Reece Poppell is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc., holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Voya, he worked at the Walt Disney Company and Universal Orlando Resort. He also operates as an independent insurance agent, selling fixed insurance products. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and plan-sponsor consulting through various program structures, including non-discretionary recommendations and third-party money manager access.

German Ramirez is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Independent Financial Partners, where he has worked since 2019. Prior to that, Ramirez held positions at BluePrint Wealth Alliance and Anthem Risk Management, and he is also a partner at Ram Wealth Advisors, a role he has maintained since 2015. In addition to his advisory work, Ramirez served as a lecturer for a finance certificate program at Florida International University, providing instruction on macroeconomics and financial risk management to international students. Independent Financial Partners is a nationwide enterprise supporting a multi-advisor platform with over 260 advisors serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers a decentralized advisory model with personalized investment strategies and notable retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services.

Anthony Cervio is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Raymond James and Merrill, before joining Steward Partners in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant baseball coach at Tarpon Springs High School in Florida. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered, enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering various portfolio management and financial planning services through both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Robert Bryant is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing six years of industry experience. He has worked with J.W. Cole Advisors since 2024 and is also a CPA partner at Boatman & Bryant CPA firms since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a CPA partner in multiple accounting and tax service firms. J.W. Cole Advisors operates through 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 institutional accounts. Their investment approach includes discretionary and non-discretionary management using fundamental and technical analysis, model or manager-based strategies, and digital advice platforms.

Nicholas Santana is a CFP®, CFA®, and holds a Series 65 license with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Creative Planning in Clearwater, FL since 2015. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and emphasizes a financial planning–led investment process that includes low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and supplemental approaches such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting, supported by a large advisory team and centralized investment infrastructure.

Keith Johnson is a financial advisor at HB Wealth with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Bank for a combined 10 years. Johnson serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including as Chairman of Children First, Inc. and as a director of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation. HB Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser that provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, and institutional clients. The firm employs a discretionary investment approach combining quantitative and qualitative due diligence across multiple asset classes and offers both retail and institutional advisory services.

Matthew Marcoux is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. and J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. since 2017, following a 14-year tenure at G.A. Repple & Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Candor Path Financial, Candor Path Insurance Services, and Candor Path Estate Planning Services, where he assists with estate planning in collaboration with attorneys. J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of more than 400 independent representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Christian Beiter is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL. He also serves as Vice President of Preservation 1st Financial Group, LLC, which involves securities and insurance sales. His other activities include serving on the board of the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce, presiding over a youth sports nonprofit, and helping with business development for a travel agency. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisers providing fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm uses a range of investment strategies and platforms, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, and offers access to third-party managers and digital advice.

John Stobbe is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2014 and has concurrently worked with Nylife Securities, Inc. and New York Life Insurance Company since 2006. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through its extensive network of affiliated representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs tailored to client objectives, including non-discretionary asset management and specialized retirement plan consulting.

Meghan Doherty is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in Tampa, FL, with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has previously worked at Mai Capital Management, Nationwide Securities, and ICMA Retirement Corporation. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments, offering a range of investment advisory, financial, tax, retirement, estate planning, and family office services. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, focusing on globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using low-cost ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, and specialized investment programs.

Hernan Fonseca is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has worked previously at Nationwide Investment Services and Symetra Life Insurance Company. He is based in Tampa, FL. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including asset allocation analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, utilizing a blend of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Robert Wood is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. based in Tampa, FL, with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been associated with multiple J.W. Cole entities since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, Wood is involved in several non-investment related businesses including trucking and freight brokerage. J.W. Cole Advisors serves 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 investment managers, and various managed account solutions, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Jake Pergolizzi is a CFP® professional at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Tampa, FL, with four years of industry experience. Before joining Sequoia Financial Group in 2025, he worked for three years at Morgan Stanley. His early work experience also includes roles outside the financial industry, such as at Edge Physical Therapy and Hudson Valley Scoliosis. Sequoia Financial Group provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, family offices, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses both model and customized portfolios, combining various investment vehicles and research methodologies, and it offers distinctive services such as private fund management and trustee support.

Barbara Dugan is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 65 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Invst, LLC for four years and Provise Management Group, LLC for eight years. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm manages over $12.5 billion in assets and serves individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients with both decentralized advisory models and centralized asset management options.

Jared Beck is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in Tampa, FL. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Connors Wealth Management, Health First INC, The Hershey Company, and Northwestern Mutual. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent representatives. The firm serves individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients with a decentralized advisory model and notable retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Sandra Worsham is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 29 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Grove Point Advisors, LLC, H. Beck, Inc., Jackson National Life Insurance Company, and Invest Financial Corp. 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 provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Hayden Herrington is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked with several firms, including Financial Independence Group and J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is a managing partner of Herrington Pressure Washing LLC and is involved as a managing partner in a 55+ mobile home park through Silver Bay Luxury Living, Inc. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisors 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 offers access to multiple custodial platforms and third-party managers.

Edward Stiles is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Commonwealth Equity Services, Inc. and Retirement Capital Advisors since 1996. His other business activities include fixed insurance sales conducted under the name Retirement Capital Advisors. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and support services, including model portfolios and customized investment solutions, while enabling advisors to offer tailored advice under Commonwealth’s supervision.

Pablo Balart is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.W. Cole Advisors since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Balart owns and operates several businesses including an insurance agency, a tax preparation service, and a fitness gym. 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 multiple managed account solutions, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Douglas Collier is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and over 35 years of industry experience. He has been with J.W. Cole Advisors since 2014 and is involved in insurance-related activities including offering disability income insurance, traditional life insurance, and fixed/indexed annuities. Collier also serves on the Planned Giving Committee for the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation and teaches investment workshops for retirees at local colleges. 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 advisers. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions.