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.

Brittany O'Connor is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and related consulting services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, family offices, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of model and custom portfolio solutions overseen by an Investment Policy Committee and offers a range of investment vehicles and planning services.

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.

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.

Brett Sperin is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Empower Advisory Group, Personal Capital, Fisher Investments, and E*Trade Securities. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach with globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios and offers various implementation options alongside financial planning, retirement plan consulting, tax planning, and estate-planning coordination.

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.

Jonathan Ortega is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Valic in 2025, he worked at Fisher Investments, Amundi US, Inc., and Natixis Investment Managers. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and discretionary unified managed accounts through a large network of advisors, managing approximately $29.2 billion for close to 300,000 clients.

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.

Logan Green is a financial advisor with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Sequoia Financial Group in 2026, he worked at Fisher Investments and Raymond James Financial. Sequoia Financial Group provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and related consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, family offices, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs both model and custom portfolio management strategies, utilizing a variety of investment vehicles and regular due diligence to meet client objectives.

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.

John Redhead is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with six years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Tampa, FL. His prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and Charles Schwab. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides 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 with due diligence and research-driven allocation decisions, using a range of investment vehicles such as mutual funds, ETFs, and private funds.

Lori Nadglowski is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Principal Financial Services. She has worked at Laurel Wealth Management, Principal Securities, and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2018, and previously at Independent Financial Partners and LPL Financial. Nadglowski serves as Vice President of the Tampa Gator Club and is the Committee Chair for Women United at United Way Suncoast. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers through direct advisory and promoter arrangements.