Nicholas Halchak is a financial advisor with United Planners Financial Services of America and holds the Series 66 credential. He has five years of industry experience, with prior roles at Securities America, Inc. and Investacorp, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with Warren Willis United Methodist Camp for several years. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm offers advisory and brokerage services primarily through independent Investment Adviser Representatives and manages both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts using various custodians and third-party money managers.

Riley Newman is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at IFP Securities, LLC and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Prior to his financial services career, he held roles at Northrop Grumman and Health First Medical Group. Riley has a background that includes both education and corporate positions. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisers. The firm supports a decentralized advisory model and is noted for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Eugene West is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, Florida, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with J.W. Cole Advisors and J.W. Cole Financial since 2018, following prior roles including a position at Signator Investors. 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 digital advice to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and technical analysis and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Casey Clementz is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. He has been with J.W. Cole Advisors and J.W. Cole Financial since 2016 and is also associated with Brower Financial Group, where he has worked since 2010. Clementz conducts financial services activities through CW Clementz Financial LLC and is also licensed as an insurance agent and a notary public. 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 third-party manager platforms for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and digital advice options and is affiliated with a broker-dealer under an expense-sharing arrangement.

Daniel Mageras Jr. is a Certified Financial Planner® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Independent Financial Partners. He has held roles at IFP Securities, LLC and LPL Financial. Mageras is a board member of the St. Petersburg Museum of History and volunteers as a financial education instructor with the American Financial Education Alliance. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a decentralized advisory model with options for centralized asset management and is notable for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Lukendric Washington is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC in Tampa, FL. His prior roles include positions at Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Northwestern Mutual, as well as work as a tax expert for Intuit Turbo Tax Live. Outside of advisory work, Washington is an author and serves on the board of the nonprofit Freedom Project Network. Hornor, Townsend & Kent (HTK) serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a network of advisers, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both advisory and broker-dealer services, combining investment advice with custody and execution capabilities.

William Ellis is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Integrity Insurance Advisors of Newberry, LLC, Integrity Financial Services Group, and healthcare positions at The Cardiac and Vascular Institute and HCA Florida North Florida Hospital CVICU. Outside of advising, Ellis assists with administrative and research duties at Integrity Financial Services Group. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent investment adviser representatives providing fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management using a mix of fundamental and technical analyses, model or manager-based strategies, and digital advice platforms.

Tina Boeving is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at firms including Arbor Point Advisors and Securities America Advisors. She is also involved in administrative roles with Bay View Capital, Inc. and Bay View Capital Advisory Group, Inc., providing advisory services and editorial support. OSAIC Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, institutions, and municipal entities with a range of investment management and financial planning services. The firm employs multiple program models and uses a combination of proprietary and third-party platforms to manage client portfolios.

Travis Hadwin is a financial advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Steward Partners Investment Solutions, Raymond James Financial Services, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of advising, he is involved in woodworking projects through Clearwater Woodworking and owns a sauna and cold plunge facility in Clearwater, FL. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services.

Todd Wangler is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. He has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Wangler Wealth Management Inc., Prentice Wealth Management, LLC, and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Strada Properties LLC, a commercial rental property business. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a 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.

David Yu is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners who holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Independent Financial Partners in 2019, he worked for Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities for five years. Outside of his advisory role, David is an active pilot with American Airlines. 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 a diverse client base and offers both individualized and centralized investment management options, with notable expertise in retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting.

Robert Parks III is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at The Feinstein Group and Mainsail Hospitality. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time as a cook at Countryside Country Club. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty military personnel. The firm’s advisory services include financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs using both adviser and promoter arrangements.

Craig Towle is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.W. Cole Advisors since 2016 and has been associated with Synergy Capital Inc. since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in non-investment activities including serving as a board member of his homeowners association. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities through a network of over 400 independent representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions, with investment decisions implemented on either a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

Randall Boston is a ChFC® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. since 2019. Prior to that, he worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC for five years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a networking organization as a Membership Committee Member and works as a business consultant. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives, offering fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to third-party manager platforms and digital advice. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts through a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Gregory Jack is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. based in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Guardian Life Insurance Company, Park Avenue Securities, and AXA Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he is the owner of LWR Pillars of Wealth LLC, a firm involved in financial services and insurance sales. J.W. Cole Advisors operates through 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 employs a mix of fundamental and technical analysis along with model and manager-based strategies, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Andrew Rojas is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at multiple firms including Bayview Wealth Management and Foundations Investment Advisors LLC. Outside of advising, he is also active as an insurance agent. AE Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, and businesses. The firm offers model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and plan consulting through a platform that integrates advisor-managed and third-party models.

Peter Pastman is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network based in Saint Petersburg, FL. He holds the CFP® designation and has 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Commonwealth, he worked at Raymond James Financial Services and Goodrich Wealth Planning. He is also the owner of Keystone Financial Planning, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, offering a range of advisory programs and services including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm provides operations, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management support to affiliated advisors.

Thomas Holliger is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors before joining Independent Financial Partners in 2019. He also operates Holliger Financial Consultants, an advisory and insurance business based in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm manages over $12 billion in assets and offers a decentralized advisory model with specialized retirement-plan and pension consulting capabilities.

Haley Baly is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at AGIA since 2022 and Valic Financial Advisors since 2021, and has an academic background from the University of South Florida and the University of Florida. Outside of advisory work, she is also involved with non-securities insurance products through her role at AGIA. Valic Financial Advisors, Inc. serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and multiple wrap programs, utilizing centralized technology and model solutions across a large network of investment advisor representatives.

Todd Youngs is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Corient in St. Petersburg, FL. His prior roles include positions at CI Doyle Private Wealth, LLC, and CIPW Service Company, LLC. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house security and fixed-income strategies with third-party managers and customized asset allocation, utilizing advanced risk management and monitoring tools.