Nick Kostoff is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2015 and has also worked at Fifth Third Bank since 2012. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides 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 offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and a tax-overlay service, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Ryan Ashley is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC since 2017. Prior to joining MAI, he worked at TIAA-CREF and TIAA from 2016 to 2017. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management across a range of strategies and integrates financial planning and tax services into many client relationships.

Stephanie Geisse is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 13 years of industry experience. She has worked with Truist and its predecessor firms in various capacities since 2015. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, using a combination of discretionary manager relationships and consulting supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Jessica Sizemore is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked at IFP Securities LLC and American Federal Benefits Consultants, and also maintains a role at Sizemore & Associates, CPA's PLLC, providing administrative support for CPAs. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a national network of independent advisors. 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.

Douglas Harp is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has a background that includes five years at Fidelity Investments and over a decade of service in the United States Navy and Navy Reserves. 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, managing portfolios through a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers who select from approved managers and model portfolios.

Jennifer King is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience and currently serves as a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. Prior to joining Mercer in 2023, she held roles at Paragon Wealth Strategies, LLC, Bb&T Securities, LLC, Bbtis, and Bb&T Bank. Outside of her advisory work, she is the Treasurer of the Bartram Trail High School Air Force JROTC Booster Board, supporting local cadets. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm employs a globally diversified, risk-appropriate investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing low-cost index vehicles and a variety of portfolio implementation strategies.

Matthew Gould is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at GWFS Equities, Bank of America, Merrill, Coopers Hawk Winery, and Florida State College at Jacksonville. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across a range of wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles including swap dealing and futures commission merchant activities.

Andrew Ayers is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors and Private Wealth Management and Consulting LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Ayers volunteers with the VyStar Academy of Business Meetings, mentoring students and supporting educational initiatives. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across multiple wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs and operates with considerable institutional scale and specialized market roles.

Michael Boswell is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Hightower, he worked at First Command Brokerage Services and served multiple terms in the U.S. Air Force from 2017 to 2025. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s advisory model focuses on manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, and offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Melissa Reardon is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with two years of industry experience. Prior to her advisory career, she worked for 16 years with Duval County Public Schools. Outside of finance, she is an artist who sells her work online and is an ordained minister performing weddings. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides tailored advice across multiple program types, with a significant portion of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Allen Sasser Jr. is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience, currently with Lincoln Investment since 2026. His prior roles include positions at Brust Wealth Advisors, Raymond James Financial Services, JL Smith Holistic Wealth Management, Petros Financial Group, Bank of America, and Merrill. He is based in Jacksonville, Florida. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm employs a blend of strategic and tactical investment approaches, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary programs across a range of managed portfolios.

Brandon Maresma is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial for 10 years before joining Independent Financial Partners in 2019. In addition to his advisory work, he owns a CPA practice, Postillion Tax Consultants, which provides tax preparation, planning, payroll, and bookkeeping services. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves a diverse client base with customizable investment strategies and has notable capabilities in retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting.

Frank Hartsfield IV is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC in Jacksonville, FL. He has been with TD Bank N.A. and its affiliated firms since 2020, following a 15-year tenure at BB&T and BB&T Asset Management, Inc. 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. The firm offers portfolio management, access to various investment products, financial planning support, and custody services, utilizing both affiliated and third-party sub-managers through a discretionary trading authority model.

Eugene Cabrera is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Jacksonville, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include various positions at First Command Financial Services and related entities, as well as service in the United States Marine Corps. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital discretionary model account available as an invitation-only pilot for PNC Bank employees. The firm uses algorithm-driven portfolio recommendations and delegates portfolio execution to third parties specializing in mutual funds and ETFs.

Jeffrey Albano is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill and Bank of America before joining Citigroup in 2023. Citigroup Global Markets Inc. serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and brokerage services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs and combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles and arrangements.

Aaron Sheklin is a financial advisor at Farther with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at RealPage, Inc., ClickPay, LLC, and NovelPay, LLC. Outside of advising, he is the managing partner of Seaworthy Industries, a maritime consulting firm, and serves as an authorized representative for Beaches Mental Health, providing consulting and administrative support. Farther serves individual investors, trusts, and estates through a technology-driven advisory platform and direct client meetings. The firm applies Modern Portfolio Theory using bespoke and algorithmic model portfolios, focusing on ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income, and offers discretionary investment management along with retirement plan consulting.

Austin Taylor is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Truist and Fidelity Investments and has experience outside finance as a caregiver. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment advisory programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including operating as a security-based swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Thomas Conaghan is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2009. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering a range of brokerage services, financial planning, and advisory programs.

Clayton Bobinger is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill from 2016 to 2025. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary account for employees. The firm uses algorithmic questionnaires to recommend investment strategies implemented via mutual funds and ETFs, with portfolio management delegated to third parties.

Catherine Livingston is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and is based in Jacksonville, FL. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Agia, providing non-securities insurance products. 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 offers portfolio management, financial planning, and multiple wrap programs through a large network of advisors, utilizing centralized technology and model solutions to manage client assets.