James Costello is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC in Jacksonville, FL. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Cerity Partners since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Bradley, Foster & Sargent and the Inherent Group, as well as a period focused on full-time education at Trinity College. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management and related services to a diverse national client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, business entities, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored asset-allocation, manager selection, and periodic rebalancing utilizing proprietary quantitative screens alongside third-party managers and individual securities.

Craig Dekshenieks is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones and multiple firms affiliated with New York Life. Dekshenieks also engages in the sale of life, disability, annuities, health, long-term care, dental, Medicare, and medical insurance through various carriers. 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 military personnel. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Sarah Kelne is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill and Ameriprise before joining NewEdge Advisors in 2025. NewEdge Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through a wrap fee program that combines asset management with financial planning and consulting.

Laura Williams is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 23 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her previous work includes a long tenure at Wells Fargo Advisors and roles with several organizations focused on insurance, estate planning, and student loan repayment services. She also refers clients periodically to businesses specializing in estate planning and student loan repayment assistance. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm offers advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios, with options for discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Albert Macdonald III is a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked with Foreside Fund Services, LLC and MAI Capital Management since 2014. Outside of finance, he serves as the commissioner of T-Ball for the PVAA Baseball League in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. MAI Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management across multiple asset classes and integrates financial planning, tax, and administrative services into its client relationships.

Adam Osterman is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citigroup, Valic Financial Advisors, and JP Morgan Securities LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in real estate through Heron Real Estate and performs notary public duties on an as-needed basis. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and select retail brokerage clients. The firm’s integrated approach emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups chosen by sponsors.

Thomas Galvin Jr. is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Raymond James & Associates for nine years. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large 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, and institutional clients, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.

Crayton Adams is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and GWFS Equities. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering integrated services linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm’s approach emphasizes long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and savings rates through point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Mccarthy Crenshaw III is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Cetera Advisors LLC and First Allied Advisory Services. Crenshaw is also the owner of Physicians Advantage, LLC, which provides asset protection service scheduling. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized investment solutions, while providing operational and compliance support to its affiliated advisors.

Madeleine Rose is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently advising clients at Janney Montgomery Scott with three years of industry experience. She has worked at multiple firms including Equitable Advisors and The Local before joining Janney Montgomery Scott. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients such as individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plans, and offers various brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.

Gene Maszy is a CFP® with 27 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving with Truist Advisory Services in Jacksonville, FL. His career includes roles at SunTrust Investment Services and SunTrust Advisory Services since 2009. Outside of financial services, he acts in commercials and print media and serves on the board of Clean Up Today's Society Inc., a nonprofit focused on mentoring at-risk youth. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships supported by AI-enabled research and inter-affiliate resources.

Mark Bergman is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with First Command and its affiliated entities since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Bergman Consulting Inc., a non-investment-related business. 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 managed by a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Nathan Rogero is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Lincoln Financial Advisors and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Outside of advising, he is involved in entrepreneurial ventures such as co-owning AR Medical Sales and managing several private holding companies. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors. The firm offers a comprehensive platform including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and custody services for individual and institutional clients.

Niklas Schaffner is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he was a student for ten years. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management and related services to a broad national client base, including individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors. The firm’s approach includes tailored asset allocation, manager selection, and periodic rebalancing using proprietary quantitative screens alongside third-party managers and individual securities.

Michael Siders is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with First Command in various capacities since 2011, including his current role since 2015. Siders holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, utilizing a centralized Investment Management Team to manage portfolios with a range of mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers.

Lucius Milam IV is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Raymond James & Associates and UBS Financial Services. Milam serves as a committee member for the 4th Circuit of Florida Unlicensed Practice of Law Committee. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs and services including wealth management and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers comprehensive operational, trading, compliance, and practice-management support while allowing advisors discretion to construct client portfolios using various securities and insurance products.

Charrissa Wright is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 17 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at SoFi Wealth LLC, First Command Financial Planning, Inc., and Bank of America, N.A. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering integrated services connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio management through its proprietary planning methodologies and serves a large participant base relative to its advisory staff.

William Carr is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience at Wealth Enhancement Group and three years at Retirement Strategies Inc, totaling 11 years in the financial industry. He is currently affiliated with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, based in Jacksonville, FL. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services, utilizing a combination of passive and active investment strategies guided by an internal Investment Committee.

Victoria Hoch is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. She has 22 years of industry experience, including roles at LPL Financial, Raymond James Financial, and Perrone Financial Group. Hoch provides investment advisory services primarily through Independent Advisor Alliance, a firm she joined in 2025. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, wealth coaching, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines a network model of independent advisory representatives with access to brokerage services through LPL Financial and integrates technology platforms for portfolio management and estate planning.

Timothy Hoffman is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at GWFS Equities, Inc., Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer‑sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s integrated services emphasize long‑term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates within plans selected by sponsors.