Leslie Valant is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Her prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones, Labrüm Wealth Management, and Intelligence Driven Advisers, LLC. Outside of advising, she serves as President of the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce and is involved in divorce financial planning as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. J. W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of over 400 independent representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and digital advice, with investment decisions made on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Kevin Murphy is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 40 years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Oppenheimer serves a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates strategic and tactical asset allocation, manager selection, and various investment vehicles, with an emphasis on both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Peter Nunley is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the CFA® designation and Series 65 license. His prior experience includes roles at IFP Securities, LLC and LPL Financial, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Nunley serves as Vice President of the Ford's Landing Condominium Association and works part-time as a rideshare driver. Independent Financial Partners is a nationwide enterprise providing investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers a decentralized advisory model with capabilities in retirement-plan consulting and trustee services, managing over $12 billion in assets as of December 2024.

Jay Natkow is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in St. Petersburg, Florida, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Carillon Tower Advisers, Inc. and Suncoast Credit Union. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm combines its municipal-advisor registration with its affiliation to Fifth Third Bank to provide a platform featuring multiple discretionary managed-account options, direct indexing, and tax-overlay services.

Michael Coleman is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Clearwater, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 22 years of industry experience. He has held leadership roles in multiple business ventures, including serving as COO at Cloudtec LLC, a budgeting and savings software company, and owning The Coleman Nation LLC, a social media company. Coleman is also involved with several nonprofit and advisory boards, such as All for One, Inc., and Delphi Academy of Los Angeles. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm provides both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party investment models, offering discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Benjamin Depalmo is a financial advisor at HB Wealth with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including Truist Advisory Services, LPL Financial, and J.P. Morgan Securities. HB Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser providing wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, foundations, family offices, institutional clients, and investment companies. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative analysis across various public and private investment strategies and offers discretionary portfolio management aligned with clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Jordan Carlson is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently affiliated with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. since 2020. He also maintains a role with Mosaic Wealth Management Group, operating as a financial planner. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and a variety of managed account solutions.

Geraldine Cook is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. She previously worked at Franklin Templeton Financial Services Corp. and its affiliated entities before joining Transamerica in 2021. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through managed advice programs and investment education, utilizing Morningstar Investment Management’s proprietary software and model portfolios for asset allocation and retirement guidance.

Louis Wilcox is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. and previously worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE, Bank of America, Merrill, and Investa Services. He also spent over a decade affiliated with the University of North Florida. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisors and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and digital advice to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and platforms, including both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Steven Serinsky is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Stuart, Florida, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with J.W. Cole Advisors and J.W. Cole Financial since 2014. Outside of advising, he serves as trustee for family trusts. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions.

Damon Palestra is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has three years of industry experience and has been affiliated with J.W. Cole Advisors since 2024. Additionally, he owns and operates Palestra Financial, an independent advisory and insurance business. J.W. Cole Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts, offering fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to multiple third-party investment platforms. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, model-based strategies, and digital advice tools to manage accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Gail Leonard is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has worked with Jonathan Roberts Advisory Group, Inc. and J.W. Cole Financial since 2011. Leonard is a Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP®) and is involved in fixed insurance sales on a limited basis. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to multiple investment platforms for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Daniel Graham is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Palm Harbor, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company since 1999. Graham serves as a board member of the Florida Dream Center, where he participates in quarterly meetings focused on brand development and fundraising and volunteers regularly. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

John Wade is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Oppenheimer since 2022. His prior roles include positions at B. Riley Wealth Advisors and B. Riley Wealth Management. He is based in Saint Petersburg, FL. Oppenheimer serves individuals, corporations, pooled vehicles, and retirement plans with a variety of advisory programs including portfolio management, consulting, and financial planning. The firm offers both execution and advisory support, employing diverse investment strategies across equity, balanced, and fixed income assets.

Nikolaus Lancaster is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and three years of industry experience. He has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2026 and has a background at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2022. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering services such as annual financial reviews, retirement planning discussions, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s research tools and standard asset allocation models.

Stephen Fee is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has six years of industry experience, including roles at New York Life Insurance Company and NYLIFE Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Fee serves as president and managing member of Alpha Omega Legacy Wealth, a firm he established for marketing and managing financial consulting and fee-based services. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse clientele, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and military personnel. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Edward Castleberry is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 43 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining J. W. Cole Advisors in 2021, he was associated with Cetera Advisors LLC and has operated Castleberry Financial Services since 1975. Outside his advisory work, he serves as president of the Silverbrooke Homeowners Association. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisers and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and digital advice to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and platforms, including discretionary and non-discretionary account management, model-based approaches, and third-party manager platforms.

Karyn Talarico is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently advising at Truist Advisory Services since 2021. Her prior experience includes roles at Suntrust Bank, BB&T, and affiliated investment services firms over more than a decade. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, fiduciary support, and manager-selection programs, implementing advice through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by integrated inter-affiliate resources.

Christopher Waye is a financial advisor at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Bankers Life Securities, and Bankers Life & Casualty, as well as a decade at Minor. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals, offering discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and manages portfolios across various securities with ongoing reviews.

Tedric Hoornstra is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with J.W. Cole Advisors and J.W. Cole Financial since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in fixed insurance as an agent and is engaged in entrepreneurial activities including founding a shell company for revenue and participating in an online drop shipping 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 various managed account solutions, with advisory decisions implemented on either a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.