Derek Sichler is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Rockledge, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC before joining J. W. Cole Advisors in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches boys varsity soccer at Viera High School and for the Space Coast United Soccer Club. J. W. Cole Advisors is a national SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, and access to multiple managed account solutions, with investment decisions implemented on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

Richard Brown is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Brookstone since 2020 and is also involved in insurance sales through Amerilife and Health Services of St Petersburg, LLC. 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.

Taylor Savka is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. based in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.W. Cole Advisors in 2018, Savka worked at Invest Financial Corporation from 2016 to 2018. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party investment managers, and multiple managed account solutions, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Frank Hibbard III is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Raymond James Financial Services. He serves on multiple boards in Clearwater, FL, including Mortan Plant Hospital Finance Committee, Ruth Eckerd Hall, and Amplify Clearwater. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through various Steward Partners-branded solutions and third-party managers.

Melissa James is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors from 2018 to 2024. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisers. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients, with a notable focus on retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services.

Kalie Hawley is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.W. Cole Advisors since 2017, with prior experience at National Planning Corporation. Outside of her advisory role, she provides financial education and coaching through workshops for high school and college students. 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 offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Maziar Monshi is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at IFP Securities, LLC and Independent Financial Partners since 2019, following three years at LPL Financial, LLC. He also manages client assets through Monshi & Associates, where he maintains general oversight and asset management responsibilities. 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 a focus on retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting, supporting a multi-advisor platform serving tens of thousands of individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients.

Christopher Johnson is a financial advisor at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Dalmore Group, AE Financial Services, Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation, World Financial Group, Raymond James & Associates, and T Rowe Price. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves individual clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and charitable and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services, using a mix of model portfolios, affiliated strategies, and third-party managers, with a significant portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Christine Halchak is a financial advisor with United Planners Financial Services of America and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has 26 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Investacorp Advisory Services and Securities America. Outside of advisory work, she provides tax preparation and accounting services as a CPA. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan services, and brokerage solutions through an open-architecture platform utilizing multiple custodians and third-party money managers.

Charles Campana is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He worked at Legend Equities Corporation for 22 years before joining Lincoln Investment in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Campana serves as president of CC Advisors, Inc., providing business consulting on insurance, taxes, Medicare, real estate, and employee benefits to small business owners and the self-employed. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, ERISA retirement plan advice, model portfolios, and operates as a broker-dealer and insurance agency, managing a mix of in-house and third-party strategies through both strategic and dynamic investment approaches.

Danny Ossi is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. based in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Jonathan Roberts Advisory Group, Inc. and J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. since 2011 and operates OSSI Consulting Engineer, Inc. outside of his advisory role. Ossi also serves as president of the Seven Palms Home Owners 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 representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions, with investment decisions implemented on discretionary or non-discretionary bases using various analytical approaches.

Caleb Sturgis is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently affiliated with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. He has held positions at several firms including Koss Olinger & Company and Northwestern Mutual, and previously played in the National Football League. Sturgis is involved in financial planning through his DBA, Clarity Wealth. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of over 400 independent representatives. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Kenneth Levin is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with J.W. Cole Advisors and J.W. Cole Financial since 2010 and is also associated with Schlager, Schlager & Levin. Outside of advisory work, he serves as an insurance broker for fixed insurance products. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, charities, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities through a network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, and access to various managed account solutions, implementing investment decisions on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

James Davis Jr. is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Tampa, FL, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 26 years of industry experience, including 15 years with Eagle Strategies and over 27 years affiliated with New York Life. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers customized advice through multiple program types and manages a substantial asset base primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

Lee Lyon is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Jonathan Roberts Advisory Group and J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. since 2006. Lyon is also president of Lyon Investment Services, a business involved in the marketing of financial services and insurance. 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, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions, implementing investment decisions on either a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

Elizabeth Courtney is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Lorena, Texas, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.W. Cole Advisors and J.W. Cole Financial since 2017, following two years with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member and treasurer for the nonprofit Love, Inc. of Brevard and coaches her grandchildren in launching an online print-on-demand business. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities through a network of more than 400 independent advisers. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions, with investment decisions implemented on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

Yeh Pang is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and nine years of industry experience. He has worked in various capacities at SunTrust and Truist firms since 2016. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Karli Griffin is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J. W. Cole Advisors in 2025, she worked at J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. and has held positions in various other industries including animal health and hospitality. 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, financial planning, and access to multiple managed account solutions, implementing investment decisions through discretionary or non-discretionary approaches that utilize fundamental and technical analysis, model portfolios, and algorithmic allocations.

Amy Mefferd is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC in Clearwater, FL, holding a Series 66 license and 16 years of industry experience. Her prior work history includes positions at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. and Morgan Stanley & Co. She is also an owner of the Hoffman Private Wealth Group support company. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering investment advisory, financial planning, pension consulting, and managed account programs.

Christopher Mc Adoo is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 38 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and UBS Financial Services. He serves on the board of the Clearwater Jazz Holiday Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to producing a jazz festival and preserving jazz music legacy in Florida. 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, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charities, offering a range of investment advisory and financial planning services with both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management solutions.