John Besse is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Bayonet Point, Florida. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fifth Third Securities, he worked at Truist Investment Services and SunTrust in various advisory roles. Fifth Third Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through both investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple managed account programs on the Passageway platform, combining advisor-directed models, SMA strategies, tax-overlay services, and direct-indexing options.

Daniel Ventura is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities from 2012 to 2022 before joining Sanctuary Advisors, LLC and Sanctuary Securities, Inc. in 2022. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, through a network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various portfolio management options, retirement plan consulting, and utilizes a range of analytical approaches, acting as a fiduciary when a written advisory agreement exists.

John Kalafatis is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. His background includes military service in the United States Navy for 22 years and roles at First Command and Transamerica entities. He is also the owner of Velden Wealth LLC, a business established to manage his First Command-related activities. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, offering managed advice and investment education services. The firm utilizes proprietary software and model portfolios from Morningstar Investment Management to provide asset allocation and retirement guidance, primarily focusing on non-discretionary advice for a broad client base.

Cameron Lizotte is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank since 2022. Prior to his financial services career, he was employed at Gulf and Bay Club and Lakewood Ranch Country Club. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement accounts, through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple program types on its Passageway Managed Account platform, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and third-party managers.

James Noto is a CFP® professional with 44 years of industry experience, currently serving with Independent Financial Group, LLC since 2018. He previously worked at Summit Brokerage Services Inc. for 13 years and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. for 7 years. Outside of his advisory role, Noto teaches Financial Peace University at Refuge Church on a volunteer basis and serves as treasurer for the Bradford Park Association homeowners’ association. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, utilizing both firm-developed and third-party models tailored to client risk profiles.

Thomas Solfio is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has worked at Sanctuary Advisors since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent contractor delivering food through Uber Eats. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various portfolio management solutions through a network of independent adviser representatives and employs multiple analytical approaches while acting as a fiduciary under written advisory agreements.

Benjamin Kleck is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at firms including Costanzo Financial Advisors and TD Bank N.A. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and trusts. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including strategic and dynamic asset allocation models, Unified Managed Accounts, and options-enhanced strategies, and acts as a sub-advisor to other advisory programs.

James Anna is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with a CFP® designation and over 31 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Lincoln Investment in 2017, he worked for 22 years at Legend Equities Corporation. He is also involved in the sale of life insurance, fixed annuities, long-term care, and health insurance. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans, with a particular focus on educators and participants in 403(b) and 457(b) programs. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management through advisor-led and firm-managed models, access to third-party managers, and operates with both wrap and non-wrap platform options.

Alfred Costanzo is a Series 65 registered advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Brookstone Capital Management LLC and has previously worked at Florida Financial Advisors, Trinity Wealth Securities L.L.C., and several other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing short-term rental properties. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and trusts. The firm employs a range of strategic asset allocation models and investment vehicles, offering discretionary portfolio management through its proprietary platforms and sub-advisory relationships.

Brian Strickland is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Palm Harbor, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked extensively with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he has involvement with Blue Horizon Planning Partners and receives commission-based referrals from Westshore Benefits related to health insurance. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management and a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers tailored client relationships supported by a combination of advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and various proprietary and third-party platforms.

Leigh Guido is a financial advisor with SPC and Sigma Financial Corporation, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Sigma Planning Corporation and Sigma Financial Corporation since 2015. He is also an independently licensed insurance agent appointed with various insurance companies. SPC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm supports a large network of advisors and delivers tailored, discretionary advice through multiple account programs, maintaining close affiliations with broker-dealers and insurance agencies.

Francisco Fernandez Leon is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Truist Advisory Services and has previously worked at Cetera Investment Services and Regions Bank. 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 combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate integration across its affiliated broker-dealer and banking entities.

Barry Moss Sr. is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at SPC. He has worked at Sigma Planning Corporation since 2017 and previously with Lincoln Investment from 2015 to 2017. He is also president and owner of Barry L. Moss & Associates, Inc., an insurance business he has operated since 1998. SPC serves individual clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through a network of over 460 advisers managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services, providing discretionary and nondiscretionary management tailored to client needs.

Matthew Winger is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Truist Advisory Services, Truist Bank, SunTrust Bank, and Fifth Third Securities. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, business clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platform arrangements and AI-enabled research tools, to deliver investment solutions.

Robert Mathisen Jr. is an advisor with Lincoln Investment holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has prior experience at Citibank and BNY Mellon totaling 28 years. Mathisen serves as a board member of Champions for Children, a nonprofit focused on preventing child abuse. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is an enterprise firm serving a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans, with a history of supporting educators and participants in 403(b) and 457(b) programs. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-led consulting, and portfolio management through various model portfolios and third-party managers.

John Crager is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Land O Lakes, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. Before joining Lincoln Investment in 2025, he spent 10 years with Horace Mann Insurance and Horace Mann Investors, Inc. He is the owner and president of Suncoast Insurance LLC, which specializes in property and casualty insurance sales and service. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans, with a longstanding focus on educators and participants in 403(b) and 457(b) programs. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-led consulting, and portfolio management using model portfolios, third-party managers, and various platform options.

Barry Flagg is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed advisor with 36 years of industry experience. He is registered with Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services since 2016 and has been associated with Moore Thomas since 1986. Outside of his advisory role, Flagg is involved in speaking engagements on life insurance portfolio evaluation and manages Triangulum Financial Partners, focusing on client advising related to life insurance. He is also the founder and president of THEInsuranceAdvisor.COM, a life insurance research publisher, and contributes to curriculum development and ethics guidance related to life insurance for professional organizations. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a broad mix of institutional and individual clients, offering fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms. The firm serves very large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds, and supports discretionary and non-discretionary services with due diligence on recommended investments.

Joshua Smith is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has three years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation and Transamerica Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, he has experience in the juice business and home improvement sectors. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, providing managed advice and investment education services. The firm relies on Morningstar Investment Management for portfolio construction and oversight, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment guidance to a large client base.

Jack Halvorsen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he operated under Wealth Bridge Financial Group, a DBA for LPL, for one year. His background includes work outside finance, such as positions at Southwood Golf Club and Pizza @ Tyrone Square. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing various investment approaches including model portfolios, third-party management, and customized strategies.

Vincent Graziano is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Morgan Stanley in various capacities from 1998 to 2012 before joining Wells Fargo in 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics.