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.

Wesley Choate III is a financial advisor at Level Four Advisory Services with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for eight years. Choate serves as a School Board member for the Manatee County School District, where he oversees the superintendent and helps establish the district's budget. Level Four Advisory Services is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $6.5 billion and serving individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, retirement-plan consulting, and fiduciary services, typically implementing client mandates through model portfolios and a combination of firm-sponsored wrap platforms and unaffiliated sub-advisors.

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.

Keith Jaworski is a CFA charterholder with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Quantimental Investments, LLC, Doyle Wealth Management, Inc., Patton Albertson & Miller LLC, Alpha Asset Management, LLC, and Falcon Asset Management, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with KKJ, LLC, a residential real estate investment business. Fortis Capital Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, institutional clients, and other advisers. The firm provides customized, primarily discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, employing a mix of passive, active, tactical, and ESG-aware strategies alongside third-party sub-advisors and specialist approaches.

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.

John Piccirilli is a financial advisor at Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has prior experience at Five Star Bank, Long Boat Key Capital, Courier Capital, and HPN Capital. He is involved as a managing member and investor in several family-related private investment entities. Verdence Capital Advisors serves individual clients, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and independent advisers, offering discretionary portfolio management and financial planning through specialized teams. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to implement portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and independent managers, and provides OCIO sub-advisory and consulting 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.

David Lackore is a financial advisor at Cyndeo Wealth Partners with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS, Inc. before joining Cyndeo in 2020. Cyndeo Wealth Partners serves individuals, families, corporations, and business owners by offering portfolio management, financial planning, family office services, and financial consulting. The firm manages approximately $2.58 billion and employs customized investment strategies using firm-developed models, third-party managers, and access to separately managed and unified managed accounts.

Neal Engwall is a financial advisor at G. A. Repple & Company with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has been with the firm since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Engwall Enterprises LLC, specializing in custom cabinetry and millwork, and serves as president of the Christian Chamber of Commerce Tampa Bay. 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 mix of analytical approaches to develop individualized plans and offers a range of portfolio management options, including an ETF-focused program and a Biblically-Responsible Investing model.

Daniel Johnson is a financial advisor at Royal Fund Management, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Royal Fund Management since 2013. Prior to his current role, he was employed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and WCF Disaster Services. He is also an independent licensed insurance agent specializing in life, health, and annuity products. Royal Fund Management serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm uses fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to implement investment strategies and offers services including access to select non-traded REITs and an options-writing overlay.

Joseph Ward is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Brookwood Investment Group. He has held roles at firms including Redwood Private Wealth LLC and Belpointe Asset Management, and he is also involved with Ocean One Insurance Agency and Suncoast Insurance Solutions, focusing on insurance-related activities. Brookwood Investment Group provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individual investors, businesses, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm customizes portfolios using a range of strategies and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, supporting clients with ongoing monitoring and access to third-party managers and platforms.

David Roberts is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Grimes & Company since 2021 and previously held roles at TDAmeritrade and TD Waterhouse Investor Services. Grimes & Company provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual and institutional clients, including estates, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm uses proprietary research and portfolio-management systems to create customized investment strategies across a variety of vehicles and also offers trustee services through an affiliated trust entity.

Darrel Shinn is a financial advisor with Archer Investment Corporation in Bradenton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Cetera and CETERA Financial Specialists LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Shinn is actively involved with the Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island, serving as a board member, membership chair, and scholarship chair, and is vice president of the Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island Foundation. Archer Investment Corporation provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and investment companies, managing approximately $900 million primarily on a discretionary basis. The firm offers customized portfolio management and model-based strategies, with an investment process focused on diversified allocations across multiple asset classes and regular account reviews.