Alexis Rodriguez is a CFP® and CFA® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Independent Financial Partners. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, Fidelity Investments, and Lord Abbett. Rodriguez is also involved with FirstRise Investments, a financial services venture. Independent Financial Partners is an enterprise firm supporting a multi-advisor platform with over 260 advisors nationwide. The firm offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services, with a notable focus on retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting, serving a broad client base including individuals, charities, corporations, and high-net-worth clients.

Paul Carpentier is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with PNC Investments and Wells Fargo Clearing. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio solution for PNC Bank employees. The firm uses algorithm-driven model selection and delegates portfolio implementation to third-party strategists, focusing on mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Carissa Ellerd is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners holding a Series 65 designation and based in Tampa, FL. She has been with IFP Securities, LLC since 2023 and has three years of industry experience. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients, with a notable focus on formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services.

John Willoughby III is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with HB Wealth, having joined in 2024, and previously worked at SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Bank for a combined total of 14 years. HB Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, foundations, family offices, institutional clients, and investment companies. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management aligned with client objectives and risk tolerance, using a combination of quantitative and qualitative due diligence across various public and private investment strategies.

Larry Parkin is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 21 years of industry experience. He currently serves as a financial advisor at HB Wealth, joining the firm in 2024. Prior to this, he worked for BB&T Securities and SunTrust Advisory Services in various capacities between 1998 and 2022. HB Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser offering wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, foundations, family offices, and institutional clients. The firm employs a disciplined investment process using both quantitative and qualitative analysis across diverse asset classes and provides discretionary portfolio management aligned with clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Marc Wilkins is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory Services, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Commonwealth Financial Network, Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including plan sponsors and institutional investors. The firm offers fiduciary services, plan design, education, and access to multiple management platforms, serving approximately $79.8 billion in assets under management.

Andrew Schorr is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners, holding a Series 65 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Advisory Services Network, LLC, and R.L.K. Advisory Group. Outside his advisory work, Schorr serves as a board member and coach for local community organizations, including the Daytona Beach Quarterback Club and the Volusia County Miracle League. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients, with a focus on retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services.

Justin Hill is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Clearwater, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 21 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, New York Life, Fisher Investments, and Colonial Life. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base ranging from individual and high-net-worth investors to pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers a combination of advisory and broker-dealer services utilizing proprietary and third-party model portfolios, with both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Brian Wade is a Certified Financial Planner® with 28 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Independent Financial Partners and has worked previously at LPL Financial and Tampa Financial Group, where he is involved in the sale of fixed life, long-term care, disability, health insurance, and fixed annuities. Wade also engages in public speaking as a non-investment-related activity. Independent Financial Partners is a nationwide firm serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients through a decentralized advisory model. The firm offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services, with a notable focus on formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting.

Robert Lingenfelser is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth since 2010 and also operates as an independent insurance agent. Lingenfelser owns and conducts fixed insurance sales through Lingenfelser Financial Services and Lingenfelser & Associates, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients, providing advisory programs, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm supports its advisors with operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management services.

Kevin Murphy is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 40 years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Oppenheimer serves a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates strategic and tactical asset allocation, manager selection, and various investment vehicles, with an emphasis on both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Peter Nunley is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license, with 12 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is currently affiliated with Independent Financial Partners and IFP Securities, LLC, where he has worked since 2013 and 2019 respectively. In addition to his advisory work, Nunley serves as Vice President of the Ford's Landing Condominium Association and works as a part-time driver for rideshare companies. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving tens of thousands of clients and offers a decentralized advisory model with notable retirement-plan and pension consulting capabilities.

Jay Natkow is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in St. Petersburg, Florida, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Carillon Tower Advisers, Inc. and Suncoast Credit Union. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers 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 combines its municipal-advisor registration with its affiliation to Fifth Third Bank to provide a platform featuring multiple discretionary managed-account options, direct indexing, and tax-overlay services.

Michael Coleman is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Clearwater, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 22 years of industry experience. He has held leadership roles in multiple business ventures, including serving as COO at Cloudtec LLC, a budgeting and savings software company, and owning The Coleman Nation LLC, a social media company. Coleman is also involved with several nonprofit and advisory boards, such as All for One, Inc., and Delphi Academy of Los Angeles. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm provides both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party investment models, offering discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Benjamin Depalmo is a financial advisor at HB Wealth with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including Truist Advisory Services, LPL Financial, and J.P. Morgan Securities. HB Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser providing wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, foundations, family offices, institutional clients, and investment companies. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative analysis across various public and private investment strategies and offers discretionary portfolio management aligned with clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Daniel Graham is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Palm Harbor, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company since 1999. Graham serves as a board member of the Florida Dream Center, where he participates in quarterly meetings focused on brand development and fundraising and volunteers regularly. 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. 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.

Nikolaus Lancaster is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and three years of industry experience. He has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2026 and has a background at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2022. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering services such as annual financial reviews, retirement planning discussions, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s research tools and standard asset allocation models.

Stephen Fee is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has six years of industry experience, including roles at New York Life Insurance Company and NYLIFE Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Fee serves as president and managing member of Alpha Omega Legacy Wealth, a firm he established for marketing and managing financial consulting and fee-based services. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse clientele, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and military personnel. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Tyler Acheson is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 65 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked with Independent Financial Partners since 2020 and also serves as Director of Business and Financial Wellness Coach at Advanced Strategies Group. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent representatives. The firm manages over $12 billion in assets and is notable for its retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Camaron Koury is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining IFP Securities, LLC, Camaron worked in hospitality and promotions. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services nationwide through a decentralized multi-advisor platform. The firm supports various investment strategies, including centralized asset management and third-party managers, and offers specialized retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services.