James Kalinowski is a financial advisor with United Planners' Financial Services of America and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 29 years of industry experience and has worked with firms including Trilogy Wealth Management and United Planners. Outside of his advisory work, he is the founder and president of Balancing the Badge LLC, which publishes a book related to law enforcement. United Planners serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan services, and brokerage solutions through a network of 477 independent advisors. The firm operates an open-architecture platform with multiple custodians and money managers, emphasizing largely non-discretionary asset management.

Martin Ferguson is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Kestra Advisory since 2018, previously serving at Kestra Investment Services and Investment Professional Inc. Ferguson is also an owner of Kestra Advisory Services, LLC. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and advisor-managed accounts, supporting its clients with due diligence across a variety of investment solutions.

George Onami is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2017 and has been involved in financial education with the Heartland Institute of Financial Education since 2012. Outside of advising, he is also engaged in IT consulting through Technigee Consulting LLC. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services. The firm provides a range of investment programs, including proprietary and third-party model portfolios, with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Lauren Hoffman is a Series 65 and Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. She is currently with IEQ Capital, LLC and has prior experience at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and families, trusts, foundations, endowments, and non-profit organizations. The firm uses a centralized macroeconomic research process and constructs portfolios with liquid strategies, third-party managers, and private alternatives, emphasizing clients with net worths of $10 million or more.

Chel Larkin is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. She is currently with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC and Sanctuary Securities, Inc., and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering investment advisory and financial planning services through a network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm supports a range of investment approaches and account management styles and acts as a fiduciary when a written advisory agreement is in place.

Adam Palafox is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, he worked at Holland Parker and Dell Technologies. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a diversified investment approach combining passive and active managers, with oversight by an internal Investment Committee, and manages over $122 billion in assets through a large advisor network.

Shawn Quiggins is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. in Spring, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple tenures at Voya Financial Advisors, as well as a year at AXA Distributors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches high school lacrosse for Concordia Lutheran High School. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale firm serving individual and institutional clients with services including financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory. The firm employs a combination of in-house and third-party strategies, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management through a large network of advisors.

Ronald Hoyle is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Peoria, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Core Integrated Wealth, Inc., J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc., and H. Beck, Inc. He is involved in identity protection services for clients and participates in self-defense benefits programs through partnerships with Right to Bear and the United States Concealed Carry Association, Inc. 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.

Jorge Hollander is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Merrill, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Oppenheimer in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing real estate through a family trust and related property ownership entities. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of investment programs across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

Eduardo Martinez is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Triad Hybrid Solutions and Triad Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Martinez assists financial advisors as an advisory associate with Robare & Jones Wealth Management. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, charitable organizations, and state and municipal entities. The firm offers a range of investment management and financial planning services delivered through multiple program models, utilizing both proprietary and third-party platforms.

Diana Diaz is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise and Wells Fargo in various advisory roles. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of programs and advisory services, including both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, with a notable portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Gavin Baxter is a financial advisor at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and also serves as Divisional Vice President at TailorMade Wealth Counsel. Prior to his advisory roles, Gavin spent several years in education. 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 plan advisory services through customized, primarily long-term portfolios and a network of approximately 286 advisors managing over 13,000 clients.

Zidane Johnville is a financial advisor at SPC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Zurich North America and Northwestern Mutual. SPC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm supports a large network of advisors and delivers tailored, discretionary investment advice through various account programs and partnerships.

Charles Wright is a financial advisor with United Planners' Financial Services of America, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with United Planners, Trilogy Wealth Management, and Charles Christopher Wright since 2008, and previously was employed at Garlock Sealing Technologies for eight years. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides advisory and brokerage services through independent representatives and employs multiple custodians and third-party managers, with most assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Roberto Sanchez is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at Northern Lights Distributors, GlobeScan Capital, and Titleist Asset Management. Sanchez serves as a director for Latino Australia Education, a counseling organization assisting students who wish to study in Australia, where he provides part-time accounting support. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers a range of programs and services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, consulting, and retirement planning.

April Perez is a financial advisor with RBC Rochdale, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at RIM Securities and UBS Financial Services. RBC Rochdale serves a diverse range of clients, including high net worth individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment process combining quantitative and fundamental analysis, utilizing proprietary tools to tailor portfolios across various asset classes.

Van Washington is a financial advisor at SPC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with SPC and Sigma Financial Corporation since 2011. SPC serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services through a network of over 460 advisers managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets.

Ryan Newkirk is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at GWFS Equities, Inc. since 2020. Outside of his advisor role, he serves as Secretary for the Roxborough Village Filing 16B Homeowners Association, a nonprofit homeowners organization. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as select retail brokerage clients. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Ronald Kudlacek is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera Planning Partners. His prior roles include positions at Plains Wealth Management, Core + Financial Strategies, and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in RKBW, LLC, a business involved in real estate investments and convenience store equipment leasing. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees by providing investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement-related advice. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes diversified allocations matched to client goals, supported by ancillary services such as tax planning, bookkeeping, and estate planning through a third-party provider.

Larry Nemoto Jr. is a CFP® and Series 63 credentialed financial advisor with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. and Jonathan Roberts Advisory Group, Inc. since 2003. Outside of his advisory roles, he operates a consulting business focused on accounting and taxes. J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. supports a large network of independent advisors, offering fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to third-party manager platforms. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts through both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies that incorporate fundamental and technical analysis.