Brooks Cluxton is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. He has held roles at Mosaic Wealth Management Group and J.W. Cole Financial, and has previous experience in educational and insurance settings. Outside of his advisory work, Cluxton serves as a head JV basketball coach. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered firm 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, and access to various managed account solutions, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Joseph Stonelake is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. He is also the owner of Stonelake Wealth Management. 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 and is notable for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Scott Barlow is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. since 2014. The firm provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate and business clients, and institutional investors through its Passageway Managed Account Program. Fifth Third Securities operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank and offers a range of managed account options, including advisor-directed models, separately managed accounts, and a unified program that integrates third-party managers and tax-overlay services.

Alfredo Haramboure is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. His prior roles include positions at ADP Broker Dealer Inc. and Elon University. Alfredo also serves as Director of Retirement Plan Services at FORTIV, focusing on 401(k) plan solicitation. 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 with a decentralized advisory model and is notable for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Logan Scott is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and Empower Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is involved with SDL, Inc., contributing to AI-generated search engine results rating. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm uses an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and clients’ savings rates in its financial planning services.

Malcolm Mckay is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Jonathan Roberts Advisory Group, Inc. and J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. since 2010. Outside of advising, he is also a musician and serves as vice president of Kingdom Business Alliance, a non-investment-related organization. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities through a national 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 with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Karen Roberts is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 65 and 63 licenses, with 34 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with J.W. Cole Advisors and J.W. Cole Financial since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she owns KRoberts University, which offers books and online courses, and consults on estate planning services through a separate business. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisers and provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and platforms, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, digital advice, and third-party managers.

Michael Fels is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.W. Cole Advisors since 2018, with prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is president of Fels Wealth Management and Fels Wealth Management & Family Office, where he is involved in wealth management and fixed insurance sales. 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 offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions, with investment decisions implemented on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

David Spivey is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at GWN Securities Inc. and Capital Insurance Agency. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves individual clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and charitable and corporate clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage and insurance products. The firm delivers advice through Investment Adviser Representatives using model portfolios, affiliated strategies, and third-party managers, with a focus on non-discretionary asset management and commission-based brokerage services.

Kimya Kamran is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2020. Prior to her advisory role, she was employed at the University of Colorado Denver and the Community College of Denver. Kamran is also involved with PnkRoyalty LLC, a business she has been associated with for over a decade. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals linked to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm separates one-time financial planning from ongoing portfolio management and serves as adviser to a donor-advised fund sponsored by Charityvest.

Nicolas Wolfson is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Independent Financial Partners since 2024. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise, E*Trade Securities, and T. Rowe Price. He volunteers with the American Financial Education Alliance, where he teaches free financial education classes. 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 with over $12.5 billion in assets under management and offers both individualized investment strategies and centralized asset management options, including specialized retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services.

Albert Bunner is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with VOYA since 2014 and also operates Poppell Financial Group LLC, where he serves state employees by facilitating meetings and managing enrollment and servicing for the Florida 457 plan. Additionally, he works as an independent insurance agent specializing in the sale of 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 offers a range of investment programs, combining model portfolios and manager-driven strategies, with a focus on non-discretionary advice and an integrated broker-dealer distribution model.

Haley Mc Kay Daily Tibbitts is a financial advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Steward Partners, she worked at Jazz Wealth Managers, Inc. for four years and has held various roles in hospitality and retail sectors. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered, enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individual and institutional clients, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a range of proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Victor Vega III is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 65 credential and new to the industry with less than one year of experience. Prior to joining J. W. Cole Advisors, he worked in various roles including at Boatman & Bryant CPAs, PLLC as a staff accountant assisting clients with tax filings. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved with a CPA firm providing tax-related services. J. W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, managed account solutions, and digital advice, with investment decisions implemented on either a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

Juan Gonzalez is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies for 10 years and has worked with New York Life Insurance Company and Nylife Securities LLC for over a decade. Outside his advisory role, he is involved in insurance brokering and holds a shareholder position in NYLARC Holding Company, Inc. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers multiple program types tailored to client objectives and plan sponsor criteria, managing the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis and working extensively with both individual and institutional clients.

Alejandro Lofaso is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with J. W. Cole Advisors since 2017 and is also involved in Medicare consulting as a Senior Needs Advisor. Additionally, Lofaso serves as CEO of Lofaso Group, Inc., which operates as a financial advisory practice and insurance business. J. W. Cole Advisors operates through a large network of independent advisers, providing fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and third-party manager platforms to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers both transaction-based and wrap managed program options and uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis along with digital advice solutions.

Patricia Delgado is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Fifth Third Bank, Chase Bank, and MC Solar, as well as employment at the University of South Florida. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services, offering access to the Passageway Managed Account Program with multiple portfolio management options and risk-based program selection.

Traci Riggs is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. and holds a Series 66 designation. She has two years of industry experience, including time with J.W. Cole Financial, Inc., and a background working in education within school districts. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies and provides access to various digital advice platforms and third-party managers.

Mathew Tomlin is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Steward Partners Investment Solutions and Raymond James, as well as service in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. 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 provides portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions.

John Pharr Jr. is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has been with J.W. Cole Advisors and J.W. Cole Financial since 2016 and also owns and manages a CPA practice, John Pharr CPA LLC, focused on tax consulting and small business services. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as an officer of Electronic Display Networks Inc. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent investment adviser representatives and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches, including fundamental and technical analysis, model- and manager-based strategies, and utilizes both digital advice platforms and multiple custodians.