Thomas Ramsett is a financial advisor with intrua Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked with LPL Financial, Freedom Wealth Alliance, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Intrua Financial is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, foundations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a comprehensive investment process that includes fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and technical analysis to create custom asset allocations and Investment Policy Statements, implementing strategies through direct management, model portfolios, and third-party money managers.

Tonya Sexton is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc. and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has 26 years of industry experience and has worked at Synovus Securities, SunTrust Advisory Services, and Pinnacle Bank. Outside of her advisory work, she participates in a farming business, assisting with bookkeeping and operational tasks. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients, offering investment advisory and brokerage services including managed accounts, financial planning, and access to alternative investments. The firm uses both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management programs and employs a risk-tolerance questionnaire to guide asset allocation and manager selection.

Emily Soper is a financial advisor with Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Packerland in 2023, she worked at OneAmerica Securities and American United Life from 2019 to 2023, among other firms. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a board member for Connectors with a Cause, a charitable business networking group, and is involved in the sale of antiques and vintage collectibles. Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. 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 over 175 advisors, using a range of advisory platforms and third-party money managers.

Michael Crowe is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Synovus Securities, Inc. since 2019 and recently joined Pinnacle Bank in 2026. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages a short-term rental property in Jay, Vermont. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory and brokerage services including managed accounts, financial planning, and access to alternative investments. The firm uses a risk-tolerance based approach to portfolio management and provides additional services such as educational programs for ERISA plans and referrals to outside money managers.

Sergio Fernandez is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Synovus Securities, Inc. and Pinnacle Bank since 2026. He previously worked at Synovus bank and Synovus Securities from 2020 to 2025, and with firms including 360 Advisors, LLC and Cetera from 2003 to 2020. He maintains an ongoing role as an independent insurance agent receiving residual commissions from prior disability and long-term care insurance policies. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth investors as well as institutional clients, offering both investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm utilizes a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management programs on the Envestnet platform and provides access to alternative investments and educational services for ERISA plans.

Christina Mclaughlin is a financial advisor at Synovus Securities, Inc. with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Synovus Bank and Pinnacle Bank. Synovus Securities serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm offers investment advisory and brokerage services through various managed account programs and uses a risk-tolerance questionnaire and due-diligence processes to guide portfolio management.

Denise Mellerup is a financial advisor with Archer Investment Corporation in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 65 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Archer since 2011 and also serves as president and sole shareholder of DJL Surveying Co Inc, a surveying business she has managed since 1990. Archer Investment Corporation provides investment management primarily to individual clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth investors, through separately managed accounts and The Archer Funds. The firm employs a multi-branch, independent-contractor model and manages a diversified range of assets on a discretionary basis.

Scott Barcomb is a financial advisor with Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Berthel, Fisher since 2003 and previously worked at BFC Planning, Inc. Barcomb is the founder and owner of Barcomb Asset Management, provides investment advice, and is the author of the book *Black Rock*. He also serves as treasurer for the Pine Park Office Condo Association in Sarasota, Florida. Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services offers investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $906 million in client assets through a network of independent advisers. The firm delivers tailored investment solutions across various platforms, including discretionary and non-discretionary management and sub-advisory arrangements.

Kathleen McGrath is a CFP® professional with 31 years of experience in the financial services industry. She currently serves at ValMark Advisers, Inc. and affiliated firms, with prior experience at Wells Fargo Clearing, A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., and KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. She is a board member of the Hugs and Hope Foundation, a nonprofit supporting families affected by lung cancer. ValMark Advisers, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of advisory representatives. The firm’s approach focuses on diversified, goal-based portfolios implemented via mutual funds, ETFs, and separate accounts, with ongoing monitoring and rebalancing overseen by an investment committee.

Keith Wood is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc. in Port Charlotte, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Synovus entities since 2019 and previously at Raymond James Financial Services from 2015 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Premier Orlando Rides LLC, a transportation business where he manages administrative duties and vehicle acquisitions. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory and brokerage services with a variety of managed account programs. The firm uses risk tolerance assessments and due diligence processes to guide portfolio management, and it provides access to alternative investments and educational services for ERISA plans.

Kevin Murray is a financial advisor at Synovus Securities, Inc. with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His previous roles include positions at Truist Investment Services, INC. and Synovus bank. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth investors as well as institutional clients, offering investment advisory and brokerage services with a range of solutions including managed accounts and alternative investments. The firm employs a client risk-tolerance questionnaire and due-diligence processes to guide portfolio management through discretionary and non-discretionary programs on the Envestnet platform.

Michael Murray is a financial advisor at Bison Wealth, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked with Truadvice Wealth Management and Bison Advisors since 2023. Prior to his advisory career, he spent 14 years as an independent contractor for the DP World Tour and three years at Lyons Tool & Manufacturing. He also holds a Florida Life, Health, & Variable Annuity license and occasionally works as an independent insurance agent. Bison Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high net worth clients, family offices, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and ERISA retirement plan services. The firm utilizes an outcome-focused, multi-manager investment approach that incorporates tactical and strategic allocations across liquid and private-market strategies, along with specialized model portfolios and a turnkey asset management platform for other advisers.

James Meiron Jr. is a financial advisor at Synovus Securities, Inc. with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Synovus Securities and SunTrust Advisory Services during his career. Since 2026, he has also been affiliated with Pinnacle Bank. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth investors as well as institutional clients, offering investment advisory and brokerage services including managed accounts, model portfolios, and financial planning. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management programs on the Envestnet platform, with a focus on risk-tolerance tailored asset allocation and manager selection.

Stephanie Desear is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc. in Port Charlotte, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Pinnacle Bank, Synovus Bank, SunTrust, Wells Fargo, Raymond James, and Morgan Keegan. She serves as a board member and Finance Committee member of the Morgan Franklin Fellowship, an organization promoting financial literacy and education. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory and brokerage services with a range of portfolio management programs on the Envestnet platform. The firm also provides financial planning, access to alternative investments, and educational services for ERISA plans.

Christopher Fernandez is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc. based in Port Charlotte, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Cetera, and Synovus bank. Synovus Securities serves individual and high-net-worth investors as well as institutional clients, offering both investment advisory and brokerage services with a focus on diversified portfolio management through discretionary and non-discretionary programs on the Envestnet platform.

Kenneth Bolton is a financial advisor with Advisory Solutions Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Milestone Private Wealth Management, CS Planning Corp., and Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network. Advisory Solutions Group serves retail clients through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and provides turnkey business and back-office services to other registered investment advisory firms. The firm uses a mix of quantitative, momentum, and fundamental analysis to construct diversified portfolios and supports RIAs with model implementation, reporting, and held-away asset management.

Kathy Dyer is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Ironview Capital Management LLC. She and Michael Dyer hold a limited partnership interest in a Florida land development and hotel ownership venture. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, and operates as a registered broker-dealer offering a range of investment and placement services through a consolidated investment platform.

Gregory Schmertmann is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with SunTrust Investment Services and SunTrust Advisory Services since 2015. 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 AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate integration across Truist’s financial services.

Sean Koscho is an investment advisor at NewEdge Advisors with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Base Wealth Management, Intervest International, and Primerica. Additionally, he served a decade with the Sarasota County Fire Department. NewEdge Advisors is a large registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of services such as portfolio management, financial planning, and access to sponsored advisory programs, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment solutions.

Brian Grogan is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services and Mid Atlantic Financial Management. Outside of his advisory work, he is a founding partner of Crescent Franchise Solutions, which focuses on succession planning for franchise owners. NewEdge Advisors is a large registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations through independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services and utilizes multiple program structures combining in-house and third-party strategies, supported by technology tools and rigorous due diligence.