Leah Waldrip is a financial advisor with United Planners Financial Services of America and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. She has 24 years of industry experience, having worked previously at firms including LPL Financial, Raymond James & Associates, and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Her career also includes a role outside finance as an instructor for VIP Kid. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm supports independent advisors through a limited-partnership ownership structure and offers both advisory and brokerage services with a focus on non-discretionary account management.

Robert Bryant is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. He has a background in accounting, serving as a CPA partner at Boatman & Bryant CPAs since 2009 and has been involved in multiple CPA firms. Bryant also acts as a trustee and executor for an individual’s estate. J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. operates a large network of independent advisors and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to multiple investment platforms for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm uses a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, including fundamental, technical, model, and manager-based approaches.

Nicholas Santana is a CFP®, CFA®, and holds a Series 65 license with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Creative Planning in Clearwater, FL since 2015. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and emphasizes a financial planning–led investment process that includes low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and supplemental approaches such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting, supported by a large advisory team and centralized investment infrastructure.

Mads Andersen is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2018 and previously held positions at firms including Mass Mutual Investors Services and MetLife Securities. Outside of advisory work, he is an agent for Agia, focusing on non-securities insurance products. 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 consulting services through a large network of advisors, utilizing discretionary unified managed accounts and technology-driven model solutions.

Keith Johnson is a financial advisor at HB Wealth with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Bank for a combined 10 years. Johnson serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including as Chairman of Children First, Inc. and as a director of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation. HB Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser that provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, and institutional clients. The firm employs a discretionary investment approach combining quantitative and qualitative due diligence across multiple asset classes and offers both retail and institutional advisory services.

Raquel Higgins is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a wide range of asset management and consulting services, utilizing model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities across multiple program platforms.

Matthew Marcoux is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. and J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. since 2017, following a 14-year tenure at G.A. Repple & Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Candor Path Financial, Candor Path Insurance Services, and Candor Path Estate Planning Services, where he assists with estate planning in collaboration with attorneys. J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of more than 400 independent representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Michael Mcmillan is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Citigroup since 2019, following five years at Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of finance, he was the owner and chocolatier of Indulge Right Now LLC, a business that sold products at local arts and crafts fairs. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs. The firm combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles and provides a broad set of advisory and execution services.

Keith Mcateer is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Pinellas Park, FL. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 1 year of industry experience. Prior to his current role at Fifth Third Securities, he has been with Fifth Third Bank since 2013. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors through its Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and a tax-overlay service, supported by its affiliation with Fifth Third Bank and partnerships with National Financial Services and Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser.

Christian Beiter is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL. He also serves as Vice President of Preservation 1st Financial Group, LLC, which involves securities and insurance sales. His other activities include serving on the board of the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce, presiding over a youth sports nonprofit, and helping with business development for a travel agency. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisers providing fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm uses a range of investment strategies and platforms, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, and offers access to third-party managers and digital advice.

Michael Coyle is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. He has held multiple roles within the First Command organization since 2019 and serves as Deputy Inspector General for the United States Air Force Central Command. Additionally, he is president of Coyle Financial Planning Inc and holds a Florida real estate license since 2009. First Command Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a longstanding focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed by a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers using model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers.

John Stobbe is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2014 and has concurrently worked with Nylife Securities, Inc. and New York Life Insurance Company since 2006. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through its extensive network of affiliated representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs tailored to client objectives, including non-discretionary asset management and specialized retirement plan consulting.

Meghan Doherty is a CFP® and ChFC® with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. and has previously worked at MAI Capital Management, Nationwide Securities, ICMA Retirement Corporation, Equitable Advisors, and Voya Financial Partners. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments by providing investment advisory services alongside financial, tax, retirement, estate planning, and family office services. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and features globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using a combination of ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, and private funds.

Hernan Fonseca is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Nationwide Investment Services and Symetra Life Insurance Company. He is based in Tampa, FL. 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 mix of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platform partnerships and AI-enhanced research tools.

Jonathan Guaman is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Georgetown University. Outside of advisory work, he is a co-owner of a family rental property. 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 wrap programs, portfolio management, and financial planning services through a large network of advisors and utilizes discretionary unified managed accounts with Envestnet’s platform.

Jason Flucker Williams is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has held roles at firms including Raymond James Financial, AXA Advisors, and World Financial Group. Outside of financial advising, he serves as a Procurement Analyst for Polk County, where he manages contract and procurement functions in the public sector. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm provides both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party investment models, offering discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

India Thomson is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with nine years of industry experience. She has held her current role since 2017 and previously worked at Aptask for one year. Thomson holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research and acting as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Robert Wood is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. based in Tampa, FL, with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been associated with multiple J.W. Cole entities since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, Wood is involved in several non-investment related businesses including trucking and freight brokerage. J.W. Cole Advisors serves individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party investment managers, and various managed account solutions, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Jake Pergolizzi is a CFP® professional at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Tampa, FL, with four years of industry experience. Before joining Sequoia Financial Group in 2025, he worked for three years at Morgan Stanley. His early work experience also includes roles outside the financial industry, such as at Edge Physical Therapy and Hudson Valley Scoliosis. Sequoia Financial Group provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, family offices, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses both model and customized portfolios, combining various investment vehicles and research methodologies, and it offers distinctive services such as private fund management and trustee support.

George Lymberis is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Westshore Financial Group and SpotOn Transact. His background also includes roles outside finance, including time at Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits and retail positions at Nordstrom. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, and organizations. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and proprietary programs, tailoring client relationships through financial planning, ongoing consulting, and access to insurance and alternative investment products.