James Cashmore is a CFA® charterholder with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Capitol Securities Management, Inc. since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Franklin/Templeton Distributors, Inc. and Multi-Bank Securities, Inc. in addition to periods outside the industry. Capitol Securities Management serves individual investors, institutional clients, retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses by offering portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, consulting, and wrap fee programs. The firm operates as both a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, providing advisory services through IAR-managed programs, separately managed accounts, and third-party money managers.

Marissa Nehlsen is a financial advisor with Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Berthel Fisher since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in leadership coaching, training, and public relations for nonprofit organizations, including serving as a certified specialist in values-based leadership and working with The Foundation Latin America. Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $906 million in client assets through a variety of platforms and tailored strategies.

Dalila Toledo is a financial advisor at Alera Investment Advisors, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Triad Advisors, CitiGroup, and Zacks & Company. Toledo is also the Director of Compliance for Financial Services at Alera Group. Alera Investment Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and institutions. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and ERISA-focused plan services, employing a long-term investment approach with internal and external managers.

Shane Smith is a CFP® and ChFC® with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with Independence Square Holdings, LLC, where he has worked since 2019, and has prior experience at Private Advisor Group, LLC, LPL Financial, and MSI Financial Services, Inc. His business activities include providing fixed insurance products through various carriers. Independence Square Holdings serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutional clients through financial planning, portfolio management, and pension consulting. The firm utilizes a multi-team approach, blending customized and model portfolios with third-party solutions, and offers access to a variety of investment instruments and digital platforms.

Shaun Mathena is a financial advisor with AlphaStar Capital Management holding a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. He has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and American Mortgage Services, and currently serves as Vice President of Superior Mortgage Solutions, a mortgage company. Mathena is also an insurance agent with Fiduciary First Advisors. AlphaStar Capital Management manages approximately $1.84 billion for individuals, trusts, small businesses, and other clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs both model and custom strategies using quantitative analysis and tactical asset allocation, and acts as a subadviser and referral agent to other investment advisers.

Steven Nelson is a Series 65 licensed advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC since 2024 and previously spent over a decade at EJM Investments, LLC and its affiliated firms. Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, endowments, and corporations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach, utilizing fundamental analysis and various strategies such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting, and is notable for sponsoring affiliated pooled investment vehicles and serving private fund clients.

Jared Mcdaniel is a CFP® and CFA®-designated advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cornerstone Wealth and has previously worked at Mutual Securities, Inc. and CNR Securities, LLC. Cornerstone Wealth Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, employer plan sponsors, other advisers, and corporations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and related services, implementing model-based portfolios with a range of asset classes and third-party managers.

Ashley Setter is a financial advisor at Northern Trust Securities, Inc. with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has worked previously at firms including JPMorgan Securities LLC and Midland Trust Company. Outside of her advisory role, she operates an independent pet sitting business. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northern Trust Corporation that provides discretionary portfolio management primarily for high-net-worth individuals, retail investors, and institutional clients. The firm offers model-driven investment programs using a combination of proprietary and third-party products through the Fidelity Managed Account Xchange platform.

Giulliano Guimaray is a financial advisor at KCD Financial, Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Trinity Wealth Securities LLC, IFS Securities Inc., Florida Financial Advisors, and The Floridian. KCD Financial, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser and introducing broker-dealer serving individuals, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, and portfolio appraisal services, employing a range of investment strategies tailored to client goals and utilizing third-party management programs.

Gabriel Gaston is a financial advisor at Calton & Associates, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Calton & Associates since 2024 and previously spent seven years at Mutual Trust Company of America Securities and three years at Freedom Investors Corp. He also founded Gaston Financial Group, which he continues to be associated with. Calton & Associates serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and other retail clients by providing portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm offers a range of program structures, including firm-managed wrap programs and separate account platforms, tailoring investment recommendations to client goals, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs.

John Cleary is a financial advisor with USAA Investment Services Company, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, LPL Financial, Bancwest Investment Services, and Charles Schwab. USAA Investment Services Company provides retirement-focused advice and referral services primarily to USAA members and individual investors through phone and digital channels, offering a Retirement Income Strategy Report and facilitating referrals to third-party broker-dealers and advisers rather than managing client assets.

James Petkoson is a financial advisor with Calton & Associates, Inc. in Clearwater, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Calton & Associates since 2010, following earlier roles at Gunnallen Financial, Inc. and Wells Fargo Advisors. Calton & Associates serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and other retail clients by providing portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm offers both advisory and brokerage services with tailored investment recommendations and a variety of program structures including firm-managed wrap programs and separate account platforms.

Matthew Versage is a CFP® professional with six years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with United Capital Financial Advisors and previously worked at JPMorgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. In addition to his financial career, he has served in the U.S. Air Force for over 15 years. United Capital Financial Advisors provides national financial planning and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes client-specific financial plans and offers a range of customizable investment options, supported by a broad affiliate network and a technology platform that assists other independent advisors.

Steven Prawl is a financial advisor at G. A. Repple & Company with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Mangrove Financial since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Pinion Insurance Solutions, LLC, which sells health, life, and annuity insurance products. G. A. Repple & Company provides investment advisory and financial planning services to retail individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm employs a variety of analytical approaches to develop individualized portfolios and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, along with model strategies including ETF-focused and Biblically-Responsible Investing programs.

Christopher Davidson is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 19 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Flaharty Asset Management, LLC, and currently leads IHT Wealth Management LLC. Davidson also manages several business entities for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a wide range of investment solutions supported by an in-house research team and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Don Opperman is a financial advisor with Advisory Services Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 48 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James Financial and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. for a combined 41 years. Opperman serves as a FINRA arbitrator, hearing and deciding industry dispute cases. Advisory Services Network is an independent enterprise serving individuals, families, corporations, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm’s network of over 200 advisors manages approximately $8.6 billion in client assets, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and a range of investment consulting services.

Steven Cere is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Cary Street Partners with 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Truist Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, BB&T Securities, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner of S&L Real Estate Holdings, LLC, a real estate business. Cary Street Partners provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad investment menu and proprietary strategies through its affiliated asset manager, serving a diverse client base including state and municipal government entities and insurance companies.

Illya Bermant is a financial advisor at McAdam LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Charles Schwab, Fisher Investments, and Walser Wealth Management Company. McAdam LLC is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs fundamental analysis to manage portfolios across a multi-advisor platform and offers a range of strategies including discretionary investment management, retirement-plan consulting, and a subscription-based financial planning service.

Marcus Woods is a financial advisor with Csenge Advisory Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes two decades at FSC Securities Corporation and roles at Lion Street Financial and Integrity Alliance, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he operates a sole proprietorship focused on health and life insurance sales. Csenge Advisory Group serves charitable organizations, corporations, business entities, and individuals including high-net-worth families, offering asset management, financial planning, and corporate retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a top-down investment process combining fundamental and technical analysis with a relative-strength methodology, primarily constructing portfolios with mutual funds and ETFs.

Matthew Mcgowan is a financial advisor with Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including SEI Investments Management Corp and Riskalyze prior to joining Aptus in 2022. Mcgowan also serves as a Senior Advisor Consultant, assisting financial advisors in understanding Aptus Capital Advisors’ investment philosophy and business services. Aptus Capital Advisors manages approximately $14.47 billion on a discretionary basis and provides advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach primarily using actively managed ETFs and offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and options overlay services.