Donald Miller is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Independent Financial Partners since 2024. He previously worked for SCF Investment Advisors, INC. and SCF Securities, Inc. for ten years. Miller serves as a board member of the Villas of Holmes Beach condominium association, where he provides oversight on property maintenance and budgeting. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a national network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving tens of thousands of clients and is notable for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

John Poff is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation since 2015 and TransAmerica Retirement Solutions since 2014. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners by offering managed advice programs, investment education, and personalized guidance on asset allocation, contribution rates, and retirement planning. The firm relies on Morningstar Investment Management for portfolio construction and oversight, managing assets primarily on a non-discretionary basis across a large client base.

Emily Dirgo is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior experience includes nine years at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, in addition to her ongoing role at Charles Schwab since 2015. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm uses Schwab’s standard asset allocation models and research tools to offer investment recommendations and conducts annual account reviews without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Christina Elam is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at UBS Financial Services Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. She is also the owner of Blue Water Wealth Management in Clearwater, FL, a non-investment related support company. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered, enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account programs through both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Tessa Besio is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Clearwater, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. She has served in roles at Dynex Group Benefits Solutions, XEN Financial, and WFGIA, and has also been involved in the Church of Scientology since 2006, managing registration for counseling and self-betterment courses. Additionally, she holds the position of president at XEN Financial, providing administrative support services. 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 variety of fee-based wrap programs, model portfolios, and commission-based insurance and brokerage products.

Paul Habib is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at New York Life Insurance Company, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and Prowealth, LLC, where he serves as owner and broker of non-registered insurance products. Habib is also involved as a passive investor in several commercial property ventures and a restaurant group. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals and institutions, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes non-discretionary asset management within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Douglas Krug is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously provided administrative support to Mariner Independent Advisor Network and has held roles at LPL Financial LLC and various educational institutions. Private Advisor Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, delivering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting through a network of investment adviser representatives and access to multiple advisory programs and third-party asset managers.

Puran Sugrim is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at T. Rowe Price and E*TRADE before joining PNC Investments in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of PNKS Associates LLC. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account for employees with PNC Bank online credentials. The firm uses algorithmic questionnaires for model selection and delegates portfolio implementation to third-party strategists.

Kevin Osborne is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously with SunTrust Investment Services and Sun Trust Bank. He is based in St. Petersburg, FL. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers portfolio management, wrap programs, model portfolios, and a Guided Investing platform, focusing on assessments of client financial needs, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Marc Bernacchi is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Santander Securities, and Cetera. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Market America, an unrelated business in health and wellness product sales. 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, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management and specialized retirement-plan advisory services.

Jameson Ford is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at Citi and Fisher Investments. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments, providing investment advisory services alongside financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm’s investment approach uses globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios implemented through low-cost ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, and other strategies.

Christopher Callaway is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in Tampa, FL, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and possessing 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at SteelPeak Wealth, Valley Wealth Managers, Citizens Securities Inc., and Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates a marine services business as a boat captain. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers both decentralized and centralized investment strategies, with notable expertise in retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services.

Thomas Bagatini Alves is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Largo, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, TMH Federal Credit Union, Citi, Regions Bank, Lockton, and Currency Exchange International. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account that uses algorithmic risk assessment and approved mutual funds and ETFs for portfolio implementation.

Thomas Schuller is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. since 2012. He is based in St. Petersburg, FL. Outside of his advisory role, he has experience as an owner and landlord of rental property in Chicago. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm combines its municipal-advisor registration and affiliation with Fifth Third Bank to provide a range of managed-account programs featuring direct indexing, tax-overlay services, and access to multiple fund strategist portfolios.

William Plum is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Clearwater Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with GWN Securities since 2015 and also works with MVP Group Inc. since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, Plum operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios, with a notable legacy of incorporating market-timing and momentum-based strategies within its investment programs.

Brooke Motley is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with several related entities, including Truist Investment Services and BB&T. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Matthew Kulaga is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and beginning his advisory career in 2026. He has prior experience with Johnson Brothers of Florida, Jazz Wealth Managers, Inc., and a background in real estate with Keller Williams. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate sales, showing homes on a part-time basis. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering various portfolio management and financial planning services.

Michael Cimarik is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 30 years of industry experience. His background includes long-term roles at Franklin Templeton Financial Services Corp. and Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc., as well as recent positions within Transamerica Life Insurance Company and Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners by providing managed and non-discretionary investment advice, leveraging proprietary technology and model portfolios from Morningstar Investment Management. The firm manages a large client base primarily through non-discretionary assets, focusing on asset allocation, contribution guidance, and retirement planning.

Michael Riley is a CFP® certified financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience, currently with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC. He has worked with Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation and TRANSAMERICA Retirement Solutions since 2014. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, providing managed advice programs and investment education services focused on asset allocation, contribution rates, and retirement age guidance. The firm leverages Morningstar Investment Management’s proprietary tools for portfolio construction and manages a large client base primarily through non-discretionary advisory programs.

Andrew Denis is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC and its affiliated entities, having joined in 2024. Prior to this, he spent eight years with Cetera and Achieva Credit Union. He serves on the Board of Directors and is Chairman of the Membership Committee for the Rotary Club in Clearwater, FL. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered, enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulated assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory, financial planning, pension consulting, and managed account programs.