Lauren Thomas is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently associated with M Holdings Securities, Inc. since 2004 and leading Thomas Financial Group since 2007. She serves on multiple advisory boards, including Synovus Bank of Florida and M Financial, and holds board positions with nonprofit and educational organizations such as The Spring of Tampa Bay and Tampa Prep. Additionally, she is involved with the University of Tampa Financial Ambassadors' Council and the YPO Florida leadership group. M Holdings Securities, Inc. provides a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, charities, and corporations through a nationwide network of independent member firms and financial professionals. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, financial planning, and insurance advisory services, utilizing third-party sub-advisors and platform providers to support trading and reporting.

Brandon Stukus is a financial advisor at Csenge Advisory Group, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors, OSAIC, and Kestra Advisory Services, among others. Outside of finance, he teaches no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fundamentals and works as a DJ for local events. Csenge Advisory Group provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high net worth clients, charities, and corporate clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with a relative strength methodology, offering customized portfolio management through discretionary or model-based strategies.

John Robinson is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently with Strategic Wealth Investment Group, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Strategic Wealth Designers, Florida Financial Advisors, and Digital Science, following a decade of work in healthcare-related organizations such as STEMCELL Technologies and Moffitt Cancer Center. Strategic Wealth Investment Group provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations and business entities. The firm employs a blend of internally developed and third-party model portfolios, using multiple investment analysis techniques, and may utilize third-party managers for trading while maintaining overall client suitability responsibility.

Norman Dayan is a financial advisor at StoneX Advisors Inc. with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with StoneX Advisors since 2016, having also worked at StoneX Securities Inc. since 2011. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan consulting, and related services through independent advisors and an in-house Private Client Group. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including advisor-managed portfolios, proprietary models, and third-party money managers, supported by platforms such as Envestnet and Advyzon.

Kristin Johnson is a financial advisor at IHT Wealth Management LLC with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at IHT Wealth Management since 2019, previously serving at Independent Financial Partners and LPL Financial. IHT Wealth Management serves a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a blended investment approach using fundamental stock selection combined with quantitative tools and diversified model portfolios, offering discretionary asset management, financial planning, and ERISA fiduciary services through a network of over 150 advisors.

Joseph Martinez is a financial advisor at Bison Wealth, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previous work experience at Data Source Technology, Cerecore, Connect Partners, and 3-D Technology Group. Outside of advisory work, Martinez serves as president of DataSource, a Tampa-based company, where he dedicates 10-12 hours per week. Bison Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, family offices, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other financial advisers. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and multi-manager investment solutions, utilizing tactical and strategic allocations across liquid and private market strategies.

Brennan Decima is a CFP® professional at Csenge Advisory Group, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Csenge Advisory Group serves charitable organizations, corporations, business entities, and individual clients, including high-net-worth families, offering asset management, financial planning, and corporate retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a top-down investment process combining fundamental and technical analysis with a relative-strength methodology, primarily constructing portfolios with mutual funds and ETFs.

Brad Fuller is a financial advisor at Trek Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Independent Financial Partners and several technology companies. Trek Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as institutional retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary and non-fiduciary services. The firm employs a blend of strategic and tactical portfolio construction, utilizing evidence-based models, fundamental and technical analysis, and artificial intelligence tools under human review.

Christopher Licata Jr. is a financial advisor with StoneX Advisors Inc. in Seminole, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. Prior to joining StoneX in 2019, he worked at IFS Securities for five years. Outside of his advisory role, he participates as a lecturer and co-signer of checks for the Knights of Columbus Council 17162 in Seminole. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm utilizes proprietary models, third-party money managers, and multiple platforms to offer tailored investment solutions with ongoing due diligence.

George Goodroe is a CFP® with over 31 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Capital Analysts since 2023 and previously spent nine years at Lincoln Investment and 22 years at Legend Equities Corporation. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team and several portfolio options, operating with a fiduciary standard and emphasizing advisor-provided consultation tailored to client needs.

Thomas Kidwell is a financial advisor at Cyndeo Wealth Partners with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc. Kidwell serves as a trustee and board member for several local organizations, including the St. Petersburg Police Athletic League and St. Petersburg College. Cyndeo Wealth Partners advises individuals, families, corporations, and business owners, providing portfolio management, financial planning, family office services, and consulting. The firm customizes portfolios using proprietary models, third-party managers, and a diverse range of investment instruments, and it offers a business advisory practice for middle-market owners.

William Holden is a financial advisor at Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Manning & Napier and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, Holden serves on several nonprofit and community boards, including the St. Petersburg Free Clinic, Boy Scouts of America Greater Tampa Bay Area Council, St. Anthony’s Hospital, and SouthState Bank. Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services to institutional clients and pooled vehicles, offering discretionary and non-discretionary management across various products including pension plans and state or municipal entities. The firm employs a team-based investment process that combines top-down macro analysis with bottom-up security selection and manages a range of strategies, including systematic and fixed income approaches.

Elizabeth Duggan is a financial advisor with Intellicents Investment Solutions Inc in St. Petersburg, FL. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Intellicents, she worked at TRG Financial, Inc and TRG Advisors, Inc, as well as in healthcare systems including the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System and Kaiser Permanente. Intellicents Investment Solutions Inc serves retirement plan sponsors, administrators, and individual clients, providing services such as retirement plan consulting, HSA consulting, and wealth management. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach overseen by a CFA-designated Chief Investment Officer and manages approximately $9.92 billion in assets.

Solomon Kilgroe is a financial advisor with Cyndeo Wealth Partners in St. Petersburg, FL. He holds a Series 65 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cyndeo Wealth Partners, he worked at Dimmitt Automotive Group and UBS Financial Services. Cyndeo Wealth Partners serves individuals, corporations, and middle-market business owners by providing portfolio management, financial planning, family office and wealth planning, and business advisory services. The firm offers customized portfolio solutions through its own models or third-party sub-advisers and operates a private investment vehicle for accredited investors.

Brian Sallee is a financial advisor at Inspire Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation. Prior to joining Inspire Advisors, he worked at Avorit, DSM Technology Consultants, and Concerto Cloud Services. Inspire Advisors, LLC manages approximately $1.33 billion in discretionary client assets, primarily serving individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as institutions and charitable organizations. The firm incorporates Biblically Responsible Investing with proprietary tools and uses a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative analysis, and modern portfolio theory to construct portfolios, often delegating management to sub-advisors and affiliated managers.

Constance Capco is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Northern Trust Securities, Inc. in St. Petersburg, FL for 25 years. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-registered broker-dealer that offers discretionary portfolio management through a model-driven wrap fee program. The firm serves high-net-worth individuals, retail investors, and institutional clients with Separately Managed Accounts, Fund Strategist Portfolios, and Strategist UMAs delivered via the Fidelity Managed Account Xchange platform.

Robert Cerrito is a financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at several firms, including The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Walser Wealth Management Company. He is also co-owner of Cerrito & Stanfill Wealth Management. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and business entities. The firm supports a network of 169 advisors across 154 offices and employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor investment strategies.

Mark Hajek is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Mariner Independent with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Capital Markets IQ and Mariner Platform Solutions, as well as entrepreneurial ventures such as Orange Paw LLC and Tango Boys LLC. He is also a member of HHH Holdings, LLC and Hokie Hokie LLC, both involved in administrative and liquid asset management activities in St. Petersburg, FL. Mariner Independent provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, model portfolios, third-party manager access, and plan services with an emphasis on institutional integration and fiduciary support.

Rhonda Holifield is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Waverly Advisors, LLC since 2023 and previously led Holifield Financial Advisory Services/Prosper Financial Advisers for 16 years. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm provides a range of services including investment management, financial planning, and multi-family office services, blending traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private market allocations.

Paul Murphy is a financial advisor with Calton & Associates, Inc. in Seminole, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Calton & Associates since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in non-investment businesses, including serving as director of a home-building company and owning a property management firm. Calton & Associates serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and other retail clients by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, along with access to third-party money managers. The firm offers a range of program structures and investment approaches tailored to client goals and risk profiles, combining both advisory and brokerage services.