Michael Rees is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Arbor Point Advisors, The Sherwin Group, Securities America, and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he is president of Bay View Capital, Inc., where he engages in consulting and manages an insurance agency, as well as overseeing the purchase and sale of liquor licenses in Florida. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporate and charitable entities, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers a range of investment programs and consulting services, utilizing a blend of fundamental and technical analysis, tactical trading, and access to alternative investments, supported by platform relationships with major custodians and affiliated managers.

Chelsey Frate is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Carmel Capital Partners, LLC and UBS Financial Services, Inc. since 2016. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by AI-enabled research tools and supervisory oversight for manager selection and portfolio reviews.

Daniel Wolf is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services and holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. He has 27 years of industry experience and has been with Truist Advisory Services since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he manages an investment LLC that owns rental properties in Missouri. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, participants, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, fiduciary support, and manager-selection programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Jason Zardavets is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise and Comerica Securities, Inc. He has been with Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank since 2025. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple program types via the Passageway Managed Account Program, featuring a range of portfolio management options such as advisor-directed mutual fund and ETF models, SMA strategies, and direct indexing.

Joseph Lauro is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Truist Advisory Services, Valic Financial Advisors, and Equitable Advisors. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. is a large enterprise-scale firm offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients. The firm integrates in-house and external strategists, model portfolios, and technology tools to deliver a range of advisory programs, with an emphasis on client-approved, non-discretionary management.

Scott Blincoe is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Financial Specialists LLC, Questar Asset Management, Nationwide Securities, 1717 Capital Management Company, and Ameriprise. He is also involved with an independent insurance agency that sells fixed insurance products. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale firm offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a combination of in-house and external strategists, model portfolios, and technology tools to support primarily non-discretionary client relationships while also providing certain discretionary management options.

Eric Soto is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously served in the U.S. Army from 2016 to 2024. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm provides financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs using model portfolios and third-party managers selected by a centralized Investment Management Team.

Andrew Ferrari is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work history includes four years at Equitable Advisors, LLC and five years in building management. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, participants, and charitable organizations, utilizing a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches along with third-party platform and manager arrangements.

Robert Poppell is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at VOYA Financial Advisors since 2014 and has a long tenure with the Florida Department of Insurance dating back to 1990. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in new home construction as president of Praesidium Homes, LLC and serves as treasurer for the Timberlane Church of Christ. VOYA Financial Advisors is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer affiliate of Voya Financial, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm combines in-house and external strategists with technology-enabled tools to deliver a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary investment management through a large network of representatives.

Neil Horowitz is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with SunTrust Advisory Services and Iberiabank prior to his current role. Based in Tampa, FL, he has been with Truist and its predecessor firms since 2016. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enhanced research tools.

Christopher Keller is a financial advisor at Corient with a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CIPW Service Company, CI Doyle Private Wealth, and Corient Services LLC. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party manager solutions, continuous portfolio monitoring, and advanced risk management tools.

James Tucker is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at SunTrust Advisory Services since 2016 and SunTrust Investment Services since 2006. Prior to that, he was with Merrill from 2004 to 2006. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation and investment policy analysis, plan sponsor fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program through AMC Advantage, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate integration.

Jeffrey Smith is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Morgan Stanley prior to joining &PARTNERS. He also serves as co-trustee for his father's trusts. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis alongside proprietary and third-party strategies.

Yvette Heatly is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 23 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, and several other firms before joining Truist Advisory Services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships, supported by AI-enabled research tools and an integrated inter-affiliate operating structure.

Andrew Lundin is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor at Corient with eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at BMO Harris Bank and CI Doyle Private Wealth prior to joining Corient. Lundin is based in St. Petersburg, FL. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party managers and incorporates risk management tools and alternative investments where appropriate.

Jeremy Massullo is a financial advisor at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm provides wealth and investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services, with a focus on customized, primarily long-term portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, and other investment vehicles.

Kevin Wooleyhan is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Securities, Inc., Park Avenue Securities, and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Carlos Jimenez is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Wise and Amscot Financial, as well as service in the United States Marine Corps. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, using an integrated model tied to Empower’s administrative platforms. The firm offers “point-in-time” financial plans and optional managed account solutions, operating at a large scale with a higher client-to-advisor ratio compared to many peers.

Adolfo Montesa is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2014 and offers a wide range of financial services, including investment selection and retirement planning. Montesa works with a variety of company resources such as research analysts and economic and market data to help clients make informed decisions tailored to their needs. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, he was a Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors starting in 2009, and he has held leadership roles as a Managing Principal at Hantz Financial Services and as a Vice President and Managing Principal at American Express Financial Corporation. Montesa holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He earned his High School Diploma/GED from Wayne State University. He is also involved with professional and community organizations including the Associate Artists of Winston Salem, High Point L.E.A.P. (Literacy Empowers All People), and Winston Salem PRIDE.

Richard Gruber is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, joining the firm in 2026 after prior roles at Truist Investment Services, Morgan Stanley, and The Vanguard Group. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of in-house and third-party strategies, technology-enabled tools, and both discretionary and non-discretionary account management to serve its clients.