Michael Powrie is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include multiple positions at Morgan Stanley and E*TRADE from 2006 to 2024. 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 access to third-party manager platforms for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers both transaction-based and wrap managed program options and uses a mix of fundamental and technical analysis alongside digital advice providers.

Alexandra Groh is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. since 2014. She holds the Series 66 designation and is active in the Republican Women's Club of Brevard as the 3rd Vice President (Membership) and BY Laws Chairperson. Additionally, she is a published author of a fiction novel available on Kindle. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, charities, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities through a network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions.

Marissa Pennings is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL. She has been with the firm since 2026 and has prior experience including roles at Epic Systems and TD Bank. Pennings also has involvement with Hitters Tennis Club. J.W. Cole Advisors operates 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 offers various managed program options and access to third-party investment platforms.

Cameron Barrier is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has prior work experience at Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, TQL, and FedEx. In addition to his advisory role, he is active as an insurance agent specializing in insurance sales and service, including Penn Mutual life products. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm operates both advisory and broker-dealer services and manages approximately $8.37 billion in discretionary assets under management.

Matthew Walden is a ChFC® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. and J.W. Cole Financial since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of a homeowners association, handling administrative duties related to condominium expenses. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national 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, implementing investment decisions on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Howard Brown is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Tampa, FL. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Eagle Strategies, he was involved with Crystal Clear Financial Group, LLC and NYLife Securities LLC. Outside of finance, he owned and operated a full-service lawn care business for seven years. Eagle Strategies serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm provides advice through multiple program types and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives and plan sponsor criteria.

Assen Kuklin is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Dempsey Lord Smith, LLC, Arkadios Wealth Advisors, Arkadios Capital, Skyway Capital Markets, LLC, and SQN Securities, LLC. Kuklin is also an officer and director of Wealth Retirement Solutions, a marketing DBA for a financial advisory office. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services using both firm- and third-party models with a combination of passive and active investment strategies.

Jerry Bulaclac Jr. is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with Independent Financial Partners since 2012 and previously with LPL Financial from 2012 to 2019. He is also involved with RadiantVest, advising clients on portfolio management, retirement income planning, and wealth transfer strategies. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisers. The firm serves individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients with a decentralized advisory model, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management and specialized retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services.

Alexander Pedraita is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Fisher Investments and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., among other firms. His background also includes five years at J. Alexander's Restaurant Group. 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 access to multiple third-party investment platforms. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Eric Beadle is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes 13 years at UBS Financial Services and roles at Securities America and Investacorp. Outside of advising, he served as an administrative assistant and is a treasurer and board member for a homeowners association. J. W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions, with investment decisions implemented on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Brian Groh is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with J.W. Cole Advisors and its affiliated entity since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in fixed insurance sales and serves as a trustee for an irrevocable trust for his parents. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent advisers. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions employing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

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 with Independent Financial Partners in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Independent Financial Partners, Riley worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Northrop Grumman. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a decentralized model that supports over 260 advisors nationwide. The firm is notable for its retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities and manages over $12.5 billion in assets.

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 at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.W. Cole Advisors and J.W. Cole Financial since 2016. Clementz is also involved in related activities as an insurance agent and notary public, and he operates CW Clementz Financial LLC, a business through which he manages his advisory and insurance compensation. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to third-party manager platforms. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts using a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by fundamental and technical analysis.

Daniel Mageras Jr. is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Independent Financial Partners and has previous experience with LPL Financial and IFP Securities, LLC. He serves on the board 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 decentralized platform of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm supports a multi-advisor network serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients, 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 serving as a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC. He previously worked with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Northwestern Mutual, and he also provides tax assistance through Intuit Turbo Tax Live. Washington is the author of books and serves on the board of the nonprofit Freedom Project Network. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, businesses, trusts, and charitable organizations through a wide network of advisers, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer services, managing billions in assets with a focus on tailored investment strategies and third-party asset management.

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 at Osaic Advisory Services, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Arbor Point Advisors and Securities America Advisors, Inc. Boeving is also involved with Bay View Capital, Inc., where she provides administrative advisory services. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate and charitable entities, retirement plan participants, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers a range of investment management and consulting services, utilizing a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, tactical trading, and access to alternative investments.

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.