Jennifer Pearson is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc and Claybrook Capital, LLC. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates as a registered broker-dealer with capabilities that include securities transactions, variable insurance products, and placement and investment banking services.

John Verfurth is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Hightower Securities, LLC and Hightower Advisors since 2011. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and trusts. The firm’s approach focuses on manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across various investment vehicles.

Francisco Avalle is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank. Avalle is based in Sarasota, FL. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients and high-net-worth private clients. The firm combines strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from affiliated and third-party sub-managers, offering financial planning support and custody through third-party custodians.

Justin Leins is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 14 years before joining Steward Partners in 2026. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and financial planning services with both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, utilizing proprietary Steward Partners solutions and third-party money managers.

Michael Richard is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Bankers Life Advisory Services since 2017 and has also worked with Bankers Life Securities, Inc. and Bankers Life & Casualty since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of The Hillside Foundation, a nonprofit that provides scholarships and classroom support to his local community through fundraising events. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. primarily serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals, offering discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan services. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and manage portfolios aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Gillian Cassidy is a CFP® professional at Mariner Wealth Advisors with five years of experience in the financial industry. Prior to joining Mariner, she worked at Allegiant Private Advisors and the College for Financial Planning. She also spent four years at Florida Atlantic University. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services. The firm employs customized discretionary portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, with capabilities spanning traditional and alternative investment strategies, as well as integrated tax and accounting services.

David Jarrell is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network and Lakewood Ranch Family Counseling before joining Oppenheimer in 2019. Outside of finance, Jarrell works as a life coach and hypnotherapist, teaches yoga classes, and delivers food through DoorDash. Oppenheimer serves individuals, corporations, pooled vehicles, and retirement plans through a variety of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, consulting, and financial planning. The firm’s investment approach includes strategic and tactical asset allocation, manager selection, and periodic rebalancing, managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets as of December 31, 2025.

Rita Hollingsworth is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. in Sarasota, FL. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has six years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked with RPH Consulting for three years. She is also appointed as an insurance agent with Bankers Life & Casualty, where she writes Medicare Supplement, annuity, life, health, and long-term care insurance products. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals with portfolio management and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis methods to tailor asset allocations and manages portfolios across various securities on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Christopher Tenaglia is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and 65 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Truist Investment Services and SunTrust Advisory Services dating back to 2006. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools, to deliver asset allocation, fiduciary support, and manager selection through its AMC Advantage program.

Adham Makki is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he partners with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that support their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. He provides comprehensive services including general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events. Adham also connects clients with specialists at Bank of America for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. He brings expertise in areas such as employee benefits planning, family wealth management, services for endowments and non-profits, managing new wealth, socially responsible and ESG investing, sports and entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Adham holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Adham earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of South Florida. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys boating, cooking, football, golfing, music, pickleball, reading, spending time with his family, traveling, and woodworking.

John Laskey is a financial advisor with SPC in Sarasota, FL, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Sigma Financial Corporation since 1998. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed life and health insurance agent writing non-variable life, term life, and long-term care insurance policies. SPC serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services, delivering discretionary and nondiscretionary management tailored to client needs.

Scott Zelniker is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services Inc., Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. He serves as an officer and member of the finance committee at Congregation L'dor V'dor, a Jewish cultural center. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets, serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and financial planning services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through proprietary and third-party solutions.

Joshua Ladwig is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Truist Advisory Services and its predecessor firms since 2015. 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 manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Richard Pond is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and Private Advisor Group since 2013. Pond also operates Pond Wealth Management, LLC as a registered investment advisory business under Private Advisor Group. Private Advisor Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers access to multiple asset management platforms and strategies, utilizing a variety of analytical approaches and custodial arrangements.

Claudia Balarezo is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with TD Private Client Wealth LLC and TD Bank N.A. since 2013. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail clients, using a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

John Akin is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Truist Investment Services since 2009 and with Truist Advisory Services since 2016. He holds a Series 66 designation. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation and investment policy analysis, plan sponsor fiduciary support, participant advice, and a manager-selection program implemented through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Michelle Reynolds is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Truist Bank and SunTrust Bank prior to her current position, where she has worked since 2019. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by AI-enabled research tools and an integrated inter-affiliate service model.

Gregory Gionfriddo is a financial advisor with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investment, Southern Trust Financial Planning, and Securities America Inc. He is also an insurance agent with Beacon Pointe Insurance Services, LLC. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to individual and institutional clients, utilizing a proprietary Focus List of third-party independent managers and employing asset-allocation modeling across active and passive strategies. The firm offers a range of services including discretionary wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and outsourced CIO solutions.

Denville Loney is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having five years of industry experience. He has worked at TD Private Client Wealth LLC since 2020 and at TD Bank N.A. since 2018, with prior experience at American Income Life from 2012 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in food manufacturing through the American Bread Company, where he works part-time on the production line and as a heavy equipment operator. 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 offers portfolio management, access to mutual funds, ETFs, and separately managed accounts, combining strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from affiliated and third-party managers.

Nicholas Fiegoli is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including UBS Financial Services and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he has a personal investment in the Grand Hyatt at Pagent Beach. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services.