Christopher Nardi is a financial advisor at Cary Street Partners with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Truist Advisory Services and BB&T. Outside of advising, he serves on the boards of The Children's Dream Fund, a wish-granting organization for children with life-threatening illnesses, and Leadership Tampa Bay, a regional leadership program. Cary Street Partners provides discretionary and non-discretionary wealth management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial and retirement planning, access to alternative investments, and lending and insurance solutions, employing a range of traditional and opportunistic investment strategies.

Kevin Harwood is a financial advisor with Compass Financial Management LLC in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 65 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Darwin Wealth Management, LLC since 2014 and is also involved with Darwin Insurance Group, LLC, where he offers fixed insurance and annuity products as a licensed agent. Compass Financial Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and estates. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and retirement plan consulting, employing a multi-strategy investment process across various asset classes.

James Waters Jr. is a financial advisor with Csenge Advisory Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Integrity Alliance, Lion Street Financial, Wealth Strategies LLC, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Waters participates in community financial education through the Association of Financial Educators, providing free seminars on basic financial topics in Alabama. Csenge Advisory Group serves charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a systematic investment approach combining fundamental and technical analysis with a relative-strength methodology to construct customized portfolios primarily using mutual funds and ETFs.

Michael Smith is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with firms including Lincoln Investment LLC and Horace Mann Investors, Inc. In addition to advisory roles, he is involved as an agent in financial services and insurance through Florida Educator Insurance LLC. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, advisor-managed portfolios, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network, combining discretionary investment management and non-discretionary advisory services.

Sebastien Gilles is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with four years of industry experience, currently with Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC in Tampa, FL. He has previously worked at Trinity Wealth Securities, LLC and Florida Financial Advisors. Gilles is also involved in fixed insurance sales through Florida Financial Insurance. Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm customizes portfolios using a range of methods, including modern portfolio theory and third-party managers, serving both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients.

David Vileno is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. He has previously worked at OSAIC, American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., and National Securities Corporation. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates Strategic Tax Consulting, Inc., providing tax preparation and accounting services in Tampa, FL. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing over $2 billion in client assets through a network of approximately 152 advisors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, combining advisory, brokerage, and insurance services.

Ernest Carrera is a financial advisor with IHT Wealth Management LLC in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Wealthcare Advisory Partners and Independent Financial Partners, and has been associated with LPL Financial since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a licensed pilot and owns an aircraft through a private business entity. IHT Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs a blended investment approach that combines fundamental stock selection with quantitative tools and diversified portfolios, while also offering ERISA fiduciary services and operating affiliated broker-dealer and private equity businesses.

Thomas Rouse is a financial advisor with Calton & Associates, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 65 credential and 36 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Proequities, Inc. and his own firm, Rouse Financial Strategies. Calton & Associates serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and other retail clients by providing portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm offers a range of program structures and investment approaches tailored to client goals, combining fiduciary advisory services with commission-based brokerage and insurance products.

Benjamin Clark is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Simplicity Wealth in Clearwater, FL. He has worked at Simplicity Wealth since 2024 and also operates Clark Wealth LLC, where he is involved in wholesale insurance sales. Prior to his current roles, he held positions at Universal Financial Consultants and Ernst & Young Investment Advisers LLP. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporations, and other financial firms. The firm utilizes a fund-of-funds strategy incorporating ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and offers a turnkey asset management platform with model portfolios, third-party manager oversight, and technology-driven solutions for advisers.

Hairo Rodriguez Pena is a financial advisor at Strategic Wealth Investment Group, LLC in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Strategic Wealth Investment Group, he worked at Strategic Wealth Designers and spent eight years at Lakeland Automall. Outside of finance, he is involved in a home flipping business as a sole proprietor, managing home renovations and sales. Strategic Wealth Investment Group provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, also serving corporations and business entities. The firm employs a combination of internally developed and third-party model portfolios, uses multiple investment analysis methods, and offers access to private placements for accredited investors.

Christina Filosi is a financial advisor with Cary Street Partners in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley and several years in full-time education. Cary Street Partners serves a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to proprietary investment strategies. The firm integrates client objectives and risk tolerance into portfolio construction and employs AI tools alongside human oversight in its investment process.

William Allen Jr. is a financial advisor at Calton & Associates, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at LPL Financial and Invest Financial Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Bay Financial Solutions, LLC. Calton & Associates serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and other retail clients, offering portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs tailored investment recommendations and manages multiple program structures, combining fee-based and commissionable products through its dual registration as a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Cristian Troncoso is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Jaffe Tilchin Investment Partners, LLC with one year of industry experience. He has been with the firm since 2021 following a decade as a student. Jaffe Tilchin Investment Partners serves individual and institutional clients, providing investment advisory, portfolio management, financial planning, and institutional consulting services. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary account management, private placement due diligence, and operational support for private funds.

Michael Gilmartin is a financial advisor with Lifemark Securities Corp. in Palm Harbor, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and with 20 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Jonathan Roberts Advisory Group, Inc. and J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. He also operates Gilmartin Financial Services, through which he provides life and health insurance products. Lifemark Securities Corp. offers fee-based investment advisory services and financial planning primarily to individual investors and sponsors of participant-directed retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach is suitability-driven, incorporating risk assessments and offering programs such as Unified Managed Accounts, Separately Managed Accounts, and Advisor as Portfolio Manager options.

Allison Roper is a financial advisor at Jaffe Tilchin Investment Partners, LLC in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 65 designation with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Jaffe Tilchin Investment Partners since 2013. Jaffe Tilchin Investment Partners serves individual and institutional clients, providing investment advisory, portfolio management, financial planning, and institutional consulting, including private placement investment support. The firm manages accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases and is notable for its role as adviser to a pooled investment vehicle with performance-based fees and integrated private fund operational services.

Christian Isaly is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 2005 and Hd Vest Advisory Services, Inc. since 1995. Outside of financial advising, he supports a sand blasting business for his son and serves on the Florida State Guard in a disaster response role. Capital Analysts serves a range of retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, foundations, and businesses. The firm offers portfolio management, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and proprietary investment strategies.

Jackson Peters is an advisor at Jaffe Tilchin Investment Partners, LLC with a Series 65 credential and no prior industry experience. His background includes roles at Ferrari of Tampa Bay and Ferrari of Central Florida, as well as an extended period as a student. Jaffe Tilchin Investment Partners serves individual clients, including high-net-worth and non-HNW households, as well as institutional clients such as defined contribution plans and endowments. The firm offers a range of services including investment advisory, portfolio management, financial planning, and private placement assistance, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Jonathan Clifford is a CFP® with six years of experience in financial services. He is currently with OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners and has prior experience at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and other firms. OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners provides customized financial planning and wealth management to a diverse client base, including individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a variety of portfolio management approaches, including proprietary models and third-party managers, supported by technology and operational outsourcing.

Philip Franco is a financial advisor with Calton & Associates, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and with one year of industry experience. His career history includes roles at Calton & Associates and previous experience outside the industry, including positions at Virtuoso Valet and the University of Tampa. Calton & Associates serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and other retail clients by providing portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm offers tailored investment recommendations through various program structures and combines brokerage and insurance operations alongside its advisory services.

Elliott Harris IV is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Clearwater, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 2005 and PlanMember Securities Corp since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Harris Consulting Inc., an S-Corp established for tax filing purposes. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, advisor-managed portfolios, third-party manager access, and retirement-plan advice. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management through its in-house team and independent advisors, with a proprietary mutual fund screening process supporting its portfolio construction.