Jared Gruszczynski is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C., where he has worked since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Gries Financial Partners, Mariner Wealth Advisors, and ValMark Advisers. Sequoia Financial Group provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and related consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, family offices, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a mix of model and custom portfolio management strategies, utilizing various investment vehicles and research methods supported by an Investment Policy Committee.

Christopher Johnson is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Dalmore Group, AE Financial Services, Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation, World Financial Group, Raymond James & Associates, and T Rowe Price. Voya Financial Advisors serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, wrap programs, third-party money manager access, and plan-sponsor consulting. The firm delivers advice through multiple program structures, primarily using non-discretionary recommendations that clients approve before transactions are executed.

Justin Spinello is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Merrill, as well as service in the United States Army Reserves from 2014 to 2020. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and military personnel stationed abroad. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Charles Campana is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Lincoln Investment since 2017, following a 22-year tenure at Legend Equities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President of CC Advisors, Inc., providing business consulting to small business owners and the self-employed on insurance, taxes, Medicare, real estate, and employee benefits. 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 a range of financial planning and investment management services that combine strategic and tactical approaches overseen by an Investment Management & Research team.

Danny Ossi is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. based in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Jonathan Roberts Advisory Group, Inc. and J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. since 2011 and operates OSSI Consulting Engineer, Inc. outside of his advisory role. Ossi also serves as president of the Seven Palms Home Owners Association. 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 offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions, with investment decisions implemented on discretionary or non-discretionary bases using various analytical approaches.

Caleb Sturgis is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently affiliated with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. He has held positions at several firms including Koss Olinger & Company and Northwestern Mutual, and previously played in the National Football League. Sturgis is involved in financial planning through his DBA, Clarity Wealth. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of over 400 independent representatives. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Kenneth Levin is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with J.W. Cole Advisors and J.W. Cole Financial since 2010 and is also associated with Schlager, Schlager & Levin. Outside of advisory work, he serves as an insurance broker for fixed insurance products. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, charities, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities through a network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, and access to various managed account solutions, implementing investment decisions on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Taylor Escher is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, T. Rowe Price, and Fis. He is based in Tampa, FL. 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 unique market roles, including research, derivatives services, and bespoke solutions for very large relationships.

Anthony Flores is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He currently works at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. and previously held roles at Fisher Investments, Morgan Stanley, and other firms. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach focused on globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using low-cost index vehicles and multi-factor tilts, alongside a range of implementation options and integrated planning services.

Kenneth Rase is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Truist Advisory Services since 2016, including its predecessor entities SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Investment Services. He is based in Tampa, FL. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary manager arrangements and integrates inter-affiliate services to deliver its AMC Advantage manager-selection program and related fiduciary support.

Donald Williams is a financial advisor at Prime Capital Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Prime Capital Investment Advisors, Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., and Tmfs Advisors, Llc. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 20% shareholder in a hydroponic lettuce farm, Tyler’s Farm, LLC. Prime Capital Financial is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans with services including asset management, financial planning, qualified retirement plan sponsor and trustee services, and family office offerings. The firm manages accounts using varied investment strategies and delivers consolidated reporting and financial administration across diverse client assets.

James Davis Jr. is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Tampa, FL, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 26 years of industry experience, including 15 years with Eagle Strategies and over 27 years affiliated with New York Life. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers customized advice through multiple program types and manages a substantial asset base primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

Lee Lyon is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Jonathan Roberts Advisory Group and J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. since 2006. Lyon is also president of Lyon Investment Services, a business involved in the marketing of financial services and insurance. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions, implementing investment decisions on either a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

Ryan Tomer is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Tampa, FL. He has held roles at Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC and Provise Management Group, and previously worked with USAA financial planning services. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and consulting services to a diverse clientele including individuals, family offices, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of model and custom portfolio management, drawing on fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers unique services such as acting as sponsor and sub-advisor to an affiliated ETF as well as administering the American Center for Philanthropy.

Gregory Miller is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he assists in managing a yoga instruction business owned by his wife. Valic Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer serving 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 and utilizes centralized technology and model solutions to support a high client count per advisor.

Elizabeth Courtney is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Lorena, Texas, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.W. Cole Advisors and J.W. Cole Financial since 2017, following two years with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member and treasurer for the nonprofit Love, Inc. of Brevard and coaches her grandchildren in launching an online print-on-demand business. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities through a network of more than 400 independent advisers. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions, with investment decisions implemented on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

Dennis Wakely is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at firms such as LPL Enterprise, Prudential Insurance Company of America, Fidelity Investments, and Charles Schwab. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail clients, utilizing a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with both affiliated and third-party sub-managers. The firm’s investment approach includes the use of TD Managed Portfolios and access to multiple custodians and advisory platforms.

Camille Mc Calla is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in Tampa, FL, with two years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Concord Advisory Group and Norrep Capital Management Ltd. She is also a part-owner and manager of a rental property management company. 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, and estate planning. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and focuses on globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using low-cost ETFs, index funds, and other vehicles, complemented by educational content and a range of integrated affiliated services.

Karli Griffin is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J. W. Cole Advisors in 2025, she worked at J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. and has held positions in various other industries including animal health and hospitality. 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 advisers. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple managed account solutions, implementing investment decisions through discretionary or non-discretionary approaches that utilize fundamental and technical analysis, model portfolios, and algorithmic allocations.

David Parker IV is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Primerica Advisors and Park Avenue Securities, and has prior experience at Guardian Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of a local BNI chapter. Park Avenue Securities serves a broad retail client base, offering both brokerage and advisory services with a range of proprietary and third-party investment programs. The firm supports various account-level services including financial planning, lending solutions, and charitable giving options.