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Kevin M

Series 63, Series 65

Clearwater, FL

Oppenheimer

Kevin Murphy is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 41 years of experience in the industry. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of investment and consulting services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and retirement consulting.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy General retirement planning Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Ted A

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Tampa, FL

Hightower Advisors

Ted Albrecht is a CFP® with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Hightower Advisors and has previously worked at firms including Journey Strategic Wealth, LPL Financial, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Albrecht operates MDL Wealth Management, an investment-related business based in Tampa, FL. Hightower Advisors serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, offering investment advisory and planning services that include discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and access to pooled and private investment vehicles. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers supported by proprietary research and portfolio construction strategies.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Peter N

CFA®, Series 65

Tampa, FL

Independent Financial Partners

Peter Nunley is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the CFA® designation and Series 65 license. His prior experience includes roles at IFP Securities, LLC and LPL Financial, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Nunley serves as Vice President of the Ford's Landing Condominium Association and works part-time as a rideshare driver. Independent Financial Partners is a nationwide enterprise providing investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers a decentralized advisory model with capabilities in retirement-plan consulting and trustee services, managing over $12 billion in assets as of December 2024.

Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Jay N

Series 63, Series 65

Pinellas Park, FL

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc.

Jay Natkow is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in St. Petersburg, Florida, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Carillon Tower Advisers, Inc. and Suncoast Credit Union. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm combines its municipal-advisor registration with its affiliation to Fifth Third Bank to provide a platform featuring multiple discretionary managed-account options, direct indexing, and tax-overlay services.

Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing General retirement planning
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Wayne B

Series 66

Tampa, FL

Guardian Life

Wayne Barber II is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Primerica Advisors and has worked with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a track and field jump coach. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a diverse retail client base, offering brokerage and advisory services along with financial planning and retirement consulting. The firm uses a combination of proprietary and third-party investment strategies and supports a range of account management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Michael C

Series 63, Series 65

Clearwater, FL

Transamerica Financial Advisors

Michael Coleman is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Clearwater, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 22 years of industry experience. He has held leadership roles in multiple business ventures, including serving as COO at Cloudtec LLC, a budgeting and savings software company, and owning The Coleman Nation LLC, a social media company. Coleman is also involved with several nonprofit and advisory boards, such as All for One, Inc., and Delphi Academy of Los Angeles. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm provides both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party investment models, offering discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

ESG / Sustainable investing Concentrated stock management Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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Kristy P

Series 63, Series 65

Tampa, FL

Valic Financial Advisors

Kristy Philippe is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley, Valic Financial Advisors, and Agia. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a member of the Gulf High School Advisory Council, providing input from the perspective of an outside business representative. 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 managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy
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Benjamin D

Series 65

Tampa, FL

HB Wealth

Benjamin Depalmo is a financial advisor at HB Wealth with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including Truist Advisory Services, LPL Financial, and J.P. Morgan Securities. HB Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser providing wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, foundations, family offices, institutional clients, and investment companies. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative analysis across various public and private investment strategies and offers discretionary portfolio management aligned with clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Retirement income strategy
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Eric M

CFA®, Series 63

Tampa, FL

Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C.

Eric Mc New is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. and has previously worked at Edward Jones, Summit Global Investments, and Raymond James & Associates. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to a diverse range of clients including high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, family offices, and other institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and extensive research resources.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jordan C

CFP®, Series 66

Tampa, FL

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Jordan Carlson is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently affiliated with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. since 2020. He also maintains a role with Mosaic Wealth Management Group, operating as a financial planner. 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 representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and a variety of managed account solutions.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Geraldine C

Series 63, Series 65

Saint Petersburg, FL

Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC

Geraldine Cook is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. She previously worked at Franklin Templeton Financial Services Corp. and its affiliated entities before joining Transamerica in 2021. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through managed advice programs and investment education, utilizing Morningstar Investment Management’s proprietary software and model portfolios for asset allocation and retirement guidance.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Income planning
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Cynthia S

Series 66

Tampa, FL

Guardian Life

Cynthia Stenberg is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, Orange Grove, SLAM, and Cambridge Christian School. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a diverse retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers transaction-based brokerage and fee-based advisory services, utilizing proprietary model portfolios, third-party investment managers, and a digital advice platform.

Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Louis W

Series 66

Tampa, FL

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Louis Wilcox is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. and previously worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE, Bank of America, Merrill, and Investa Services. He also spent over a decade affiliated with the University of North Florida. 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 range of investment strategies and platforms, including both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Luis L

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Tampa, FL

Valic Financial Advisors

Luis Lopez is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Anthem, Tata Consultancy Services, and Transamerica Capital Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as an agent offering non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily 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 and operating at scale with over 1,200 advisors managing approximately $26.4 billion in discretionary assets.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy
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Steven S

Series 63, Series 66

Tampa, FL

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Steven Serinsky is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Stuart, Florida, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with J.W. Cole Advisors and J.W. Cole Financial since 2014. Outside of advising, he serves as trustee for family trusts. 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 representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Damon P

Series 63, Series 65

Tampa, FL

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Damon Palestra is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has three years of industry experience and has been affiliated with J.W. Cole Advisors since 2024. Additionally, he owns and operates Palestra Financial, an independent advisory and insurance business. J.W. Cole Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts, offering fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to multiple third-party investment platforms. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, model-based strategies, and digital advice tools to manage accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Gail L

Series 66

Tampa, FL

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Gail Leonard is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has worked with Jonathan Roberts Advisory Group, Inc. and J.W. Cole Financial since 2011. Leonard is a Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP®) and is involved in fixed insurance sales on a limited basis. 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 investment platforms for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner
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James S

Series 66

Tampa, FL

Tlg Advisors, Inc.

James Spiers is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with TLG Advisors, Inc., where he has been associated through The Leaders Group, Inc. since 2016. Spiers also has roles with Alliance Insurance Group and Alliance Financial Group. TLG Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, pension and retirement plans, and institutional investors. The firm focuses on manager selection and monitoring using fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, and it offers comprehensive financial planning, fiduciary services, and a direct-to-consumer digital program called Starlight Portfolios.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management General estate planning guidance Business ownership considerations Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Killian M

Series 63, Series 66

Tampa, FL

Valic Financial Advisors

Killian Mccray is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and Bill Shields Roofing. He is also appointed as an agent to sell non-securities insurance products for Agia. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy
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Daniel G

Series 63, Series 66

Palm Harbor, FL

Principal Financial Services

Daniel Graham is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Palm Harbor, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company since 1999. Graham serves as a board member of the Florida Dream Center, where he participates in quarterly meetings focused on brand development and fundraising and volunteers regularly. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

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