Rori Miller is a financial advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including Morgan Stanley and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she is a graphic designer providing freelance marketing and design services through RoriDesigns. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning solutions.

Alan Warren is a financial advisor with T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with T. Rowe Price Investment Services, Inc. since 1998. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. provides the T. Rowe Price Retirement Advisory Service to individual investors and households focused on retirement goals, combining nondiscretionary financial planning, retirement income planning, and discretionary investment management. The firm uses model portfolios invested exclusively in T. Rowe Price mutual funds and ETFs, and manages accounts on a discretionary basis after client enrollment.

Mark Pinardi is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes 13 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors. 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.

Tyler Pendyck is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL. He holds the Series 66 designation and entered the industry in 2026. Prior to his current role, Tyler was associated with Northwestern Mutual and has experience running Pendyck Innovations LLC. J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. operates a large network of independent advisers, providing fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services 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, model or manager-based strategies, as well as digital advice platforms.

Richard Dunsford is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with J.W. Cole Advisors and J.W. Cole Financial since 2018, following 12 years at Invest Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent involved in the sale of fixed life and annuity products. 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, and access to various managed account solutions, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Derek Nelson is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and as an independent insurance agent, along with experience running his own sole proprietorship. He holds Series 65, Series 66, and Series 63 licenses. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a network of advisors, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both as an SEC-registered adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer, managing a multi-billion dollar portfolio in discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Trevor Buckels is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Tampa, FL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at First Command Advisory Services and service as an officer in the U.S. Army Reserve. His background includes a decade of military service with the U.S. Army. Eagle Strategies serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm emphasizes tailored solutions delivered through multiple program types and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Craig Koller is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Independent Financial Partners. He has worked at IFP Securities, LLC since 2019 and was previously with LPL Financial from 2009 to 2019. Koller also operates Koller Wealth Management, Inc., a DBA for his LPL business. 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.

Catherine Doney is a financial advisor with United Planners Financial Services of America, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Waddell & Reed and LPL Financial. Outside of her advisory work, she is active in several direct sales and brand ambassador roles with companies such as Pampered Chef, Red Aspen, Heart + Soul, and Farmasi. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $12.77 billion in assets and delivers advisory services primarily through independent representatives, emphasizing a significant portion of non-discretionary portfolio management.

Ryan Newton is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. since 2020. Prior to this, he worked at ProEquities, Inc. for nine years and has been involved with Front Porch Financial Planning, Inc. since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he leads Newton Showers Wealth Management, LLC, a financial planning and wealth management firm, and also works as an independent insurance agent specializing in life insurance, long-term care insurance, and annuities. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisors providing fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm utilizes a variety of investment strategies and platforms, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, digital advice, and third-party managers.

Aaron Gilman is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial and IFP Securities, LLC. Gilman is also a partner in MarketPsych Insights, a software program development firm focused on risk profile tools. 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 tens of thousands of clients and is notable for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Shirley Mckinney is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. She has 23 years of industry experience, including 16 years at Nationwide Investment Services Corporation. Outside of her advisory role, she has a part-time position at Keith's Diner in Gainesville, FL. J.W. Cole Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts through a large network of independent advisors, offering fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Codiak Garland is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Transamerica in 2019, Garland worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Kevin O Connell. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through managed advice programs and investment education services, utilizing proprietary software and model portfolio oversight provided by Morningstar Investment Management. The firm manages a large client base primarily using non-discretionary assets, focusing on asset allocation and retirement guidance rather than standalone financial planning or high-net-worth clients.

Christine Condeni is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience in financial advisory services, currently with Creative Planning since 2015, with a brief hiatus in 2017. She is based in Saint Petersburg, FL. 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 offers a financial planning-led investment approach that incorporates low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and supplemental options such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting, supported by affiliated legal and trust services and a vertically integrated private markets platform.

Amber Keens Dumas is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at USAA Life Insurance Company and USAA Investment Services Company. Outside of her advisory role, she is a part owner of Hyper Pure Ceramics, Inc., a business that sells ceramic cups designed to keep drinks hot or cold for hours. 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, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and digital advice solutions.

Jeffrey Emmeluth is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 66 credential and has 20 years of industry experience. Since 2014, he has served as a managing partner at Craig Jeffries Wealth Management Group, LLC. Emmeluth is also a board member of the United Way of St. Lucie and Okeechobee Counties. 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 various managed account solutions.

Jeffery Iseler is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc., J.W. Cole Financial, Inc., and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He serves as an officer and director of the FBI Tampa Citizens Academy Alumni Association, a nonprofit focused on community safety education and outreach. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs through its AccessPoint platform and third-party asset managers, with custody and execution provided by Pershing or Schwab.

Jeffrey Galbraith is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked for Frontier Investment Management Co. for 14 years before joining Hightower in 2020. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors such as pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and trusts. The firm employs a multi-manager investment approach, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, and offers services including portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Patrick Gilchrist is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Schwab-related firms for over 20 years, including roles at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in its program, offering annual financial reviews and investment recommendations using Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem, delivering advice without charging clients directly and distinguishes itself by not acting as a discretionary portfolio manager.

Konstantin Bystritsky is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Corient. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and CI Doyle Private Wealth. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, pension plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates proprietary strategies with third-party manager solutions and uses advanced risk management tools to align portfolios with client objectives.