Kevin Manning is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 63 credential and 34 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial Corporation and IFP Securities, LLC. Outside of advising, he is involved in real estate sales through his sole proprietorship with Coldwell Banker Realty. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent representatives. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving a wide range of clients and offers a decentralized advisory model alongside notable retirement-plan and pension consulting capabilities.

Elizabeth Roman is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. based in Tampa, FL. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Fifth Third Bank, Mutual of Omaha Mortgage, Chase Bank, and Publix Supermarkets. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts, offering investment advisory and brokerage services through multiple program types and third-party portfolio managers on the Passageway Managed Account platform. The firm operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Dorothea Cole is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. based in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 credential with 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.W. Cole Advisors since 2019, following prior roles at Royal Alliance Associates and Signator Investors. She is also the managing partner and owner of Compass Consulting & Financial, an independent financial planning and insurance business. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisers and provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to multiple third-party managers and digital advice platforms for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Michael Shaver is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Principal Securities Inc and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2016, and previously worked at Oppenheimer. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as a cameraman assistant for the Valspar Golf Tournament, a PGA event. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs.

Sarah Fowler is a financial advisor at Integrity Alliance, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Integrity Alliance and ASB Financial since 2021, following a 15-year tenure at Bankers Life and related entities. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as president of Fuquay Insurance, Inc., and works as a sales representative for TruPath Retirement, focusing on fixed insurance products. Integrity Alliance serves a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm utilizes various investment approaches and platforms to build portfolios tailored to client needs while providing support services to other registered investment advisers.

Brooke Thiel is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, bringing one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.W. Cole Financial, Inc., Brooke held various roles including client services coordination and has worked in both educational and retail settings. 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 representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple managed account solutions with investment decisions implemented on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

William Hamm Jr. is a CFP® and ChFC® with over 42 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Independent Financial Partners since 2000 and currently serves at IFP Securities, LLC, with prior experience at LPL Financial. Outside of advisory work, he is president of IFP Advisors, Inc., where he is involved in the sale and service of life insurance products and financial planning. 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 with a decentralized advisory model, formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities, and partnerships to provide directed trustee services.

David Cottrell is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at several firms including Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in offering insurance products beyond those provided through Guardian and its subsidiaries. J. W. Cole Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts through fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with model- and manager-based strategies, and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Anthony Adamo Jr. is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at TIAA-CREF from 2013 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns and helps manage a short-term rental cabin in Ellijay, Georgia. Independent Financial Partners serves a nationwide network of independent advisors, offering investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary account management, with notable capabilities in retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting.

Michael Powrie is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include multiple positions at Morgan Stanley and E*TRADE from 2006 to 2024. J. W. Cole Advisors operates through a large network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives and provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to third-party manager platforms for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers both transaction-based and wrap managed program options and uses a mix of fundamental and technical analysis alongside digital advice providers.

Alexandra Groh is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. since 2014. She holds the Series 66 designation and is active in the Republican Women's Club of Brevard as the 3rd Vice President (Membership) and BY Laws Chairperson. Additionally, she is a published author of a fiction novel available on Kindle. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, charities, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities through a network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions.

Marissa Pennings is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL. She has been with the firm since 2026 and has prior experience including roles at Epic Systems and TD Bank. Pennings also has involvement with Hitters Tennis Club. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisors and provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm offers various managed program options and access to third-party investment platforms.

Matthew Walden is a ChFC® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. and J.W. Cole Financial since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of a homeowners association, handling administrative duties related to condominium expenses. 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, implementing investment decisions on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

David Duquette is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 11 years of industry experience, including roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with DHAPPS, LLC, a non-investment-related business. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue® Wealth Management, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and a digital advisory solution, with tailored client services that also include access to insurance products and alternative investments.

Howard Brown is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Tampa, FL. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Eagle Strategies, he was involved with Crystal Clear Financial Group, LLC and NYLife Securities LLC. Outside of finance, he owned and operated a full-service lawn care business for seven years. Eagle Strategies serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm provides advice through multiple program types and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives and plan sponsor criteria.

Carlos Hernandez is a Certified Financial Planner® with 27 years of experience, currently serving at Valic Financial Advisors in Tampa, FL. He has worked at Valic Financial Advisors for 25 years and has additional experience with Agia, IFP Securities LLC, and Independent Financial Partners. Hernandez is also involved in offering non-securities insurance products through Agia. Valic Financial Advisors is a large enterprise firm that serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm utilizes discretionary unified managed accounts and offers portfolio management and financial planning services through a broad network of advisors.

Jerry Bulaclac Jr. is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with Independent Financial Partners since 2012 and previously with LPL Financial from 2012 to 2019. He is also involved with RadiantVest, advising clients on portfolio management, retirement income planning, and wealth transfer strategies. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisers. The firm serves individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients with a decentralized advisory model, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management and specialized retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services.

Marc Turgeon is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Odessa, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Mass Mutual from 1989 to 2021 before joining Principal Securities Inc and Principal Life Insurance Company in 2021, and founding Turgeon Wealth Advisors in 2022. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in the sales and servicing of outside insurance products. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Alexander Pedraita is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Fisher Investments and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., among other firms. His background also includes five years at J. Alexander's Restaurant Group. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent investment adviser representatives and provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to multiple third-party investment platforms. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Steven Sellers is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Oppenheimer in 2015, he worked at Ameriprise and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers a range of investment programs and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, consulting, and retirement services.