Richard Ryder is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently a principal at Bay Capital, where he has worked since 2020, and previously led Ryder Capital, Inc. He serves as an advisor to the Investment Committee for the Diocese of St. Petersburg Pension Board. Bay Capital provides portfolio and wealth management services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs an active, rules-based asset allocation strategy focused on risk management and tactical sector rotation across multiple fund types.

Raymond Mcfolling is a financial advisor with Chesapeake Capital Management, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 14 years of industry experience, including roles at Guranteed Capital Strategies Inc. and Mcfolling Financial Group. He is also president of Guaranteed Capital Strategies Inc., an insurance sales business. Chesapeake Capital Management, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm operates as a team of seven advisors, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions, and emphasizes client communication and education through seminars and workshops.

Jonathan Higgins is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Sterling Advisory Services, LLC, based in Brandon, FL. His prior work experience includes roles at The University of Florida, Orlando Health, Florida Heart and Vascular, and Vascular and Endovascular Consultants of Orlando. Sterling Advisory Services, LLC is a solo registered investment adviser providing portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of charting, fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct and monitor client portfolios and prepares customized Investment Policy Statements.

Jeffrey Kikoler is a financial advisor at Golden Road Advisors LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and CFA® designations and previously worked for Raymond James & Associates, Inc. for 20 years before joining his current firm. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent involved in insurance sales and implementation. Golden Road Advisors offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a fundamental, long-term investment approach using diversified portfolios of primarily low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, with flexibility to include individual securities and independent managers.

Eduardo De La Rosa is a financial advisor at Rauch Advisory LLC in Tampa, FL, with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been involved with BACASO Consulting LLC DBA Solid Ground Financial since 2013, where he provides insurance services, business consulting as a Certified Exit Planning Advisor, and Social Security timing advice. Outside of his advisory role, he also engages in strategic partnership consulting and online marketing activities. Rauch Advisory serves individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately 139 client relationships. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management through its Rauch Advisory Wrap Fee Program, as well as non-discretionary financial planning and retirement plan consulting, utilizing third-party model strategies implemented via a sub-advisory platform.

Michelle Halpin is a financial advisor with Grand Central Investment Group, LLC in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has worked with Grand Central Investment Group since 2014, following previous roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing spanning 16 years. Grand Central Investment Group, LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to a range of clients, including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses a top-down investment approach focused on asset allocation and dividend-paying equities and offers both a proprietary wrap-fee program and consulting services with transaction-based fees.

Nicholas Koen is a financial advisor at VectorWealth with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is the Manager and Principal Agent of Dough Agency, LLC, a licensed insurance agency. VectorWealth provides discretionary portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients through a wrap fee program, managing diversified portfolios that include ETFs, mutual funds, stocks, bonds, options, and private investment vehicles. The firm combines quantitative analysis with passive buy-and-hold strategies and options trading, tailoring portfolios to each client’s income, tax situation, and risk tolerance.

Alex Tavares is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Howland and Associates, LLC with two years of industry experience. He has been with Howland and Associates since 2023 and concurrently serves as an Assistant Professor of English at Hillsborough Community College, where he has taught literature since 2007. Howland and Associates provides discretionary portfolio management for individual and family clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, IRAs, and 529 plans. The firm employs fundamental analysis and tailored strategies to manage primarily equity and fixed-income portfolios, focusing on client-specific objectives and time horizons.

Steven Zanolli is a financial advisor at Sandy Morris Financial & Estate Planning Services, LLC in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Enterprise, Pruco Securities LLC, and Morgan Stanley DW Inc., among others. Sandy Morris Financial & Estate Planning Services LLC provides investment advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients through model portfolio management, discretionary asset management, and consulting. The firm emphasizes client education through newsletters, seminars, and workshops, using a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis tailored to each client’s needs.

Matthew Marone is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mutual Trust Asset Management, Inc. since 2008. He previously worked at Mutual Trust Co. of America Securities for 25 years and has been affiliated with Calton & Associates, Inc. since 2024. Marone is president of US INTREGRITY INC, a firm involved in life and annuity sales as well as estate and retirement planning. Mutual Trust Asset Management provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory with a tactical overlay, utilizing diversified portfolios of mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, often under discretionary authority.

Vincent Sgro is a financial advisor at Sterling Bridge Financial Group LLC with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Nationwide Investment Services Corporation and Senior Benefit Resources. Sterling Bridge Financial Group provides advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on portfolio management, financial planning, and the selection of third-party investment managers. The firm employs modern portfolio theory and a long-term trading approach, offering portfolios that include traditional and alternative investment products, and also hosts no-fee educational seminars for clients and the public.

Brielle Vieira is a financial advisor at Golden Road Advisors LLC in Tampa, FL. She holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience, including prior work at Douglas C. Lane & Associates. Outside of finance, she has worked in the hospitality sector at establishments such as Channel Marker Cafe and Market Tavern. Golden Road Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a fundamentally driven, long-term investment approach with customized portfolios tailored to clients’ goals, risk tolerance, and tax considerations.

Anthony Visintin is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Federmann Financial Advisors Inc. in Tampa, FL, where he has worked since 2020. He has four years of industry experience and prior work history includes roles at Greggs Landscaping, Synergy Storage Group, and Saint Leo University. Federmann Financial Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs a mix of investment strategies across bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs, and offers additional services including in-house tax preparation and consolidated reporting through the eMoney platform.

Matthew Mckeown Sr. is a financial advisor at Pearl Wealth Group with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Sandy Morris Financial Services and Sandy Morris Insurance Services. In addition to advisory work, he is a licensed insurance agent in Florida, offering life insurance, Medicare, and annuity products. Pearl Wealth Group provides portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, using a combination of quantitative and qualitative investment methods. The firm offers discretionary management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, with a notable inclusion of insurance and annuity products as part of its comprehensive service offering.

Nolan Hudi is a financial advisor with BayTrust Wealth Management, LLC in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Advisory Services Network, LLC and Drew Capital Management, as well as academic experience at the University of South Florida and Texas Christian University. Outside of advisory work, he is also licensed as an insurance agent, engaging in insurance transactions related to fixed annuities and life insurance. BayTrust Wealth Management serves individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, offering discretionary investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and standalone financial planning. The firm manages approximately $97.75 million in assets and provides customized portfolios using a range of investment vehicles with a long-term focus emphasizing downside protection.

Daniel Spalding is a financial advisor at Chiron Capital Management, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at LPL Financial and Prudential Investment Management Services. Outside of advising, he is involved in non-investment businesses including It’ll Fit Charters and Cutsey Fly, both based in St. Petersburg, FL. Chiron Capital Management, LLC provides discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages portfolios using fundamental and technical analysis, offering tailored strategies across a range of asset classes and operating a wrap fee program with a high client-to-advisor ratio.

Carl Von Dem Bussche Jr. is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Financial Guidance Group, Inc. since 1994 and previously worked 12 years at Relevant Church. Financial Guidance Group, Inc. serves individual investors, including high-net-worth and non-HNW clients, and provides retirement plan consulting for plan fiduciaries. The firm focuses on creative professionals and offers discretionary investment management, wealth planning, and retirement advisory services using a tax-efficient, risk-managed approach grounded in modern portfolio theory.

John Boyer is a CFP® with 37 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Wisdom Financial Planning and has previously worked at Securities Service Network, Inc. for 25 years. Outside of advising, he is a licensed insurance professional involved in insurance planning, including life, disability, and long-term care products. Wisdom Financial Planning serves individuals, families, business owners, and retirement plans with financial planning and investment advisory services. The firm employs a fundamentally driven, long-term investment approach using diversified, low-cost ETFs and mutual funds, and manages accounts with ongoing monitoring and rebalancing as needed.

Robert Howland is a CFP® and Series 65-certified advisor with 20 years at Howland and Associates, LLC and four years of industry experience. He serves as clerk on the finance committee of the St. Petersburg Religious Society of Friends. Howland and Associates provides discretionary portfolio management for primarily individual and family clients, including high-net-worth individuals and institutional accounts. The firm employs fundamental analysis and tailored strategies to manage equity and fixed-income portfolios in alignment with client objectives and risk considerations.

Robert Johnston is a financial advisor at Antonetti Capital Management LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Antonetti Capital Management since 2014. The firm provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other business entities, serving both high-net-worth and non-HNW clients. Antonetti Capital Management employs a combination of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analysis to tailor strategies and manages approximately $121 million across more than 300 client relationships.