Bernadina Williams is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Ocala, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Principal Life Insurance since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, Williams serves in several community and nonprofit leadership positions, including board secretary roles for the North Central Florida Clarinet Choir and NAMI of Marion County, as well as chair of the Marion County Democratic Executive Committee and board member positions with the Salvation Army and United Way of Marion County. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Anthony Desjardins is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Lady Lake, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Centaurus Financial since 2017 and previously at Newbridge Securities Company from 2015 to 2017. Desjardins is also the managing member of Desjardins Retirement Solutions, LLC, a Florida-licensed insurance agency. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management using multiple analytical approaches, with both discretionary and non-discretionary account arrangements.

James Lagrone is an advisor with Kestra Advisory who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Kestra Advisory since 2016 and maintains ownership of Wintergreen Financial Services, Inc., where he acts as a registered representative. Outside of his advisory work, Lagrone volunteers with AARP-TAX AID preparing personal tax returns. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms, serving clients with approximately $79.8 billion in assets under management.

Donna Mcphillips is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Cetera Investment Services and Regions Bank. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled equity research.

Colleen Lavon is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Ocala, Florida, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, and BBVA Wealth Solutions. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including the invitation-only Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments to manage investments primarily via mutual funds and ETFs.

Tyler Chappell is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Ocala, FL. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Gary Crawford Jr. is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC, based in Ocala, FL, and has five years of industry experience. He is also a joint owner of Assurity Retirement Solutions and owner of Pinnacle Retirement Advisors, LLC, where he is involved in insurance sales. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a platform-centered approach with model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and plan services, supported by an internal Investment Consulting Group and various licensing and sub-advisory programs.

David Wedderburn is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining Truist Advisory Services, he was employed at V.Y. Star Credit Union and studied at Florida State University. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation and investment policy analysis, plan sponsor fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by AI-enabled research tools.

Jordan Jensen is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Ocala, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank NA over a 13-year span. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platform arrangements and AI-enabled research tools.

Peter Ferrante is a CFP® professional with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. since 2011. He is also a co-owner of Ferrante Wine Farm Inc., a manufacturing business in Geneva, Ohio. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer with approximately 436 advisors and $15.7 billion in client assets, serving individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, combining firm-developed and third-party models with ongoing oversight from an Investment Strategy Committee.

Alex Fontana is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services, having worked previously at BB&T Securities. 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 employs a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by AI-enabled research tools and integrated inter-affiliate service arrangements.

Michael Mehltretter is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining Lincoln Investment in 2017, he worked at Legend Advisory Corporation and Legend Equities Corporation. He has also served with the Buffalo Fire Department since 1991. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, ERISA retirement plan advice, and a range of managed portfolio programs using both strategic and dynamic investment approaches.

Michael Stelogeannis is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Truist Investment Services, SunTrust Advisory Services, SunTrust Investment Services, Inc., and SunTrust Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing member of M2C Group LLC, a rental property holding company. 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 uses a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate integration with Truist Investment Services and Truist Bank.

Sherri Desjardins is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Centaurus Financial in 2017, she worked at Newbridge Securities from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, she is the managing member of Desjardins Retirement Solutions LLC, a Florida-registered insurance agency that sells life, health, and fixed annuities. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management through its CLASSIC Plus platform, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services, employing a combination of fundamental and technical analysis across discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Sadie Gatch is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. She has worked with Truist Advisory Services and related entities since 2013, including SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Bank. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation and investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, combining discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

John Schatz is a CFP® professional with 49 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been associated with Commonwealth Financial Network since 1988 and has operated his own firm, Schatz Financial, since 1996. Schatz spends approximately 20% of his time providing financial planning and consulting services through his own registered investment adviser. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of about 2,950 advisors and their clients, offering a range of advisory programs and services including custom portfolio solutions, third-party asset manager access, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides operational, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support, enabling advisors to deliver tailored advice under Commonwealth’s supervision.

Terry Schueler is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Truist Advisory Services since 2016, following a period at Truist Investment Services beginning in 2015. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships with non-discretionary consulting and employs third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools to support its investment and manager selection processes.

Matthew Buckman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners with eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James and Associates and Northwestern Mutual. Buckman is also an agent with Crump Life Insurance Services, focusing on the sales and service of life, disability income, and long-term care insurance. Independent Financial Partners is a nationwide enterprise supporting a multi-advisor platform with over 260 advisors and more than $12.5 billion in assets under management. The firm offers decentralized investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services, including specialized retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Klaudia Maslo is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Private Advisor Group since 2013 and also maintains a role with LPL Financial since 2011. Private Advisor Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships, serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset management programs and separately managed account strategies.

Zaneh Gonzalez Romaine is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at BB&T Securities before joining Truist and has been with Truist Advisory Services since 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she teaches yoga classes locally and participates in charity fundraising events through yoga partnerships. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships, supported by AI-enabled equity research and inter-affiliate integration, to deliver tailored investment solutions.