Richard Oberuc is a financial advisor at Empirical Asset Management, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Virtue Capital Management, LLC and First National Advisors, LLC. Oberuc is also the CEO of Burlington Hall Asset Management, Inc., a company focused on developing software products for asset allocation models. Empirical Asset Management provides discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm uses a rules-based, long-term investment approach leveraging proprietary methodologies and a range of diversified portfolios constructed from ETFs, mutual funds, and select securities.

James Roach III is a financial advisor at Flagstar Securities, Inc. in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Flagstar Advisors since 2001 and joined Flagstar Securities, Inc. in 2026. In addition to his advisory role, Roach serves as Group Director Investments and Senior Vice President at New York Community Bancorp. Flagstar Securities, Inc. provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and insurance companies. The firm manages approximately $784 million in discretionary assets, employing a strategy that includes mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and third-party managers, supported by Envestnet PMC for due diligence and manager recommendations.

Brian Timm is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Global Financial Private Client since 2020 and previously at AssetMark and Global Financial Private Capital. In addition to his advisory role, he manages BCT Consulting Services, LLC, a financial services firm. Global Financial Private Client is a team of five advisors managing approximately $828 million for about 140 clients, including high-net-worth individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various strategies.

Geoffrey Frazier is a financial advisor with Global Financial Private Client in Sarasota, FL, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 35 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at G. F. Investment Services, LLC and Global Financial Private Capital. He is also the owner of 360 Tax Consulting, an accounting and financial consulting firm. Global Financial Private Client is a team of five advisors managing approximately $828 million for about 140 clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm uses fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various strategies and maintains defensive cash positions when appropriate.

Daniel Greenwald is a financial advisor at J. L. Bainbridge & Co., Inc. with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MN8 Energy LLC, The Goldman Sachs Group Inc, and Deloitte & Touche LLP. 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 recent services tailored for social media influencers. The firm focuses on conservative growth strategies in established U.S. companies and fixed-income investments, managing over $1 billion in assets across a six-advisor team.

James Appel is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience. He currently works at Cohen Capital Advisors, LLC, where he has been since 2026, following a 19-year tenure at Raymond James & Associates. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is also a licensed insurance professional. Cohen Capital provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm customizes portfolios primarily with low-cost mutual funds and ETFs and employs a long-term investment approach informed by both fundamental and technical analysis.

Joshua Pisa is a financial advisor at Base Wealth Management with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Ernst & Young, Doyle Wealth Management, and Walters & Associates CPAs. Outside of his advisory role, he is the president and owner of Strategic Tax Advisory LLC, a CPA firm providing tax and accounting services to small businesses and individuals. Base Wealth Management offers fee-based investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages discretionary portfolios using a tactical allocation strategy and serves approximately 754 clients with a team of six advisors.

Nathan Maciejowski is a financial advisor with Redwood Financial Network in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Redwood Financial Network and LPL Financial since 2014. Redwood Financial Network is a team-based advisory firm with eight advisors managing approximately $226 million in assets. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering comprehensive financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting with a customized, long-term investment approach.

Ernest Cave is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Blue Horizon Equity, Inc. He has worked at multiple firms, including Cetera Wealth Services and Osaic Wealth. Cave is also the manager of Cave Wealth Management, a DBA LLC. Blue Horizon Equity, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $746 million, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals and institutions. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management through wrap-fee Unified Managed Accounts and an Advisor-as-Portfolio-Manager program, alongside access to third-party money manager platforms.

Donald Blowers is a Series 66 licensed advisor with nine years of industry experience. He joined Blue Jean Financial LLC in 2024 after seven years at Thrivent Investment Management Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Blowers works as an independent Uber Eats driver and holds a licensed insurance agent position. Blue Jean Financial is a fiduciary-registered investment advisor serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and businesses with discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a customized, long-term investment approach using low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, and select individual securities, with portfolios managed on an institutional platform.

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.

Scott Bretl is a financial advisor with Wellment Financial in Osprey, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at FSR Wealth Management, FSR Insurance Planning, Global Financial Private Capital, and FSR Certified Public Accountants. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer for the Chikaming Country Club, where he prepares budgets and participates in the finance committee. Wellment Financial provides investment management, manager selection, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, emphasizing retirement planning and tax strategies. The firm employs diversified model portfolios and various asset allocation approaches, delivering managed accounts through a third-party sub-advisor and a wrap-fee platform.

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.