Walter Hester III is a financial advisor at SB Advisory, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Naples Asset Management Company LLC since 2009. He is also the managing member of Quanta Capital Management LLC, where he provides non-professional investment consulting. SB Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm with 34 advisors managing approximately $1.1 billion for more than 2,600 clients. The firm serves individuals, businesses, and retirement plans, primarily providing non-discretionary advice through portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party manager programs.

James Horn is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Origin Investment Advisory LLC in Sarasota, FL. He previously worked at Facet Wealth and Merrill Lynch. Outside of finance, Horn is the owner and president of Horn Commercial Cleaning, LLC, a janitorial services business. Origin Investment Advisory primarily serves individual retail clients through a direct-to-consumer subscription model and employer-sponsored workplace benefit programs. The firm employs a rules-based investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and behavioral finance, offering AI-driven advice and discretionary Automated Index Investing portfolios without charging traditional percentage-of-assets management fees.

David Moret is a financial advisor with Wellesley Asset Management, Inc. in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Wellesley Asset Management since 2017 and has prior experience at Principal Life Insurance Company and several fund service firms. Wellesley Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management for individuals, pension and retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm specializes in convertible securities and absolute-return strategies, managing separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, an exchange-traded fund, and private pooled vehicles.

Michael Watkins is a financial advisor at Truvestments Capital LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at several firms including Virtue Capital Management, Redwood Private Wealth, Horter Investment Management, and SGL Financial. Outside of investment advising, he serves as president of Tampa Bay Advisory, LLC, where he is involved in insurance sales and implementation. Truvestments Capital LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, private funds, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, sub-advisory services, and manages a private investment vehicle focused on long-term Bitcoin holdings, employing a blend of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis in portfolio construction.

Jerry Bainbridge is a financial advisor with J. L. Bainbridge & Co., Inc. in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at J. L. Bainbridge & Co., Inc. since 1997. J. L. Bainbridge & Co., Inc. provides discretionary investment management and integrated financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and 401(k) participants, with a recent focus on services for social media influencers. The firm emphasizes conservative growth through established U.S. companies and fixed-income strategies, offering specialized services including held-away retirement account management and Medicare insurance analytics.

James Tucci is a financial advisor at Base Wealth Management with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior experience at Sterling Bridge Financial Group LLC, Ficare Federal Credit Union, Kent State University, and Tallmadge High School. Base Wealth Management is a team-based registered investment adviser with nine advisors overseeing approximately $326 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers fee-based discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services, employing a tactical allocation strategy informed by fundamental analysis to build customized portfolios.

Jonathan Pace is a financial advisor with Tactive Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including Strategy Marketplace LLC, Capital Management Services, AE Wealth Management, LLC, and The Lotter Group. He is also the founder of Pace Financial and Insurance Services, where he is active in insurance sales. Tactive Advisors manages portfolios for individual clients, trusts, businesses, employee benefit plans, and institutional investors through a combination of a robo-advisor platform and an advisor-led service using structured model portfolios. The firm employs a tactical asset allocation approach with blended model portfolios and serves both discretionary and non-discretionary clients.

Thomas Anderson is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Hendricks Wealth and Estate Management with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions in insurance and education, as well as roles in hospitality and retail. Hendricks Wealth and Estate Management serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities, offering comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a multi-asset investment approach combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, managing approximately $536 million in client assets.

Suzanne Stacy Mckelvey is a financial advisor at Walsh & Associates, LLC with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Walsh & Associates and LPL Financial, as well as at Gould Kilian CPA Group. Outside of her advisory work, she is a partial owner of a leasing company for Pilates equipment, held for succession planning purposes. Walsh & Associates serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $660 million on a discretionary basis through an eight-advisor team, employing asset allocation alongside fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analysis.

Richard Carr is a CFP® and ChFC® with 35 years of industry experience. He is currently with Carr Financial Group, where he has worked since 2022, following prior roles at Lucey Advisory Group and Private Advisor Group, LLC. In addition to his advisory work, Carr serves as an adjunct instructor teaching basic financial concepts and holds board positions with several nonprofit and social organizations. Carr Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach using diversified mutual funds and ETFs, with selective use of individual securities and alternative investments, and offers specialized family office services under separate arrangements.

Jon Lee is a financial advisor with Tactive Advisors, LLC in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Global Investment Advisory, American Global Wealth Management, Eagle Wealth Advisors, and Aegis Capital Corp. He is also a partner at LCM Capital Advisors LLC, where he dedicates significant time to the business. Tactive Advisors provides portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, employee benefit plans, and institutional investors, utilizing a tactical asset allocation strategy based on the Black-Litterman framework. The firm offers both robo-advisor and advisor-led model portfolio solutions, managing a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

John Gustafsson is a financial advisor at CS Planning Corp with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously with Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company. Gustafsson is also associated with Master Planners & Associates, where he provides financial advisory and insurance services. CS Planning Corp, operating as Vertical Ascent Wealth Management, offers investment supervisory, portfolio management, and financial planning services to individuals, businesses, and various entities. The firm uses a multi-advisor model to construct diversified portfolios tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and goals, managing accounts through systematic strategies and ongoing monitoring.

John Leeming II is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with J. L. Bainbridge & Co., Inc., where he has worked since 2003. J. L. Bainbridge & Co., Inc. provides discretionary investment management and integrated financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, 401(k) participants, and social media influencers. The firm focuses on conservative growth through established U.S. companies and a fixed-income strategy, offering specialized services such as held-away retirement account management and Medicare insurance analytics.

Keith Chatel is a financial advisor with Lebenthal Global Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management and USA Financial Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he operates an insurance agency under the name My Benefits Solution. Lebenthal Global Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, retirement accounts, and small business pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management through a wrap fee program and provides financial planning without additional charge, utilizing model-based strategies managed by its affiliated sub-adviser.

Michael Walsh is a financial advisor with Walsh & Associates, LLC in Sarasota, FL, holding the Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Walsh & Associates since 2013 and has worked with LPL Financial since 2006. Walsh & Associates provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm manages client assets on a discretionary basis using a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analysis, offering portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and model portfolio programs.

Dwight Pendola is a CFP® professional at Horizon Wealth Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Horizon Wealth Advisors since 2015. Horizon Wealth Advisors is a team-based SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $235 million for around 567 clients. The firm provides asset management, financial planning, and pension consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, and employer retirement plans using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis.

Jonathan De Brito is a financial advisor at MRA Advisory Group in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. He has also served as Treasurer for an offshore investment advisory business since 2016. MRA Advisory Group provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals and businesses, offering a range of portfolio management and planning solutions tailored to both retail and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses risk-based model portfolios reviewed by an Investment Committee and offers specialized services such as Biblically Responsible Investing and an affiliated tax preparation practice.

Kelly Mc Lean Holleran is a financial advisor with Walsh & Associates, LLC, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and having two years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at LPL Financial and prior work at Goodwill Industries Manasota and Performcb. She also provides administrative support to Walsh & Associates. Walsh & Associates offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm manages client assets on a discretionary basis using fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analyses, and provides comprehensive portfolio management and retirement plan consulting through a team of nine advisors.

Charles Giaquinto is a financial advisor at Tactive Advisors, LLC with 19 years of experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Young America Capital, Paulson Investment Advisors, and Wall Street Access. In addition to advisory work, he is involved in investment banking activities helping companies raise capital through Young America Capital. Tactive Advisors serves individual clients, trusts, businesses, employee benefit plans, and institutional investors, offering portfolio management through a combination of a robo-advisor platform and advisor-led model portfolios. The firm employs a tactical asset allocation approach using blended model portfolios and manages both discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Ryan Mcmahon is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Ranch Capital Advisors, Inc. and previously worked at Lincoln Investment and Shepherd Financial. Ranch Capital Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and small businesses by offering investment management, financial planning, and a subscription-based financial coaching service. The firm uses both model allocations and customized strategies, incorporating various trading approaches including derivatives, while providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.