David Yu is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Independent Financial Partners in 2019, he worked at Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities from 2014 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, David is also a commercial pilot for American Airlines. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisers. The firm offers a decentralized advisory model with a focus on retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services, supporting a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients.

Robert Parks III is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at The Feinstein Group and Mainsail Hospitality. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time as a cook at Countryside Country Club. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty military personnel. The firm’s advisory services include financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs using both adviser and promoter arrangements.

Craig Towle is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.W. Cole Advisors since 2016 and has been associated with Synergy Capital Inc. since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in non-investment activities including serving as a board member of his homeowners association. 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 representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions, with investment decisions implemented on either a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

Katryel Wargo is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Outside of her advisory role, Wargo operates two small businesses focused on home organizing and retail. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as certain retail brokerage clients. The firm utilizes an integrated model aligned with Empower’s administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates.

Eileen Mccarthy Ritter is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 38 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2017. Prior to that, she was with Legend Advisory Corporation and Legend Equities Corporation. Outside of her advisory work, she owns and operates Teachers Sharing Answers, a life and fixed annuity sales business. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a particular focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both strategic and tactical approaches through in-house and third-party strategies.

Stephen Valeri is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 39 years of industry experience. He has held roles at SunTrust Advisory Services LLC and SunTrust Investment Services, Inc. since 2016. Valeri holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Tampa, FL. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporations, 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 management through third-party platforms.

James Brennan is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Truist Advisory Services, where he has worked since 2021. His prior roles include positions at Ernst & Young and GenSpring Family Offices, LLC. Brennan serves as an advisory board member for Dominion Financial Group. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by AI-enabled equity research and inter-affiliate integration, to deliver its investment solutions.

Randall Boston is a ChFC® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. since 2019. Prior to that, he worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC for five years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a networking organization as a Membership Committee Member and works as a business consultant. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives, offering fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to third-party manager platforms and digital advice. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts through a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Gregory Jack is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. based in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Guardian Life Insurance Company, Park Avenue Securities, and AXA Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he is the owner of LWR Pillars of Wealth LLC, a firm involved in financial services and insurance sales. J.W. Cole Advisors operates through a large network of independent advisors and provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and technical analysis along with model and manager-based strategies, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Jessica Elmore is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 30 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Suntrust Advisory Services, Inc. since 2017 and at Suntrust Investment Services, Inc. since 2016. 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, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Andrew Rojas is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at multiple firms including Bayview Wealth Management and Foundations Investment Advisors LLC. Outside of advising, he is also active as an insurance agent. AE Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, and businesses. The firm offers model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and plan consulting through a platform that integrates advisor-managed and third-party models.

Onterio Graham is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding a Series 65 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kestra Advisory in 2025, he worked at EY/Tapfin for seven years and USF Federal Credit Union for two years. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement plan consulting to a diverse client base, including plan sponsors, institutional investors, and individuals. The firm offers services spanning fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education, managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serving clients such as sovereign wealth funds.

Thomas Holliger is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving at Independent Financial Partners since 2019. His prior experience includes 25 years at Fidelity Brokerage Services and a year at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. He is also a general partner of Holliger Financial Consultants, an advisory and insurance business. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisers. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform, serving a diverse client base with a decentralized advisory model and a notable focus on retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting.

Haley Baly is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at AGIA since 2022 and Valic Financial Advisors since 2021, and has an academic background from the University of South Florida and the University of Florida. Outside of advisory work, she is also involved with non-securities insurance products through her role at AGIA. Valic Financial Advisors, Inc. serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and multiple wrap programs, utilizing centralized technology and model solutions across a large network of investment advisor representatives.

Eric Donner is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in Tampa, FL, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations with 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at ValMark Advisers, Hewins Financial Advisors, and IFP Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a startup providing change of residency services and volunteers with Israel Heart 2 Heart, an organization supporting Israeli soldiers with PTSD. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving a diverse client base with customizable investment strategies and notable retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Elisabeth Henderson is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Transamerica Retirement Solutions and related entities since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in authoring a cookbook and is the legal owner of an online apparel store managed by her son. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, offering managed portfolios and non-discretionary recommendations supported by Morningstar Investment Management’s proprietary software and model asset allocations. The firm operates on a large scale with a focus on asset allocation, contribution guidance, and retirement planning education.

Matthew Sines is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Thrivent Advisor Network. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a Senior Business Development Officer for Thrivent Advisor Network, focusing on recruiting financial advisors to the platform. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and operational support, allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction alongside Commonwealth’s managed model portfolios and distinct program structures.

Joena Bartolini Mitchell is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior experience includes roles at Edelman Financial Engines, JBM Group, and Raymond James. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a wide range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across various investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

John Galligan III is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Investment Services, Inc. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an election inspector for the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections Office. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, implementing advice through discretionary and non-discretionary approaches combined with third-party platforms and AI-enhanced equity research.

Barry Green is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Independent Financial Partners since 2016. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients, with a notable focus on retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services.