David Cottrell is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at several firms including Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in offering insurance products beyond those provided through Guardian and its subsidiaries. J. W. Cole Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts through fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with model- and manager-based strategies, and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Anthony Adamo Jr. is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at TIAA-CREF from 2013 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns and helps manage a short-term rental cabin in Ellijay, Georgia. Independent Financial Partners serves a nationwide network of independent advisors, offering investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary account management, with notable capabilities in retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting.

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.

John Langford is a CFP® and ChFC® with over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with Guardian Life and has worked at Park Avenue Securities since 2006. Langford serves on the board of the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Park Avenue Securities, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides tailored client solutions through advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and a range of proprietary and third-party programs.

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.

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.

David Duquette is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 11 years of industry experience, including roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with DHAPPS, LLC, a non-investment-related business. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue® Wealth Management, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and a digital advisory solution, with tailored client services that also include access to insurance products and alternative investments.

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.

Carlos Hernandez is a Certified Financial Planner® with 27 years of experience, currently serving at Valic Financial Advisors in Tampa, FL. He has worked at Valic Financial Advisors for 25 years and has additional experience with Agia, IFP Securities LLC, and Independent Financial Partners. Hernandez is also involved in offering non-securities insurance products through Agia. Valic Financial Advisors is a large enterprise firm that serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm utilizes discretionary unified managed accounts and offers portfolio management and financial planning services through a broad network of advisors.

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.

Alejandro Goicoechea is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. He has worked with Suntrust Advisory Services and Suntrust Investment Services since 2016 and Suntrust Bank since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed in a casual dining restaurant as kitchen help. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and manager selection services, using a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by inter-affiliate integration and AI-enabled research tools.

Marc Turgeon is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Odessa, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Mass Mutual from 1989 to 2021 before joining Principal Securities Inc and Principal Life Insurance Company in 2021, and founding Turgeon Wealth Advisors in 2022. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in the sales and servicing of outside insurance products. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

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.

Steven Sellers is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Oppenheimer in 2015, he worked at Ameriprise and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers a range of investment programs and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, consulting, and retirement services.

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.

William Daines is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Principal Financial Services in Tampa, FL. He has held roles at Principal Life Insurance Company and Principal Securities, Inc. since 2015 and 2016 respectively, alongside operating Daines Financial since 2019. His credentials also include the Series 66 license. Principal Securities provides 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 offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

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.