James Mcginty is a financial advisor with Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CI Doyle Private Wealth, PNC Wealth Management, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer of The Squires Club, a men's social club in St. Petersburg, FL. Fortis Capital Advisors is an SEC-registered multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, institutional clients, and other advisers. The firm offers customized, primarily discretionary portfolio management with a flexible investment approach that includes passive, active, tactical, and ESG-aware strategies, as well as access to specialist and sub-advisory strategies.

Francisco Lasanta Gorbea is a financial advisor at Elevate Financial Planning and Wealth Management in St. Petersburg, FL. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Elevate since 2025. Prior to this role, his work experience includes positions at HMS Host, Walmart, and Publix. Elevate Financial Planning and Wealth Management provides customized financial planning and portfolio management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm tailors investment advice to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and third-party asset management platforms.

Fred Barnard Jr. is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in St. Petersburg, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Legend Equities Corporation for 17 years and has been with Lincoln Investment for nine years. In addition to advisory work, Barnard is also a licensed producer of investment-related insurance products with multiple companies. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and in-house investment management.

Jason Stuber is a financial advisor with Portfolio Medics, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Red River, EMC Corporation, Nutanix Inc, and Riverbed Technology. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Bayfront Tax and Accounting, DBA Liberty Tax, providing accounting services, and he is an independent insurance agent through Bayfront Wealth and Insurance. Portfolio Medics provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients, as well as small businesses, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized portfolios using diversified mutual funds, ETFs, individual stocks and bonds, and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment approach.

Marissa Nehlsen is a financial advisor with Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Berthel Fisher since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in leadership coaching, training, and public relations for nonprofit organizations, including serving as a certified specialist in values-based leadership and working with The Foundation Latin America. Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $906 million in client assets through a variety of platforms and tailored strategies.

Dalila Toledo is a financial advisor at Alera Investment Advisors, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Triad Advisors, CitiGroup, and Zacks & Company. Toledo is also the Director of Compliance for Financial Services at Alera Group. Alera Investment Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and institutions. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and ERISA-focused plan services, employing a long-term investment approach with internal and external managers.

Marc Nufrio is a financial advisor with Stonex Advisors Inc. and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 36 years of industry experience, including prior roles at StoneX Securities Inc., Wrp Investments, Inc., and OneAmerica Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales through Nufrio Financial Group LLC and holds a limited real estate license as a Realtor. Stonex Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm uses a combination of independent advisors and in-house resources to implement strategies via advisor-managed portfolios, proprietary models, and third-party money managers.

Shane Smith is a CFP® and ChFC® with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with Independence Square Holdings, LLC, where he has worked since 2019, and has prior experience at Private Advisor Group, LLC, LPL Financial, and MSI Financial Services, Inc. His business activities include providing fixed insurance products through various carriers. Independence Square Holdings serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutional clients through financial planning, portfolio management, and pension consulting. The firm utilizes a multi-team approach, blending customized and model portfolios with third-party solutions, and offers access to a variety of investment instruments and digital platforms.

Giulliano Guimaray is a financial advisor at KCD Financial, Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Trinity Wealth Securities LLC and IFS Securities Inc. KCD Financial, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, and portfolio appraisal services, utilizing third-party platforms and managers to tailor investment strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Jose Montalvo Jr. is a financial advisor at Global View Capital Management LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior work includes roles at Netlaw, School Loan 411 LLC, Rush University, and Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. Global View Capital Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plan participants. The firm uses a technical and quantitative investment approach focused on ETFs and mutual funds, supported by proprietary research and execution infrastructure.

Steven Prawl is a financial advisor at G. A. Repple & Company with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Mangrove Financial since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Pinion Insurance Solutions, LLC, which sells health, life, and annuity insurance products. G. A. Repple & Company provides investment advisory and financial planning services to retail individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm employs a variety of analytical approaches to develop individualized portfolios and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, along with model strategies including ETF-focused and Biblically-Responsible Investing programs.

Alexander Benham is a financial advisor at Elevate Financial Planning and Wealth Management with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Elevate, he worked in various roles including at the University of San Diego Athletics Department and PotomacWave Consulting. Elevate Financial Planning and Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering customized financial planning and both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through a multi-adviser team. The firm employs fundamental analysis and tactical asset allocation across mutual funds, ETFs, and individual equities, and often utilizes third-party managers and turnkey asset management platforms for implementation.

William Murty is a financial advisor at Elevate Financial Planning and Wealth Management with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at George Mason University and KPMG. Before entering the financial industry, he spent several years working in the restaurant sector. Elevate Financial Planning and Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with customized financial planning and portfolio management. The firm employs fundamental analysis and strategic asset allocation across mutual funds, ETFs, and individual equities, and works through a multi-adviser team to coordinate with clients’ other professionals.

Matthew McGowan is a financial advisor at Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at SEI Investments Management Corp, SEI Investments Distribution Co, and Riskalyze. McGowan serves as a senior advisor consultant, assisting financial advisors in understanding Aptus Capital Advisors' investment philosophy and business services. Aptus Capital Advisors manages approximately $14.47 billion on a discretionary basis and provides advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach primarily using ETFs, including actively managed Aptus funds, combining technical and fundamental analysis to seek market upside while attempting to mitigate drawdowns.

Kelly Collins is a financial advisor at Yale Capital Corp. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Collins previously worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors and Allstate Financial Services. Yale Capital Corp. provides investment management and financial planning to high-net-worth individuals, private investment funds, and U.S. institutions. The firm employs a fundamental analysis approach, emphasizing dividend-bearing and tax-efficient asset classes while using tax-sensitive techniques to manage portfolios.

Justin Kelly is a financial advisor at Compass Financial Management LLC in St. Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 license with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC and has additional professional experience with Northrop Grumman Corporation, the Defense Intelligence Agency, and Patriot Group International. Compass Financial Management LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, providing discretionary investment management, retirement-plan consulting, and participant education. The firm employs a multi-advisor team approach and uses a variety of investment strategies including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and both fundamental and technical analysis.

Solomon Kilgroe is a financial advisor at Cyndeo Wealth Partners with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc. Kilgroe serves on the board of directors for Eckerd College and is involved in a fitness-related business as a limited partner. Cyndeo Wealth Partners advises individuals, families, corporations, and business owners, offering portfolio management, financial planning, family office services, and consulting. The firm customizes portfolios using proprietary models and third-party managers, investing across various asset classes while integrating investment advice with comprehensive planning and business advisory services.

Patrick Dupont is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with HUB Investment Partners, LLC and has previously worked at Millennium Advisory Services, Inc. and McKay Wealth Management Group LLC. Outside of financial advisory roles, he has experience in the hospitality and service industries, including positions at The North Hero House Inn & Restaurant and Otter Creek Awnings. HUB Investment Partners provides investment management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm employs a blend of internally managed model portfolios and customized allocations, utilizing technical and cyclical analysis to align investments with client objectives.

Amy Powell is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience. She is currently with RFG Advisory, LLC and has previously worked at CI Doyle Private Wealth, LLC, Corient, and CIPW Service Company, LLC. Amy is also the owner and wealth advisor of AimWell Financial, a DBA for RFG Advisory. RFG Advisory provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients such as investment companies and government entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and specialized retirement plan consulting, utilizing a variety of model strategies and third-party platforms.

Cheryl Bott is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Waverly Advisors, LLC since 2023. She previously worked at Holifield Financial Advisory Services/Prosper Financial Advisers for eight years and United Capital Financial Advisers for one year. Outside of financial advising, she is co-owner of B&B Commercial Laundry Installation, LLC, a business focused on installing commercial laundry equipment. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations and offers comprehensive services including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and multi-family office solutions.