Joseph Fernandez is a CFP® professional affiliated with Principal Financial Services in Tampa, FL, with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Life Insurance Company and Principal Securities Inc. since 2009. 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 direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions.

Daniel Wolf is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services and holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. He has 27 years of industry experience and has been with Truist Advisory Services since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he manages an investment LLC that owns rental properties in Missouri. 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, fiduciary support, and manager-selection programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Susan Hurschman is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 39 years of industry experience, including prior roles at OneAmerica Securities and American United Life. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a trustee for a family member. J.W. Cole Advisors is a national SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, and access to various managed account solutions, combining discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Jeffery Acheson is a CFP® professional with 46 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently affiliated with Independent Financial Partners in Tampa, FL. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Corporate & Endowment Solutions, Inc., and Axa Advisors. He serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including the American Retirement Association and Ruling Our Experiences (ROX), and he is involved in educational initiatives within the retirement plan advisory sector. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisers. The firm offers a decentralized advisory model with capabilities in retirement-plan consulting and fiduciary services, serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients.

Joseph Lauro is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Truist Advisory Services, INC and Valic Financial Advisors. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering services such as financial planning, portfolio management, wrap programs, and plan-sponsor consulting. The firm employs a range of advisory program structures and primarily provides non-discretionary recommendations.

Scott Blincoe is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cetera Financial Specialists LLC and Cetera Investment Advisors LLC from 2013 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Blincoe is involved as an independent insurance agent focused on fixed insurance sales. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services. The firm provides advice mainly through non-discretionary programs such as Unified Managed Account wraps and third-party money manager access, operating with a hybrid advisory and broker-dealer model.

Robert Kennerson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently with Independent Financial Partners and has prior experience at Advisory Services Network, LLC, Robbie L. Kennerson, P.A., and ProEquities, Inc. He is also the owner of R.L.K Advisory Group, a non-investment related business. Independent Financial Partners offers 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 is notable for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Daniel Nelson is a financial advisor with T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience, including 10 years at Franklin Templeton prior to joining T. Rowe Price in 2017. He is based in Palm Harbor, Florida. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. offers the Retirement Advisory Service, which combines nondiscretionary goals-based planning, retirement income planning, and discretionary investment management primarily using proprietary mutual funds and ETFs. The firm focuses on individual investors and households with retirement goals and employs model portfolios, tax-aware rebalancing, and Monte Carlo simulations in its planning approach.

Mathew Kaplan is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Myriad Capital and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. Outside of advising, Kaplan is involved in business coaching for architecture firm owners and is engaged in authoring and public speaking activities. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisers, providing fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to third-party manager platforms for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies and integrates fundamental and technical analysis in client solutions.

Robert Poppell is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with VOYA since 2014 and concurrently serves with the Florida Department of Insurance. Outside of advising, he is president of a home construction company and serves as treasurer for a nonprofit church organization. VOYA Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting through various program structures that emphasize recommendation-based, non-discretionary advice.

Robert Mc Minn is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2007. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing ties to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm operates within a vertically integrated group that uses affiliated funds and applies a fiduciary standard to its registered investment adviser services.

Derek Wolford is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Eagle Strategies, he worked at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services, and has over a decade of experience in sales with Great Value Cellular. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through its large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives and plan sponsor criteria, with a majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Dante Campos is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Kovack Advisors, Inc., Kovack Securities, Inc., and Greenbridge Wealth Management. Prior to his financial services career, he was involved in the food service industry with positions at Flippers Pizzeria and Twistee Treat. 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 that serves individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients, with a noted focus on retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services.

Stephen Crawford is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 credential with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.W. Cole Advisors in 2022, he worked at CROM, LLC for 18 years. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers and coordinates for Ramsey Solutions Financial Peace University. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser 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 multiple managed account solutions.

Shelly Wentz Fackler is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. based in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has four years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms including Vimvest Securities, LLC and Florio Wealth Management, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with J&J Wealth Advisors, where she conducts client meetings and provides investment advice. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisers and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and third-party manager platforms to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm utilizes both discretionary and non-discretionary management with a variety of investment strategies and digital advice tools.

Wesley Kulaga is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and is also the owner of Aqua Prints, a business that sells customized water bottles. J. W. Cole Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts through a large network of independent advisors, providing fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and custodial platforms, including digital advice and third-party manager platforms.

Jeffrey Smith is a financial advisor with \u0026Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 36 years of industry experience. He has held previous positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Additionally, he serves as co-trustee for his father's trusts, a role he has maintained since 1993. \u0026Partners serves a diverse clientele including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, foundations, universities, trusts, private businesses, and corporations. The firm offers investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement plan services using a variety of analytical approaches and third-party strategies.

Max Filbeck is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Creative Planning, where he has worked since 2021. Prior to this, he was associated with Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC, Sequoia Financial Group LLC, and Keen Wealth Advisors. Creative Planning offers wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that incorporates low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure.

Camilo Hernandez Santana is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Sonmore Financial, as an independent contractor, and corporate experience at VF Corporation. Outside the financial sector, he has experience working in the food service industry with Vui's Kitchen. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that combines low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure, supported by a range of institutional and retirement plan services.

Kevin Wooleyhan is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Securities, Inc., Park Avenue Securities, and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs under various advisory and promoter arrangements.