Taylor Escher is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Citigroup since 2023. Prior to that, he was employed at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors and T. Rowe Price. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and operates with a combination of large institutional scale and specialized market roles, including in-house research and derivatives services.

Lee Lyon is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Jonathan Roberts Advisory Group and J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. since 2006. Lyon is also president of Lyon Investment Services, a business involved in the marketing of financial services and insurance. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered firm 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 various managed account solutions, implementing investment decisions on either a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

Elizabeth Courtney is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 19 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at AXA Advisors, Valic Financial Advisors, LPL Financial, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of advising, she is involved in multiple community and entrepreneurial activities, including serving as Treasurer on the board of the nonprofit Love, Inc. of Brevard, coaching her grandchildren on their online business, and operating a photography website. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisors and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to multiple third-party investment platforms for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and integrates digital advice solutions across various custodial platforms.

Robert Mathisen Jr. is an advisor with Lincoln Investment holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has prior experience at Citibank and BNY Mellon totaling 28 years. Mathisen serves as a board member of Champions for Children, a nonprofit focused on preventing child abuse. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is an enterprise firm serving a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans, with a history of supporting educators and participants in 403(b) and 457(b) programs. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-led consulting, and portfolio management through various model portfolios and third-party managers.

Kevin Arquette is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network in Lutz, FL. He has worked at Commonwealth and Wealthpoint Financial Planning since 2022 and previously spent nine years with The Harwood Insurance Group and Harwood Advisory Group. In addition to his advisory work, he spends part of his time conducting fixed insurance sales. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, including discretionary model portfolios and customized investment solutions, while providing operational, compliance, and practice-management support to affiliated advisors.

John Crager is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Land O Lakes, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. Before joining Lincoln Investment in 2025, he spent 10 years with Horace Mann Insurance and Horace Mann Investors, Inc. He is the owner and president of Suncoast Insurance LLC, which specializes in property and casualty insurance sales and service. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans, with a longstanding focus on educators and participants in 403(b) and 457(b) programs. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-led consulting, and portfolio management using model portfolios, third-party managers, and various platform options.

Karli Griffin is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, and has two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles outside the financial sector, such as positions at Southpaw Animal Health and Circle C Ranch. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent investment adviser representatives and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services for individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary account management using fundamental and technical analysis, model or manager-based strategies, and digital advice platforms.

Darius Harrison is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Raymond James Financial Services, Cetera, and SunTrust Advisory Services. 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 platform and manager arrangements, to deliver its investment solutions.

Barry Flagg is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed advisor with 36 years of industry experience. He is registered with Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services since 2016 and has been associated with Moore Thomas since 1986. Outside of his advisory role, Flagg is involved in speaking engagements on life insurance portfolio evaluation and manages Triangulum Financial Partners, focusing on client advising related to life insurance. He is also the founder and president of THEInsuranceAdvisor.COM, a life insurance research publisher, and contributes to curriculum development and ethics guidance related to life insurance for professional organizations. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a broad mix of institutional and individual clients, offering fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms. The firm serves very large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds, and supports discretionary and non-discretionary services with due diligence on recommended investments.

John Wright is a Series 66-registered advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Tampa, FL. He has one year of experience as a financial advisor, previously working at Truist Bank for ten years. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and a third-party manager selection program, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches with integrated inter-affiliate services.

Neetul Sharma is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66, Series 65, and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Citigroup in 2020, Neetul worked at Capital One Advisors LLC and Capital One Investing, LLC from 2016 to 2020, as well as at Spire Wealth Management and Equitable Advisors earlier in his career. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies implemented through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, supported by internal standards and oversight committees.

Omar Corona is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 65 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously served five years in the U.S. Navy. Corona’s background also includes work at Suncoast Credit Union and education at Rutgers University. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of investment programs and utilizes various advisory tools while overseeing over $819 billion in discretionary assets through a large network of more than 22,800 advisors.

Christopher Stino is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at USAA Financial Planning Services and Charles Schwab. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients through a wide range of advisory programs and investment options. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a network of over 23,000 advisors and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Andrea Register is a financial advisor with Merrill in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009 and previously worked at Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. and Banc of America Securities LLC. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Vincent Picciotto is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Merrill in Tampa, FL, and has 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2010. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Lisa Middleton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 11 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at USAA-affiliated firms and Suncoast Credit Union, where she also serves as a service associate. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers.

Alexander Perez is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Ameriprise since 2009. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that focus on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Emily Farace is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor with four years of industry experience, currently with Fisher Investments since 2021. Her prior roles include positions at L3 Campus Housing, Smokin' Notes, and Stick It Gymnastics. Fisher Investments serves a global client base including institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals, offering discretionary portfolio management across multiple asset classes with a centralized investment decision process that incorporates quantitative and qualitative research.

David Harris IV is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1997 and Primerica Financial Services since 1996. Outside of advising, he manages entities related to training events and business purposes within the Primerica organization. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and an independent due-diligence process, providing a tiered wrap-fee structure and maintaining authority over model selection and management.

Ann Regina is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lutz, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that focus on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.