Tony Pruitt is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at several firms including LPL Financial, Wells Fargo Clearing, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with a spouse’s non-investment related business. Private Advisor Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing a fiduciary-based model that combines proprietary technology platforms with third-party managers and a variety of investment strategies.

Joseph Cuda is a financial advisor at Corient with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior work includes roles at Carillon Tower Advisers, Inc., CIPW Service Company, LLC, and Ready Set Drive Autos LLC. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, pension plans, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team approach combining in-house strategies with third-party managers, employing risk management tools and specialized offerings such as family office and trustee services.

John Myers is a financial advisor at Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at T. Rowe Price Investment Services, Inc. from 2010 to 2019. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through managed advice programs and investment education services. The firm uses proprietary software and portfolio oversight from Morningstar Investment Management to provide asset allocation, contribution rate, and retirement age guidance.

Chauncey Thomas is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Securities Inc, LCG Advisors, and JPMorgan Chase. Outside of advising, he works part-time as an Uber driver during nights and weekends. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through various investment adviser and promoter arrangements.

Karrisa Marinez is a financial advisor with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Outside of financial advising, she is involved with Coffee Uniting People. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is a multi-team, SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on customized, primarily long-term portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, and other securities, and offers a range of wealth management, financial planning, and retirement services supported by a network of roughly 286 advisors.

Alonzo Barnes is a Series 63-licensed financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Tampa, FL, and has 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of an LLC that purchases and rehabilitates homes. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. 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.

Aiad Abdelshaheed is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with SunTrust Advisory Services and related SunTrust entities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of AVJE LLC, a business involved in managing rental property. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, participants, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Daniel Gaukel is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ at Corient with three years of industry experience. He has worked at Corient and its affiliated entities since 2022 and previously held roles at Reilly Fisher Solomon PA and the University of South Florida. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach that combines in-house strategies with third-party manager solutions and uses risk management tools to align portfolios with client objectives.

Michael Crowne is a financial advisor at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at RAC Securities, Rok Financial, and Innovation I360. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on customized, primarily long-term portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and alternative investments, supported by a network of approximately 286 advisors serving over 13,000 clients.

Daniel Walsh is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 34 years of industry experience. He is currently with Truist Advisory Services, where he has worked since 2016, and previously with Suntrust Investment Services beginning in 1997. Based in Sun City Center, FL, Walsh has extensive experience in investment advisory services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting with third-party platform support and uses AI-enabled tools in its research process.

Justin Whelan III is a financial advisor at Corient with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has previously worked at Vivaldi Capital Management LP and Biechele Royce, Inc. Since 2015, he has been the managing member of Sunrise Capital Management LLC, overseeing several private funds. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, pension plans, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates proprietary strategies with third-party managers and incorporates risk management tools and alternative investments where suitable.

Charles Conner is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at SunTrust Advisory Services since 2016 and has been affiliated with SunTrust Investment Services, Inc. and SunTrust Bank since 2014. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches and integrates third-party managers and AI-enabled research tools to support its investment strategies.

Christopher Ritacca is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners with 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at TIAA-CREF and TIAA from 2007 to 2018 before joining Independent Financial Partners in 2018. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving a broad range of clients and offers both decentralized investment strategies and centralized asset management options, with notable capabilities in retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting.

Robert Fincher is a financial advisor at CIBC Private Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 65, Series 63, and Series 66 credentials with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at CIBC National Trust Company since 2017, following prior roles at Atlantic Trust Company, N.A. and AllianceBernstein L.P. CIBC Private Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including high net worth individuals, families, trusts, employee benefit plans, corporations, and investment companies. The firm combines internal and external management with governance committees to deliver customized portfolios and offers a range of services including financial, estate, and philanthropic planning as well as Family Office services.

James Deshaies is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory. His prior roles include positions at USAA Financial Advisors and USAA Investment Management Company. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm uses Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools to deliver tailored recommendations, while trading requires client authorization.

Joseph Nagy is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and Principal Life Insurance Company since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is active as an insurance agent specializing in fixed life insurance, fixed annuities, disability insurance, and long-term care insurance. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

William Premock is a financial advisor with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 27 years of industry experience with prior roles at Merrill, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he manages operations for a marine LLC that holds title to his charter boat. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth and investment management, financial planning, and retirement advisory services, using customized long-term portfolios that incorporate ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and alternative investments.

Alaina Butler is a financial advisor at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services in various capacities. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on customized, primarily long-term portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, and other securities, supported by internal due diligence and operational tools, with a notable emphasis on affiliated sub-advisory arrangements and platform integrations.

Brian Serimian is a financial advisor with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo and Raymond James. He is also the owner of B. Serimian LLC, a holding company. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on customized, primarily long-term portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, and other investments, supported by a broad network of advisors and integrated third-party solutions.

Richard Lewis Jr. is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Tampa, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with various Principal entities since 2009 and was involved with the Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce from 2017 to 2019. Outside of advisory work, he is also licensed as a fixed insurance agent. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and active-duty military personnel stationed internationally. The firm focuses on direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through various adviser and promoter arrangements.