Matthew Yu is a financial advisor at Gasima Financial LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has prior experience at firms including Credit Suisse and Rock Springs Investments, where he serves as Global Equities Portfolio Manager. Yu also provides investment consulting services through his own firm, VYU Advisors LLC. Gasima Financial LLC offers discretionary investment advisory and portfolio management services to a select group of high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and qualified investors. The firm manages separately managed accounts and multiple private pooled investment vehicles, employing strategies such as catalyst-driven long/short global equity and venture-style private equity and debt investments.

Diane Huntley is a CFA® charterholder with one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America for 13 years before retiring in 2024. Forza Wealth Management is a small advisory team serving individuals, charitable organizations, small businesses, corporations, and other advisers. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, using strategies that incorporate fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and various investment instruments tailored to client objectives.

Norman Mc Evoy is a financial advisor at Integrity Wealth Management with eight years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and securities licenses Series 66 and Series 63. Prior to joining Integrity Wealth Management, he worked at Sequent Financial and OSAIC Wealth, Inc./Securities America Advisory. In addition to his advisory role, he is an agent at Per Vitam Insurance Services, where he is involved in insurance and annuity sales. Integrity Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing personalized portfolio management, primarily on a non-discretionary basis. The firm emphasizes exchange-traded funds and combines charting with fundamental analysis, regularly reviewing portfolios to adjust for market and client changes.

Katherine Hyland Mercer is a financial advisor at Ferris Wheel Finance, Inc. in Venice, Florida, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and ownership of multiple businesses, including Business Concepts and More, Inc. and Lucky Compass Enterprise, Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she oversees business activities for Business Concepts, Inc. Ferris Wheel Finance serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as business entities, offering discretionary asset management alongside comprehensive and ad hoc financial planning. The firm conducts public seminars and workshops to educate attendees and typically manages accounts under discretionary authority using various analytical methods, with occasional use of third-party sub-advisors.

Massimo Teresi is a financial advisor at Integrity Wealth Management in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Before joining Integrity Wealth Management in 2025, he worked at Swan Retirement Strategies and has experience in both the financial and retail sectors. He is also an independent licensed insurance agent specializing in fixed indexed and multi-year guaranteed annuities. Integrity Wealth Management provides personalized investment advice and portfolio management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on non-discretionary management, mainly recommending exchange-traded funds, and integrates insurance services through its licensed agency affiliation.

Jason Kastner is a financial advisor with Weatherhelm Capital Management LLC in Cambridge, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Weatherhelm Capital Management since 2015 and at Weatherhelm Futures, LLC since 2022. Prior to that, he was with Costello, Valente & Gentry, PC for seven years. Weatherhelm Capital Management advises individual and high-net-worth clients on discretionary portfolio management, retirement-plan advisory, and alternative-asset consulting. The firm employs a cash-flow and Investment Policy Statement driven approach, utilizing a variety of equity, fixed income, ETF, and derivative strategies to manage risk and tailor tactical allocations.

Joshua Duncan is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones for five years before joining F5 Financial Planning, L.L.C. in 2018, where he currently serves as an advisor. F5 Financial Planning, L.L.C. is a NAPFA-approved, fee-only firm serving corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and families with comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management. The firm emphasizes long-term, fundamental analysis and risk-managed portfolios, and also provides virtual CFO services to businesses alongside its planning offerings.

Anthony Pacione is a financial advisor with Gasima Financial LLC in Venice, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Gasima Global Asset Management LLC since 2017 and previously at JMP Securities LLC from 2013 to 2017. Gasima Financial LLC provides discretionary investment advisory and portfolio management services to a small client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and qualified investors. The firm manages separately managed accounts and multiple private pooled investment vehicles, employing long/short global equity strategies as well as venture-style private equity and debt investments.

Joel Johnson is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently serving at Fourthought Financial Partners, LLC. He previously worked at Sanibel Captiva Trust Company and Sanibel Trust Company. Fourthought Financial Partners provides wealth management, financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, institutions, and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a planning-first investment approach tailored to clients’ risk tolerance, time horizon, and cash-flow needs, managing approximately $1.59 billion in assets.

Timothy Smith is a financial advisor at Continuum Wealth Advisors, LLC in Venice, Florida, with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and 66 licenses and has worked at Continuum Wealth Advisors since 2010. He was also involved with Continuum Tax Advisors, LLC, a tax preparation business affiliated with the firm, which he partially owns. Additionally, Smith is an independent insurance agent for various companies. Continuum Wealth Advisors is a mid-sized SEC-registered firm with a team of six professionals managing approximately $345.6 million for individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers comprehensive wealth management services combining discretionary investment management, financial planning, and 401(k)/profit-sharing plan advisory, using a long-term, fundamental-analysis-driven investment approach.

Valerie Wagner is a financial advisor at Schorn Wealth with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has operated Valerie Wagner & Associates since 2004. In addition to her advisory role, she is the owner and president of Strategic Tax & Accounting Solutions, Inc., a tax consulting firm. Schorn Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, corporations, and small businesses, offering financial planning, consultation, and discretionary wealth management. The firm uses proprietary portfolio models and combines fundamental and technical analysis to manage client assets, primarily on a discretionary basis.

Kenneth Sadler is a financial advisor at American Capital Management, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Summerhill Asset Management and Fifth Third Bank. Outside of advisory work, he owns Minopreneur, a business that sells flavored pickles at vendor and craft shows. American Capital Management serves a diverse clientele including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable institutions. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, typically implementing customized strategies through mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, and bonds.

Tyler Amendola is a financial advisor at Coquina Private Wealth Advisors with a Series 65 designation and approximately one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Amendola Financial Group and Coquina Private Wealth LLC, as well as time spent as a full-time student. Coquina Private Wealth LLC provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm manages roughly $392 million on a discretionary basis and offers retirement-plan consulting, building portfolios tailored to client-specific policies using both fundamental and technical analysis.

Bradley Patton is a CFP® and ChFC® with 21 years of industry experience. He currently serves at FourThought Financial Partners, LLC and has previously worked with Wells Fargo Advisors and USAA in various financial advisory roles. FourThought Financial Partners provides wealth management, investment advisory, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, and institutional sponsors. The firm offers customized investment programs based on financial planning, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and emphasizing cash-flow analysis and targeted fixed-income strategies.

Adam Carter is a financial advisor with WealthPLAN Partners in Venice, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including OSAIC and operates as a sole proprietor as well. Adam is also a public speaker on basic financial health topics such as budgeting and debt repayment. WealthPLAN Partners provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients. The firm employs a “Strategy Diversification” investment approach using mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative strategies, typically managing client accounts on a discretionary basis with ongoing monitoring and rebalancing.

Scott Bretl is a financial advisor with Wellment Financial in Osprey, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at FSR Wealth Management, FSR Insurance Planning, Global Financial Private Capital, and FSR Certified Public Accountants. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer for the Chikaming Country Club, where he prepares budgets and participates in the finance committee. Wellment Financial provides investment management, manager selection, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, emphasizing retirement planning and tax strategies. The firm employs diversified model portfolios and various asset allocation approaches, delivering managed accounts through a third-party sub-advisor and a wrap-fee platform.

Stephen Cook is a financial advisor with Coquina Private Wealth Advisors in Port Charlotte, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 48 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Williams Financial Services, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, where he worked for over three decades. Coquina Private Wealth LLC provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $392 million in discretionary assets and offers retirement-plan consulting, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis to build individualized portfolios aligned with client-specific goals.

Zachery Jaggi is a financial advisor at Dale K. Ehrhart, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Fifth Third and Truist. Prior to his financial services career, he spent nine years at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery. Dale K. Ehrhart, Inc. serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, charitable organizations, and registered investment advisers through its Family Office, Private Client division, and TAMP. The firm manages most accounts on a discretionary basis using fundamental analysis and diversified mutual fund and ETF strategies, and it employs a range of trading techniques including margin and options.

Ryan Guttridge is a CFA® charterholder with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with Schorn Wealth, where he has worked since 2024. Prior to joining Schorn Wealth, he held positions at Clockwise Capital LLC, Guttridge Capital, and Richmond Optimus Capital Management, LLC. Schorn Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, corporations, and small businesses, providing financial planning, consultation, and discretionary wealth management. The firm uses proprietary portfolio models with a mix of stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, and alternative investments, combining fundamental and technical analysis.

John Wheeler is a financial advisor at Carmel Capital Partners, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held roles at firms including 303 Advisors, LLC and Strategic Mastery, LLC, where he is a principal of Akili Capital, a strategic consulting firm serving closely held businesses and families with extensive real estate holdings. Wheeler serves on the board of the National Network of Youth Ministries, a public charity supporting youth ministry efforts across the United States. Carmel Capital Partners provides investment management and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth investors, institutions, and pooled-vehicle investors. The firm emphasizes fundamental valuation focused on free cash flow and capital preservation, employing customized portfolios, sub-advisors, and derivative strategies, and is notable for its role as a private fund sponsor and manager.