Donald Miller is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, and has 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Independent Financial Partners in 2024, he spent ten years at SCF Investment Advisors, Inc. and SCF Securities, Inc. He serves as a board member of the Villas of Holmes Beach Condominium Association, providing oversight on property maintenance and budget matters. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm supports a decentralized advisory model with over 260 advisors and notable capabilities in retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting.

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.

Thomas Fox is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Tampa, FL. He was previously employed at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A., each for ten years. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and related consulting services to a diverse clientele that includes individuals, family offices, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes both model and custom portfolio management strategies overseen by an Investment Policy Committee, employing a range of investment vehicles and research methodologies.

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 with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at SunTrust Investment Services and Sun Trust Bank. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension plans, and business entities. The firm uses a client-focused approach incorporating risk- and outcomes-based asset allocation, discretionary and non-discretionary management, and third-party managers, supported by technology-driven model portfolios and tax-aware strategies.

Marc Bernacchi is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has previously worked with firms including J.P. Morgan Securities and Santander Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Market America, an enterprise focused on health and wellness product sales. Independent Financial Partners offers 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, with a notable focus on retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting 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 Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Independent Financial Partners and has held prior roles at SteelPeak Wealth, Valley Wealth Managers, Citizens Securities Inc., and Charles Schwab. Outside of finance, he owns and operates a marine services business as a boat captain. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, supporting a multi-advisor platform with over $12 billion in assets under management as of the end of 2024.

Allan Dickson is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. in Odessa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with VOYA Financial Advisors since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance sales. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. provides investment advisory, brokerage, financial planning, and retirement plan services to a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs combining model portfolios and manager-driven strategies, with a focus on both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions.

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.

Ronald Wright is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with VOYA and its affiliated entities since 2014 and has a longstanding career with American Family Life Assurance dating back to 1984. Outside of his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. provides investment advisory, brokerage, financial planning, and retirement plan services to a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm utilizes a combination of model portfolios and manager-driven strategies, offering both discretionary and predominantly non-discretionary investment options.

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.

William Mannix is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and over 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and serves as managing partner of Excalibur Financial Group and Group Benefits, where he is involved in the sales of group life, health, disability, and voluntary benefits. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions.