Brenton Thai is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience currently serving at Collaborative Wealth. He has worked at Collaborative Wealth Management since 2016 and also held a position at LPL Financial LLC from 2016 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is appointed as an insurance agent with various companies. Collaborative Wealth provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals, including high-net-worth and multi-generational households, as well as institutional clients such as pension plans and foundations. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis to develop long-term asset allocation strategies and operates a private real estate fund with AI-assisted underwriting and blockchain-anchored reporting for transparency.

Christopher Claude Jr. is a financial advisor at Synergy Investment Management LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at LPL Financial, LLC, Financial Services of Central Florida, Inc., and Integra Realty Resources. Synergy Investment Management, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $461 million in assets for more than 1,000 clients, employing a long-term, Modern Portfolio Theory–based approach that includes diversified portfolios with mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments.

Aleksei Kitaigorod is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Jackson Wealth Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at CWM, LLC and positions in education and hospitality. Jackson Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and plan sponsors, managing approximately $1.07 billion in assets. The firm utilizes an active trend-following and tactical asset allocation approach, employing a range of investment strategies including discretionary portfolio management and option strategies.

David Schlitt is a financial advisor at Synergy Investment Management LLC with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Synergy in 2024, he worked at LPL Financial and Merit Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved with Schlitt Happens, LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. Synergy Investment Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm manages diversified portfolios using a Modern Portfolio Theory–based approach and employs proprietary quantitative tools, overseeing assets for over 1,000 clients across six offices.

George Jackson is a CFP® and ChFC® with 38 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is the managing member of Jackson Wealth Management, LLC and has held roles at several firms, including McDonough Capital Management, Inc. and Osaic Wealth, Inc. Outside of advising, Jackson is president of 755 Aviation LLC, an aviation company. Jackson Wealth Management, LLC serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, plan sponsors, and trusts, managing approximately $1.07 billion for around 900 clients. The firm employs an active trend-following and tactical asset allocation approach, using a combination of actively and passively managed funds, ETFs, and equities, with ongoing portfolio monitoring and discretionary management.

Dyllan Mastrodicasa is a financial advisor at 401k Generation with a Series 65 credential and four years of industry experience. He has held positions at 401k Generation since 2019 and has prior experience in educational and service roles at the University of Central Florida, Florida Gulf Coast University, Grey Oaks Country Club, and Gulf Coast High School. 401k Generation provides retirement plan consulting and individual advisory services to plan sponsors, fiduciaries, and a variety of clients, including individuals and trusts. The firm uses a quantitative approach for investment selection and manages a substantial retirement-plan practice with comprehensive operational services.

Brian Schaefer is a financial advisor at Oakwood Capital, Inc. with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Rex Huffman & Associates and The Leaders Group, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is president and owner of The Brokers Network LLC, a brokerage general agency involved in recruiting, training, and servicing licensed insurance professionals. Oakwood Capital provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, and small business retirement plans. The firm predominantly manages portfolios on a non-discretionary basis and utilizes third-party managers and model portfolios, combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in their client services.

Daria Zalewska is a CFP® affiliated with Alongside, LLC and has experience working with several advisory firms since 2020. She has also served in the US Air Force Reserve and currently holds a Treasurer role for her homeowners association. Alongside, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to institutional clients, plan sponsors, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm emphasizes a disciplined, long-term diversified asset allocation approach and actively selects and supervises third-party managers and model providers.

Madeline Baker is a financial advisor at Delta Advisory Group, Inc. with Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Veritas Shared Services, Storage Units Capital Management Corporation, and Delta Capital Management. Delta Advisory Group, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individual clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm employs a range of strategies from long-term holdings to options trading, tailoring portfolios through client suitability and risk-tolerance assessments.

Isabel Ortiz is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Synergy Investment Management LLC. She has prior experience with LPL Financial, Merit Financial Group, and Stonebridge Financial Planning Group. Ortiz also worked in the hospitality industry and in education before transitioning fully into financial advising. Synergy Investment Management provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs Modern Portfolio Theory and proprietary quantitative models, managing approximately $681.5 million for over 2,400 clients.

Joseph Mack is a financial advisor with Oakwood Capital, Inc. in Maitland, Florida, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Leaders Group Inc, Rex Huffman & Associates, and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. He is also involved with The Brokers Network LLC, a life insurance and annuity wholesaler. Oakwood Capital provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary portfolio management using third-party managers and model portfolios, along with fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Michael McGahan is a financial advisor with Jackson Wealth Management, LLC in Lake Mary, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Jackson Wealth Management since 2013 and has also worked at Cetera Wealth Services, CWM, LLC dba Carson Partners, and OSAIC. Jackson Wealth Management, LLC serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, plan sponsors, trusts, and retirement accounts, managing approximately $1.07 billion for around 900 clients. The firm uses an active trend-following investment approach combined with tactical asset allocation, employing both discretionary portfolio management and various trading strategies tailored to client objectives.

Ashley Henderson is a financial advisor at Jackson Wealth Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Jackson Wealth Management since 2020. Prior to her advisory roles, she gained experience in the hospitality industry at Olea Grill and AMC Theaters. Jackson Wealth Management serves a diverse client base that includes high-net-worth individuals, plan sponsors, trusts, and retirement accounts, managing approximately $1.07 billion for around 900 clients. The firm utilizes an active trend-following and tactical asset allocation investment approach, blending actively and passively managed funds with equities and employing discretionary portfolio management strategies.

Caroline Johnson is a financial advisor at Jackson Wealth Management, LLC in Lake Mary, FL. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Jackson Wealth Management since 2022. Prior to her advisory role, she worked in retail and hospitality positions and was a full-time student from 2018 to 2022. Jackson Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and plan sponsors. The firm employs an active trend-following and tactical asset allocation approach, utilizing a range of mutual funds, ETFs, and equities, with portfolios monitored and rebalanced regularly.

Christopher Bordner is a financial advisor with Synergy Investment Management LLC in Altamonte Springs, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial and Cetera Advisors LLC. He is also a managing partner and agent at Synergy Insurance Partners, LLC, where he works with fixed insurance, disability, and long-term care products. Synergy Investment Management, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $461 million in assets for more than 1,000 clients across six offices and employs a long-term, Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach using diversified portfolios of mutual funds, ETFs, and other instruments.

Marisa Bradbury is a CFP® and CFA® with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Sigma Investment Counselors since 1997. Sigma Investment Counselors provides comprehensive wealth management and discretionary portfolio management for individuals, trusts, estates, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable entities. The firm emphasizes client-specific financial models and diversified portfolios using a mix of ETFs, individual equities, and fixed-income holdings, supported by both quantitative and qualitative research.

Rene Persaud is a financial advisor with Synergy Investment Management LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Synergy since 2024 and previously at LPL Financial, United Planners Financial Services, and SPC and Associates, where he is also involved in recruiting and headhunting. Synergy Investment Management provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $681.5 million for about 2,469 clients, using a long-term, strategic approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and employing proprietary quantitative models and a held-away account platform.

William Freeman is a financial advisor at QTR Family Wealth, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Merrill, Bank of America, and Metric Financial. QTR Family Wealth, LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, and small businesses by providing comprehensive wealth management, portfolio management, retirement plan advisory, and business consulting services. The firm manages approximately $582.8 million in discretionary client assets across about 171 client relationships and employs a manager-of-managers approach with both discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Nicholas Maratta is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Occidental Asset Management, LLC since 2016 and previously worked at Scottrade, Inc. since 1999. Occidental Asset Management, LLC serves high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients by providing wealth management, portfolio management, and comprehensive financial planning through a 12-advisor team across six offices. The firm employs a discretionary approach using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and utilizes automated platforms for portfolio rebalancing and tax-loss harvesting.

Andrew Hicks is a financial advisor at Occidental Asset Management, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Occidental, he worked at New York Life Insurance Company and NYLIFE Securities LLC. Hicks also has a background in legal research and education through his time at Boon Legal LLC and Belmont College of Law. Occidental Asset Management serves high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients with wealth management, portfolio management, and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across a range of investment tools and manages approximately $1.4 billion for around 945 clients.