Michael Palios is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Tampa, FL, with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Guardian Life Insurance Co of America since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a co-advisor for a church youth group. Primerica Advisors is part of a large enterprise serving a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services, utilizing a range of proprietary and third-party investment strategies and platforms.

Zachary Roman is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Oxford Wealth Group LLC, and various automotive groups. TLG Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, pension and retirement plans, and other institutional investors. The firm focuses on manager selection and portfolio monitoring using fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, with services delivered through independent advisors, sub-advisors, and a direct-to-consumer digital program called Starlight Portfolios.

Mark Moore is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently with Commonwealth Financial Network and PBJ Wealth Management since 2019. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2013 to 2019. He also engages in fixed insurance sales on a limited basis. 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 around $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform with discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody/clearing services.

James Higginbotham III is a CFP® with 16 years of experience, currently affiliated with Primerica Advisors in Tampa, FL. He has worked at Guardian Life Insurance Company and Park Avenue Securities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an elder at Westtown Church. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers both transaction-based brokerage and fee-based advisory services, utilizing proprietary and third-party investment strategies across various programs and platforms.

Lisa Hunt is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Citigroup since 2019. Prior to that, she was with Raymond James in various capacities from 2012 to 2019. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across multiple wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and manages some portfolios with exposure to alternative and digital-asset products.

Ryan Baney is a CFP® and ChFC® with 13 years of experience in financial advising, currently serving at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Tampa, FL. He has been with Sequoia and its affiliated entities since 2012 and holds the position of Vice President, Private Client Services. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and family offices. The firm employs a combination of in-house models, custom portfolios, and third-party manager selection, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and extensive research resources.

Sita Monti is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in the financial industry. She is currently with Empower Advisory Group and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE Securities, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of her advisory work, she teaches various forms of yoga and is the founder of LivAfrika, a volunteer retail sales effort that donates all proceeds to its mission. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, offering integrated services aligned with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates through a combination of “point-in-time” financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Patrick Goodrich is a financial advisor at VALIC Financial Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 credential with one year of industry experience. Before joining VALIC, he worked in the education sector with Pinellas County Schools, Broward County Public Schools, and the Alternative Education Foundation. Outside of his advisory role, Goodrich volunteers as a financial coach with United Way Suncoast and is appointed as an agent to sell non-securities insurance products for AGIA. VALIC Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients, and employer-sponsored retirement participants, offering portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of advisors. The firm utilizes discretionary unified managed accounts on the Envestnet platform and employs centralized technology and model solutions to manage approximately $29.2 billion for around 300,000 clients.

Elizabeth Kampa is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. based in Tampa, FL. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 certifications and has one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Simplicity Investments, The Pinnacle Group, Fisher Investments, Northwestern Mutual, and Achieva Credit Union. TLG Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm focuses on manager selection and ongoing portfolio monitoring, utilizing fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, and offers both personalized advisory services and a digital program called Starlight Portfolios.

Robert Fincher is a financial advisor with CIBC Private Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at CIBC National Trust Company since 2017 and previously held positions at Atlantic Trust Company, N.A. and AllianceBernstein L.P. from 2011 to 2017. CIBC Private Wealth Advisors provides comprehensive investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, families, trusts, employee benefit plans, corporations, and investment companies. The firm emphasizes a collaborative investment process involving internal teams and committees, offering customized portfolios that include proprietary strategies, external managers, options hedges, and structured notes.

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.

Melissa Kelly is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Raymond James in various capacities from 2000 to 2025 before joining her current firm in 2026. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, equity research, and a Private Wealth program for clients with over $20 million in net worth.

Myles Dudley is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Triad Advisors, LLC, and Pinnacle Private Wealth, LLC. He is based in Tampa, FL. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic asset allocation with both passive and active management, supported by an internal Investment Committee and research that targets factor premiums such as value and momentum.

Laura Mataitis is a financial advisor at Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities, Cetera Investment Services, and Merrill. Outside of finance, she has worked as a delivery contractor for Uber Eats. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, offering managed and non-discretionary advice focused on asset allocation, contribution rates, and retirement age guidance. The firm relies on Morningstar Investment Management for portfolio construction and oversight and serves a large client base through scalable, technology-driven programs.

Anthony Lombardi is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with seven years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at JP Morgan Securities, Citizens Securities, and ownership of Oceanfeet LLC, a non-investment business he operates outside of trading hours. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital discretionary model account available by invitation to employees, which utilizes algorithmic risk assessment and approved mutual fund and ETF strategies.

Elaine Roberts is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Boca Raton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2012 and is also an agent with Agia, where she is involved in non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, wrap programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

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 at Principal Financial Services with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with Principal Securities and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2019 and previously with Princor Financial Services Corp and Principal Life Insurance Company from 2009 to 2017. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty military personnel stationed abroad. 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.