Lisa Hunt is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Citigroup since 2019. Prior to that, she was with Raymond James in various capacities from 2012 to 2019. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across multiple wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and manages some portfolios with exposure to alternative and digital-asset products.

Christopher Ritacca is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners with 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at TIAA-CREF and TIAA from 2007 to 2018 before joining Independent Financial Partners in 2018. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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 multi-advisor platform serving a broad range of clients and offers both decentralized investment strategies and centralized asset management options, with notable capabilities in retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting.

Ryan Baney is a CFP® and ChFC® with 13 years of experience in financial advising, currently serving at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Tampa, FL. He has been with Sequoia and its affiliated entities since 2012 and holds the position of Vice President, Private Client Services. 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 employs a combination of in-house models, custom portfolios, and third-party manager selection, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and extensive research resources.

Sita Monti is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in the financial industry. She is currently with Empower Advisory Group and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE Securities, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of her advisory work, she teaches various forms of yoga and is the founder of LivAfrika, a volunteer retail sales effort that donates all proceeds to its mission. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, offering integrated services aligned with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates through a combination of “point-in-time” financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Patrick Goodrich is a financial advisor at VALIC Financial Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 credential with one year of industry experience. Before joining VALIC, he worked in the education sector with Pinellas County Schools, Broward County Public Schools, and the Alternative Education Foundation. Outside of his advisory role, Goodrich volunteers as a financial coach with United Way Suncoast and is appointed as an agent to sell non-securities insurance products for AGIA. VALIC Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients, and employer-sponsored retirement participants, offering portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of advisors. The firm utilizes discretionary unified managed accounts on the Envestnet platform and employs centralized technology and model solutions to manage approximately $29.2 billion for around 300,000 clients.

Pegge Barrier is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Barrier also serves as CEO of New Day Financial Advisors, LLC, an insurance brokerage focused on disability and health products. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a network of advisors. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, managing substantial assets under management with various account structures and third-party asset manager relationships.

Elizabeth Kampa is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. based in Tampa, FL. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 certifications and has one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Simplicity Investments, The Pinnacle Group, Fisher Investments, Northwestern Mutual, and Achieva Credit Union. TLG Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm focuses on manager selection and ongoing portfolio monitoring, utilizing fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, and offers both personalized advisory services and a digital program called Starlight Portfolios.

Robert Fincher is a financial advisor with CIBC Private Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at CIBC National Trust Company since 2017 and previously held positions at Atlantic Trust Company, N.A. and AllianceBernstein L.P. from 2011 to 2017. CIBC Private Wealth Advisors provides comprehensive investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, families, trusts, employee benefit plans, corporations, and investment companies. The firm emphasizes a collaborative investment process involving internal teams and committees, offering customized portfolios that include proprietary strategies, external managers, options hedges, and structured notes.

James Deshaies is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory. His prior roles include positions at USAA Financial Advisors and USAA Investment Management Company. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm uses Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools to deliver tailored recommendations, while trading requires client authorization.

Joseph Nagy is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and Principal Life Insurance Company since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is active as an insurance agent specializing in fixed life insurance, fixed annuities, disability insurance, and long-term care insurance. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Trevor Hull is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently with Brookstone Capital Management LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Valais Wealth Management, Beacon Global Advisor Network, Blacktower Financial Management (US) LLC, Trinity Wealth Securities, and Florida Financial Advisors. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser providing fee-based asset management and financial planning through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, other RIAs, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions.

William Premock is a financial advisor with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 27 years of industry experience with prior roles at Merrill, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he manages operations for a marine LLC that holds title to his charter boat. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth and investment management, financial planning, and retirement advisory services, using customized long-term portfolios that incorporate ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and alternative investments.

Melissa Kelly is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Raymond James in various capacities from 2000 to 2025 before joining her current firm in 2026. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, equity research, and a Private Wealth program for clients with over $20 million in net worth.

Myles Dudley is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Triad Advisors, LLC, and Pinnacle Private Wealth, LLC. He is based in Tampa, FL. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic asset allocation with both passive and active management, supported by an internal Investment Committee and research that targets factor premiums such as value and momentum.

Laura Mataitis is a financial advisor at Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities, Cetera Investment Services, and Merrill. Outside of finance, she has worked as a delivery contractor for Uber Eats. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, offering managed and non-discretionary advice focused on asset allocation, contribution rates, and retirement age guidance. The firm relies on Morningstar Investment Management for portfolio construction and oversight and serves a large client base through scalable, technology-driven programs.

Anthony Lombardi is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with seven years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at JP Morgan Securities, Citizens Securities, and ownership of Oceanfeet LLC, a non-investment business he operates outside of trading hours. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital discretionary model account available by invitation to employees, which utilizes algorithmic risk assessment and approved mutual fund and ETF strategies.

Elaine Roberts is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Boca Raton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2012 and is also an agent with Agia, where she is involved in 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, wrap programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Danielle Jones is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.W. Cole Advisors in 2024, she held positions at Financial Planning Solutions, DST Wealth Management, and Wilson Wealth Management. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved as a managing member of D.E.J. Blue Horizons, LLC, and operates a notary service. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisers and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to multiple third-party managers and digital advice platforms for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm uses a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, including fundamental and technical analysis.

Brian Serimian is a financial advisor with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo and Raymond James. He is also the owner of B. Serimian LLC, a holding company. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on customized, primarily long-term portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, and other investments, supported by a broad network of advisors and integrated third-party solutions.

Charles Olson is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to his current role, Olson’s background includes positions at Florida Financial Advisors and work experience at Cornell University and Indian Prairie School District 204. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives, providing fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and other investment solutions for individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of managed program options and access to multiple custodial platforms and third-party investment advisers.