Donald Marsee II is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as executor and power of attorney for his parents' estate. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers customized financial planning and advisory solutions through a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies supported by proprietary programs and third-party platforms.

Kevin Wooleyhan is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Securities, Inc., Park Avenue Securities, and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Austin Tanner is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Tampa, FL. He previously worked at Evensky & Katz / Foldes Financial Wealth Management and Mercer Global Advisors, among other firms. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC offers wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, family offices, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm combines model and custom portfolio management using a range of investment vehicles and employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical research supported by regular due diligence and portfolio reviews.

Richard Gruber is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, joining the firm in 2026 after prior roles at Truist Investment Services, Morgan Stanley, and The Vanguard Group. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of in-house and third-party strategies, technology-enabled tools, and both discretionary and non-discretionary account management to serve its clients.

Stephen Levy is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with 44 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Hornor, Townsend & Kent since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, Levy also works as a life insurance agent with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a comprehensive advisory platform that includes financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services. The firm’s advisory approach involves third-party asset managers and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

Todd Mezrah is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC, holding a Series 63 license and over 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lion Street Advisors and M. Holdings Securities, Inc., as well as operating Todd M. Mezrah & Associates since 1994. Outside of advising, he owns several businesses including a consulting firm specializing in executive benefits and a car repair and restoration business, and he serves on the boards of financing companies affiliated with BankUnited. Integrity Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisers. The firm provides asset management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party manager programs, employing a range of portfolio strategies across various investment vehicles.

Eric Harris is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 29 years of industry experience, including roles at World Financial Group, Pruco Securities LLC, and as an independent insurance agent. In addition to his advisory work, he assists individuals with Medicare decisions as a licensed agent for United Healthcare. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers to implement investment strategies and offers multiple advisory platforms such as Transamerica ONE, TFA365, and Transamerica ALPHA.

Patrick Shepherd is a financial advisor at Corient with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at several firms including TWRU CPAs & Financial Advisors, InfEnergy Solar Solutions, and CI Doyle Private Wealth. His current role at Corient includes tenure dating back to 2022. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach combining in-house strategies with third-party managers and offers specialized services through affiliated entities.

Michael Bravo is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2015. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

David Maus is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services and INVEST Financial Corp. 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 various third-party manager platforms. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts using discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, including digital advice and multiple custodial platforms.

Paul Gardner is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.W. Cole Advisors since 2019, with prior roles at GF Investment Services LLC and Global Financial Private Capital, LLC. Gardner is also a sole proprietor of a personal real estate business in Sarasota, Florida. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisors providing fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to third-party manager platforms for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management using a mix of fundamental and technical strategies and digital advice solutions.

John Sebastian is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with J.W. Cole Advisors and J.W. Cole Financial since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is president and owner of American Financial Group Limited, Inc., an independent insurance sales 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 multiple managed account solutions, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Matthew Kiehl is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Creative Planning since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Savant Capital Management and work outside finance in landscaping. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base that includes high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment strategy emphasizing low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold approaches, and selective private market exposure, supported by affiliated legal, accounting, and trust services.

Bronson Mehlman is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. He has one year of industry experience, previously working at Park Avenue Securities LLC. Outside of finance, he has experience in the food service sector, including roles at Meat Market and Taste of Belgium. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning, consulting, and model-based investment strategies delivered through proprietary and third-party platforms.

Brandon Schwab is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at F. L. Putnam Investment Management Company, Eaton Vance WaterOak Advisors, J.P. Morgan Securities, and UBS Financial Services. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and family offices. The firm combines in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection with oversight from an Investment Policy Committee.

Allison Kaczmar is a financial advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering various portfolio management and financial planning services.

Julie Flugel is a Certified Financial Planner® with 28 years of industry experience. She is affiliated with Janney Montgomery Scott and has been with the firm since 2013. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipalities, providing brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.

William Congelio is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Tampa, FL, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and carrying 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is a general manager and partner of Willmac LLC, an investment-related LLC. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a broad client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Matthew Maloney is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Independent Financial Partners. He previously worked with Northwestern Mutual in various capacities from 2010 to 2025 before joining his current firm. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Round Table Retirement Partners. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a decentralized advisory model with options for discretionary and non-discretionary management, and it is notable for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services.

Brooks Cluxton is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. He has held roles at Mosaic Wealth Management Group and J.W. Cole Financial, and has previous experience in educational and insurance settings. Outside of his advisory work, Cluxton serves as a head JV basketball coach. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, and access to various managed account solutions, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.