Jonathan Sheehan is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. since 2022. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab and Fidelity Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he conducts educational seminars through Myriad Capital. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charities, corporations, and retirement plans nationwide through a network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions.

Eric Truvillion is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services based in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and has held roles at Excallibur Financial Group, Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2014. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in providing group health, life, disability income, long-term care, and voluntary insurance benefits. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel abroad. The firm emphasizes financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Amalfis Sepulveda is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and ASI. Sepulveda is also involved in real estate as an agent with Future Home Realty and owns an insurance brokerage, Alliance Insurance & Financial. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through advisory programs and financial planning. The firm combines SEC-registered investment advisory and broker-dealer services, offering tailored asset allocation and portfolio management through third-party asset managers.

Andrew Pontieri is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having five years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and AXA Advisors 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 and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and wrap programs through a large network of advisors, utilizing centralized technology and model solutions to manage substantial assets and client accounts.

Laura Tsiguloff is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Raymond James and Associates, Inc. for seven years and was associated with Feather Sound Country Club in 2023. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services through in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Michael Borota is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. He has held positions within various Transamerica-affiliated entities since 2016 and previously worked at World Financial Group, INC. He is based in Belleair Bluffs, FL. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through managed and advisory programs that provide investment education, asset allocation guidance, and retirement planning support. The firm’s investment approach incorporates proprietary software and model portfolios developed in partnership with Morningstar Investment Management, offering both managed and non-discretionary solutions.

Drew Keenan is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Oppenheimer since 2013. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Tampa, FL. Oppenheimer serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing strategic and tactical asset allocation along with various investment vehicles, and acts as a qualified custodian for client assets.

Oscar Mejia is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Independent Financial Partners with 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Seaview Investment Managers and VectorGlobal WMG. He is based in Tampa, FL. 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 individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients, with a notable focus on retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services.

Steven Balch is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Before joining Independent Financial Partners in 2022, he worked for Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. for 11 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a social media influencer who posts daily outfit combinations on Instagram. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a decentralized advisory model with both individual investment strategies and centralized services, serving a broad client base including individuals, charities, corporations, and high-net-worth clients.

Jerry Halstead is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with J.W. Cole Advisors since 2017 and has also operated as a self-employed advisor since 1995. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in acting on a part-time basis. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives and provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and digital advice to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary management styles and utilizes a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, third-party manager platforms, and multiple custodial arrangements.

Peter Nguyen is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently practicing at T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. He has worked with T. Rowe Price Investment Services, Inc. since 2009. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. provides a retirement-focused advisory program combining goals-based financial planning and discretionary investment management primarily through proprietary mutual funds and ETFs. The firm serves individual investors and households, using a model allocation approach supported by an interactive online planning tool and telephone access to financial advisors.

John Engel is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked with JW Cole Financial, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Engel was involved in J.W. Woodworks for seven years. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions.

Derek Sichler is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Rockledge, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC before joining J. W. Cole Advisors in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches boys varsity soccer at Viera High School and for the Space Coast United Soccer Club. 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, fee-based financial planning, and access to multiple managed account solutions, with investment decisions implemented on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

Taylor Savka is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. based in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.W. Cole Advisors in 2018, Savka worked at Invest Financial Corporation from 2016 to 2018. 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 investment managers, and multiple managed account solutions, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Frank Hibbard III is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Raymond James Financial Services. He serves on multiple boards in Clearwater, FL, including Mortan Plant Hospital Finance Committee, Ruth Eckerd Hall, and Amplify Clearwater. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through various Steward Partners-branded solutions and third-party managers.

Melissa James is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners in Tampa, FL, with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. 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 individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients, and is notable for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Daniel Woodham is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Paladin Wealth Management since 2021 and has been affiliated with Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2016 and 2006, respectively. Outside of advisory roles, he is involved in outside insurance brokerage activities related to life, disability, long-term care insurance, and fixed annuities. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel stationed abroad. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Kalie Hawley is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.W. Cole Advisors since 2017, with prior experience at National Planning Corporation. Outside of her advisory role, she provides financial education and coaching through workshops for high school and college students. 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 advisers. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Maziar Monshi is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Independent Financial Partners and IFP Securities since 2019 and was previously with LPL Financial from 2016 to 2019. Monshi also manages client assets through his own business, Monshi & Associates. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisers. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients, with notable expertise in retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting.

Jared Gruszczynski is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C., where he has worked since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Gries Financial Partners, Mariner Wealth Advisors, and ValMark Advisers. Sequoia Financial Group provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and related consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, family offices, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a mix of model and custom portfolio management strategies, utilizing various investment vehicles and research methods supported by an Investment Policy Committee.