Robert Kennerson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently with Independent Financial Partners and has prior experience at Advisory Services Network, LLC, Robbie L. Kennerson, P.A., and ProEquities, Inc. He is also the owner of R.L.K Advisory Group, a non-investment related business. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving tens of thousands of clients and is notable for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Mathew Kaplan is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Myriad Capital and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. Outside of advising, Kaplan is involved in business coaching for architecture firm owners and is engaged in authoring and public speaking activities. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisers, providing fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to third-party manager platforms for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies and integrates fundamental and technical analysis in client solutions.

Christopher Kulick is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm distinguishes between point-in-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, employing model portfolios and customized strategies managed under client-approved investment policies.

Robert Poppell is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at VOYA Financial Advisors since 2014 and has a long tenure with the Florida Department of Insurance dating back to 1990. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in new home construction as president of Praesidium Homes, LLC and serves as treasurer for the Timberlane Church of Christ. VOYA Financial Advisors is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer affiliate of Voya Financial, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm combines in-house and external strategists with technology-enabled tools to deliver a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary investment management through a large network of representatives.

Robert Mc Minn is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2007. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing ties to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm operates within a vertically integrated group that uses affiliated funds and applies a fiduciary standard to its registered investment adviser services.

Derek Wolford is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Eagle Strategies, he worked at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services, and has over a decade of experience in sales with Great Value Cellular. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through its large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives and plan sponsor criteria, with a majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Dante Campos is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Kovack Advisors, Inc. and Kovack Securities, Inc., as well as Greenbridge Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, Campos has prior experience in the food service and parking industries. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. 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.

Stephen Crawford is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 credential with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.W. Cole Advisors in 2022, he worked at CROM, LLC for 18 years. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers and coordinates for Ramsey Solutions Financial Peace University. 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.

Shelly Wentz Fackler is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Vimvest Securities, Crux Wealth Management, Florio Wealth Management, and Banker's Life. She is also involved with J&J Wealth Advisors, where she conducts client meetings and provides investment advice. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent investment adviser representatives, offering fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, model- and manager-based strategies, and digital advice platforms in managing client portfolios.

Christopher Keller is a financial advisor at Corient with a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CIPW Service Company, CI Doyle Private Wealth, and Corient Services LLC. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party manager solutions, continuous portfolio monitoring, and advanced risk management tools.

Jeffrey Smith is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Morgan Stanley prior to joining &PARTNERS. He also serves as co-trustee for his father's trusts. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis alongside proprietary and third-party strategies.

Yvette Heatly is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 23 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, and several other firms before joining Truist Advisory Services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships, supported by AI-enabled research tools and an integrated inter-affiliate operating structure.

Andrew Lundin is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor at Corient with eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at BMO Harris Bank and CI Doyle Private Wealth prior to joining Corient. Lundin is based in St. Petersburg, FL. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party managers and incorporates risk management tools and alternative investments where appropriate.

Max Filbeck is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor at Creative Planning with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Keen Wealth Advisors and Sequoia Financial Group before joining Creative Planning in 2021. Creative Planning provides wealth management and financial planning services to a diverse clientele, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, complemented by private market investments and various managed account services.

Camilo Hernandez Santana is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Sonmore Financial, as an independent contractor, and corporate experience at VF Corporation. Outside the financial sector, he has experience working in the food service industry with Vui's Kitchen. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that combines low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure, supported by a range of institutional and retirement plan services.

Kevin Wooleyhan is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Securities, Inc., Park Avenue Securities, and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Austin Tanner is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Tampa, FL. He previously worked at Evensky & Katz / Foldes Financial Wealth Management and Mercer Global Advisors, among other firms. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC offers wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, family offices, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm combines model and custom portfolio management using a range of investment vehicles and employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical research supported by regular due diligence and portfolio reviews.

Richard Gruber is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, joining the firm in 2026 after prior roles at Truist Investment Services, Morgan Stanley, and The Vanguard Group. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of in-house and third-party strategies, technology-enabled tools, and both discretionary and non-discretionary account management to serve its clients.

Stephen Levy is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with 44 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Hornor, Townsend & Kent since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, Levy also works as a life insurance agent with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a comprehensive advisory platform that includes financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services. The firm’s advisory approach involves third-party asset managers and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

Todd Mezrah is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC, holding a Series 63 license and over 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lion Street Advisors and M. Holdings Securities, Inc., as well as operating Todd M. Mezrah & Associates since 1994. Outside of advising, he owns several businesses including a consulting firm specializing in executive benefits and a car repair and restoration business, and he serves on the boards of financing companies affiliated with BankUnited. Integrity Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisers. The firm provides asset management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party manager programs, employing a range of portfolio strategies across various investment vehicles.