Philip Franco is a financial advisor at Calton & Associates, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 credential with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Virtuoso Valet and ABMM, as well as experience at the University of Tampa. Calton & Associates is a registered investment adviser, broker-dealer, and corporate insurance agency that serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm provides fee-based portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing multiple analytical approaches and offering access to firm-sponsored programs and third-party money managers.

Elliott Harris IV is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Clearwater, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 2005 and previously held positions at PlanMember Securities Corp and Equitable Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he is president of Harris Consulting Inc., an S-Corp established for tax filing purposes, and also engages in selling life insurance and fixed annuities. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and retirement plan advice through a nationwide network of advisors, with investment management provided both discretionary by an in-house team and non-discretionary via advisors and third parties.

Montana Herron is a financial advisor with USAA Investment Services Company holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining USAA, Herron worked at Morgan Stanley, NYLife Securities, New York Life Insurance Company, and Regions Bank among other firms. USAA Investment Services Company provides retirement-focused advice and referral services primarily to USAA members and the general public. The firm delivers Retirement Income Strategy Reports and refers clients to Charles Schwab for investment products and account services, operating mainly as a retirement-advice intermediary rather than a portfolio manager.

David Pearlman is a financial advisor at Jaffe Tilchin Investment Partners, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at APW Capital, Inc. and Wells Fargo Clearing/Wells Fargo Advisors. Pearlman holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Jaffe Tilchin Investment Partners serves both individual and institutional clients, offering investment advisory, portfolio management, financial planning, and institutional consulting. The firm manages discretionary and non-discretionary accounts and provides private placement due diligence and capital allocation to private funds for qualified investors.

Charles Okelley is a financial advisor with IHT Wealth Management LLC in Tampa, FL, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 44 years of industry experience, including prior roles at LPL Financial LLC and Summit Brokerage Services Inc. Outside of advisory activities, he is a business owner of Atlantic Coast Realty Advisors, Inc. IHT Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate and institutional entities, and retirement plan sponsors through discretionary asset management, financial planning, ERISA plan consulting, and outsourced CIO arrangements. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary model portfolios, third-party managers, and quantitative investment strategies tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Scott Powell is a financial advisor with Aegis Capital Corp. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Aegis Capital Corp. since 2010 and is also president and owner of Powell Financial Group, which focuses on fixed insurance products, health insurance, long-term care, and disability income. Aegis Capital Corp. serves individual investors, retirement and benefit plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients by providing investment advisory and brokerage services, financial planning, and access to managed account programs through RBC and AXOS platforms. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account options and supports a range of client objectives across multiple program types.

Paul Hayes is a financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Supreme Alliance LLC and Bankers Life, and also operated Hayes Property Management for six years. In addition to his advisory role, Hayes works as an independent insurance agent. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, focusing on portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm combines traditional investment advisory services with insurance and benefits consulting, often working with third-party investment advisors to tailor client portfolios.

Braden Doherty is a financial advisor with Calton & Associates, Inc. in Tampa, FL. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has three years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Trinity Wealth Securities, LLC and Florida Financial Advisors. Calton & Associates is a registered investment adviser, broker-dealer, and corporate insurance agency serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers fee-based portfolio management and financial planning and manages client accounts through firm-sponsored programs or third-party money managers using a combination of analytical approaches.

Matthew Waste is a financial advisor with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc., and Wings Financial Credit Union. Based in Tampa, FL, he has been with Navy Federal entities since 2023. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union along with individual, trust, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services. The firm primarily uses managed advisory programs with third-party portfolio managers and provides both tailored and automated investment solutions.

Heath Mc Cullough is a financial advisor at Elevate Financial Planning and Wealth Management with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously served five years in the U.S. Army. Outside of advising, he is involved with Elevate Insurance Agency Services LLC, where he works as a financial consultant focused on fixed insurance sales. Elevate Financial Planning and Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients through a multi-adviser team, providing customized financial planning and discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs fundamental analysis, strategic and tactical asset allocation, and diverse investment approaches, coordinating with clients’ other professionals and using third-party managers and platforms for implementation.

Gerard Trask is a Series 65-credentialed advisor with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Archer Investment Corporation since 2013. He has operated an accounting and tax services sole proprietorship since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with D&D Missionary Homes, Inc., where he has been active for 18 years. Archer Investment Corporation provides investment management services primarily to individual clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth investors, through separately managed accounts and The Archer Funds. The firm employs a multi-branch, independent-contractor model and manages approximately $1.01 billion in discretionary assets.

Brandon Nichols is a financial advisor at Verus Capital Partners, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Citi, Stridepoint, and Angels Senior Living before joining Verus. Nichols is also involved with The Pinnacle Group, a non-variable insurance business. Verus Capital Partners is a fee-based advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and estates. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to create customized portfolios with tactical adjustments and selective hedging, tailoring investment strategies to clients’ time horizons, risk tolerance, and tax considerations.

Peter Gayle is a financial advisor at Strategic Wealth Investment Group, LLC in Tampa, FL, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for 20 years. Strategic Wealth Investment Group provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, also serving corporations and business entities. The firm uses a combination of internally developed and third-party model portfolios, applying multiple investment analysis methods and may delegate trading to sub-advisers while maintaining responsibility for client suitability.

Jesse Adkins is a financial advisor at Elevate Financial Planning and Wealth Management in St. Petersburg, FL. He holds a Series 65 credential and has been with Elevate since 2026. Prior to joining Elevate, Jesse held roles in nonprofit and political environments, including positions with the Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee and various political campaigns. Elevate Financial Planning and Wealth Management provides customized financial planning and portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients through a multi-adviser team. The firm employs a combination of fundamental analysis, strategic and tactical asset allocation, and uses a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, and individual equities in its investment strategies.

Michele Del Sordo is a financial advisor with Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Michele’s prior roles include tenure at J.W. Cole Financial, LPL Financial, and Principal Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, Michele serves as an executor of an estate. Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp is an SEC-registered enterprise advisor serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs strategic asset allocation supported by fundamental and technical analysis through both proprietary model portfolios and allocations to third-party advisors.

Michael Tilchin is a financial advisor at Jaffe Tilchin Investment Partners, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at Tilchin & Associates for ten years before joining Jaffe Tilchin Wealth Management in 2020. Jaffe Tilchin Investment Partners serves individual and institutional clients with services including investment advisory, portfolio management, financial planning, and institutional consulting. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management and conducts private placement due diligence for qualified investors.

Timothy Malone is a financial advisor at Secure Asset Management, L.L.C. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Life and Annuity Shop, Woodbury Financial Services, Inc., and Questar Asset Management, among others. Secure Asset Management provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management primarily to individual clients, along with pension consulting for retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various investment vehicles and focuses on individual and plan-level consulting rather than traditional corporate clients.

Maria Ortiz is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Lanark Financial, Inc. in Tampa, FL, and has 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at NBC Securities since 2015. Outside of her financial advisory role, she owns a chiropractic business in Tampa. Lanark Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, municipalities, and other institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in assets across multiple advisor teams and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services.

Cameron Stewart is a financial advisor at Advisory Services Network with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes seven years at United Brokerage Services Inc and a brief role at Oasis Pavers & Pools. Advisory Services Network provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, corporations, and retirement plans through a large network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Michael Jones is a financial advisor at Jaffe Tilchin Investment Partners, LLC with 41 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Jaffe Tilchin since 2007 and APW Capital, Inc. since 2009. Jones is also a minority partner in Jaffe Tilchin Wealth Management and serves as president of M. Scott Jones & Associates, Inc. Jaffe Tilchin Investment Partners serves individual and institutional clients by providing investment advisory, portfolio management, financial planning, and institutional consulting. The firm manages discretionary and non-discretionary accounts and offers private placement investment services, including acting as adviser to a privately placed fund focused on volatility/arbitrage and options trading strategies.