Victor Vega III is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 65 credential and new to the industry with less than one year of experience. Prior to joining J. W. Cole Advisors, he worked in various roles including at Boatman & Bryant CPAs, PLLC as a staff accountant assisting clients with tax filings. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved with a CPA firm providing tax-related services. 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 offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, managed account solutions, and digital advice, with investment decisions implemented on either a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

Luciano Mira is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Walser Wealth Management Company and E*TRADE Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he 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 discretionary unified managed accounts through a large network of advisors, leveraging centralized technology and model solutions.

Juan Gonzalez is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies for 10 years and has worked with New York Life Insurance Company and Nylife Securities LLC for over a decade. Outside his advisory role, he is involved in insurance brokering and holds a shareholder position in NYLARC Holding Company, Inc. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers multiple program types tailored to client objectives and plan sponsor criteria, managing the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis and working extensively with both individual and institutional clients.

Alejandro Lofaso is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with J. W. Cole Advisors since 2017 and is also involved in Medicare consulting as a Senior Needs Advisor. Additionally, Lofaso serves as CEO of Lofaso Group, Inc., which operates as a financial advisory practice and insurance business. J. W. Cole Advisors operates through a large network of independent advisers, providing fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and third-party manager platforms to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers both transaction-based and wrap managed program options and uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis along with digital advice solutions.

Kyle Tardiff is a Series 65-registered advisor with Truist Advisory Services, based in Tampa, FL. He has three years of industry experience, including prior work at Citi and teaching roles at the University of Tampa and St. Pete College. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate service arrangements.

Juan Ayala is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has worked within various Truist entities since 2013, including Truist Bank and Truist Investment Services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships and integrates several affiliated entities to deliver its services.

Patricia Delgado is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with one year of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Fifth Third Bank, Chase Bank, and prior experience in both educational and retail sectors. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services, offering multiple program types on the Passageway Managed Account platform with access to various portfolio management strategies.

Brittany O'Connor is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and related consulting services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, family offices, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of model and custom portfolio solutions overseen by an Investment Policy Committee and offers a range of investment vehicles and planning services.

Traci Riggs is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. and holds a Series 66 designation. She has two years of industry experience, including time with J.W. Cole Financial, Inc., and a background working in education within school districts. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies and provides access to various digital advice platforms and third-party managers.

Mathew Tomlin is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Steward Partners Investment Solutions and Raymond James, as well as service in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. 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, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions.

John Pharr Jr. is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with J.W. Cole Advisors since 2016 and operates a CPA practice providing tax consulting and small business services. He is also an officer of Electronic Display Networks Inc. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisers, offering fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to third-party manager platforms for individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, including fundamental and technical analysis, and supports multiple custodial platforms and digital advice solutions.

Karen Cole is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services. She has worked at several related firms including SunTrust Advisory Services, Bb&T, and their affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the boards of the Straz Center for the Performing Arts and the Florida Orchestra, assisting with fundraising and community engagement. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and third-party platforms to implement its strategies.

Jonathan Valdez is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. His career includes seven years at J.P. Morgan Securities and twelve years with JP Morgan Chase Bank. He has been with PNC Investments since 2019. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a discretionary digital portfolio offering available by invitation to employees, which uses algorithmic risk assessments and third-party portfolio management.

Rori Miller is a financial advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in freelance graphic design through her business, RoriDesigns. 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 both discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Mark Pinardi is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes 13 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors. 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 offers portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions.

Tyler Pendyck is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL. He holds the Series 66 designation and entered the industry in 2026. Prior to his current role, Tyler was associated with Northwestern Mutual and has experience running Pendyck Innovations LLC. J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. operates a large network of independent advisers, providing fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers both transaction-based and wrap managed program options and uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, model or manager-based strategies, as well as digital advice platforms.

Brett Sperin is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Personal Capital, Fisher Investments, E*Trade Securities LLC, and Morgan Stanley. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments by providing investment advisory, financial, tax, retirement, estate planning, and family office services. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach focused on globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using a mix of ETFs, index funds, and separate account managers, along with tax-management and specialized programs.

Richard Dunsford is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with J.W. Cole Advisors and J.W. Cole Financial since 2018, following 12 years at Invest Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent involved in the sale of fixed life and annuity products. 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, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

David Hinson is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Tampa, FL. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. Since 2013, he has been affiliated with SunTrust and its related entities, including SunTrust Advisory Services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and an Equity Research team that uses AI-enabled tools for investment analysis.

Derek Nelson is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and has worked at Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2017. His prior roles include independent insurance agent and sole proprietor. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer services, providing clients with custody, execution, and brokerage capabilities alongside investment advice.