Christopher Ritacca is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners with 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at TIAA-CREF and TIAA from 2007 to 2018 before joining Independent Financial Partners in 2018. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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 a broad range of clients and offers both decentralized investment strategies and centralized asset management options, with notable capabilities in retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting.

Pegge Barrier is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Barrier also serves as CEO of New Day Financial Advisors, LLC, an insurance brokerage focused on disability and health products. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a network of advisors. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, managing substantial assets under management with various account structures and third-party asset manager relationships.

Robert Fincher is a financial advisor at CIBC Private Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 65, Series 63, and Series 66 licenses with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with CIBC National Trust Company since 2017 and previously worked at Atlantic Trust Company, N.A. for one year. CIBC Private Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, employee benefit plans, corporations, and investment companies. The firm utilizes a governance structure involving internal investment teams and committees to create customized portfolio solutions, combining proprietary products and external managers, and offers services including financial, estate, and philanthropic planning as well as specialized family office solutions.

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.

Eric Powell is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Jazz Wealth Managers, Inc., RightPlan Financial Planning and Investments, LLC, Core Wealth Advisors, Inc., and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. prior to joining Steward Partners in 2026. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing various advisory and portfolio management services through multiple Steward Partners-branded solutions and third-party money managers.

Richard Lewis Jr. is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Tampa, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and possessing 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Principal entities since 2009, including Principal Securities and Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of advisory roles, he is also licensed as an insurance agent for fixed insurance products. 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 abroad. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Dino Dziergas is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC in Tampa, FL, with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms, including Bayview Wealth Management and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved in insurance sales. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm uses discretionary model portfolios and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment strategies to serve its clients.

Arnelle Filsaime Johnson is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with SunTrust Investment Services and its affiliated advisory entities since 2016. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, 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, to deliver its investment solutions.

Stephen Fallon is a CFP® professional affiliated with Lincoln Investment in St. Petersburg, FL, with 31 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Lincoln Investment in 2017, he spent 22 years at Legend Equities Corporation. Outside of Lincoln, Fallon is Vice President, Director, and owner of Suncoast Wealth Solutions, Inc., a financial planning and wealth management firm. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, including a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan advice, and a range of advisor- and firm-managed investment programs supported by both strategic and tactical investment approaches.

Seth Mc Laughlin is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved on an occasional basis with a family-owned sporting goods business related to athletic shoe traction products. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed accounts and brokerage services to institutional and high-net-worth clients, utilizing a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Tyrone Debique is a CFP® with 27 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at Truist Advisory Services. His prior work includes roles at BB&T Securities, LLC and SunTrust Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory career, he is involved in managing and owning several nutrition and fitness-related businesses. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a mix of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by AI-enabled research and inter-affiliate integration.

David Poudrier is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Savant Wealth Management and previously worked at Exencial Wealth Advisors, Willingdon Wealth Management, and Charles Schwab. Savant Wealth Management serves a wide range of clients including individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and family office services. The firm combines evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation with actively managed strategies and maintains approximately $55.6 billion in assets under management.

Tammy Engel is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having four years of industry experience. She has worked at Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation since 2022 and at Transamerica Life Insurance Company since 2017. Her earlier experience includes roles at Innovative Designs Inc., R'Club, and the Pinellas County School District. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, offering managed and advisory services focused on asset allocation, contribution rates, and retirement timing. The firm uses proprietary tools from Morningstar Investment Management for portfolio construction and oversight, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary advice to a large client base.

Michael Garaja is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation and Transamerica Retirement Solutions since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he also drives part time for Uber on nights and weekends. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through managed advice programs and investment education services. The firm leverages Morningstar Investment Management’s proprietary tools and model portfolios to provide personalized asset allocation and retirement guidance.

Jeannine Klos is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Equitable Advisors and Truist Investment Services. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a non-compensated corporate treasurer for a privately held residential real estate appraisal firm owned by her family. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm’s offerings include asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program that leverages third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Jason Hyslop is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Truist Advisory Services. He previously worked at Raymond James & Associates for 19 years and spent time with Raymond James Insurance Group. Hyslop holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Tampa, FL. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Fred Barnard Jr. is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He worked at Legend Equities Corporation for 17 years before joining Lincoln Investment in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Barnard is active as a producer for several insurance companies, including American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company and North American Life Insurance Company. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a particular focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm employs a mix of in-house and third-party investment strategies, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary programs supported by an Investment Management & Research team.

Victoria Boswell is a financial advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Stephens Consulting, LLC and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. In addition to her advisory role, she operates as an independent insurance agent. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, utilizing a proprietary manager selection process and offering discretionary wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and outsourced CIO solutions.

Tyler Trunko is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently with AE Wealth Management, LLC and previously worked at Trinity Wealth Securities, LLC and Florida Financial Advisors. Trunko serves on the University of Tampa Board of Counselors, where he participates in alumni support activities. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and plan services through a platform that integrates multiple model strategies and advisor-managed portfolios.

Karl Hamilton is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at SunTrust Investment Services, SunTrust Advisory Services, and Suntrust Securities, Inc., spanning over two decades. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, participants, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation and investment policy analysis, plan sponsor fiduciary support, participant advice, and a manager-selection program utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.