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 Series 66 licensed advisor with six years of industry experience, currently with PNC Wealth Management in Ocala, FL. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo and BBVA-affiliated firms, and she spent nine years at Best Buy before entering financial services. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, featuring an invitation-only digital portfolio strategist pilot that uses approved model strategies and algorithm-driven risk assessments.

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 bringing 12 years of industry experience. Before joining Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services in 2026, he spent a decade at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank NA. 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.

Peter Ferrante is a CFP® professional with 35 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. since 2011 and previously held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Ferrante Wine Farm Inc., a manufacturing business. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services including wrap-fee advisory programs, financial planning, and investment management that combine proprietary strategies and third-party models.

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 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.

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 financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James and Associates and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an agent with Crump Life Insurance Services, focusing on life, disability income, and long-term care insurance. 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 focus on retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services.

Zaneh Gonzalez Romaine is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Ocala, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses 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 2021. Outside of her advisory work, Zaneh teaches yoga classes locally and participates in charitable 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 manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools, while emphasizing inter-affiliate integration within the Truist enterprise.

Wayne Hastad is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank NA prior to joining Truist. 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 AI-enabled research tools, to deliver its services.

Michael Estevez is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services based in Ocala, FL. He holds a Series 66 credential and has four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Capital One Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Greenstreet Mowing LLC, a lawncare business. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and manager-selection programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Christopher Turner is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Ocala, Florida, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Truist and its predecessor organizations since 2012, including roles at BB&T and SunTrust entities. 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 non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platforms and AI-enhanced research tools.

Hunter Bowen Jr. is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Truist Advisory Services since 2016 and has been with Truist Investment Services, Inc. since 2009. 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 offers services including asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, implementing advice through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platform and manager relationships.

Brandon Roberts is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Independent Financial Partners, where he has worked since 2020, and previously held positions at Raymond James & Associates and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates Stirling Food Systems, a cooking oil distribution business in Florida, focusing on logistics and inventory management. Independent Financial Partners is a nationwide firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a decentralized model. The firm supports a large network of advisors and is notable for its retirement-plan advisory capabilities, including ERISA fiduciary services and partnerships providing trustee services.