Daniel Sotomarino is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. He has three years of industry experience, having worked previously in private consulting and at several financial firms including Flagstar Bank and Northwestern Mutual. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. The firm uses an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Wayne Barber Jr. is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Creative Planning since 2017, following four years at Water Oak Advisors LLC. 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 employs a financial planning–led investment process that incorporates low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and supplemental approaches such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting.

Christopher Ponds is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked with Truist Advisory Services since 2016 and Truist Investment Services since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as secretary and treasurer for Timberwood Properties, a construction and cabinet installation business. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches and leverages third-party platforms and manager arrangements to support its investment programs.

Anthony Desjardins is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Lady Lake, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Centaurus Financial since 2017 and previously at Newbridge Securities Company from 2015 to 2017. Desjardins is also the managing member of Desjardins Retirement Solutions, LLC, a Florida-licensed insurance agency. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management using multiple analytical approaches, with both discretionary and non-discretionary account arrangements.

Michael Lopez is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has six years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Fifth Third Bank, SunTrust Bank, and TD Bank. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients through both investment advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers multiple program types and third-party portfolio managers via the Passageway platform, providing a range of strategies from mutual funds and ETFs to separately managed accounts and direct indexing.

William Schmidt is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC and has held roles at LPL Financial, Independent Financial Partners, and Schmidt Financial Resources. Schmidt Financial Resources, Inc. has been a longtime business activity of his, operating since 1992. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base, including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting services through a network model that combines independent advisory representatives with access to third-party managers and technology platforms.

Mitchell Nunn is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked in insurance sales and office management at Amerilife of Brevard since 2021. His prior roles include positions outside the financial services industry, such as work at Overlook Bible Training Center and Starbucks. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser providing fee-based asset management and financial planning through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions, and supports a large advisor network with model portfolios and managed account services.

Windel Taylor is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2017, with additional experience at Verizon and WFGIA. He is also involved with La Amistad Foundation, Inc. d/b/a Lakewood Center. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Avilio Sutherland Navea is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Eminence Wealth Management Inc., Strong Point Financial, and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments with investment advisory services alongside financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm uses a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach emphasizing globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios implemented through a variety of investment vehicles, client education, and integrated affiliated service lines.

Daniel Zebrowski is a financial advisor at SPC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and is registered with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His career includes roles at Sigma Financial Corporation, Investment Advisors Corp., and Broker Dealer Financial Services Corp. Zebrowski is also a certified public accountant and is involved in several related business activities, including ownership and leadership positions in accounting and financial planning firms. SPC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm supports a large advisory network and offers tailored, discretionary investment advice through multiple account programs, with custody and execution services provided primarily via Fidelity/NFS.

Sherri Desjardins is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Centaurus Financial in 2017, she worked at Newbridge Securities from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, she is the managing member of Desjardins Retirement Solutions LLC, a Florida-registered insurance agency that sells life, health, and fixed annuities. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management through its CLASSIC Plus platform, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services, employing a combination of fundamental and technical analysis across discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Berni Stevens is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Independent Advisor Alliance, Stevens worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2015 to 2017 and has been involved with TruNorth Divorce Solutions, LLC since 2017. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting services. The firm utilizes a network model of advisory representatives and leverages technology platforms to deliver portfolio management and estate-planning solutions.

Brian Panzella is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Truist Advisory Services and related entities since 2018 and previously held roles at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he plays guitar and occasionally provides backup vocals in a band. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships and integrates various inter-affiliate services to support client investment management.

Thomas Talmage III is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including LPL Financial and operates multiple business ventures focusing on wealth management, exit planning, and estate planning services. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent representatives. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving tens of thousands of clients and offers both decentralized investment strategies and centralized asset management options, with a notable focus on retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting.

Daniel Bonder is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with over 32 years of industry experience. He is currently with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC and has previously worked with Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America, Beacon Financial Advisory, and Capital Analysts. In addition to his advisory role, he is an attorney providing estate planning services. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporate and charitable entities, retirement participants, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers a range of investment management and financial planning solutions, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis alongside access to alternative investments and co-advisory arrangements.

Nordia Hue is a financial advisor at FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. in Orlando, FL, with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Fidelity Investments, J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, Merrill, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a travel consulting business. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, and institutional clients through its Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm combines bank affiliation with municipal advisory registration and provides a range of managed-account options, including direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Sean Allen is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services since 2016, following previous roles at SunTrust Advisory Services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools, to deliver its investment solutions.

Natalie Mason is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving with Truist Advisory Services. Her career includes roles at Truist Investment Services, BB&T Securities, SunTrust, Jackson Wealth Management, Raymond James Financial Services, and Banc of America Investment Services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a blend of discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships supplemented by AI-enabled equity research and inter-affiliate integration.

Anthony Capitano is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, JP Morgan Securities, Charles Schwab, and Scottrade. He serves as a board member for the nonprofit Franklin’s Friends. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple program types on the Passageway Managed Account platform, utilizing third-party portfolio managers and personalized risk profiling.

Joshua Neuville is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Apopka, Florida. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has two years of industry experience. Prior to his current roles, he worked in real estate with Jeff Cook Real Estate and has experience in the restaurant industry, including positions at La Tela Pizzeria and Fat Hen. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs through its Passageway platform, combining third-party portfolio managers, strategist portfolios, and advisor-managed options, with distinctive features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services.