William Foley Jr. is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with Royal Fund Management, LLC, bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Royal Fund Management since 2015 and previously at Integrated Trust Systems from 2017 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he assists consumers as an independent insurance agent and licensed public adjuster, focusing on the insurance property claims settlement process. Royal Fund Management, LLC serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and participant account management. The firm develops customized Investment Policy Statements and employs a range of strategies, including long-term investing and options writing, with regular portfolio monitoring aligned to risk tolerances.

Michael Riley is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66-registered financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience. He is currently with Simplicity Wealth and also maintains roles at The Leaders Group Inc and Estate & Retirement Resources, where he has provided estate and financial planning services since 1998. Riley serves on the boards of the Salvation Army in Ocala and the Academy at the Lakes, a non-profit secondary education institution. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and financial firms. The firm offers advisory services ranging from financial planning to discretionary portfolio management, typically implementing fund-of-funds strategies with ETFs, mutual funds, and select individual securities, alongside technology and operational solutions for other advisers.

Lisa Spurlock is a financial advisor with AlphaStar Capital Management in Wildwood, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms, including AE Wealth Management and Blueprint Wealth Management. Additionally, she serves as Vice President of Advisory Support at Securenet Financial, where she is involved in life insurance and annuity sales. AlphaStar Capital Management manages approximately $1.84 billion for a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and pension plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and subadvisory services using both model and custom strategies based on strategic asset allocation and quantitative analysis.

Paul Balog is a financial advisor at Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc. with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Chelsea Financial Services since 2018, following a prior role at Foresters Equity Services, Inc. Balog is also licensed to sell insurance products, working part-time as an insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities. Chelsea Advisory Services provides financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, and some corporate entities. The firm follows a fundamental, long-term investment approach and generally manages diversified portfolios on a discretionary basis, with an integrated custody and execution platform linked to an affiliated broker-dealer.

Lincoln Mcrae IV is a financial advisor with Royal Fund Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. He also operates McRae Financial, an independent insurance agency, and works as a sports official in multiple sports at various levels. Additionally, he provides transportation and rideshare services outside of his advisory role. Royal Fund Management serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor investment strategies and provides services including third-party manager recommendations and options-writing overlays.

Alexander Bedford is a financial advisor with Modera Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Before joining the financial industry, he was involved in education and entrepreneurship, including operating Fewer Left Turns LLC, a franchise of Crumbl Cookies. Modera Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors, offering services such as wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning. The firm employs a diversified asset allocation strategy based on Modern Portfolio Theory and combines investment management with in-house accounting and tax services.

Edgar Hawkins III is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. located in The Villages, FL. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kovack Advisors in 2017, he worked at SII Investments, Inc. and several other firms. He also engages in licensed insurance activities, including developing proposals for life, long-term care, and disability insurance. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities, utilizing a combination of internally created models and third-party managers to manage portfolios across multiple custodians.

Michael Mehltretter is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at Legend Advisory Corporation and Legend Equities Corporation. Outside of finance, he has served with the Buffalo Fire Department since 1991. Capital Analysts serves retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, advisor-managed custom and model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and firm-managed programs.

Jonathan Jung is a financial advisor with Royal Fund Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at IAMS Wealth Management, LLC and NBC Securities, Inc. He is also an independent licensed insurance agent specializing in annuities and life insurance. Royal Fund Management, LLC serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm uses a range of investment strategies, including fundamental and technical analysis, and offers unique services such as access to select non-traded REITs and options-writing overlays.

Joshua Hanby is a financial advisor with Calton & Associates, Inc. in Lady Lake, FL. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience, all with Calton & Associates since 2001. In addition to his advisory role, Hanby is an insurance agent providing clients with information on various insurance products. Calton & Associates serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities through fee-based portfolio management and financial planning. The firm combines RIA, broker-dealer, and insurance registrations to offer a range of investment and insurance products, managing client assets via proprietary programs and third-party managers with formal due diligence.

Ellen Daly is a financial advisor at Royal Fund Management, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she was involved with companies including Estate Guru and New Life Financial Alliance, and she has a background in the hospitality industry with over two decades at Spoto's Oyster Bar. Royal Fund Management serves individual investors, corporations, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies tailored to client risk tolerances and operates at an enterprise scale with 83 advisors and approximately $1.55 billion in assets under management.

Richard Easterbrook is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Royal Fund Management, LLC. He has been associated with Royal Fund Management since 2013 and also holds a leadership role as president and independent insurance agent at Plan America Financial Services, Inc., a position he has held since 1993. Royal Fund Management, LLC serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and participant account management. The firm develops customized Investment Policy Statements and employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to implement various investment strategies, including options writing, with regular portfolio monitoring aligned to clients’ risk tolerances.

Michael Conway is a financial advisor with Royal Fund Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Royal Fund Management since 2013 and also works as an independent insurance agent selling life and annuities. Royal Fund Management serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm uses a range of analytical approaches to implement investment strategies tailored to client risk tolerances and offers specialized services such as options writing and access to select non-traded REITs.

John Ceparano is a CFP®, PFS™, and Series 65-registered advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Modera Wealth Management, LLC since 2014 and previously worked at Business Blocks, Inc. from 1993 to 2019. Modera Wealth Management, LLC provides fiduciary, fee-only advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an allocation-driven investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified portfolios supplemented by independent managers, private placements, and optional ESG integration.

Brian Wakefield is a financial advisor with Simplicity Wealth based in Ocala, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and multiple investment-related firms, and he is also involved with Estate & Retirement Resources, where he offers estate and financial planning alongside fixed insurance products. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional clients, offering services ranging from financial planning to retirement plan management. The firm utilizes a fund-of-funds approach with ETFs, mutual funds, and model portfolios, combining advisory services with technology solutions designed for other advisers.

Frederick Wright is a financial advisor at Royal Fund Management, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Royal Fund Management since 2018. Prior to that, he was with NBC Securities Inc. and also serves as President of Lifetime Capital Management, an insurance-related business. Royal Fund Management serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm uses fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to implement investment strategies and offers services including non-discretionary allocation recommendations and discretionary account management for retirement plan participants.

Bryan Daly is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Royal Fund Management, LLC. He has held roles at firms including Nationwide Mortgage Bankers and Freedom Equity Group, and he operates as an independent insurance agent. Daly also works with Estate Guru, providing estate planning software advisory services. Royal Fund Management, LLC serves individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies based on fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to client risk tolerances.

Frankie Brin is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 31 years of industry experience. He is currently with Vanderbilt Advisory Services and Vanderbilt Securities, LLC, having joined both firms in 2023. Prior to that, he worked for eight years at International Assets Advisory. Outside of his advisory role, Brin owns Brin Financial and serves as an appointed agent for fixed insurance products through multiple agencies. 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 employs a strategic asset allocation approach combining fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, and is noted for its integration with retirement-plan and benefits firms, offering an integrated advisory, brokerage, and plan-administration structure.

Gage Warren is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Lincoln Investment and Parsons Consulting Group. He is also involved in insurance and fixed annuity sales, as well as assisting with supplemental benefits enrollment. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and in-house investment management.

Heather Franklin is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Sequent Planning, LLC, bringing four years of industry experience. She has worked at Sequent Planning since 2022 and previously was affiliated with American Retirement Specialist, LLC. Outside of advisory services, she also works as an insurance agent offering insurance products to clients. Sequent Planning, LLC, operating as Futurity First Wealth Management, is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plan sponsors, businesses, endowments, and nonprofits. The firm employs a structured risk framework and delivers services through a network of independent advisers using a mix of firm-developed models, third-party managers, and customized allocations.