments, Inc., among others. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in insurance brokerage activities and serves as a general partner in an insurance brokerage firm. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm offers a range of managed-account programs with investment approaches spanning traditional asset allocation to legacy market-timing and momentum strategies.

Frank Sweeney is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in West Palm Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2016 and also maintains a role at Capital Management Partners, LLC. Outside of advising, he teaches the CFP Education Program as an instructor for Dalton Educational. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors and managing over $212 billion in client assets. The firm offers a comprehensive adviser-support platform with discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody and clearing services.

Jamel Parks is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. in West Palm Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with six years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans, offering both investment advisory programs and brokerage and insurance services. The firm operates a digital advisory program alongside managed accounts and functions as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Nancy Wilkins is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at GWN Securities Inc. since 2015, including its SEC-registered entity since 2020, and previously at Royal Alliance. Wilkins is president of the Kiwanis Club of South Lake, a nonprofit supporting local children, and president of the Women’s Giving Alliance, a philanthropic group. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through multiple managed account programs and financial planning. The firm employs a mix of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers and uses market-timing and momentum-based strategies in some of its legacy programs.