Bradley Easom is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2014 and also holds a position as an agent with Agia, where he is involved with non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers wrap programs, portfolio management, and financial planning services through a large network of advisors, utilizing discretionary unified managed accounts and model solutions on a scalable platform.

Jorge Diaz Galarza is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Enterprise, First Command Advisory Services, and Mutual of Omaha Investor Services. He served in the US Army for 14 years before entering the financial services industry. J. W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Jan Von Herburt Hewell II is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 65 credential and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Truist, he worked at Wells Fargo from 2017 to 2020 and served in the United States Marine Corps from 2009 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a partner in a commercial indoor pickleball facility project in Southern New Jersey, contributing to financing, business planning, and capital deployment. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and manager selection programs, implementing advice through discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements supported by third-party platforms and overseen by dedicated research and advisory teams.

Thomas Kelly is a financial advisor with T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 31 years of industry experience. He has been with T. Rowe Price since 2007. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. offers a retirement-focused advisory service combining goals-based financial planning, retirement income strategies, and discretionary investment management primarily using proprietary mutual funds and ETFs. The firm serves individual investors and households with a minimum asset requirement and emphasizes model portfolios, tax-aware rebalancing, and online planning tools.

Donald Miller is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Independent Financial Partners since 2024. He previously worked for SCF Investment Advisors, INC. and SCF Securities, Inc. for ten years. Miller serves as a board member of the Villas of Holmes Beach condominium association, where he provides oversight on property maintenance and budgeting. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a national network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving tens of thousands of clients and is notable for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Abubakar Mohammed is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group holding a Series 66 designation. He began his career in financial services in 2026 and has held positions at multiple organizations including Empower Financial Services, Above Lending, and Outlier AI. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm uses an integrated service model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Fawn Lane is a CFP® professional at Lincoln Investment with 20 years of industry experience. She previously worked at IHT Wealth Management LLC, Independent Financial Partners, LPL Financial, and Valic Financial Advisors. Lane owns Bay Area Wealth Management, Inc., an insurance and financial services business operating as a DBA for her Lincoln practice. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm combines advisor-led consulting with model portfolios and third-party managers, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team.

Nolan Reagan is a financial advisor at T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with T. Rowe Price since 2016 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services offers a retirement-focused advisory program that combines goals-based financial planning, retirement income planning, and discretionary investment management. The firm serves individual investors and households using model portfolios invested exclusively in T. Rowe Price mutual funds and ETFs, with a distinctive approach that includes asset-location strategies and tax-aware rebalancing.

Tyler Bird is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at Raymond James Financial Services and T. Rowe Price. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies, combining large institutional scale with unique market roles such as swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Kimberly Cox is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has worked extensively with Lincoln Investment across multiple periods from 2014, with additional experience at United Planners Financial Services, West Coast Financial, Invest Financial Corporation, and Waddell & Reed. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans, with a longstanding focus on educators and participants in 403(b) and 457(b) programs. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and advisor-led consulting, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team and access to third-party managers.

John Dabrowski is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Jonathan Roberts Advisory Group and J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. since 2010 and has served the City of Highland Park since 1990. Dabrowski also operates a fixed insurance business, selling fixed annuities as part of his professional activities. 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 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, and access to third-party managers, implementing strategies through discretionary or non-discretionary approaches that include fundamental and technical analysis, model portfolios, and digital advice platforms.

Thomas Fox is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Tampa, FL. He was previously employed at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A., each for ten years. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and related consulting services to a diverse clientele that includes individuals, family offices, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes both model and custom portfolio management strategies overseen by an Investment Policy Committee, employing a range of investment vehicles and research methodologies.

Cheltse Quinn is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with J. W. Cole Advisors since 2020 and has worked with related firms including J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. and Cornerstone Financial Group since 2012. Quinn also serves as an office manager for Cornerstone Financial Partners LLC. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent investment adviser representatives and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, third-party manager platforms, and digital advice for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm utilizes a mix of fundamental and technical analysis alongside various model- and manager-based strategies.

Dwiyana Edwards is a Series 65-licensed advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc., based in Oxford, FL, and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining J. W. Cole Advisors, she worked at Atlantic Sun Financial Group and has served on the Marion County School Board. Edwards also holds a notary commission in addition to her advisory role. 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, including access to third-party managers and digital advice platforms.

Jacob Bloch is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to his career in financial services, he was involved with CR Fitness LLC for six years and served in the United States Army Reserves for six years. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, 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 and consulting services, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and digital advisory solutions.

James Talley III is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds the Series 66 designation. He has four years of industry experience, including roles at Guardian Life, Park Avenue Securities, and Westshore Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Talley Capital, LLC. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services, combining advisor-led management with model-based strategies and providing access to proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Marc Bernacchi is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cetera, Santander Bank, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of finance, he is also involved with Market America, a health and wellness product sales enterprise. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving tens of thousands of clients, with a decentralized advisory model that includes formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Allan Dickson is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 27 years of industry experience. He worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for 12 years before joining VOYA Financial Advisors in 2014. Outside of advising, he also operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. is a firm that serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management. The firm emphasizes client engagement with investment policy statements and model portfolios, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management supported by a mix of in-house and third-party strategies.

Ronald Wright is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with VOYA Financial and its related entities since 2014 and has a background with American Family Life Assurance dating back to 1984. He also operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. is a large advisory and broker-dealer firm serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory, utilizing both in-house and third-party strategies within a structure that incorporates both advisory and broker-dealer roles.

Jose Manuel Veras Gonzalez is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Merrill, and Charles Schwab. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary account that uses algorithmic risk assessments and third-party managed portfolios composed of mutual funds and ETFs.