Tavarus Hogans is a financial advisor at Core Planning with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Core Planning, he worked at True Seven Life for six years and at Pernod Ricard for eight years. Core Planning provides fee-based financial planning and wealth management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client goals, time horizons, and risk tolerances, utilizing a combination of in-house advice, third-party money managers, and model portfolios.

Douglas Drelich is a financial advisor with CreativeOne Securities, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with CreativeOne Securities since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Drelich serves as a family committee chair at New Life Christian Fellowship and is a board member of Len Ministries, both of which are Christian organizations focused on volunteer coordination and ministry training. CreativeOne Securities, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities through a network of 127 advisors. The firm provides financial planning, consulting, portfolio management, and retirement-plan fiduciary services, combining project-based planning with ongoing asset management and access to proprietary advisory platforms and third-party managers.

Donald Wilson is a financial advisor with Calton & Associates, Inc. in Orange Park, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MML Investors Services LLC, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Ameritas entities. Wilson is also an author with over a decade of writing experience and occasionally speaks publicly; he teaches night classes at a local community college. Calton & Associates serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and estates, offering portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm provides tailored investment recommendations through multiple program structures and operates as both a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Richard Brown Jr. is a Series 65 credentialed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Advisory Services Network and previously worked at Florida Financial Advisors, among other roles in financial services and education. He serves as a board member and strategic advisor for MasterMind Wellness, a nutrition and health supplements business. Advisory Services Network provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of independent representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, employing diverse investment strategies tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

David Coughlin is a CFP® professional with over 34 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Secure Asset Management, L.L.C. and has held positions at Aurora Securities Inc., SCF Investment Advisors, Inc., and Securities America Advisors, Inc. He also serves as a designated FINRA arbitrator and is involved in insurance sales through several related entities. Secure Asset Management, L.L.C. provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management for individual clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm offers services such as investment policy development, tax and estate planning support, and 401(k) consulting, utilizing a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside third-party money managers and held-away account management.

Wesley Whitten is a financial advisor at The Fiduciary Alliance with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Encompass More Asset Management LLC and Trusted Risk Management. The Fiduciary Alliance provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, and other advisers. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, alongside third-party managers, to build individualized investment policies and offers discretionary portfolio management, estate planning support, and risk management reviews.

Robert Zeiner is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 42 years of industry experience. He is currently with Virtue Capital Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2019. Prior to that, he held roles at Stratton and Co. Retirement Investment Strategies, TLG Advisors, Inc., and The Leaders Group Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Zeiner is involved as an owner in an insurance business. Virtue Capital Management, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $1.2 billion in discretionary assets for over 4,000 clients through about 90 advisers. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, third-party manager selection and monitoring, and retirement education, employing a model-driven investment approach with an emphasis on economic data inputs.

Christopher Wright is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He currently works at Inspire Advisors, LLC and previously held roles at AAFMAA Wealth Management & Trust, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, the City of Lafayette, and Merrill. Inspire Advisors, LLC manages approximately $1.33 billion in discretionary client assets and serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as institutions and charitable organizations. The firm incorporates Biblically Responsible Investing through its proprietary Inspire Impact Score™ and combines fundamental, technical, quantitative analysis, and modern portfolio theory to construct portfolios, often using proprietary ETFs and sub-advisors.

Akhil Iyengar is a financial advisor at Moors & Cabot, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. for four years before joining Moors & Cabot. Iyengar holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Jacksonville, FL. Moors & Cabot serves retail and high-net-worth individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, and consulting services using a range of analysis methods and strategies, drawing on both third-party and affiliated sub-advisors.

Cody Blevins is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC in Jacksonville, FL. His prior roles include positions at FORVIS Wealth Advisors LLC, BKD Wealth Advisors LLC, and Beyond Wealth Advisors, a subsidiary of Raymond James. Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and subsidiary of Forvis Mazars, LLP, managing approximately $12 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, families, retirement plans, institutions, and nonprofits with financial planning, investment management, and consulting services, often integrating tax and accounting solutions through its affiliation with a national professional services parent.

Robert Simon is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC since 2024. He previously worked at River Capital Advisors, L.C. from 2011 to 2023. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 224 advisors managing about $29.9 billion in assets. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and multi-family office services for individual clients, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles using both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Wesley Martin is a financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in roles at Fidelity Investments and River Capital Advisors, LLC prior to joining Waverly. His background also includes positions outside the financial industry, including work at Georgia Southern University and Durden Banking Company. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles, with approximately 224 advisors and $29.9 billion in regulatory assets under management. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and integrates traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private markets.

Brenna Mullaney is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has worked at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities since 2024. Prior to her financial career, she was employed at Papa Johns. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through brokerage services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and various investment advisory programs.

Kristina Danese is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Jacksonville, FL, holding a Series 66 license and eight years of industry experience. She has been with Commonwealth Financial Network’s Total Business Planning division since 2014 and also works with Advantis Wealth Partners. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a gymnastics coach at the Jacksonville Academy of Gymnastics. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors with a range of advisory programs and services. The firm provides operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support, enabling advisors to offer customized portfolio solutions and discretionary model portfolios.

Gary Rosenstone is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 22 years of industry experience, including roles at Independent Advisor Alliance since 2018, Independent Financial Partners from 2009 to 2018, and LPL Financial since 2009. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, wealth coaching, and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and uses a network model combined with access to technology platforms and third-party resources.

Teneshia La Faye is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has three years of industry experience. She is involved in estate planning education through Lspn Pro LLC and co-owns Affordable Care Agency, which assists clients with health insurance enrollment on the marketplace. She also provides referrals for will and trust documents through Net Law Group Inc. Transamerica Financial Advisors offers investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, employer-sponsored plans, and charitable organizations. The firm primarily utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers to implement its advisory approach, supported by a large advisor network and multiple program platforms.

Bryant Marcy is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Fidelity Investments and Northwestern Mutual. Marcy’s background also includes experience outside of finance, such as a role in hospital parking management. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to certain IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm employs an integrated model linked to Empower’s administrative platforms and focuses on long-term portfolio management with an emphasis on clients’ savings rates.

Benjamin Wuerffel is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2012. He serves on the board of the BlueClaws Baseball Foundation, a youth baseball organization, and is president of the Cornerstone Study Group, which focuses on professional development for advisors. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a particular focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment advisory services, utilizing both strategic and tactical investment approaches overseen by an Investment Management & Research team.

Leslie Theilacker is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 21 years of industry experience. She has worked with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and is also involved with several other ventures, including College Loan Freedom, Florida Notary Public, Net Law Group Incorporated, and Continuous Process Improvement Consulting LLC. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services with a range of proprietary and third-party model portfolios, serving clients with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Clayton Thompson is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab and Fidelity. He also serves as a class coordinator for Financial Peace University, facilitating classes focused on budgeting and debt management. 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, retirement plan advice, and a variety of advisory programs, utilizing a mix of strategic and tactical investment approaches overseen by an Investment Management & Research team.