Michael Sorvillo is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF and holds the Series 66 designation. He has seven years of industry experience, including five years at Edward Jones prior to joining TIAA-CREF. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management using model and customized portfolios under a fiduciary standard.

David Banack is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Truist Advisory Services since 2016 and has worked at Truist Investment Services, Inc. since 2011. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, leveraging third-party platforms and AI-enabled research to support its AMC Advantage manager-selection program.

Emmelis Keaney is a financial advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked in various roles within Ameritas since 2013. Keaney also operates Keaney Financial Services Corp and is the founder of Disability Insurance Queen, a brand focused on education and insurance solutions related to disability income insurance. Additionally, she teaches business, finance, and entrepreneurship courses at Indian River State College. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of asset management and financial planning programs, utilizing model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, and maintains a corporate structure that integrates affiliated broker-dealer, investment, and insurance entities.

Jessica Jade Valentini is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has three years of industry experience and previously worked at World Ventures Inc. Valentini serves as president of Omni Professional Security and Network Lead Exchange, a lead exchange group, supporting member meetings and maintaining structure. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and offers a range of financial planning and consulting services tailored to client needs.

Andrew Ingeman is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2009 and holds a Series 63 designation. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.

Ashley Crotwell is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving at Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. She has held prior roles at Sequoia Financial Group, Sequoia Financial Advisors, Triad Financial Advisors, and Bankers Life. Her background also includes six years at United Technologies. Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc.’s Wealth Management division offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services to a range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, government entities, and charitable organizations. The firm uses both proprietary and third-party investment products, applying quantitative and qualitative due diligence to construct diversified portfolios.

Mark Kalish is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC and Family Wealth Solutions. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC for a combined total of 49 years. Outside of his advisory role, Kalish is involved in business ownership related to managing and owning office buildings through several LLCs. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on customized, primarily long-term portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, and other investment vehicles, supported by a network of approximately 286 advisors serving over 13,000 clients.

Christopher Glading is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked in various roles including as a licensed insurance agent and in youth leadership positions within community organizations. His prior work includes engagements with AmeriLife and managing his own advisory firm, Chris Glading Financial Services, LLC. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and other entities. The firm employs strategic and dynamic asset-allocation models and offers discretionary portfolio management through a turnkey asset management platform and various affiliated and proprietary investment products.

Joseph Roddy is a financial advisor with Guardian Life, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has been with Guardian Life since 2023 and is also affiliated with Park Avenue Securities. Roddy has experience in financial services connected to both organizations. He is based in Port Saint Lucie, Florida, and has previous work history including roles at the University of Miami and Gilmour Academy. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and businesses. The firm provides customized financial planning and access to proprietary and third-party investment solutions, combining advisor-led discretionary management with digital advisory tools.

William Pembroke is a financial advisor with Cetera Planning Partners in Port St. Lucie, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles with multiple Cetera entities and Avantax Planning Partners, as well as ownership of a CPA practice since 1991. He serves as Treasurer for a commercial condominium association, where he handles tax filings. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees by providing investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement advice. The firm’s approach emphasizes diversified allocations aligned with client objectives and risk tolerance and integrates tax planning, estate services, and other offerings through a broad network of affiliated resources.

Bryan Maestre is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works directly with clients to develop strategies tailored to their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. He provides ongoing advice and guidance to support clients as their needs evolve. Bryan also connects clients with specialists in banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions through Bank of America. Bryan's expertise centers on personal investing and financial planning, informed by his role as a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor and his Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He leverages the global investing resources of Merrill and the banking convenience offered by Bank of America to assist clients in pursuing their financial objectives. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Universidad Autonoma del Caribe and is bilingual in Spanish and English.

Ryan Merrell is a financial advisor at Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Diversified Investors Securities Corp. and Diversified Investment Advisors, where he has worked since 2009 and 2010, respectively. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners by offering managed portfolio advice, investment education, and guidance on asset allocation, contribution rates, and retirement age. The firm relies on Morningstar Investment Management for portfolio construction and oversight, managing a large client base primarily through non-discretionary investment strategies.

Gregory Mathey is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at SunTrust Advisory Services since 2016 and SunTrust Investment Services, Inc. since 2015. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by third-party platform partnerships and AI-enabled research tools.

Christopher Knight is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Private Advisor Group, LLC and LPL Financial. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2007 and has been with Private Advisor Group since 2012. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to managed account solutions including proprietary and third-party programs. The firm follows a fiduciary-based advisory model and employs a range of investment strategies, often implementing advice through third-party managers and technology platforms.

Peter Silcox is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC. He previously worked for Raymond James & Associates for 16 years before joining Steward Partners in 2026. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account programs through a variety of portfolio management solutions and third-party managers.

Brett Bladergroen is a financial advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Raymond James & Associates and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Prior to his financial services career, he spent four years with the New York Mets. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a range of advisory, financial planning, and managed account services.

Claudia Young is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Raymond James & Associates and TD Ameritrade, with significant tenure at Scottrade. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering a broad range of investment advisory and financial planning services.

James Jessup is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Port St. Lucie, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and Empower Financial Services, and he also operates a home-based weekend bakery under Florida’s cottage food law called Pie Guys Bakery. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders, using an integrated service model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Robert Banasiak is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott holding a Series 63 designation and 60 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2013. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and advisory programs with both in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Steven Sacco is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Palm City, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with four years of industry experience. Prior to his current roles at Eagle Strategies and Five Peaks Capital Group, he worked nearly two decades at the United States General Services Administration. He is also engaged in insurance brokering, focusing on non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional investors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored advice delivered primarily through non-discretionary asset management within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.