Wayne Fernow is a financial advisor with American Family Legacy Group in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and over 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Aflg Insurance, American Private Equity, Equitable Advisors, and Chase Investment Services Corp. since 2001. American Family Legacy Group serves individual clients, high-net-worth households, corporations, trusts, estates, and pension/profit-sharing plans, managing approximately $44 million across 112 client relationships. The firm uses a fundamentals-based investment process with a tactical asset allocation overlay, employing a range of investment vehicles and offering discretionary management alongside financial planning and consulting services.

Charles Poe is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Grand Central Investment Group, LLC since 2014, following brief tenures at Vicus Capital, Inc. and Merrill. He serves as a board member and shareholder of Poe Financial Group, a property and casualty insurance agency. Grand Central Investment Group provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a top-down investment process emphasizing asset allocation and dividend-paying equities, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management through a bundled wrap-fee program and separate consulting services.

Evan Batoff is the principal of E. Batoff & Co., Inc. in Tampa, FL, where he has 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked exclusively with his firm since 2003. Outside of financial advising, he serves as Vice President and Treasurer and performs part-time legal work at the Law Offices of Dana A. Friedlander, P.A. E. Batoff & Co., Inc. provides long-term portfolio management for individuals, trusts, and various entities, using a combination of index and passive mutual funds, ETFs, and selectively active investments. The firm emphasizes diversified, tailored asset allocations aligned with client risk tolerance and objectives and maintains daily portfolio oversight by its principal.

Leslie Mallman is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Five Oceans Advisors since 2024. Her prior roles include positions at Montcalm TCR, Grove Advisors LLC, and Skyline Financial Advisors, among others. She is also the owner of Leslie Mallman Money Coaching, where she teaches classes focused on managing emotions around money. Five Oceans Advisors manages approximately $456 million for a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach emphasizing low-cost, tax-efficient strategies combined with customized portfolio management and integrated wealth advisory services.

Eric Lam is a financial advisor at Cassedy Financial Group, Inc. in Tampa, FL, with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previous experience at First Allied Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he provides notary services on a limited basis. Cassedy Financial Group, Inc. advises high-net-worth families, individuals, corporations, trusts, pension plans, and plan fiduciaries. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management along with consulting services, employing fundamental analysis and systematic rebalancing to build customized portfolios.

Cameron Cassedy is a financial advisor at Cassedy Financial Group, Inc. in Tampa, FL, with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at The Vanguard Group and First Allied Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory work, Cassedy serves as a board member of the Davis Island Civic Association, a trustee of the Tampa Bay History Center Foundation, and treasurer on the executive board of the Club of Tampa. Cassedy Financial Group, Inc. advises high-net-worth individuals, families, corporations, trusts, and pension plans, providing discretionary and non-discretionary asset management along with financial and consulting services. The firm constructs customized portfolios using fundamental and occasional technical analysis and manages held-away defined-contribution accounts through a third-party platform.

Joshua Joiner is a financial advisor with Anchor & Oak Wealth Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Vere Asset Management and Global Investment Advisory. Outside of finance, he owns and operates Ax House, LLC, an entertainment company. Anchor & Oak offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm serves a broad range of clients and utilizes firm-developed model portfolios combined with third-party managers, employing both technical and fundamental analysis alongside various trading strategies.

Bruce Snyder Jr. is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as President and Managing Member of SFG Wealth Advisors, LLC. He has worked with multiple firms throughout his career, including The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. and Snyder Financial Group, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he has been involved in fixed insurance and fixed annuity sales. SFG Wealth Advisors serves individuals and families such as active retirees, business owners, and young professionals, offering discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, insurance solutions, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm utilizes a cash-flow based financial planning approach and implements diversified allocations primarily through mutual funds, ETFs, and selectively, alternative investments, often engaging third-party money managers through the Frontier platform.

Jon Pellecchia is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at PFS Signature Wealth LLC. His prior roles include positions at IFP Securities, Independent Financial Partners, and LPL Financial. He is a board member and chair of the finance committee for the Salvation Army Tampa and serves on the board of First Priority of Tampa Bay. PFS Signature Wealth LLC provides asset management, comprehensive wealth management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, families, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm employs a fiduciary, goals-based approach that incorporates Monte Carlo and cash-flow planning along with fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, using tailored portfolios and third-party money managers.

Keith Golden is a financial advisor at Mutual Trust Asset Management, Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Summit Financial Group Inc and Mutual Trust Company of America Securities. Outside of advisory work, he is also a licensed insurance agent. Mutual Trust Asset Management provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts and estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation process based on Modern Portfolio Theory with a tactical overlay, utilizing diversified investments including mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, often under discretionary authority.

Timothy Tonn is a financial advisor at Cirrus Capital Management, LLC in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 65 designation with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Cirrus Capital Management since 2003. Cirrus Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management for individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and certain business entities, managing approximately $22 million across about 41 accounts. The firm employs a multi-strategy, top-down investment process focused on positive absolute returns with controlled volatility, and it offers regular performance reporting to clients.

Kaleb Prince is a financial advisor with Wealth Warden Partners in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 65 credential and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to entering the financial industry, he worked at BMW of Tampa, Spirit Airlines, and CVS. Wealth Warden Partners provides ongoing portfolio management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, using a discretionary, long-term approach that combines fundamental analysis with modern portfolio theory. The firm focuses on diversified portfolios with investments in mutual funds, equities, fixed-income securities, and ETFs.

Christopher Maggi is a financial advisor at Maggi Investment Services, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and serves as Vice President of College Funding of Tampa Bay, providing college and financial aid education. In addition, he is Vice President at Maggi Tax Advisory Group, Inc., where he is involved in insurance sales and tax preparation. Maggi Investment Services, LLC offers personalized financial planning and asset management services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct portfolios, provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management, and frequently utilizes third-party money managers.

Tye Pellecchia is a financial advisor at PFS Signature Wealth in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining PFS Signature Wealth and IFP Securities, he worked in various roles including positions at Universal Volcano Bay and educational institutions such as Valencia College and H.B. Plant High School. PFS Signature Wealth LLC is a registered investment adviser offering asset management, comprehensive wealth management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, families, trusts, and business entities. The firm employs a fiduciary, goals-based approach utilizing Monte Carlo and cash-flow planning alongside asset allocation and a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis.

Kimberly Burdette Hord is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Opinicus. She has held various roles within Opinicus and its affiliated entities since 2011. In addition to her advisory work, she manages client insurance needs as a licensed independent insurance agent and oversees non-investment activities at Opinicus Tax & Accounting. Opinicus serves entrepreneurs, high-net-worth families, and individual clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm requires a comprehensive financial plan for access to its Wealth Advancement Consulting program and employs a multifaceted investment approach that includes tax-aware rebalancing, options strategies, and coordinated CPA collaboration.

Adam Hruby is a financial advisor at InTrust Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James & Associates and currently serves as a Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve. Outside of advising, he maintains his military role while managing a small rental property. InTrust Advisors provides wealth management and family office–style services to affluent individuals, families, and trusts. The firm employs a combination of traditional equity and balanced portfolios with active tactical strategies, offering personalized investment solutions alongside comprehensive financial planning and coordination with outside professionals.

James Koford is a CFP® with five years of industry experience and currently serves at Hammerhead Financial Strategies, LLC. He has previously worked with Kitces.com and operates Shark Investing, Inc., a subscription-based market commentary website where he contributes content and marketing efforts. Hammerhead Financial Strategies provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for high-net-worth clients, employing an active, opportunistic investment approach that integrates technical momentum, asset allocation, and behavioral analysis.

Jonathan Briggs is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently associated with BRIA Capital Group, LLC and Tampa Wealth Partners Corp., having previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC for ten years. Outside of his financial advisory roles, he is the managing member and owner of a Snap Fitness franchise in Wesley Chapel, FL. BRIA Capital Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension and profit-sharing plans by providing discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and coordinated implementation of recommendations. The firm manages diversified portfolios using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and offers a faith-based investment overlay upon request.

John Falker is a financial advisor with Falker Investments Inc. in Edina, MN, holding a Series 65 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Falker Investments since 1996. Falker Investments provides discretionary investment management primarily for individuals, families, and trusts, as well as a small number of charitable nonprofits and a corporate account. The firm employs a conservative, value-oriented approach focused on capital preservation, using Economic Profit and intrinsic-value modeling to guide investment decisions.

Anthony Landi is a financial advisor with Sterling Bridge Financial Group LLC in Palm Harbor, FL, holding a Series 65 credential and six years of industry experience. He has been with Sterling Bridge since 2019 and is also involved in non-investment-related businesses, including serving as a manager at Diana Landi Holdings Company and as an officer/director at Anthony Landi Inc. Additionally, he owns Senior Benefit Resources, PLLC, an investment-related business selling insurance products. Sterling Bridge Financial Group LLC serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, offering discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning. The firm follows a long-term investment approach based on modern portfolio theory and provides no-cost public seminars alongside its advisory services.