Justin Zhang is a financial advisor at Elevate Financial Planning and Wealth Management in St. Petersburg, FL. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Elevate since 2026. Prior to joining Elevate, he attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has work experience in retail and hospitality. Elevate Financial Planning and Wealth Management offers customized financial planning and both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a multi-adviser team approach, tailoring investment strategies using fundamental analysis and a mix of long- and short-term allocations across mutual funds, ETFs, and individual equities.

Robert Harwood is a financial advisor at Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Darwin Wealth Management and Harwood Financial Group. Outside of advising, he is the founder and CEO of EINSTIENFI, a fintech software company that develops planning and practice tools for advisors. Trustmont Advisory Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs a long-term investment outlook supported by multiple research sources and manages discretionary accounts totaling approximately $1.3 billion as of the end of 2025.

Waldo Zayas is a financial advisor with IHT Wealth Management LLC in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with IHT Wealth Management since 2018 and has prior experience at LPL Financial and Independent Financial Partners. Zayas offers fixed annuities through various insurance carriers as part of his activities outside of his primary advisory role. IHT Wealth Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm employs a blended investment approach combining fundamental stock selection with quantitative tools, diversified model portfolios, and option strategies, while also providing ERISA fiduciary services and integrating various custodial and sponsored program platforms.

Joseph Arena is a financial advisor at Quartz Partners Investment Management with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Quartz Partners since 2015, with prior roles at PageOne Financial, Inc. and Etico Wealth Management. Quartz Partners serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, institutions, and financial intermediaries. The firm employs a model-based investment approach combining top-down macro analysis and bottom-up stock selection, managing portfolios through discretionary accounts, overlays, and model delivery arrangements.

Cade Scarborough is a financial advisor at Elevate Financial Planning and Wealth Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has held roles at the New Orleans Country Club and Loyola University New Orleans. Elevate Financial Planning and Wealth Management provides customized financial planning and portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients through a multi-adviser team. The firm employs fundamental analysis and strategic asset allocation using mutual funds, ETFs, and individual equities, with regular portfolio reviews and coordination with clients’ other professionals.

Dominick Calderazzo is a financial advisor with Calton & Associates, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Calton & Associates since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, Calderazzo is a certified Christian life coach providing personal and family life coaching. Calton & Associates serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities with fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage and insurance products. The firm offers various portfolio management programs and employs a mix of analytical approaches in its investment strategies.

Matthew Rush is a financial advisor at Jaffe Tilchin Investment Partners, LLC in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Excalibur Financial Group, Principal Securities Incorporated, Principal Life Insurance Company, and Newma Housing Fund. Jaffe Tilchin Investment Partners serves individual and institutional clients, providing investment advisory, portfolio management, financial planning, and institutional consulting. The firm manages discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, offers private placement due diligence, and advises on a private fund focused on volatility/arbitrage and options trading strategies.

Ralph Chaudron is a financial advisor at Calton & Associates, Inc. with 39 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at multiple firms, including Securities America Advisors, Inc. and the Chaudron Odom Group, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Chaudron Financial Group, where he provides insurance sales and advisory services. Calton & Associates is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm manages client portfolios through firm-sponsored programs and third-party money managers, employing a variety of analytical approaches and offering both fee-based and commission-based products.

Christopher Nardi is a financial advisor at Cary Street Partners with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Truist Advisory Services and BB&T prior to joining Cary Street Partners. Nardi serves as a board member for The Children's Dream Fund and Leadership Tampa Bay, organizations focused on community support and regional leadership. Cary Street Partners provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a broad investment menu and proprietary strategies, and serves specialized institutional niches including state and municipal government entities and insurance companies.

Kevin Harwood is a financial advisor at Compass Financial Management LLC in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 65 credential with 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Darwin Wealth Management, LLC for 11 years and is also affiliated with Darwin Insurance Group, LLC, where he consults and offers fixed insurance and annuity products. Compass Financial Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, providing discretionary investment management, retirement-plan consulting, and participant education. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including allocations to equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs, utilizing both third-party managers and internally managed model portfolios.

John Dallin is a financial advisor at Elevate Financial Planning and Wealth Management in St. Petersburg, FL. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Elevate since 2026. Prior to joining Elevate, he worked in the hospitality industry and has experience in education spanning several years. Elevate Financial Planning and Wealth Management provides customized financial planning and discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients through a multi-adviser team. The firm employs fundamental analysis and strategic asset allocation, utilizing a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, and individual equities, and coordinates with clients’ other professionals for implementation.

Griffin Kiernan is an advisor with Csenge Advisory Group, LLC in Clearwater, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. He began his advisory career in 2026 and has prior experience at Waverly Advisors, Fidelity Investments, and Bessemer Trust. Csenge Advisory Group provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, high net worth clients, charities, and corporate/business clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with a focus on relative strength and a top-down approach to portfolio management, offering customized discretionary and model-based allocations.

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.

Aidan Files is a financial advisor at Elevate Financial Planning and Wealth Management with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. He has previously worked at Florida Financial Advisors, LLC and Globe Life Insurance, and has a background that includes several roles outside of finance, including teaching positions. Files is also a financial consultant involved in fixed insurance sales through Elevate Insurance Agency Services LLC. Elevate Financial Planning and Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser that provides customized financial planning and portfolio management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm tailors investment advice to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances and utilizes a range of investment vehicles and third-party platforms, maintaining ongoing client relationships through periodic reviews and rebalancing.

Sebastien Gilles is a CFP® professional at Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Florida Financial Advisors and Trinity Wealth Securities, among other firms. Gilles is also involved in fixed insurance sales and securities sales in related business activities. Van Clemens Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, serving a range of wealth levels. The firm customizes portfolios using both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, employing methods such as modern portfolio theory, fundamental and technical analysis, and access to third-party managers alongside in-house models.

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.

Braden Carnes is a financial advisor at Elevate Financial Planning and Wealth Management in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has worked in various positions including at Texas Roadhouse as a server. Elevate Financial Planning and Wealth Management provides customized financial planning and discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients through a multi-adviser team. The firm employs fundamental analysis and strategic asset allocation, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and individual equities, and coordinates with clients’ other professionals for implementation.

Thomas Rouse is a financial advisor at Calton & Associates, Inc. with 36 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Calton & Associates since 2019, following nine years at Proequities, Inc. and overlapping 20 years at Rouse Financial Strategies. Calton & Associates is a registered investment adviser, broker-dealer, and insurance agency serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and access to both firm-sponsored and third-party investment programs using various analytical approaches.

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.