Sandra Esquierdo is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at GWFS Equities, Advised Assets Group, Bank of America, Merrill, and Citibank. Based in Jacksonville, FL, she has been with Empower Advisory Group since 2024. 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 services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasize long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and client savings rates.

William Nichols is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Jacksonville, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Green Wealth Management and Union Financial, Inc., and served ten years in the United States Navy. Outside of his advisory role, Nichols is the founding partner and lead wealth advisor at Executive Private Wealth, where he provides financial planning, insurance services, and educational seminars. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and active-duty military personnel. The firm provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through direct advisory programs and promoter arrangements.

Jason Sanders is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and with Principal Life Insurance Co. since 2009. Sanders serves as an advisory board member at the University of North Florida and is involved in fixed insurance sales, including fixed life, annuities, and health-related insurance products. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and active-duty military personnel stationed abroad. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Brandon Hogue is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked within the Truist and SunTrust organizations since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a second home used for short-term rental income. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing both discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Allahyar Nejad is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and SunTrust Advisory Services LLC. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment strategies, and incorporates technology tools and centralized due diligence in its approach.

Ryan Mallow is a financial advisor at Farther with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Fidelity Investments for 13 years before joining Farther in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an independent insurance agent. Farther serves individual investors, trusts, and estates through a technology-driven advisory platform combined with direct client meetings. The firm applies Modern Portfolio Theory using bespoke and algorithmic model portfolios, focusing on ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income, and offers discretionary investment management alongside retirement plan consulting and private fund recommendations.

Christine Dixon is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s services emphasize long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within an integrated platform tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative systems.

Stephen Cefalu is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for seven years before joining Commonwealth in 2023. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $200 billion in client assets. The firm offers a broad adviser-support platform including managed-account programs and access to third-party asset managers, supporting a wide range of investment strategies and services.

Michael Dean is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill, serving in advisory roles for a combined 13 years. 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 integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Cynthia Robinson is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC in Jacksonville, FL. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has five years of industry experience, including a long tenure at TD Bank N.A. from 1998 to 2021 prior to her current role. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional, high-net-worth, and retail clients. The firm uses a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from both affiliated and third-party sub-managers, delivering portfolio management, financial planning support, and custody services.

Barbara Tilka is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 13 years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Brighthouse Financial and Wealthwave Jax Partners LLC. Outside of advisory work, she is a business owner involved in the hospitality industry as a silent partner and serves as a board member of the Safe and Healthy Duval Coalition. Transamerica Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach emphasizes model portfolios and third-party managers, supported by multiple program platforms such as Transamerica ONE and the TFA365 Advisory Program.

John Logue is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services, having previously worked at PNC and BBVA in various wealth management and securities roles. Outside of his advisory work, he assists with a Massage Envy franchise owned by his wife. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering asset allocation analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program implemented through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Nicholas Hollister is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and totaling nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill from 2015 to 2022 before joining PNC Investments LLC in 2022. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account pilot for employees. The firm’s approach uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and implements investments via approved model strategies managed by PNC or third parties, focusing on mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Karen Mayfield is a CFP® with 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. She currently serves as an advisor at Truist Advisory Services, where she has worked since 2021, following prior roles with SunTrust Advisory Services and related firms. Outside of her advisory work, Mayfield holds leadership and volunteer roles with local organizations including the Estate Planning Council of Northeast Florida, Wolfson Children's Women's Board, and the Ronald McDonald House. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships and integrates third-party platforms and AI-enabled research to support its investment offerings.

Steven Thompson is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and eight years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. He was also self-employed for three years before joining Empower. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as select IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary and third-party methodologies focused on long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and client savings rates.

Maurice Ruhter is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and also owns and operates Maury Ruhrer Tax Service, providing income tax preparation services. His professional background includes long-term roles at Wfg and JEA. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a model portfolio and third-party manager approach to investment advisory, supported by a large network of advisors and multiple program platforms.

Kellie Desrosiers is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Voya Financial Advisors since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she owns KD Inspires, LLC, a company that provides tools and resources aimed at motivation and inspiration. She also has experience as an account executive selling skincare products with Rodan & Fields. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, retirement plan sponsors, and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services, delivering advice through various managed account and third-party money manager programs while primarily providing non-discretionary recommendations.

Nick Kostoff is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2015 and has also worked at Fifth Third Bank since 2012. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and a tax-overlay service, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Ryan Ashley is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC since 2017. Prior to joining MAI, he worked at TIAA-CREF and TIAA from 2016 to 2017. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management across a range of strategies and integrates financial planning and tax services into many client relationships.

Stephanie Geisse is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 13 years of industry experience. She has worked with Truist and its predecessor firms in various capacities since 2015. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, using a combination of discretionary manager relationships and consulting supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.