Preston Washington is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Eastern Funding LLC, Citigroup, and City National Bank, along with roles outside finance such as at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse clientele including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through both investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple program types and uses third-party portfolio managers on its Passageway platform, providing a range of investment options from mutual funds and ETFs to separately managed accounts and direct indexing.

Andrew Schorr is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Independent Financial Partners and has previously worked at Advisory Services Network, LLC, and R.L.K. Advisory Group. Outside of his advisory work, Schorr serves as a board member and coach for the Daytona Beach Quarterback Club, a community organization recognizing local high school football players. 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 serving a wide range of individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients, with a notable focus on retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting.

Michael Leary is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services in various capacities. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across multiple wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs and operates with significant institutional scale and specialized market roles.

Christine Carter is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 23 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with TIAA and TIAA-CREF since 2002. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management, including customized portfolios under a fiduciary standard within a vertically integrated group.

Ellen Brandt is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2009 and is also the owner of two Etsy shops, EllenRobin Designs, LLC and Robin Brandt Etsy Shop, where she creates print-on-demand and handmade merchandise as a weekend hobby. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services with a range of proprietary and third-party investment programs, operating as both a registered broker-dealer and a registered investment advisor.

Brian Wade is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in financial services. He is associated with Independent Financial Partners and has held roles at IFP Securities, LPL Financial, and Tampa Financial Group. In addition to his advisory work, Wade engages in public speaking activities. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients, and is noted for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Stephen Davis is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2003 and also serves as an assistant wrestling coach at JW Mitchell High School. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a delivery driver during holidays. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-based individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models with optional tax and ESG overlay services.

Lance Lehman is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Farther and previously worked at Atomi Financial Group dba Compound Planning, ARS Wealth Advisors Group, LLC, and Fisher Investments. Farther serves individual investors, trusts, and estates through a technology-driven advisory platform combined with direct client meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach using bespoke and algorithmic model portfolios, focusing primarily on ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and fixed income.

Sean Calleja is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Land O Lakes, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Valic Financial Advisors and Agia. Calleja is also a managing member of an LLC formed with family members to manage a residential rental property. Lincoln Investment is a large enterprise firm serving a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and access to third-party managers, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team that develops strategic model portfolios and adaptive strategies.

Leslie Valant is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Her prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones, Labrüm Wealth Management, and Intelligence Driven Advisers, LLC. Outside of advising, she serves as President of the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce and is involved in divorce financial planning as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. J. W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of over 400 independent representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and digital advice, with investment decisions made on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Ted Albrecht is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Hightower Advisors in Tampa, FL. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, JP Morgan Securities, and Journey Strategic Wealth. Outside of his primary advisory work, he is involved with MDL Wealth Management in Tampa. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors. The firm’s approach includes manager selection and multi-manager solutions utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, with offerings spanning discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting.

Peter Nunley is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the CFA® designation and Series 65 license. His prior experience includes roles at IFP Securities, LLC and LPL Financial, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Nunley serves as Vice President of the Ford's Landing Condominium Association and works part-time as a rideshare driver. Independent Financial Partners is a nationwide enterprise providing investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers a decentralized advisory model with capabilities in retirement-plan consulting and trustee services, managing over $12 billion in assets as of December 2024.

Benjamin Depalmo is a financial advisor at HB Wealth with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including Truist Advisory Services, LPL Financial, and J.P. Morgan Securities. HB Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser providing wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, foundations, family offices, institutional clients, and investment companies. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative analysis across various public and private investment strategies and offers discretionary portfolio management aligned with clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Jordan Carlson is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently affiliated with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. since 2020. He also maintains a role with Mosaic Wealth Management Group, operating as a financial planner. 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 representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and a variety of managed account solutions.

Magdy Anise Jr. is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. and Franklin Distributors, LLC. He is based in Tampa, FL. Citigroup Global Markets serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients across multiple wealth segments, offering diverse investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains unique institutional capabilities, including in-house research and roles as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Louis Wilcox is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. and previously worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE, Bank of America, Merrill, and Investa Services. He also spent over a decade affiliated with the University of North Florida. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisors and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and digital advice to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and platforms, including both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Florence Yagoda is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2010. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains institutional-scale operations with in-house research and unique market roles.

Steven Serinsky is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Stuart, Florida, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with J.W. Cole Advisors and J.W. Cole Financial since 2014. Outside of advising, he serves as trustee for family trusts. 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 representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions.

Damon Palestra is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has three years of industry experience and has been affiliated with J.W. Cole Advisors since 2024. Additionally, he owns and operates Palestra Financial, an independent advisory and insurance business. J.W. Cole Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts, offering fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to multiple third-party investment platforms. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, model-based strategies, and digital advice tools to manage accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Gail Leonard is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has worked with Jonathan Roberts Advisory Group, Inc. and J.W. Cole Financial since 2011. Leonard is a Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP®) and is involved in fixed insurance sales on a limited basis. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to multiple investment platforms for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.