Kenneth Carmickle is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at MassMutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and First Command Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a broker selling insurance products beyond those offered through Guardian. Primerica Advisors operates as part of Park Avenue Securities LLC, serving a broad retail client base with both brokerage and advisory services. The firm offers proprietary and third-party investment programs, financial planning, and consulting services, managing approximately $15 billion in regulatory assets.

Kimberly Payne is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Preservation 1st Financial Group LLC, J.W. Cole Financial, Inc., Aflac, and Doordash. Outside of advising, she works as a life insurance agent with Preservation 1st Financial Group. 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 advisory platforms for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Byron Crosby is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Calton & Associates, Inc. He is also president of West Coast Accounting & Financial Services, Inc., a tax and accounting firm. 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 adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions.

Jeffrey Schroeder is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding a PFS™ designation and Series 65 license, with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.W. Cole Advisors since 2024 and also has a longstanding history with his own CPA firm, Jeffrey M. Schroeder, P.A., where he serves as president. Schroeder is involved in community financial management as the treasurer of a homeowners association. 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 offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, including digital advice platforms and access to third-party investment managers.

Madisyn Muller is a CFP® professional with five years of experience in financial services, currently affiliated with Principal Financial Services. Her work history includes roles at Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Securities Inc, and One Source Advisory. She holds Series 66 registration and operates out of Lutz, Florida. 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 plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Kwame Kenyatta is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 3 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior work includes positions at Fifth Third Bank, Wells Fargo, Capstone Logistics, and roles in clinical training and academia. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple investment program types on its Passageway Managed Account platform, combining third-party portfolio management with options such as mutual funds, ETFs, SMAs, and direct indexing.

Paul Quinn is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Lakeland, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with J.W. Cole Advisors since 2014 and previously worked at St. Joseph Academy. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the Krenson Oaks Homeowners Association. 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 provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions, implementing investment decisions through discretionary or non-discretionary approaches that include fundamental and technical analysis as well as algorithmic allocations.

Donald Burgess is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. since 2021 and previously spent eight years with Fusion Analytics Investment Partners. Outside of his advisory work, he was involved with Kitchen Art of South Florida Inc for seven years. J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. operates a large network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives and provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to various third-party managers and digital advice platforms. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts using a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Christopher Mulch is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Tampa, FL. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has two years of industry experience. His background includes over two decades of service in the U.S. Army. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and plan sponsors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services with a focus on tailoring recommendations to client objectives. The firm operates primarily on a non-discretionary basis and integrates advisory services with insurance and annuity products through its affiliation with New York Life.

Garrett Alabado is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at Churchill Management Group since 2014 and joined Focus Partners Wealth in 2025. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC provides wealth advisory and investment management services to individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, retirement plans, institutions, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term investment approach that emphasizes tax- and fee-sensitivity within an enhanced open architecture framework, combining active and passive strategies along with private and registered funds.

Michael Vanhorenbeck is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Jonathan Roberts Advisory Group and J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. since 2007 and has been involved in life insurance sales through the Vanhorenbeck Insurance Group. 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 representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions, with investment decisions implemented on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Steven Smitten is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Lutz, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has served as Managing Director at ABMM Financial since 2015, where he is responsible for recruiting and hiring financial professionals. Outside of advising, he is a notary public and a member of the Loyal Order of Moose. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through a large network of approximately 423 advisors. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios, utilizing a range of investment strategies including legacy market-timing and momentum-based approaches.

Kelli Robbins is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Transamerica Life Insurance Company, MetLife, Protective Life, Proequities Inc, and Ohio National Financial Services. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through managed advice programs that focus on asset allocation, contribution rates, and retirement age guidance. The firm uses proprietary software and model portfolios from Morningstar Investment Management and offers both managed and non-discretionary investment recommendations.

Frank Lavalla Jr. is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 33 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Nylife Distributors LLC since 2005 and has served in the U.S. Army Reserve since 1986. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and retirement plans, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers various program types and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives while managing a substantial portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Mary Micka is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. with 37 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Oppenheimer since 2010. Oppenheimer serves a broad client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and retirement plan fiduciaries. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services with an investment approach that includes strategic and tactical asset allocation, manager selection, and the use of mutual funds, ETFs, fixed-income, and equity strategies.

Charles Shanberg is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. since 2007. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and serves as a board member of the Rotary Club of Tampa. 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, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and various managed account solutions.

Herbert Prytherch III is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at J.W. Cole Advisors and J.W. Cole Financial since 2020, following a 17-year tenure at Valic. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation as a sole proprietor and operates several financial and insurance-related businesses. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a 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 both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Joseph Sissel is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Union Financial, Inc. from 2021 to 2024. In addition to his advisory roles, he has been involved in consulting on HVAC enclosures through Bay to Bay Balancing, a business he operated from 1994 to 2017. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and military personnel. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Christian Garrido is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 11 years of industry experience and has worked extensively with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life. In addition to his advisory role, he is also an author. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management and a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary model portfolios and a hybrid digital advisory solution.

David Burkhardt is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Tampa, FL, and has previously worked in various roles across industries including hospitality and automotive consulting. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple program types on the Passageway Managed Account platform, allowing clients to select strategies aligned with their risk profiles, and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.