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 with Truist Advisory Services in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James & Associates, Morgan Keegan & Company, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Citigroup Global Markets. He has worked with SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Investment Services since 2016. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services to individuals, corporations, plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of traditional research and AI-enabled tools to support its advisory offerings and maintains extensive affiliated financial relationships within the Truist Financial network.

Randall Boston is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has 12 years of industry experience, including five years with The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC prior to joining J. W. Cole Advisors in 2019. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in local networking as a committee member of BNI Roaring Revenue and serves as a business consultant through Boston Integrity LLC. 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 combination of fundamental and technical analysis and provides access to third-party investment managers and a range of custody platforms.

Phillip Kline is a CFP® with 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC and has held roles at Raymond James and Charles Schwab during his career. He is based in Land O' Lakes, 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, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory and financial planning services.

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 over 31 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill from 1995 to 2016 before joining SunTrust Advisory Services in 2017, where she has continued her practice through the firm’s transition to Truist Advisory Services. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, corporations, plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of traditional research and AI-enabled tools to support its advisory process and provides ongoing client reviews and reporting.

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.

Michael Erbaio is a financial advisor with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at firms such as Spire Investment Partners, Fidelity, and TIAA-CREF. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is a multi-team advisory 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 with a focus on customized, primarily long-term portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, and other investment vehicles.

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.

Kristin Alexander is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has held positions at Principal Securities Inc., Principal Life Insurance, and MassMutual Life Insurance Company, among others. Her most recent role prior to Citigroup was at Independent Financial Partners. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across a range of wealth segments, offering diversified investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with both discretionary and non-discretionary options, supported by in-house research and oversight committees.

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.

Monica Parish is a financial advisor at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at firms including Tidwell-Premock-Basilone Private Wealth Management and Wells Fargo Advisors. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on customized, primarily long-term portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, and other securities, supported by a network of approximately 286 advisors serving over 13,000 clients.

Eric Donner is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners, holding a ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has 38 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at ValMark Advisers, Kestra Investment Services, and Hewins Financial Advisors, among others. Outside of advising, he is involved in business exit consulting and volunteers with Israel Heart 2 Heart, a nonprofit supporting wounded Israeli soldiers with PTSD. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients, offering both customized advisor-driven strategies and access to centralized asset management and pension consulting services.

Daniel Rodriguez Ortiz is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Citigroup since 2018, following prior roles at Raymond James Financial Services and Invest Financial Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in retail operations at Best Buy, where he assists with inventory management during evening hours. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and brokerage services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and provides bespoke discretionary solutions, leveraging its institutional scale and unique market roles.

Andrew La Forge is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Lutz, Florida, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Capital Analysts, West Coast Financial, and spent seven years at Steak n Shake prior to his current roles. La Forge serves as treasurer and board member for The Beach Responsibly Project, a nonprofit focused on organizing and funding beach cleanups in Florida. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is an enterprise advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes strategic model portfolios developed by an in-house Investment Management & Research team and offers advisor-led consulting and portfolio management across various platform options.

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.

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 at Truist Advisory Services with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including SunTrust Advisory Services, Fifth Third Securities, Morgan Stanley, and Robert Baird & Co. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an election inspector for the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services to individuals, corporations, plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of traditional research and AI-enabled tools to support client strategies and offers a range of advisory solutions, including manager selection via the Envestnet platform.

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.