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 at CIBC Private Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 65, Series 63, and Series 66 credentials with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at CIBC National Trust Company since 2017, following prior roles at Atlantic Trust Company, N.A. and AllianceBernstein L.P. CIBC Private Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including high net worth individuals, families, trusts, employee benefit plans, corporations, and investment companies. The firm combines internal and external management with governance committees to deliver customized portfolios and offers a range of services including financial, estate, and philanthropic planning as well as Family Office services.

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.

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.

Alaina Butler is a financial advisor at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services in various capacities. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on customized, primarily long-term portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, and other securities, supported by internal due diligence and operational tools, with a notable emphasis on affiliated sub-advisory arrangements and platform integrations.

Laura Mataitis is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 license and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Merrill, and Bank of America. Outside of her advisory work, she has worked as an Uber Eats delivery contractor. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners by offering managed advice and investment education services. The firm relies on Morningstar Investment Management for portfolio construction and oversight, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary recommendations to a large client base.

Anthony Lombardi is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JP Morgan Securities and Citizens Bank. Outside of his advisory career, he is the owner and operator of Oceanfeet LLC, a non-investment related business. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio solution that uses algorithmic risk assessment and third-party managed strategies executed via mutual funds and ETFs.

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. based in Tampa, FL. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Florida Financial Advisors and has an educational background from Cornell University. J.W. Cole Advisors operates through a large network of independent representatives and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to various investment platforms for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Eric Powell is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Jazz Wealth Managers, Inc., RightPlan Financial Planning and Investments, LLC, Core Wealth Advisors, Inc., and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. prior to joining Steward Partners in 2026. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing various advisory and portfolio management services through multiple Steward Partners-branded solutions and third-party money managers.

Richard Lewis Jr. is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Tampa, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with various Principal entities since 2009 and was involved with the Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce from 2017 to 2019. Outside of advisory work, he is also licensed as a fixed insurance agent. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and active-duty military personnel stationed internationally. The firm focuses on direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through various adviser and promoter arrangements.

Dino Dziergas is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC in Tampa, FL, with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms, including Bayview Wealth Management and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved in insurance sales. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm uses discretionary model portfolios and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment strategies to serve its clients.

Christopher Robinson is a financial advisor at Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation and Transamerica Retirement Solutions since 2019, following a two-year tenure at T. Rowe Price. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through managed advice programs and investment education services. The firm’s approach relies on Morningstar Investment Management for portfolio construction and ongoing oversight, offering both managed portfolios and non-discretionary recommendations to a broad client base.