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.

Thomas Holliger is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving at Independent Financial Partners since 2019. His prior experience includes 25 years at Fidelity Brokerage Services and a year at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. He is also a general partner of Holliger Financial Consultants, an advisory and insurance business. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisers. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform, serving a diverse client base with a decentralized advisory model and a notable focus on retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting.

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.

Eric Donner is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in Tampa, FL, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations with 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at ValMark Advisers, Hewins Financial Advisors, and IFP Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a startup providing change of residency services and volunteers with Israel Heart 2 Heart, an organization supporting Israeli soldiers with PTSD. 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 a diverse client base with customizable investment strategies and notable retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Elisabeth Henderson is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Transamerica Retirement Solutions and related entities since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in authoring a cookbook and is the legal owner of an online apparel store managed by her son. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, offering managed portfolios and non-discretionary recommendations supported by Morningstar Investment Management’s proprietary software and model asset allocations. The firm operates on a large scale with a focus on asset allocation, contribution guidance, and retirement planning education.

Matthew Sines is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Thrivent Advisor Network. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a Senior Business Development Officer for Thrivent Advisor Network, focusing on recruiting financial advisors to the platform. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and operational support, allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction alongside Commonwealth’s managed model portfolios and distinct program structures.

Joena Bartolini Mitchell is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior experience includes roles at Edelman Financial Engines, JBM Group, and Raymond James. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a wide range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across various investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

John Galligan III is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Investment Services, Inc. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an election inspector for the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections Office. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, implementing advice through discretionary and non-discretionary approaches combined with third-party platforms and AI-enhanced equity research.

Barry Green is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Independent Financial Partners since 2016. 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, with a notable focus on retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services.

Joseph Fernandez is a CFP® professional affiliated with Principal Financial Services in Tampa, FL, with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Life Insurance Company and Principal Securities Inc. since 2009. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, 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.

Taylor Harroun is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Creative Planning since 2017 and was previously with T. Rowe Price Investment Services, Inc. from 2009 to 2017. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning-led investment process that emphasizes low-cost indexing alongside supplemental strategies, supported by a broad range of affiliated non-investment businesses such as an affiliated law firm and trust company.

Mark Dydzuhn is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Raymond James Financial, Fisher Investments, and Regions Bank. Dydzuhn holds the Series 63, Series 66, and Series 65 designations. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm’s approach includes integrated services tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

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.

Lucinda Alcott is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors and World Financial Group since 2018, following two years at Securities Support Unit/Signator Investors. In addition to her advisory role, she may perform home office functions for other business units within Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services with a variety of fee-based and commission-based investment programs. The firm combines proprietary model portfolios with third-party money managers and operates as both a registered broker-dealer and registered investment advisor.

Susan Hurschman is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 39 years of industry experience, including prior roles at OneAmerica Securities and American United Life. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a trustee for a family member. J.W. Cole Advisors is a national SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, and access to various managed account solutions, combining discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Jeffery Acheson is a CFP® professional with 46 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently affiliated with Independent Financial Partners in Tampa, FL. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Corporate & Endowment Solutions, Inc., and Axa Advisors. He serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including the American Retirement Association and Ruling Our Experiences (ROX), and he is involved in educational initiatives within the retirement plan advisory sector. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisers. The firm offers a decentralized advisory model with capabilities in retirement-plan consulting and fiduciary services, serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients.

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 work includes roles at Truist Advisory Services, INC and Valic Financial Advisors. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering services such as financial planning, portfolio management, wrap programs, and plan-sponsor consulting. The firm employs a range of advisory program structures and primarily provides non-discretionary recommendations.