Leslie Wyatt is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Wyatt has been associated with Diversified Investors Securities Corp. and Diversified Investment Advisors since 2007. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through managed advice programs and investment education services, utilizing Morningstar Investment Management’s proprietary software and model portfolios to deliver personalized asset allocation and retirement guidance.

Jake Feldman is a financial advisor at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered 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 plan advisory services, employing a customized investment process that includes ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and alternative investments.

Joshua Don is a financial advisor at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 65 license with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Concurrent Investment Advisors in 2023, he was affiliated with the University of Tampa from 2018 to 2022 and worked at Scituate High School from 2013 to 2019. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth and investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services, focusing on customized, primarily long-term portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, and other investment vehicles supported by a network of approximately 286 advisors.

Lukendric Washington is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC. He previously worked with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Northwestern Mutual, and he also provides tax assistance through Intuit Turbo Tax Live. Washington is the author of books and serves on the board of the nonprofit Freedom Project Network. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, businesses, trusts, and charitable organizations through a wide network of advisers, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer services, managing billions in assets with a focus on tailored investment strategies and third-party asset management.

William Ellis is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Integrity Insurance Advisors of Newberry, LLC, Integrity Financial Services Group, and healthcare positions at The Cardiac and Vascular Institute and HCA Florida North Florida Hospital CVICU. Outside of advising, Ellis assists with administrative and research duties at Integrity Financial Services Group. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent investment adviser representatives providing fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management using a mix of fundamental and technical analyses, model or manager-based strategies, and digital advice platforms.

Tierra Rose is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various Truist entities since 2017, as well as Charles Schwab prior to that. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of T. Rose Properties LLC. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by AI-enabled research tools and a structured supervisory framework.

Travis Hadwin is a financial advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Steward Partners Investment Solutions, Raymond James Financial Services, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of advising, he is involved in woodworking projects through Clearwater Woodworking and owns a sauna and cold plunge facility in Clearwater, FL. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services.

Matthew Geiger is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2025. He has worked previously at Raymond James Financial and Equitable Advisors, LLC. Outside of finance, he has experience working in the restaurant industry. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and trusts. The firm utilizes strategic and dynamic asset-allocation models, Unified Managed Accounts, and a variety of investment strategies including ETFs, mutual funds, and options-enhanced strategies.

Todd Wangler is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. He has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Wangler Wealth Management Inc., Prentice Wealth Management, LLC, and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Strada Properties LLC, a commercial rental property business. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans 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 multiple managed account solutions.

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., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.W. Cole Advisors since 2016 and previously spent 18 years with Synergy Capital Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 25% owner of Freedom65, a tax and wealth practice, and serves as a board member of his homeowners association. 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 digital advice to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies, integrating fundamental and technical analysis along with model and manager-based approaches.

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 with Lincoln Investment who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 38 years of industry experience. She has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2017 and previously held roles at Legend Advisory Corporation and Legend Equities Corporation. Outside of her advisory work, she is the owner of Teachers Sharing Answers, a life and fixed annuity sales business she has operated since 1989. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans, with a notable focus on educators and 403(b) and 457(b) program participants. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-led consulting, and portfolio management supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team and a range of third-party managers.

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 financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.W. Cole Advisors in 2019, 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 local networking organization where he prepares educational presentations for members. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisors, providing fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to multiple investment platforms for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

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 with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She worked at Merrill from 1995 to 2016 before joining SunTrust Advisory Services and its affiliated entity in 2016. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, participants, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting 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.