Donald Boucher is a financial advisor with Westminster Financial Advisory Corp, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Westminster Financial Securities, Inc. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a family trust that owns commercial property. Westminster Financial Advisory Corporation provides investment supervisory services and financial planning to individuals, families, trusts, estates, fiduciaries, charitable organizations, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach with tactical overlays and primarily uses a buy-and-hold investment strategy complemented by discretionary trading and option strategies.

Dawn Van Dyck is a financial advisor at MissionSquare Retirement with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at ICMA-RC Services, Edward Jones, SWBC Retirement Plan Services, and Farmer & Betts. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain nonprofit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and Guided Pathways Advisory Services, with investment advice and model portfolios developed by Morningstar Investment Management.

Colton Lightner is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Golden State Equity Partners, Topwater Capital LLC, Four Pillars Financial Planning Group, and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Lightner serves as a volunteer director for The Road to Independence, Inc., a Florida nonprofit organization. Ascentis Independent Advisors provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and businesses. The firm offers tailored portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing asset allocation, fundamental and technical analysis, third-party managers, and a Private Direct Investments program.

Jeffrey Askins is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Synovus Securities, Inc. He has a history with Pinnacle Bank and Synovus Bank, along with past roles at Florida Commerce Credit Union and LPL Financial. Askins holds board positions with the Tallahassee Regional Estate Planning Council and the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra, and serves as treasurer for the Kiwanis Club of Tallahassee. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through a combination of investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers diversified portfolio management via discretionary and non-discretionary programs on the Envestnet platform and provides access to alternative investments and outside money managers.

Jason Pace is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc. in Port Charlotte, Florida, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at SunTrust Advisory Services and Synovus bank. Synovus Securities serves a diverse client base ranging from individual and high-net-worth investors to institutional clients, offering a variety of investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm employs a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management programs, utilizing the Envestnet platform and a risk-tolerance questionnaire to guide asset allocation and manager selection.

Mendy Morgan is a financial advisor with The AmeriFlex Group, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and over 21 years of industry experience. Morgan’s prior work includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, OSAIC, and Summit Financial Group, among others. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates and investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, third-party money manager selection, and retirement plan consulting, delivering customized strategies via model asset allocations and manager relationships.

Christopher Kroger is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Synovus Securities, Inc. and Pinnacle Bank, having previously worked at LPL and Space Coast Credit Union. Kroger holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Port Charlotte, Florida. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth investors as well as institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm uses both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management programs on the Envestnet platform and provides access to alternative investments, financial planning, and educational services.

Joanne Johnson is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc. in Port Charlotte, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 29 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at SunTrust Investment Services, SunTrust Advisory Services, and Synovus Bank. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients with investment advisory and brokerage services, offering managed account programs through the Envestnet platform and access to alternative investments. The firm is affiliated with Pinnacle Financial Partners, providing additional banking and custody service options.

Christopher Padrick is a financial advisor with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial and Primerica Advisors and maintains employment with Pratt & Whitney as a facilities planner. Outside of advisory work, he is the owner of Enterprise Earth LLC, a non-investment-related business. Great Valley Advisor Group is an SEC-registered multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a combination of in-house strategies and third-party managers with ongoing portfolio oversight.

Miguel Alvarez is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc. in Port Charlotte, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Synovus Securities since 2019 and has prior experience at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley. Alvarez joined Pinnacle Bank in 2026. Synovus Securities serves individual and high-net-worth investors as well as institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory and brokerage services, including managed accounts and financial planning. The firm utilizes Envestnet’s platform for portfolio management and is affiliated with Pinnacle Financial Partners, providing clients additional banking and trust options.

Reagan Caruso is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Synovus Securities, he worked at LandrumHR and Merrill Land Company, Inc/Great Southern Restaurant Group of PNS. Synovus Securities serves individual and high-net-worth investors as well as institutional clients, providing investment advisory and brokerage services that include managed accounts, financial planning, and access to alternative investments through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management programs.

Sandra Scott is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 24 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at SunTrust Advisory Services and Synovus bank, and she joined Pinnacle Bank in 2026. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering both advisory and brokerage services through various managed account programs. The firm uses a client risk-tolerance questionnaire and due diligence processes to guide portfolio management on the Envestnet platform and provides access to alternative investments and educational services for ERISA plans.

Isoldy Guzman is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc. in Port Charlotte, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Pinnacle Bank and Bank of America, as well as multiple positions within Synovus Securities and Synovus Bank. Synovus Securities serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, as well as institutional clients such as banks, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and brokerage services, utilizing the Envestnet platform to provide portfolio management tailored to client risk tolerance.

Tyler Brown is a financial advisor with Virtue Capital Management, LLC in Venice, Florida. He holds Series 65, Series 63, and Series 66 licenses and has six years of industry experience, including previous roles at Medallion Financial Resources and Wells Fargo. Virtue Capital Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and qualified plans. The firm employs a combination of tactical, strategic, and quantitative strategies to tailor portfolios to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances while providing portfolio management, financial planning, and educational services.

Jonathan Ferro is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. He currently works at Synovus Securities, Inc. and will join Pinnacle in 2026. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones, Cetera Investment Services, Regions Bank, LPL, and VyStar Credit Union. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory and brokerage services with a variety of managed account programs. The firm uses a risk-tolerance questionnaire and due-diligence processes on the Envestnet platform to guide portfolio management and also provides educational services and access to alternative investments for qualified investors.

Sarah Rosas is a ChFC® affiliated with Kinetic Investment Management, Inc. in Charlotte, FL, with one year of industry experience. She has prior experience at Blu Realty and Precise Financial Solutions, and she is also a licensed insurance agent and real estate broker. Kinetic Investment Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, analytical investment approach and manages a broad range of asset types, including non-traded real estate investments.

Robert Black is a financial advisor at Prosperity Capital Advisors with 42 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. His prior experience includes roles at Atlas Advisory Group, M Holdings Securities Inc., and operating OneTeam Financial LLC, where he is involved in marketing general financial services. Prosperity Capital Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to individual investors, corporate clients, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a model-driven, multi-sleeved investment approach using core risk-based portfolios and specialized strategies across mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative solutions.

Joshua Storey is a financial advisor with CreativeOne Wealth, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 10 years of industry experience and has previously worked at firms including TriFound Advisory LLC, AE Wealth Management, and Merrill. He is also involved with Candor Wealth Strategies, an entity he uses for marketing insurance and advisory services. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC provides fee-based asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, corporations, and other RIAs. The firm manages primarily discretionary accounts using proprietary models and third-party managers, employing a variety of investment strategies including ETFs, mutual funds, options, and private investments.

Julio Roque is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc. in Port Charlotte, FL. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Investment Services LLC and Regions Bank before joining Synovus in 2019. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients by providing investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm uses the Envestnet platform to offer discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management guided by client risk-tolerance assessments and applies due diligence to manager selection.

Manuel Vega is a financial advisor at Synovus Securities, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Bank. Outside of his advisory role, Manuel manages an online retail business focused on golf products. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients by providing investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm uses a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management programs on the Envestnet platform, incorporating risk-tolerance assessments and due diligence to guide asset allocation and manager selection.