Eugene Pender Sr. is a financial advisor with Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fusion Investment Advisors, Sammons Securities Company LLC, and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, alongside operating E.R. Pender & Associates, LLC since 2001. He is a member of the board of directors at Clearwater Yacht Club. Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients with discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs an open-architecture investment platform and combines customized asset allocation models with fundamental and technical analysis to manage client portfolios on a discretionary basis.

Jonathan Ullivarri is a financial advisor with Gradient Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Eternal Empire Insurance, Blueprint Insurance Group, True Spec Golf, Club Champion Golf, and Golf Galaxy. He is also involved as President and Investment Advisor Representative of Eternal Empire Investments. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, employing a largely non-discretionary approach that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Corico Mc Cray Sr. is a financial advisor at Encompass More Asset Management LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones and AE Wealth Management, as well as operating McCray Enterprises & Associates, LLC. He is also a licensed independent agent for life and health insurance. Encompass More Asset Management LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary portfolio management through proprietary and third-party models, financial planning, and access to private placements. The firm employs a model-based investment approach combining quantitative, qualitative, and fundamental analysis and manages approximately $582 million for around 4,000 clients.

Shawn Jiles is a financial advisor at Cyndeo Wealth Partners with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Outside of advising, he is involved as an owner of consulting entities related to tax and estate planning, although these activities do not require his active time commitment. Cyndeo Wealth Partners serves individuals, families, corporations, and business owners with portfolio management, financial planning, and business advisory services. The firm employs customized investment strategies across various asset classes and offers specialized consulting for middle-market businesses, managing approximately $2.58 billion in client assets.

Dustin Rollins is a financial advisor at Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked with firms including Fusion Capital Management, Precision Capital Management, and Horter Investment Management. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in college consulting and owns a tax preparation business. Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC serves a diverse client base with discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing an open-architecture platform and a broad range of investment strategies including equities, ETFs, options, and alternative funds.

James Huster is a financial advisor at DayMark Wealth Partners, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2018 to 2026. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved in religious and community activities, serving as Assistant Rector at the Episcopal Church in St. Augustine, Florida. DayMark Wealth Partners serves individual, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies, including fundamental, technical, quantitative, and ESG analysis, and provides access to alternative investments and private securities alongside traditional holdings.

Edward Leonard is a financial advisor with Legacy Wealth Management, LLC in DeLand, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Legacy Wealth Management, he spent six years with Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, and seven years with Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of advising, Leonard owns and operates an online sports memorabilia business called ALLBASEBALLALLTHETIME and also works as an insurance agent selling life, disability, long-term care, and annuities insurance through Smart Financial Planning, LLC. Legacy Wealth Management serves individual clients, charitable organizations, and business entities, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including model portfolios and customized approaches, and incorporates alternative and illiquid investments through affiliated and third-party managers.

William Brooks is a financial advisor with Virtue Capital Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Before joining Virtue Capital Management in 2019, he worked at Secure Investment Management, Horter Investment Management, and Xexis, Inc. He is also involved in tax preparation advisory through Axe The Tax Services, LLC, and serves as an educator with the Association of Financial Consultants, a nonprofit hosting educational events. Virtue Capital Management, LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, qualified retirement plans, and other advisers by providing customized portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs tactical, strategic, and dynamic investment approaches through a multi-team model, offering ongoing monitoring, client education, and access to a range of investment programs and services.

Lawrence Nordmann is a financial advisor at Capitol Securities Management, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cantella & Co., Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as President and a member of the Stewardship Committee for Waterstone Church, Inc. Capitol Securities Management serves individual investors, institutional clients, retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm operates as both a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, delivering investment advice through various programs including separately managed accounts and third-party money managers.

Marci Hodge is a financial advisor at Prosperity Capital Advisors with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has worked previously at Motiv8 Investments LLC and American Senior Benefits. In addition to her advisory role, she provides Medicare, life, and long-term care insurance policies as well as fixed annuities. Prosperity Capital Advisors is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser serving individual and high-net-worth investors, corporations, trustees, retirement plans, and broker/dealer customers. The firm employs model-based, asset-allocation strategies and offers discretionary investment management, sub-advisory services, and retirement plan solutions.

Liam Barningham is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group holding a Series 66 designation and zero years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Empower Financial Services, LPL Financial, United Southern Bank, and various positions outside the financial sector. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to retail IRA and brokerage account holders. The firm uses an integrated model aligned with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Wayne Barber Jr. is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Creative Planning since 2017, following four years at Water Oak Advisors LLC. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning–led investment process that incorporates low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and supplemental approaches such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting.

Matthew Murphy is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and Murphy Financial, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments and Certified Insurance Corp. He is also the owner of Benetas Wealth, LLC, a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm supports affiliated advisors with operations, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management resources while offering discretionary model portfolios and multiple program structures.

William Schmidt is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC and has held roles at LPL Financial, Independent Financial Partners, and Schmidt Financial Resources. Schmidt Financial Resources, Inc. has been a longtime business activity of his, operating since 1992. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base, including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting services through a network model that combines independent advisory representatives with access to third-party managers and technology platforms.

Boston Russell is a financial advisor at RBC Rochdale, LLC with the CFA® designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Rim Securities LLC and Rochdale Investment Management LLC since 2012. RBC Rochdale serves a diverse client base including high net worth individuals, investment companies, corporations, and government entities. The firm employs an active, multi-strategy investment approach that combines quantitative and fundamental analysis, utilizing proprietary tools to tailor portfolios across various asset classes and often collaborating with third-party sub-advisors.

Juan Ibanez is a financial advisor with RBC Rochdale, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at City National Rochdale since 2017 and previously held roles at Terra Capital Markets and Ameriprise. RBC Rochdale serves a diverse client base including high net worth individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an active, multi-strategy investment process combining quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis, utilizing proprietary tools to tailor portfolios across various asset classes.

Chandler Altman is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has held prior roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of finance, he is involved in the entertainment industry as a DJ, electronic music producer, and owner of an independent electronic music record label. 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 a manager-selection program that combines discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by AI-enabled research and extensive inter-affiliate integration.

Lanzhen Zhuang is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has worked with several organizations, including Elite & CEOs Inc, New CEOs Inc, Heartland Institute of Financial Education, and Wfgia. Zhuang also serves as president of New CEOs Inc and consults for the Heartland Institute of Financial Education. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers through multiple program platforms, managing approximately $1.7 billion in regulatory assets under management.

Cindy Mayfield is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with AE Wealth Management since 2016 and also serves as president of Wealth Management Solutions, LLC, an insurance marketing and sales business she founded in 2007. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including individual households, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm utilizes discretionary model portfolios and combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment approaches to manage approximately $49.8 billion for over 127,000 clients.

Rayvon Solomon is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with six years of industry experience. He is currently with RBC Rochdale, LLC and has held previous roles at CNR Securities, Ameriprise, Charles Schwab Investment Management, and several other firms. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Wet Jet LLC, a retail business. RBC Rochdale serves a diverse client base including high net worth individuals, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm employs an active, multi-strategy investment approach that integrates quantitative models with fundamental analysis and uses proprietary tools to align portfolios with client investment policies.