Alex Alonso, MBA, is the founder of Alonso Financial Planning, a fee-only independent advisory firm in Tampa, FL serving business owners and entrepreneurs. A lifelong entrepreneur who started his first company at sixteen, Alex helps founders turn their businesses into assets that can fund a lifetime of financial freedom. Whether they plan to sell, keep building, or anything in between. He specializes in S-corp distribution strategy, business cash management, tax-aware investing, and retirement plan design. Alex is a member of the XYPN network and holds an MBA with the ChFC designation in progress.

Tony Kimathi is a financial advisor at Panbridge Capital Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation with no prior industry experience. Before joining the advisory field, he worked at Verizon from 2016 to 2021. Outside his advisory work, he maintains a separate business-intelligence consulting occupation. Panbridge Capital Advisory provides non-discretionary, fee-only investment advisory services primarily to individuals and high net worth clients. The firm emphasizes integrated financial planning and investment strategy consultation without taking custody of assets or exercising trading discretion.

Reshell Smith is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at AMES Financial Solutions, LLC since 2017. Prior to that, she operated AMES Financial Education & Consulting LLC from 2013 to 2017. She is the author of two financial independence books for women and hosts the podcast "She's So Wealthy." AMES Financial Solutions provides individual clients with financial planning, investment advisory services, money coaching, and insurance product sales. The firm manages assets through a technology-driven wrap fee program using Betterment for Advisors and serves a high client count relative to its single-advisor structure.

Bryan Boyd is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with four years of industry experience. He is the principal of Oakensense, an independent advisory firm he founded in 2026. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, Merrill Lynch, Fidelity Investments, and State Farm. Oakensense provides comprehensive wealth planning and discretionary investment management services for individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, through integrated advisory engagements. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach focused on long-term strategies and diversified portfolios, using a fixed fee structure rather than percentage-of-assets fees.

James Hall is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Black Raven Investments, LLC in Celebration, Florida, with 12 years at the firm and 9 years of industry experience. He serves as trustee for three irrevocable trusts, each a client of Black Raven Investments. Hall also owns a consulting firm focused on selling two issued patents. Black Raven Investments provides discretionary portfolio management primarily to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a diverse investment process including cyclical, fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, and is notable for its use of alternative investments, leverage, derivatives, and performance-based fee arrangements.

Alexander King is a financial advisor at Macedon Financial Management, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at Raymond James Financial Services, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, and other firms. Macedon Financial Management provides portfolio management and pension consulting services to institutional and individual clients, including retirement plans and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs a variety of analytic methods and typically offers discretionary management focused on mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, and select securities.

Timothy Clifford is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Core Wealth Consultants, LLC in Winter Garden, FL. His prior work includes a one-year tenure at Brendanwood Financial Brokerage LLC and over a decade as an independent insurance agent, which remains a small part of his professional activities. Core Wealth Consultants serves individual and high-net-worth clients through discretionary portfolio management and a structured financial planning framework called PlanAssist®. The firm integrates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to manage diversified portfolios and provides continuous planning support, including an optional AI-assisted engagement tool.

Brendan Carey is a financial advisor at JTM Carey Capital LLC in Clermont, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at ADP Broker-Dealer, Inc. and BAC Local 7 NYC. Carey is also involved with JTM Insurance & Financial Group LLC. JTM Carey Capital LLC provides discretionary asset management and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis in portfolio construction and offers both individual and plan-focused investment management under discretionary authority.

Elizabeth Mccollum is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with two years of industry experience. She is the principal of Prosperity Financial Planning LLC, an independent advisory firm she joined in 2025. Prior to this, she worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. from 2022 to 2024. Outside of financial advising, she is a licensed real estate broker and operates her own brokerage business. Prosperity Financial Planning LLC provides comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a strategic, asset-allocation approach based on fundamental analysis and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management with regular reviews.

Douglas Henke is a financial advisor at Pine to Palm Financial, LLC in Clermont, FL, with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Brookstone Capital Management and CFD Investments, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Henke operates as an independent insurance agent, focusing on annuity and life insurance sales and service. Pine to Palm Financial, LLC provides discretionary asset management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business owners. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, cyclical analysis, and modern portfolio theory, with discretionary authority to manage portfolios and conduct quarterly reviews.

Christopher Ballard is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience. He is the principal at Ballard Wealth Management LLC, which he founded after previous roles including eight years at AE Wealth Management. Ballard also owns and operates an insurance business involved in health and life insurance sales. Ballard Wealth Management LLC provides discretionary asset management and financial planning primarily for individual clients, managing approximately $81 million across around 281 client relationships. The firm employs third-party sub-advisors for portfolio implementation and integrates estate-planning support through a licensed digital platform.

Michael Ciaston is the principal of Ciaston Financial Group LLC and holds a Series 65 license. He has been in the financial industry since 2021, with prior experience at Marcum LLP, MG Stover, and Alter Domus. In addition to his advisory role, he provides tax preparation and bookkeeping services. Ciaston Financial Group LLC is a newly formed investment manager offering discretionary asset management and complimentary financial planning for managed accounts. The firm implements investment programs using a combination of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis, with occasional use of options and pooled investment vehicles.

Andres Ortiz is a financial advisor at IQ Portfolios with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and J.W. Cole Advisors. Ortiz is also an independent insurance agent. IQ Portfolios provides ongoing portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering tailored investment strategies, third-party manager selection, and co-advisory services with managed account solutions. The firm employs a variety of analytical methods and generally follows a long-term trading approach.

Timothy O'Mara is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Opima Capital Management, LLC. His prior work experience includes positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, Wilmington Trust, and CITIGROUP. Outside of finance, he is an independent music producer through Tim O'Mara Productions. Opima Capital Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, including employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a combined approach of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and economic analysis and is noted for its institutional and pension consulting capabilities.

Ready to retire with confidence? I'm Keith Hensley, a CFP® professional and fiduciary financial advisor helping near-retirees and retirees in Orlando, Florida navigate one of life's biggest transitions. Whether you're approaching retirement or already there, I provide flat-fee financial planning that's completely transparent and conflict-free. Here's how I'm different. My firm is fee-only and advice-only. That means I don't sell products, earn commissions, or have hidden agendas. You pay a flat fee for comprehensive financial planning, and I work for you. Period. Our focus is on your most pressing questions... - When can I retire? - How much can I safely withdraw each year? - How do I turn my savings into a paycheck? - When should I apply for Social Security? - How do I minimize taxes in retirement? - Will I run out of money? Who do I work with? Primarily near-retirees and retirees in the Orlando area who want a trusted partner to help them make smart decisions about retirement income, Social Security timing, tax planning, and investment strategies. I also work with younger professionals who are serious about building wealth. What should you expect? I'm naturally laid back and genuinely interested in your story. This isn't about pushing products or rushing through meetings. It's about understanding your goals, addressing your concerns, and building a financial plan that works for your life. As a fiduciary, I'm legally required to put your interests first. But beyond the legal requirement, that's just how I believe financial planning should work. Why do Orlando families trust Florida Financial Planning? You're working with a local CFP® professional who understands the Orlando market and serves families in this community. No national call centers. No rotating advisors. Just straightforward, transparent financial planning from someone who's invested in your success.

Joseph Veasey is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience. He is an advisor at Stewardship Advisory Group, LLC in Clermont, FL, and has held roles at several firms including United Planners' Financial Services and AE Wealth Management. Veasey is also involved in Stewardship Legacy Coaching, providing services related to family and business legacy planning. Additionally, he serves as a trustee for Redeemer Orthodox Presbyterian Church. Stewardship Advisory Group offers wealth management and investment services to individuals, trusts, estates, charities, and retirement plans. The firm uses written risk profiles to tailor portfolios and employs multi-manager strategies, with a focus on values-based investing and stewardship through public seminars and workshops.

Jack Kennedy is a financial advisor at JB Meridian Advisors, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with JB Meridian Advisors since 2010. JB Meridian Advisors is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, small-business owners, and various entities such as pensions, trusts, and estates. The firm manages approximately $31.9 million across about 163 client accounts, offering portfolio management and financial planning services with an emphasis on minimum-variance efficient frontier modeling and tailored Investment Policy Statements.

Joseph Morson is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stewardship Advisory Group, LLC. He has held roles at Life Values Financial since 2003 and has longstanding involvement with multiple Catholic churches as an accompanist. His background includes work with United Planners' Financial Services and OneAscent Financial Services. Stewardship Advisory Group provides wealth management and investment services to individuals, trusts, estates, charities, and retirement plans, managing approximately $322 million in discretionary assets. The firm uses written risk profiles to tailor portfolios and offers values-based investing with a focus on Biblically Responsible Investing through seminars and workshops.

Arthur Mckee IV is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently with McKee Investment Planning, Inc. He previously worked at Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated. In addition to his advisory work, he occasionally teaches corporate finance and economics as an adjunct instructor. McKee Investment Planning serves individual and high-net-worth clients, providing investment management, retirement and personal financial planning, and small-business retirement-plan services. The firm combines top-down global assessments with bottom-up security selection, using region-focused mutual funds and ETFs, and maintains a fee-only, discretionary management approach.

Ronald Mccoy is a financial advisor at Freedom Capital Advisors Inc. in Clermont, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Freedom Capital Advisors since 2012. Freedom Capital Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, joint accounts, IRAs, trusts, and corporate accounts. The firm follows a conservative, value-driven investment approach emphasizing income generation and risk-adjusted returns, utilizing fundamental, technical, and macroeconomic analysis.