Erin Morse is a financial advisor at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 license with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Voya Financial in 2023, she worked for 17 years with Pinellas County Schools. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer affiliate of Voya Financial that serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory, utilizing a combination of in-house and external strategists and technology-enabled tools to implement client recommendations.

Michael Cimarik is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 30 years of industry experience. His background includes long-term roles at Franklin Templeton Financial Services Corp. and Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc., as well as recent positions within Transamerica Life Insurance Company and Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners by providing managed and non-discretionary investment advice, leveraging proprietary technology and model portfolios from Morningstar Investment Management. The firm manages a large client base primarily through non-discretionary assets, focusing on asset allocation, contribution guidance, and retirement planning.

Alejandro Vazquez III is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and his own legal and financial services practices. Outside of advising, he is involved in entrepreneurial activities such as operating a motorsports holding company and providing legal services for estate planning. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisers, offering fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and various investment platforms to implement client solutions.

Michael Riley is a Certified Financial Planner® at Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation and TransAmerica Retirement Solutions since 2014, and was previously employed by Fidelity from 2007 to 2014. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through managed advice programs and investment education services. The firm uses proprietary technology and third-party expertise to provide asset allocation and retirement guidance for a large client base, focusing primarily on non-discretionary investment solutions.

Riad Shanawany is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience and has been with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. since 2011. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Tampa, FL. Outside of his advisory role, Shanawany is involved in business coaching and mentoring through BizGrowAdvisors and participates in peer-to-peer CEO groups such as Leading Peers. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of over 400 independent representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various managed account solutions, with investment decisions implemented using fundamental and technical analysis or algorithmic models.

Andrew Denis is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC and its affiliated entities, having joined in 2024. Prior to this, he spent eight years with Cetera and Achieva Credit Union. He serves on the Board of Directors and is Chairman of the Membership Committee for the Rotary Club in Clearwater, FL. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered, enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulated assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory, financial planning, pension consulting, and managed account programs.

Ronald Ochal is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Oppenheimer since 2021 and previously spent 17 years with Ameriprise Financial and Ameriprise Advisor Services. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers a range of programs including asset management, consulting, and financial planning, with advisory services covering equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios through both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Mary Giblin is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, where she has worked for nine years. Her prior experience includes two years at State Street Bank and Trust. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in tax preparation through River City Taxes. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent investment adviser representatives and provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and platforms, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, digital advice tools, and third-party manager options.

Amber Mac Beth is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. She has been with Sequoia Financial Group since 2018 and previously worked as a homemaker. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and family offices. The firm uses a combination of in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and extensive research resources.

Ethan Nuebling is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. based in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.W. Cole Advisors in 2021, he spent four years at the University of South Florida and operated a lawn care business for one year. 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 digital advice to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm utilizes a range of investment strategies and platforms, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

James Nelson is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.W. Cole Advisors in 2019, he worked six years at Global Financial Private Capital and G.F. Investment Services and has been involved with Dividend Wealth Management since 2009. Outside of advising, he is associated with Dividend Wealth Management, where he spends part of his time on fixed insurance sales and service. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives and provides 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 manages accounts both on a discretionary and non-discretionary basis, utilizing multiple custodial platforms and third-party investment advisers.

Joshua Donner is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role starting in 2022, he worked for American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) for eight years. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a technology and audit trail platform through Six Months and a Day and is involved in business exit strategies with Clear Advice Business, LLC. Independent Financial Partners is a nationwide enterprise advisory firm serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients through a decentralized advisor model. The firm offers investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement-plan services and is notable for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Erik Stad is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2016. Valic Financial Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer serving 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, utilizing discretionary unified managed accounts and technology-driven model solutions.

Kyra Bowden is a financial advisor with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Tampa, FL. She holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience, all with Sequoia Financial Group. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, family offices, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of model and custom portfolio management strategies overseen by an Investment Policy Committee and offers a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, private and alternative investments.

Randall Nakamura is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. since 2020 and previously spent 18 years with Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc. Nakamura is also a commissioned Notary Public in Florida. J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. serves a broad range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth individuals, and institutional accounts, offering fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services through a large network of independent advisers. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, model and manager-based strategies, and provides access to digital advice platforms and multiple custodial options.

Dianne Odom is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has operated her own CPA firm, Dianne P. Odom, CPA LLC, since 1997. J.W. Cole Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions through a network of over 480 advisors, offering fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party investment platforms with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Frank Armitage is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2017, following six years at Invest Financial Corporation. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management, operating within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds and donor-advised fund services.

Alexis Rodriguez is a CFP® and CFA® with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Independent Financial Partners and IFP Securities, LLC, having held previous roles at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, Fidelity Investments, and Lord Abbett among others. Alexis is also involved with FirstRise Investments in a financial services capacity. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving a diverse client base with both discretionary and non-discretionary account management options. The firm is notable for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services.

Paul Carpentier is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with PNC Investments and Wells Fargo Clearing. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio solution for PNC Bank employees. The firm uses algorithm-driven model selection and delegates portfolio implementation to third-party strategists, focusing on mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Hunter Mc Carthy is a Series 66 licensed advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc., based in Tampa, FL, with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.W. Cole Advisors, he worked in the automotive and restaurant sectors and has a background linked to Florida State University. 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 investment adviser representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions.