David Diaz is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at AXA Advisors and Ceviche. He is also an agent for non-securities insurance products with Agia. Valic Financial Advisors primarily 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-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Daniel Sutton is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network based in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Commonwealth and founding Bay Harbor Private Wealth Group, he spent a decade at JP Morgan Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of Quickie Transport, LLC, a heavy equipment transportation business. Commonwealth Financial Network supports a national network of advisors by providing operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management services. Advisors on the platform have discretion to construct client portfolios across a broad range of securities and insurance products, with access to discretionary model portfolios and various advisory program structures.

Aaron Gilman is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Independent Financial Partners and IFP Securities, LLC, where he has worked since 2011 and 2019, respectively. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in MarketPsych Insights, a software program focused on risk profiling. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm supports a decentralized advisory model with a strong focus on retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services.

Claudio Rodriguez is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has two years of industry experience, including prior roles within multiple First Command entities. Rodriguez served as a logistic officer in the U.S. Army for 27 years and owns a business called ROD F.A.N.S LLC, where he manages expenditures and equipment maintenance. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm provides financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, using a centralized Investment Management Team to design and manage model portfolios with discretionary authority.

Shirley Mckinney is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. She has 23 years of industry experience, including 16 years at Nationwide Investment Services Corporation. Outside of her advisory role, she has a part-time position at Keith's Diner in Gainesville, FL. J.W. Cole Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts through a large network of independent advisors, offering fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Amber Keens Dumas is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at USAA Life Insurance Company and USAA Investment Services Company. Outside of her advisory role, she is a part owner of Hyper Pure Ceramics, Inc., a business that sells ceramic cups designed to keep drinks hot or cold for hours. 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 offers portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and digital advice solutions.

Jeffrey Emmeluth is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with J.W. Cole Advisors since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the United Way of St. Lucie and Okeechobee Counties. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives and provides a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and annuity sub-account management for individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis and offers discretionary and non-discretionary account management with access to multiple custodial platforms and third-party managers.

Patrick Gilchrist is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory who holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2006, including ten years with Charles Schwab Bank prior to joining Schwab Wealth Advisory in 2025. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients by providing non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations. The firm’s recommendations are based on Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools, with at-least-annual reviews tailored to each client’s goals and risk tolerance.

Scott Burgess is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fusion Analytics Investment Partners LLC, Fusion Analytics Securities LLC, and UBS Financial Services Inc. He is also involved with Burgess Capital Partners LLC, an investment-related business. 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 manager platforms. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts using a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Sladana Bukalov is a financial advisor with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Blueprint Financial Group, Dunn's Financial Review, and Victoria Group. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered multi-team firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth and investment management, financial planning, and retirement advisory services, focusing on customized long-term portfolios that typically incorporate ETFs, mutual funds, and other investment vehicles.

Lydia Snowden is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. and currently serves as Director of Finance at Solid Rock Enterprises, a manufacturing and business services company. Additionally, she provides financial management support to Solid Rock Veterinary Services, LLC. 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 offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, and access to various managed account solutions, implementing investment decisions through discretionary or non-discretionary methods.

Fernando Fussa Ocasio is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Calton & Associates, Inc., IFP Securities, LLC, and ROBUS Capital Partners LLC. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions.

Kenneth Taylor is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has a background that includes roles in education as a high school business technology teacher and entrepreneurial activities such as serving as president of GITASUCCESS Incorporated, where he manages financial services operations and plans to introduce tax planning and preparation. Additionally, he is affiliated with Netlaw, a legal document creation company focused on affordable estate planning tools. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse clientele including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory and broker-dealer services. The firm delivers advice through both proprietary and third-party models with discretionary and non-discretionary program choices.

Jesus Lopez is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, where he has worked since 2024. He has experience with National Life Group and has a background working in educational and religious organizations, including St Luke Catholic School and the Fellowship of Catholic University Students. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers driven by an in-house Investment Management & Research team, while many client relationships remain advisor-led and tailored through Lincoln’s platform tools.

Abid Afridi is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation, Transamerica Life Insurance Company, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is employed part-time at a 7-Eleven franchise in a customer service capacity. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners with managed portfolio and advisory services that focus on asset allocation and retirement planning guidance. The firm utilizes proprietary software and model portfolios developed in partnership with Morningstar Investment Management and operates at scale with a primarily non-discretionary asset base.

Phillipe Morales is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Citigroup Global Markets since 2006 and was affiliated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney starting in 2009. Outside of finance, he works as a delivery driver for a Domino’s Pizza in Florida. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and is notable for its scale, in-house research, and distinctive market roles, including futures and derivatives services.

Eric Duncan is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at J.W. Cole Advisors, LPL Financial, Edward Jones, and Stifel Nicolaus & Co., among others. He is based in Tampa, FL. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services manages over $122 billion in regulatory assets and provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a diversified, risk-class based investment process that blends passive and active management and is supported by an internal Investment Committee overseeing portfolio construction and rebalancing.

William Short is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Dunedin, FL, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 25 years of industry experience. He has been with J.W. Cole Advisors and its affiliated entity, J.W. Cole Financial, since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an insurance broker for fixed insurance products. 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, fee-based financial planning, and access to various managed account solutions, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Jill Vanderkam is a CFP® professional with 33 years of experience in financial advising. She has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 1999 and also holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in a residential rental property venture. Valic Financial Advisors, Inc. serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants, offering portfolio management and financial planning through a large network of advisors. The firm manages assets at scale using unified managed accounts and centralized technology solutions.

Philip Hart is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Tampa, FL. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has 18 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he was affiliated with Nylife Securities, LLC, and New York Life Insurance Co. Hart is also involved in local community activities as a volunteer volleyball coach for youth at the YMCA. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals and institutions, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored advice through multiple program types and manages a majority of its regulatory assets on a non-discretionary basis within a structure integrated with New York Life affiliates.