Kristopher Flammang is a financial advisor with Summit Financial, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and having 27 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at LPF Advisors, LLC and Securities America Inc. Outside of advisory work, he serves as trustee of the Flammang Family Trust. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for about 17,800 clients. The firm offers investment advisory, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services through both discretionary and consultative platforms.

William Conte is a financial advisor with Latitude Advisors, LLC in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Latitude Advisors and GWN Securities since 2009 and has been involved in professional training through the Sarasota Bay License Training Center since 1997. Outside of financial advising, he is an instructor and trainer in recreational sport diving, teaching emergency first responder CPR, first aid, and advanced scuba diving techniques. Latitude Advisors serves individual and business clients, including high-net-worth investors, providing financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and pension consulting. The firm utilizes a combination of model-based and fundamental/quantitative strategies, managing most client relationships on a discretionary basis with oversight of third-party model recommendations.

Colton Lightner is a CFP® with six years of industry experience currently with Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC. He has worked at Golden State Equity Partners and Topwater Capital LLC since 2025 and previously held roles at Four Pillars Financial Planning Group and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Lightner also serves as a volunteer director for The Road to Independence, Inc., a Florida nonprofit organization. Ascentis Independent Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities by providing comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a tailored investment approach utilizing discretionary management, third-party managers, and a Private Direct Investments program that includes allocations to illiquid private funds.

Charles Korger is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently with Octavia Wealth Advisors LLC, where he has worked since 2023. Prior to that, he held roles at Arete Partners, LLC and Carson Choice Retirement Solutions, Inc. He is also a consultant and minority owner of Unitifi. Octavia Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $2.15 billion for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, retirement plans, institutions, and state or municipal entities. The firm uses customized portfolios with a long-term approach, employing proprietary models and a range of investment vehicles, and offers specialized services such as ERISA 3(38) plan oversight and trust administration through partner relationships.

Jeffrey Askins is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Synovus Securities, Inc. He has a history with Pinnacle Bank and Synovus Bank, along with past roles at Florida Commerce Credit Union and LPL Financial. Askins holds board positions with the Tallahassee Regional Estate Planning Council and the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra, and serves as treasurer for the Kiwanis Club of Tallahassee. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through a combination of investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers diversified portfolio management via discretionary and non-discretionary programs on the Envestnet platform and provides access to alternative investments and outside money managers.

Jason Pace is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc. in Port Charlotte, Florida, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at SunTrust Advisory Services and Synovus bank. Synovus Securities serves a diverse client base ranging from individual and high-net-worth investors to institutional clients, offering a variety of investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm employs a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management programs, utilizing the Envestnet platform and a risk-tolerance questionnaire to guide asset allocation and manager selection.

Christopher Kroger is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Synovus Securities, Inc. and Pinnacle Bank, having previously worked at LPL and Space Coast Credit Union. Kroger holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Port Charlotte, Florida. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth investors as well as institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm uses both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management programs on the Envestnet platform and provides access to alternative investments, financial planning, and educational services.

Christopher Sleight is a financial advisor at Bison Wealth, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Global Financial Advisory and Global Financial Private Capital. Outside of investment advising, he is an owner and independent insurance agent at CS Sleight, Inc., where he sells fixed life insurance and annuities. Bison Wealth serves individuals, high net worth clients, family offices, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an outcome-focused investment approach using multi-manager model portfolios that blend tactical and strategic allocations across various asset classes, including alternatives and private-market strategies.

Joanne Johnson is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc. in Port Charlotte, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 29 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at SunTrust Investment Services, SunTrust Advisory Services, and Synovus Bank. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients with investment advisory and brokerage services, offering managed account programs through the Envestnet platform and access to alternative investments. The firm is affiliated with Pinnacle Financial Partners, providing additional banking and custody service options.

Peter Magnuson is a financial advisor at Level Four Advisory Services with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. His career includes long-term roles at Level Four Financial and Magnuson Financial. Magnuson serves on the boards of several charitable organizations and is involved in a church focused on addiction discipleship. Level Four Advisory Services is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $5.32 billion across 115 advisors. The firm serves a diverse client base with fee-only financial planning, asset management, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing model portfolios created by an internal Investment Committee or sub-advisers.

Dominick Trapasso is a financial advisor with New Edge Wealth in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Summit Trail Securities, Summit Trail Advisors, Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC, and Nuveen Securities. New Edge Wealth primarily serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients, offering advisory services such as wealth strategy, portfolio management, and institutional consulting. The firm focuses on asset allocation and investor behavior, incorporating independent managers and proprietary investment solutions supported by technology and AI-assisted analytics.

Miguel Alvarez is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc. in Port Charlotte, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Synovus Securities since 2019 and has prior experience at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley. Alvarez joined Pinnacle Bank in 2026. Synovus Securities serves individual and high-net-worth investors as well as institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory and brokerage services, including managed accounts and financial planning. The firm utilizes Envestnet’s platform for portfolio management and is affiliated with Pinnacle Financial Partners, providing clients additional banking and trust options.

Christopher Magnuson is a financial advisor with Level Four Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Level Four Financial, LLC and Magnuson Financial, Inc. since 2019 and previously spent 12 years at Tervis. Level Four Advisory Services is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser managing over $5 billion across 115 advisors and serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and nonprofits. The firm employs tailored investment strategies using model portfolios and various sub-advisory arrangements, offering fee-only financial planning and comprehensive asset management services.

Ajay Sasser is a financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Waverly Advisors in 2026, he worked at Morgan Stanley and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. He has also spent time in education and various other roles outside the financial industry. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations and offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and multi-family office services.

Reagan Caruso is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Synovus Securities, he worked at LandrumHR and Merrill Land Company, Inc/Great Southern Restaurant Group of PNS. Synovus Securities serves individual and high-net-worth investors as well as institutional clients, providing investment advisory and brokerage services that include managed accounts, financial planning, and access to alternative investments through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management programs.

Sandra Scott is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 24 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at SunTrust Advisory Services and Synovus bank, and she joined Pinnacle Bank in 2026. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering both advisory and brokerage services through various managed account programs. The firm uses a client risk-tolerance questionnaire and due diligence processes to guide portfolio management on the Envestnet platform and provides access to alternative investments and educational services for ERISA plans.

Robert Collins is a financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses with 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Waverly Advisors in 2025, he worked at Fiduciary Wealth Advisors, Llc for 11 years, and has experience at PNC Wealth Management and Natcity Investments, Inc. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-markets allocations, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and multi-family office services.

Mark Picchi is a financial advisor with Summit Financial, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, OSAIC, and LPF Advisors, as well as operating as a sole proprietor. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for around 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management services, combining discretionary and consultative approaches tailored to client needs.

Isoldy Guzman is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc. in Port Charlotte, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Pinnacle Bank and Bank of America, as well as multiple positions within Synovus Securities and Synovus Bank. Synovus Securities serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, as well as institutional clients such as banks, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and brokerage services, utilizing the Envestnet platform to provide portfolio management tailored to client risk tolerance.

Daniel Murphy is a CFP® with 44 years of industry experience. He is currently with Summit Financial, LLC, where he has worked since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and UBS Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he is a co-trustee for a family trust and is the majority owner of Tiger Software, a company developing stock ranking software. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm with $26.35 billion in assets under management, serving approximately 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative approaches that emphasize advisor-led monitoring and client trade approvals.