Charles Okelley is a financial advisor with IHT Wealth Management LLC in Tampa, FL, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 44 years of industry experience, including prior roles at LPL Financial LLC and Summit Brokerage Services Inc. Outside of advisory activities, he is a business owner of Atlantic Coast Realty Advisors, Inc. IHT Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate and institutional entities, and retirement plan sponsors through discretionary asset management, financial planning, ERISA plan consulting, and outsourced CIO arrangements. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary model portfolios, third-party managers, and quantitative investment strategies tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Scott Powell is a financial advisor with Aegis Capital Corp. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Aegis Capital Corp. since 2010 and is also president and owner of Powell Financial Group, which focuses on fixed insurance products, health insurance, long-term care, and disability income. Aegis Capital Corp. serves individual investors, retirement and benefit plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients by providing investment advisory and brokerage services, financial planning, and access to managed account programs through RBC and AXOS platforms. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account options and supports a range of client objectives across multiple program types.

Braden Doherty is a financial advisor at Calton & Associates, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Trinity Wealth Securities, Florida Financial Advisors, and involvement with LaserOps Arcade. Calton & Associates serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and other retail clients, offering portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm provides various program structures, including wrap programs and separate account platforms, and integrates both commission-based and fee-based services tailored to client goals and risk profiles.

Matthew Waste is a financial advisor with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc., and Wings Financial Credit Union. Navy Federal Investment Services primarily serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union as well as individual, trust, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and portfolio management through a combination of advisory programs and brokerage channels. The firm utilizes third-party portfolio managers on the Envestnet platform and offers services including tax and impact overlay, unified managed accounts, and a Private Wealth Consulting program for clients with $1 million or more.

Peter Gayle is a financial advisor at Strategic Wealth Investment Group, LLC in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Strategic Wealth Designers in 2025, he spent 20 years with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Strategic Wealth Investment Group serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, and select business entities by providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis to develop client-specific investment strategies, often implementing these plans on a discretionary basis.

Michele Del Sordo is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Vanderbilt, Michele worked at J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. and LPL Financial LLC. Outside of advising, Michele serves as an executor of an estate. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts and estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, proprietary model portfolios, third-party sub-advisors, and digital platform access, with an investment approach that combines fundamental, technical, and charting analysis tailored to client objectives.

Ryan Kiernan is a financial advisor at Calton & Associates, Inc. in Tampa, FL, with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Morgan Stanley and Fidelity Investments. Calton & Associates serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and other retail clients by providing portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm offers multiple program structures and combines commission-based product sales with asset management fees through its dual registration as both a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Maria Ortiz is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Lanark Financial, Inc. in Tampa, FL, and has 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at NBC Securities since 2015. Outside of her financial advisory role, she owns a chiropractic business in Tampa. Lanark Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, municipalities, and other institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in assets across multiple advisor teams and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services.

Luis Sanabria is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, Morgan Stanley, and T. Rowe Price. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent investment adviser representatives and provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and digital advice for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of managed program options and access to multiple third-party investment advisers.

Andres Castro is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various capacities from 2021 to 2025. Prior to entering the financial industry, he was employed in the automotive and corporate aircraft services sectors. Independent Financial Partners is an enterprise firm that offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisers. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients, with notable expertise in retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting.

Ryan Mcclelland is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations along with the Series 66 license. Prior to his current role, he has been affiliated with J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. and Jonathan Roberts Advisory Group, Inc. since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Vice President and volunteer board member of a condominium association in Orlando, FL. 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 representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions using both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Corey Ward is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL and has held prior roles at firms including Impact Partnership Wealth, Market Guard, and Grow Financial Federal Credit Union. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering services such as financial planning, portfolio management, and plan-sponsor consulting. The firm provides advice primarily through non-discretionary arrangements and operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Christopher Weismiller is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in Tampa, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Brokerage Services and LPL Financial. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisers. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients, with notable expertise in retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services.

Timothy Schultz is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with J. W. Cole Advisors and J. W. Cole Financial since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and photographer for Black & Whote Ventures LLC, a photography business he has operated since 2004. 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 provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions.

Peter Sagorski is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Jonathan Roberts Advisory Group, Inc. and J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. since 2011. In addition to his advisory work, he is licensed as an insurance broker and sells fixed insurance products including annuities, life policies, disability, and long-term care insurance. 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 advisers. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Keri Finkenbinder is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with one year of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Kennedy Park Wealth Management and Turtle Nest Planning. She is also the owner of OJAS Wealth Management, an independent advisory business based in Tampa, FL. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs delivered through a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Steven Reichert is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Trinity Wealth Securities and Florida Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Reichert owns Boardwalk Bookkeeping. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm supports a decentralized advisory model with over 260 advisors serving a broad client base, and it is notable for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Chauncey Thomas is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Tampa, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase and LCG Advisors. Outside of his advisory practice, 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 active-duty U.S. military personnel abroad. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Lewis Stamey is a financial advisor at VALIC Financial Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at VALIC since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an agent for non-securities insurance products through Agia. VALIC Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm uses discretionary unified managed accounts with third-party model managers and emphasizes a technology-driven approach to managing a large client base.

Harold Alvarado is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation, New York Life Insurance Company, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and E*Trade Capital Management. Voya Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional clients such as retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services through various program structures, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary, recommendation-based relationships.