Adam Sheldon is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company since 2016 and spent time at Crown Wealth Advisers, LLC. Outside of advising, he is an inventor with a patented personal grooming device. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and predominantly manages assets on a non-discretionary basis, supporting a wide range of client types including defined contribution and benefit plans.

Jordan Pavlides is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF and TIAA since 2016. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management, providing customized and model-based investment options within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds.

Zachary Roman is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Oxford Wealth Group LLC, and various automotive groups. TLG Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, pension and retirement plans, and other institutional investors. The firm focuses on manager selection and portfolio monitoring using fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, with services delivered through independent advisors, sub-advisors, and a direct-to-consumer digital program called Starlight Portfolios.

Mark Moore is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently with Commonwealth Financial Network and PBJ Wealth Management since 2019. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2013 to 2019. He also engages in fixed insurance sales on a limited basis. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing around $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform with discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody/clearing services.

James Higginbotham III is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an elder at Westtown Church in Tampa, FL. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies through proprietary and third-party platforms, providing tailored client solutions that include financial planning, consulting, and access to insurance and alternative investment products.

James Belyeu is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. and has worked there since 2011. He is also the owner of Cornerstone Financial Advisors, LLC, where he focuses on financial planning and investment monitoring. Additionally, he serves as a trustee for the Rebecca W. Hudson Irrevocable Declaration of Trust. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to multiple third-party investment platforms for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and includes digital advice providers and custodial platforms in its client solutions.

Robert Tiller is a CFP® professional with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. since 2019. He has held multiple roles at the University of South Florida starting in 2015, including his current position as Courtesy Assistant Professor. Outside of his advisory work, he is an author of the book "Forgotten Faces: Family Caregiver Voices." J. W. Cole Advisors operates through a large network of independent advisors and provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to multiple investment platforms for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis and offers discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Abby Humberd is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and T. Rowe Price. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisors and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and digital advice to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and platforms, including discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Todd Pack is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. based in Tampa, FL. He holds the ChFC® designation and has 24 years of industry experience. He is the founder and CEO of Break Through Advisers, a firm that provides public speaking services, coaching, training, and outsourced due diligence to broker-dealers and investment advisors. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of more than 400 independent representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various managed account solutions, with investment decisions implemented using fundamental and technical analysis, model portfolios, and digital advice platforms.

Thomas Dirscherl is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Prior to his financial services career, he spent seven years with the Golf Channel. Outside of advising, he is a registered owner of a transportation business. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of investment adviser representatives and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to third-party managers and digital advice platforms for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies using fundamental and technical analysis.

Lisa Hunt is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Citigroup since 2019. Prior to that, she was with Raymond James in various capacities from 2012 to 2019. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across multiple wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and manages some portfolios with exposure to alternative and digital-asset products.

Christopher Ritacca is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners with 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at TIAA-CREF and TIAA from 2007 to 2018 before joining Independent Financial Partners in 2018. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving a broad range of clients and offers both decentralized investment strategies and centralized asset management options, with notable capabilities in retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting.

Ryan Baney is a CFP® and ChFC® with 13 years of experience in financial advising, currently serving at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Tampa, FL. He has been with Sequoia and its affiliated entities since 2012 and holds the position of Vice President, Private Client Services. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and family offices. The firm employs a combination of in-house models, custom portfolios, and third-party manager selection, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and extensive research resources.

Sita Monti is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in the financial industry. She is currently with Empower Advisory Group and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE Securities, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of her advisory work, she teaches various forms of yoga and is the founder of LivAfrika, a volunteer retail sales effort that donates all proceeds to its mission. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, offering integrated services aligned with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates through a combination of “point-in-time” financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Patrick Goodrich is a financial advisor at VALIC Financial Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 credential with one year of industry experience. Before joining VALIC, he worked in the education sector with Pinellas County Schools, Broward County Public Schools, and the Alternative Education Foundation. Outside of his advisory role, Goodrich volunteers as a financial coach with United Way Suncoast and is appointed as an agent to sell non-securities insurance products for AGIA. VALIC Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients, and employer-sponsored retirement participants, offering portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of advisors. The firm utilizes discretionary unified managed accounts on the Envestnet platform and employs centralized technology and model solutions to manage approximately $29.2 billion for around 300,000 clients.

Pegge Barrier is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Barrier also serves as CEO of New Day Financial Advisors, LLC, an insurance brokerage focused on disability and health products. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a network of advisors. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, managing substantial assets under management with various account structures and third-party asset manager relationships.

Elizabeth Kampa is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. based in Tampa, FL. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 certifications and has one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Simplicity Investments, The Pinnacle Group, Fisher Investments, Northwestern Mutual, and Achieva Credit Union. TLG Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm focuses on manager selection and ongoing portfolio monitoring, utilizing fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, and offers both personalized advisory services and a digital program called Starlight Portfolios.

Robert Fincher is a financial advisor at CIBC Private Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 65, Series 63, and Series 66 credentials with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at CIBC National Trust Company since 2017, following prior roles at Atlantic Trust Company, N.A. and AllianceBernstein L.P. CIBC Private Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including high net worth individuals, families, trusts, employee benefit plans, corporations, and investment companies. The firm combines internal and external management with governance committees to deliver customized portfolios and offers a range of services including financial, estate, and philanthropic planning as well as Family Office services.

James Deshaies is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory. His prior roles include positions at USAA Financial Advisors and USAA Investment Management Company. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm uses Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools to deliver tailored recommendations, while trading requires client authorization.

Joseph Nagy is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and Principal Life Insurance Company since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is active as an insurance agent specializing in fixed life insurance, fixed annuities, disability insurance, and long-term care insurance. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs through various advisory and promoter arrangements.