James Marshal is a financial advisor at The Institute with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at The Institute For Wealth Management LLC and its predecessor firms since 2012. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Marshal provides personal CFO services to nonprofit and for-profit businesses, including financial analysis, budgeting, tax reporting, and payroll services. The Institute for Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities, managing approximately $1.37 billion for around 803 clients. The firm employs a team-based investment approach centered on an internal Investment Committee that develops diversified portfolios, and it is notable for its involvement in private fund management and advisory services.

James Phillips is a financial advisor at OxenFree Financial in Melbourne, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple firms including Cetera, Affinity Financial Advisors, and McDaniel Knutson Financial Partners. Phillips serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and No Limits Academy, and is president of OxenFree Technology LLC, a fintech company. OxenFree Financial serves individual investors, charities, and businesses by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm offers tailored advice using mutual funds, ETFs, and model portfolios, and includes limited listed-options strategies for eligible clients. OxenFree is affiliated with OxenFree Tax LLC and OxenFree Technology LLC, which deliver tax and financial education services.

Erik Bryan is a financial advisor at OxenFree Financial in Melbourne, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 registrations with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, he worked for Brevard County Public Schools for 12 years. Outside of finance, he is the owner-operator of Brevard String Academy, a private music instruction business. OxenFree Financial serves individual investors, charities, and businesses by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and related consulting services. The firm offers tailored advice using mutual funds, ETFs, and model portfolios, and also provides educational seminars, estate-planning facilitation, and access to specialized tax and retirement services.

Lesley Degenhart is a financial advisor at Rossby Financial, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Ameriprise Financial Services, NewEdge Advisors, and LPL Financial. Outside of her advisory role, she is also a licensed notary public. Rossby Financial provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including high net worth individuals, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a variety of analytical approaches to tailor portfolios according to client objectives and risk tolerances and manages approximately $565 million in discretionary assets.

Philip Mathey is a financial advisor with Flagship Harbor Advisors, LLC in Melbourne, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Flagship Harbor Advisors and affiliated with LPL Financial since 2011. Flagship Harbor Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $3.42 billion in discretionary assets through a team of about 60 advisors, using a variety of investment strategies including mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and separately managed accounts.

Steven Austin is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Melbourne Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley from 1991 to 2011 before joining Kovack Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales and has pursued modeling and acting opportunities. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and governmental clients, employing a risk-based investment process supported by Envestnet and using both internal models and third-party managers to manage portfolios.

Andrew Evans is a financial advisor at Rossby Financial, LLC in Melbourne, FL, holding a Series 66 credential with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including TAG Advisors, Cambridge Investment Research, Charles Schwab, Merrill, and Raymond James. Outside of advisory work, Evans is involved as a board member of Archive Intel, a surveillance and archiving technology company, and serves as Chief Experience Officer of Practice Intelligence, LLC, which provides user interface and advisor engagement services. Rossby Financial offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm manages approximately $565 million in discretionary assets, employing diversified strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances using a variety of analytical approaches and third-party platforms.

Nicola Nichol is a CFA® charterholder with 21 years of industry experience. She is currently an advisor at Rossby Financial, LLC and also provides insurance solutions through Financial Strategies of Amelia. Her prior work includes ten years at Securities America Advisors and experience at Merrill and UBS Financial Services. Rossby Financial offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm combines multiple analytical approaches to tailor portfolios according to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances, managing approximately $565 million in discretionary assets.

Michael Martin is a ChFC® with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Rossby Financial, LLC since 2024 and previously spent 14 years with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in managing a family flooring business. Rossby Financial is a Registered Investment Adviser serving individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, pension plans, and corporate entities. The firm manages approximately $358.6 million across 800 client relationships, utilizing a range of analytical methods and customized strategies tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and investment horizons.

Kelly Renner is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Rossby Financial, LLC since 2023. Prior to this, Renner worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. from 2016 to 2023. Outside of financial advising, Renner holds a vice president and board member role at Wheeler Executive Center and is active in selling LegalShield services. Rossby Financial is a Registered Investment Adviser that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs multiple analytical methods and customizes investment strategies based on client risk tolerance, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Christopher Marsico is a financial advisor at Rossby Financial, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Private Client Services before joining Rossby Financial in 2023. Marsico also owns and operates Marsico Financial Group, which provides accounting and tax preparation services. Rossby Financial offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm manages approximately $565 million in discretionary assets and uses a range of analytical approaches and diversified strategies to tailor portfolios to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Chari Rigby is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Level Four Advisory Services. Her prior experience includes roles at Raymond James & Associates, Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, and LPL Financial LLC. She serves on the finance and investment committees of both Center Pointe Church and the Greater Palm Bay Chamber of Commerce, where she is also chair of the board. Level Four Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $6.5 billion and serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and governmental entities. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and introduces clients to third-party money managers and wrap-fee programs.

Kevin Chancellor is a financial advisor at Blackridge Asset Management, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for six years. Outside of his advisory role, he performs live music locally in Palm Bay, FL. Blackridge Asset Management provides financial planning, investment management, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a network of investment adviser representatives and offers tailored portfolio management with access to model portfolios and third-party managers.

Timothy Tuschinski is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth in Melbourne, FL, holding a Series 65 credential with two years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory career, he served in the US Navy for 24 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is the founder and sole employee of Tactical Edge Solutions, an aerospace and defense consulting firm supporting small businesses bidding on government contracts. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional investors, and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds approach utilizing ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, alongside model portfolios monitored and rebalanced regularly, and offers technology and operational support for other advisers through its managed account platform.

Lucas Durham is a financial advisor with Root Financial Partners in Palm Bay, FL, holding CFP® and Series 65 designations. He has two years of industry experience and previously worked at Tiaa, Ascensus, and held teaching roles at the University of Central Florida. Outside of finance, he is involved with Durham Landscaping Inc., a family business he has been associated with since 2019. Root Financial Partners provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and select retirement plans. The firm emphasizes broadly diversified, passive investment strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, and offers educational programming alongside specialized portfolio management options.

Stephen Florio is a financial advisor at Rossby Financial, LLC with 41 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and Raymond James and Associates. Florio serves as a board trustee for Downtown Harbor Church in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Rossby Financial is a Registered Investment Adviser that offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, pension plans, and corporate entities. The firm uses multiple analysis methods and customizes strategies to clients’ risk tolerance and investment horizons.

Charles Steele Sr. is a financial advisor with CreativeOne Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes ownership of Randsco Inc, a commercial linen and dry cleaning business, and a long tenure with AIG American General Life Insurance Company. CreativeOne Securities is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm combines project-based financial planning with ongoing asset management, utilizing fundamental and cyclical security analysis and a proprietary advisory platform.

Jennifer Szeklinski is a financial advisor at Rossby Financial, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. from 2015 to 2023. Outside of her advisory role, she is an independent insurance agent for various companies. Rossby Financial is a Registered Investment Adviser serving individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm manages approximately $358.6 million across 800 client relationships, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting with a multi-method investment approach tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and horizons.

David Litras is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services in Melbourne, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Vanderbilt Advisory Services and Vanderbilt Securities, LLC since 2018 and previously spent 11 years at LPL Financial. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, trusts and estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, proprietary model portfolios, third-party sub-advisors, and financial planning services, with an investment approach that combines strategic asset allocation and multiple forms of analysis tailored to client objectives.

Melissa Reaktenwalt is a financial advisor at Rossby Financial, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and MML Investors Services. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of the nonprofit One World Education and is involved in speaking engagements through Rock and Sway Media. Rossby Financial is a Registered Investment Adviser that serves individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, pension/profit-sharing plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs multiple investment analysis methods and offers tailored strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary services, managing approximately $358.6 million across about 800 client relationships.