Robert Lee is a financial advisor at Asset Allocation Strategies, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at Orchard Kingdom and Florida Financial Advisors. Lee is also involved with ValuTeachers Inc. as an independent insurance agent, focusing on marketing fixed and indexed annuity products to public school employees. Asset Allocation Strategies provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individual investors as well as plan sponsors and trustees. The firm employs strategic asset allocation using quantitative techniques and offers supplemental services such as 529 plan assistance and investment policy reviews.

J. Rust Jr. is a financial advisor at Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has served in various roles including at Avantax Advisory Services and Richard Rust CPA, P.A. Rust also owns a CPA firm that provides tax preparation, accounting, and management consulting services. Packerland Brokerage Services serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting through a network of 177 advisors and uses the Hilltop/Hilltop-cleared Envestnet platform to provide a range of advisory programs and third-party money manager options.

Daniel Howell is a CFP® with 12 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at CWA Asset Management Group since 2022. He previously worked at Camarda Wealth Advisory Group and Fidelity, and he has been involved in residential real estate sales and management through Florida Homes Realty & Mortgage since 2016. Howell also manages residential real estate rentals for family-held properties. CWA Asset Management Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm employs in-house research, proprietary models, and a combination of active and quantitative strategies, offering globally diversified portfolios tailored to client objectives.

John Durant is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with American Independent Securities Group, LLC and previously worked at L.M. Kohn & Company and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Durant is a licensed insurance agent offering life, health, long-term care, and variable annuity insurance products. American Independent Securities Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses an open architecture investment approach, offering portfolio management and third-party manager oversight, with accounts managed on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Luke Hinkle is a financial advisor at Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC with the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has four years of industry experience, including five years at Merrill and military service in the United States Navy and Navy Reserve. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union along with individual, trust, and institutional clients, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services. The firm primarily uses managed advisory programs with third-party portfolio managers and offers a range of layered investment solutions and automated ETF portfolios.

James Vandenheuvel II is a financial advisor at EverSource Wealth Advisors, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Capital Financial Strategies, Minnesota Life Insurance Co, and Securian Financial Services Inc. since 2015. EverSource Wealth Advisors serves a range of individual and institutional clients, providing wealth management, financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services. The firm operates a national network of advisors using multiple investment programs and offers both advisory and private market investment management solutions.

Derrick Yohe is a financial advisor with Larson Financial Group, LLC in Jacksonville, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Larson Financial Group and its affiliated broker-dealer since 2012. Yohe is also the owner of Hippocratic Financial, LLC, which offers financial advisory services through Larson Financial Group. Larson Financial Group provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, corporations, nonprofits, and pension plans, with a focus on doctors and related businesses. The firm employs a combination of model portfolios and custom discretionary programs, utilizing strategic and tactical investment approaches, and supports its advisory process with AI-assisted research tools alongside human review.

Jesse Bradley is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2014, progressing through various roles including Investment Management Consultant II, Investment Management Consultant I, Fixed Income Specialist, and Financial Representative positions focused on private clients and high net worth individuals. His professional experience encompasses investment management and fixed income specialization, providing him with a broad understanding of financial planning and asset management. Jesse holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California, supporting his ability to advise clients in these areas. Jesse emphasizes forming strong relationships with clients and their families, working to understand their unique financial goals and to build customized financial plans. He prioritizes trust, reliability, and competency in his client partnerships.

Virginia Schlosser is a financial advisor with Royal Fund Management, LLC in Jacksonville, FL, holding a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. She is also involved with Schlosser Insurance Services LLC as an independent licensed insurance agent focusing on life, health, and annuities. Royal Fund Management serves individual investors, corporations, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and offers both discretionary and held-away account management while operating at enterprise scale with 83 advisors and approximately $1.55 billion in assets under management.

Lauren Matheu is a financial advisor at 49 Financial with two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Oakwood Capital Securities, Inc. and PKS Investments. She also has experience working at the University of Florida. In addition to her advisory work, she provides fixed insurance services as a licensed insurance agent. 49 Financial serves a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, investment management, and tiered fractional family office services. The firm emphasizes a disciplined, long-term, diversified asset allocation approach using proprietary and platform model portfolios, and operates as a multi-team adviser with approximately $1.4 billion in assets under management.

Bhagwati Sangani is a financial advisor at Gryphon Wealth with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2026 before joining Gryphon Wealth in 2026. Gryphon Wealth provides personalized financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, including high net worth clients, as well as entities such as family offices, trusts, and private foundations. The firm employs fundamental analysis to tailor long-term investment strategies while allowing for shorter-term trades based on client objectives and security fundamentals.

Anthony Deluca is a CFP® with 53 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. since 2006. He also manages client fixed investment needs through his outside business activity, Deluca Wealth Management, which focuses on fixed annuity and life insurance sales. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser serving a diverse client base nationwide, offering discretionary and non-discretionary asset management with an emphasis on diversified asset-class exposure primarily through mutual funds and ETFs.

Ivan Hernandez is a financial advisor at Portfolio Medics, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America, Alive Credit Union, Trinity Wealth Securities, Florida Financial Advisors, Synovus Bank, and Publix. Portfolio Medics provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients, as well as small businesses, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a variety of strategies including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers customized portfolios using diversified funds, individual securities, independent managers, and specific program structures aligned with client objectives.

Eric Sievert is a financial advisor with Arkadios Wealth Advisors in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Arkadios Wealth Advisors and Arkadios Capital in 2023, he worked at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he manages Old Goat Club LLC, a social networking group for long-term Jacksonville residents focused on networking and referrals. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment plans implemented through various account structures and combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, allowing client-specific restrictions and inclusion of alternative assets.

Joseph Kirby is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Gryphon Wealth. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors for 12 years before transitioning to Gryphon Wealth in 2026. Kirby holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Gryphon Wealth provides personalized financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals and entities, including high net worth clients and family offices. The firm employs fundamental analysis to tailor investment strategies, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management across a range of asset types.

Jeffrey Thorsen is a financial advisor with Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Independent Advisor Alliance, Sanchez Wealth Management Group, and LPL Financial. Outside of advisory work, he assists with the accounting and finance of a family business operated by his son and holds a real estate associate license to represent himself, friends, and family. Gateway Wealth Partners is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and employee benefit plans with financial planning, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm focuses on strategic asset allocation using primarily low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual securities and Independent Managers.

Grant Garretson is a financial advisor at Gryphon Wealth with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing, and SunTrust Advisory Services. He is also a notary public in Florida. Gryphon Wealth provides personalized financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, including high net worth clients, as well as family offices, trusts, estates, private foundations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs fundamental analysis to tailor long-term investment strategies while allowing shorter-term trades aligned with client objectives, managing portfolios that may include a diverse range of asset classes.

Christopher Handlee is a financial advisor with IHT Wealth Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been associated with LPL Financial since 2008. Handlee is involved with Keystone Financial Strategies Group, where he dedicates part of his time to non-variable insurance activities. IHT Wealth Management serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and institutional entities. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, ERISA plan consulting, outsourced CIO arrangements, and access to third-party managers, employing a combination of fundamental value screening, quantitative optimization, and other portfolio management techniques.

Ty La Victoire is a financial advisor at Portfolio Medics, LLC in Jacksonville, FL, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Portfolio Medics, he worked at Trinity Wealth Securities, Florida Financial Advisors, and the University of San Francisco. Portfolio Medics provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients, as well as small businesses, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Jeannette Bajalia is a financial advisor at Prosperity Capital Advisors with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked with multiple firms, including Petros Advisory Services and JL Smith Holistic Wealth Management. Bajalia is the founder and president of Woman's Worth LLC, through which she speaks on holistic wealth management, and she also conducts financial literacy seminars with the local chapter of the American Financial Education Alliance. Prosperity Capital Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to individuals, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a model-driven, multi-sleeved investment approach utilizing core risk-based portfolios and specialized strategies across various asset providers and platforms.