Todd Gutman is a financial advisor with VALIC Financial Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with VALIC Financial Advisors since 1998 and previously worked at Sunamerica Capital Services, Inc. and Agia. Outside of his advisory role, he is an agent for non-securities insurance products at Agia. VALIC Financial Advisors serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet UMA models and providing various overlay options for portfolio management.

Seth Mc Laughlin is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved on an occasional basis with a family-owned sporting goods business related to athletic shoe traction products. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed accounts and brokerage services to institutional and high-net-worth clients, utilizing a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Mathew Steward is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has operated Stewardship Financial Group, Inc. since 2014 and has been affiliated with New York Life Insurance Company and its related entities since 2009. Steward volunteers with the Children's Cancer Center, a nonprofit supporting families of pediatric cancer patients, and is a member of the BNI Tampa networking group where he facilitates weekly meetings. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional sponsors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers various advisory programs tailored to client objectives and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

William Brooke Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc., where he has worked since 2016. He has 26 years of industry experience and owns Brooke Financial LLC, a tax preparation business, as well as Bridgespan, an investment-related entity serving state employees. Outside of finance, he is president of Bridgespan Farms, Inc., a rural land management company. 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, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions.

Santo Montalbano is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2016 to 2020 before joining J.W. Cole in 2020. Montalbano is also the managing partner of JWC Wealth Management, where he oversees approximately 125 clients and manages advisors and staff. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and platforms, including digital advice and third-party managers, serving clients through both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Tyrone Debique is a CFP® with 27 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at Truist Advisory Services. His prior work includes roles at BB&T Securities, LLC and SunTrust Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory career, he is involved in managing and owning several nutrition and fitness-related businesses. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a mix of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by AI-enabled research and inter-affiliate integration.

Russell Mercier is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has prior experience at Fisher Investments and Big Financial Services LLC. Mercier is also active as an insurance agent with Trident Retirement Group. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm manages approximately $49.8 billion through model portfolio and direct asset management programs, emphasizing standardized model and platform services.

Christopher Holway is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Voya Financial Advisors since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Holway operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Voya Financial Advisors serves a diverse clientele including individuals, institutional clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services through various program structures, often delivering non-discretionary advice tailored to client approval.

David Poudrier is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Savant Wealth Management and previously worked at Exencial Wealth Advisors, Willingdon Wealth Management, and Charles Schwab. Savant Wealth Management serves a wide range of clients including individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and family office services. The firm combines evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation with actively managed strategies and maintains approximately $55.6 billion in assets under management.

James Granat is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in Tampa, FL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Wilson Business Group and has experience in educational institutions including Tate High School, Pensacola State College, and Northwest Florida State College. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm supports a decentralized advisory model and is notable for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities, serving a broad client base including individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients.

James Neshewat is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.W. Cole Advisors and J.W. Cole Financial since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Neshewat serves as chairman of the Palatka Housing Authority Board of Commissioners and is involved in estate planning through his partnership in a law firm. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities through a network of over 400 independent advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple managed account solutions, implementing investment decisions on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Vicki Beam is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with J.W. Cole Advisors and J.W. Cole Financial since 2011. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in Michigan College Planning, LLC, which provides college planning assistance, and serves as president of Keep Whitewater Rural, a local group focused on township planning enforcement. 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 provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party investment managers, and multiple managed account solutions.

Anthony Rome is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Tampa, FL. He has been affiliated with Sequoia Financial Group and its related entities since 2018 and previously worked at PNC Investments, Harwood Advisory Group, and AXA Advisors. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC offers wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and related consulting services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, family offices, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a mix of model and custom portfolio management strategies utilizing various investment vehicles, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and ongoing research and due diligence.

Curtis Yourkievitz is a CFP® professional at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, with 21 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with J.W. Cole Advisory, Inc. and J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an Assistant Scout Master for Scouting America. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives and provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and access to third-party investment platforms for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and technical analysis, model and manager-based strategies, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Tammy Engel is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having four years of industry experience. She has worked at Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation since 2022 and at Transamerica Life Insurance Company since 2017. Her earlier experience includes roles at Innovative Designs Inc., R'Club, and the Pinellas County School District. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, offering managed and advisory services focused on asset allocation, contribution rates, and retirement timing. The firm uses proprietary tools from Morningstar Investment Management for portfolio construction and oversight, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary advice to a large client base.

Michael Garaja is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation and Transamerica Retirement Solutions since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he also drives part time for Uber on nights and weekends. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through managed advice programs and investment education services. The firm leverages Morningstar Investment Management’s proprietary tools and model portfolios to provide personalized asset allocation and retirement guidance.

Jeannine Klos is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Equitable Advisors and Truist Investment Services. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a non-compensated corporate treasurer for a privately held residential real estate appraisal firm owned by her family. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm’s offerings include asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program that leverages third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Barrington Brower Jr. is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. based in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Gabor Financial Solutions and SnapRaise. Outside of his advisory work, he provides notary public services. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent investment adviser representatives, offering fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and platforms, including discretionary and non-discretionary account management and access to multiple third-party managers.

John Kennedy is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at Mosaic Wealth Management and G.A. Repple & Company. Outside of advising, he is involved with estate planning services, working with attorneys to design and create estate plans. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisors and provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm offers both transaction-based and wrap-managed programs, using various investment strategies and custodial platforms.

Susan Chandler is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Oppenheimer since 2010 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Oppenheimer serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, using strategic and tactical asset allocation alongside various investment vehicles, and acts as a qualified custodian for client assets.