John Sebastian is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with J.W. Cole Advisors and J.W. Cole Financial since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is president and owner of American Financial Group Limited, Inc., an independent insurance sales business. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities through a 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.

Bronson Mehlman is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. He has one year of industry experience, previously working at Park Avenue Securities LLC. Outside of finance, he has experience in the food service sector, including roles at Meat Market and Taste of Belgium. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning, consulting, and model-based investment strategies delivered through proprietary and third-party platforms.

Brandon Schwab is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at F. L. Putnam Investment Management Company, Eaton Vance WaterOak Advisors, J.P. Morgan Securities, and UBS Financial Services. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and family offices. The firm combines in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection with oversight from an Investment Policy Committee.

Allison Kaczmar is a financial advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering various portfolio management and financial planning services.

William Congelio is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Tampa, FL, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and carrying 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is a general manager and partner of Willmac LLC, an investment-related LLC. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a broad client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Matthew Maloney is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Independent Financial Partners. He previously worked with Northwestern Mutual in various capacities from 2010 to 2025 before joining his current firm. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Round Table Retirement Partners. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a decentralized advisory model with options for discretionary and non-discretionary management, and it is notable for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services.

Brooks Cluxton is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. He has held roles at Mosaic Wealth Management Group and J.W. Cole Financial, and has previous experience in educational and insurance settings. Outside of his advisory work, Cluxton serves as a head JV basketball coach. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, and access to various managed account solutions, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Joseph Stonelake is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors from 2001 to 2024. Stonelake also owns Stonelake Wealth Management, an investment-related business. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm supports a decentralized advisory model and is noted for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Alfredo Haramboure is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at ADP Broker Dealer Inc. and ADP LLC. He also serves as Director of Retirement Plan Services at FORTIV, focusing on soliciting 401(k) plans. Independent Financial Partners offers a decentralized advisory model through a nationwide network of independent advisers, providing investment, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, including individuals, charities, corporations, and high-net-worth clients.

Malcolm Mckay is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Jonathan Roberts Advisory Group, Inc. and J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. since 2010. Outside of advising, he is also a musician and serves as vice president of Kingdom Business Alliance, a non-investment-related organization. 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 with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Karen Roberts is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. She has 34 years of industry experience, including tenure at Osaic FA, Inc. from 2004 to 2012 before joining J.W. Cole Advisors in 2012. Beyond her advisory role, she owns KRoberts University, which offers book and online course sales, and consults on estate planning services through KarenKRoberts. 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 institutional accounts. The firm utilizes a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies, including fundamental and technical analysis, model and manager-based approaches, and integrates digital advice platforms in delivering client solutions.

Michael Fels is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 28 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Citigroup Global Markets. He is also president of Fels Wealth Management, a separate wealth management and family office business. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisors and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to multiple third-party managers and digital advice platforms. The firm serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients using a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

David Spivey is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at GWN Securities Inc. and Capital Insurance Agency, alongside operating Franklin Spivey Financial LLC since 2013. He is based in Tampa, FL. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer affiliate of Voya Financial, serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm combines in-house and external strategists with technology-enabled tools to provide financial planning, portfolio management, unified managed accounts, and retirement advisory services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Kimya Kamran is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2020. Prior to her advisory role, she was employed at the University of Colorado Denver and the Community College of Denver. Kamran is also involved with PnkRoyalty LLC, a business she has been associated with for over a decade. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals linked to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm separates one-time financial planning from ongoing portfolio management and serves as adviser to a donor-advised fund sponsored by Charityvest.

Nicolas Wolfson is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience in financial advisory. He currently works at Independent Financial Partners and has previously held roles at Ameriprise, E*Trade, and T. Rowe Price. Wolfson volunteers with the American Financial Education Alliance, where he teaches free financial education classes. Independent Financial Partners provides advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform and offers a decentralized investment model alongside formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Albert Bunner is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience, currently practicing at VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. since 2014. He has prior experience at Edward Jones and Waddell & Reed and is also involved with Poppell Financial Group LLC, which provides enrollment and servicing for the State of Florida 457 plan. Additionally, he operates as an independent insurance agent selling fixed insurance products. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer affiliate that offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate clients. The firm uses a combination of in-house and external strategists, model portfolios, and technology-enabled tools to implement client recommendations, with a notable focus on non-discretionary asset management.

Haley Mc Kay Daily Tibbitts is a financial advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Steward Partners in 2026, she worked at Jazz Wealth Managers, Inc. from 2022 to 2026. Her background also includes roles outside finance, such as managing The Tiki Tavern from 2020 to 2022. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services.

Victor Vega III is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, Florida, bringing one year of industry experience. He also works as a staff accountant at Boatman & Bryant CPAs, PLLC. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisers and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts using a variety of investment strategies and digital platforms.

Luciano Mira is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and having four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions with Walser Wealth Management Company, E*TRADE Securities LLC, Morgan Stanley, and SunRun. He is also an agent licensed to sell non-securities insurance products through AGIA. 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 consulting services through a large network of advisors, leveraging discretionary unified managed accounts and centralized technology to manage approximately $29.2 billion for close to 300,000 clients.

Juan Gonzalez is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies for 10 years and has worked with New York Life Insurance Company and Nylife Securities LLC for over a decade. Outside his advisory role, he is involved in insurance brokering and holds a shareholder position in NYLARC Holding Company, Inc. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers multiple program types tailored to client objectives and plan sponsor criteria, managing the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis and working extensively with both individual and institutional clients.