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 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cary Street Partners in 2024, she worked at Morgan Stanley and has a background that includes full-time education as well as roles in the banking and hospitality sectors. Cary Street Partners provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a broad investment menu and proprietary strategies, serving a range of niches such as state and municipal government entities and insurance company clients.

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 financial advisor at Jaffe Tilchin Investment Partners, LLC in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. He has been with Jaffe Tilchin since 2021 and was a student prior to that. 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 provides advisory and portfolio management services, financial planning, institutional consulting, and private placement investment assistance, with distinctive features including private fund operational integration and performance-based fee structures.

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.

Alexander Angst is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including JN Financial, JB Capital, and NewEdge Advisors before joining OneSeven in 2025. In addition to his advisory role, he owns AA Insurance Advisors, LLC, through which he conducts insurance sales and independent publishing. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm primarily follows a long-term investment approach with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, utilizing diversified mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments when appropriate.

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.

Shane Isaac is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment LLC since 2016 and has been associated with The Gabor Agency since 1996. 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 custom and model portfolios, third-party manager access, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and firm programs.

Christian Isaly is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 2005 and Hd Vest Advisory Services, Inc. since 1995. Outside of advising, he is involved in disaster response support through the Florida State Guard and has interests in life insurance sales and a family sand blasting business. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, third-party manager access, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and in-house investment teams.

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 bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 2005 and previously at PlanMember Securities Corp and Equitable Advisors. Harris is also president of Harris Consulting Inc., an S-Corp established for tax filing purposes, and has experience selling life insurance and fixed annuities. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management through both discretionary in-house investment teams and non-discretionary advisors, employing proprietary screening processes and providing retirement-plan advice via a nationwide network of independent representatives and firm-managed programs.

Montana Herron is a financial advisor with USAA Investment Services Company holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining USAA, Herron worked at Morgan Stanley, NYLife Securities, New York Life Insurance Company, and Regions Bank among other firms. USAA Investment Services Company provides retirement-focused advice and referral services primarily to USAA members and the general public. The firm delivers Retirement Income Strategy Reports and refers clients to Charles Schwab for investment products and account services, operating mainly as a retirement-advice intermediary rather than a portfolio manager.

David Pearlman is a financial advisor at Jaffe Tilchin Investment Partners, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at APW Capital, Inc. and Wells Fargo Clearing/Wells Fargo Advisors. Pearlman holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Jaffe Tilchin Investment Partners serves both individual and institutional clients, offering investment advisory, portfolio management, financial planning, and institutional consulting. The firm manages discretionary and non-discretionary accounts and provides private placement due diligence and capital allocation to private funds for qualified investors.

Charles Okelley is a financial advisor with IHT Wealth Management LLC in Tampa, FL, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 44 years of industry experience, including prior roles at LPL Financial LLC and Summit Brokerage Services Inc. Outside of advisory activities, he is a business owner of Atlantic Coast Realty Advisors, Inc. IHT Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate and institutional entities, and retirement plan sponsors through discretionary asset management, financial planning, ERISA plan consulting, and outsourced CIO arrangements. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary model portfolios, third-party managers, and quantitative investment strategies tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Scott Powell is a financial advisor with Aegis Capital Corp. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Aegis Capital Corp. since 2010 and is also president and owner of Powell Financial Group, which focuses on fixed insurance products, health insurance, long-term care, and disability income. Aegis Capital Corp. serves individual investors, retirement and benefit plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients by providing investment advisory and brokerage services, financial planning, and access to managed account programs through RBC and AXOS platforms. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account options and supports a range of client objectives across multiple program types.

Paul Hayes is a financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Supreme Alliance LLC and Bankers Life, and also operated Hayes Property Management for six years. In addition to his advisory role, Hayes works as an independent insurance agent. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, focusing on portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm combines traditional investment advisory services with insurance and benefits consulting, often working with third-party investment advisors to tailor client portfolios.

Braden Doherty is a financial advisor at Calton & Associates, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Trinity Wealth Securities, Florida Financial Advisors, and work outside finance at LaserOps Arcade and Rogers Lawn Service and Landscaping. 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 investment programs and combines advisory and commission-based product sales through its dual registration as both a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.