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 at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.W. Cole Advisors, he worked at Florida Financial Advisors and the University of South Florida. He also operated a lawn care business for one year. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisers and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and access to multiple third-party investment platforms for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies, combining fundamental and technical analysis along with digital advice solutions.

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 three years of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, he worked with IFP Securities, LLC and spent eight years at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). Outside of advising, Donner is involved in technology oversight for a platform called Six Months and a Day and works with Clear Advice Business, LLC on business exit strategies; he is also a licensed real estate sales associate through his own firm, Joshua Donner, PLLC. Independent Financial Partners is a nationwide enterprise offering investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a decentralized model that supports a multi-advisor network. The firm is notable for its retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities along with comprehensive compliance and supervisory processes.

Erik Stad is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Palm Harbor, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2016 and previously held positions at Sunamerica Capital Services, Inc. and SunAmerica Asset Management from 2000 to 2016. 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 discretionary unified managed accounts using Envestnet’s platform, supporting a large client base through a network of over 1,200 advisors.

Kyra Bowden is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 65 credential with one year of industry experience. She has been with Sequoia Financial Group since 2016, with a brief period of unemployment in 2016. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and related 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 allocations and custom solutions overseen by an Investment Policy Committee and offers services spanning portfolio management, private fund management, trustee support, and retirement-plan consulting.

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 licenses and has worked with firms including Capital Guardian, LLC before joining J.W. Cole Advisors in 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates Dianne P. Odom, CPA, LLC, providing tax preparation services. 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 advisers. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions.

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.

Carissa Ellerd is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners with three years of industry experience. She previously worked at IFP Securities, LLC since 2023. Independent Financial Partners is a nationwide advisory firm supporting a multi-advisor platform with over 260 advisors managing more than $12.5 billion in assets. The firm offers a decentralized investment model and formal retirement-plan advisory services, including ERISA consulting and trustee services.

Taylor Ranker II is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 35 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Kestra Advisory, Kestra Investment Services, and Royal Alliance. He is also the CEO of Questmont Virtual Family Office, a registered investment advisory firm. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a large network of independent financial advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, family office services, and sponsors wrap-fee programs, employing both internal management and third-party asset managers with a long-term investment approach.

Eric Swearingen is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and having 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2012 and also has an agent role with Agia, focusing on non-securities insurance products. 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 discretionary unified managed accounts through a large network of advisors, leveraging centralized technology and model solutions to manage a large client base.

John Willoughby III is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with HB Wealth, having joined in 2024, and previously worked at SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Bank for a combined total of 14 years. HB Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, foundations, family offices, institutional clients, and investment companies. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management aligned with client objectives and risk tolerance, using a combination of quantitative and qualitative due diligence across various public and private investment strategies.

Larry Parkin is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 21 years of industry experience. He currently serves as a financial advisor at HB Wealth, joining the firm in 2024. Prior to this, he worked for BB&T Securities and SunTrust Advisory Services in various capacities between 1998 and 2022. HB Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser offering wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, foundations, family offices, and institutional clients. The firm employs a disciplined investment process using both quantitative and qualitative analysis across diverse asset classes and provides discretionary portfolio management aligned with clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Marc Wilkins is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory Services, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Commonwealth Financial Network, Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including plan sponsors and institutional investors. The firm offers fiduciary services, plan design, education, and access to multiple management platforms, serving approximately $79.8 billion in assets under management.

Alfredo Sanchez IV is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2016 and also holds a position with AGIA involving non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Kevin Ford is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Jupiter, Florida. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience. Ford has been with J.W. Cole Advisors and its affiliated entity, J.W. Cole Financial, since 2010. He is also involved as managing partner of Oceanside Wealth Management, where he focuses on financial planning, investments, and insurance. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a nationwide 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, implementing investment decisions on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.