Jason Venditti is a financial advisor at Stirlingshire Investments with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Hazard & Siegel Advisory Services, MML Investors Services, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance. Outside of financial advising, he owns and operates a fishing charter business, CustomDeluxe Sportfishing LLC. Stirlingshire RIA LLC provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, and other entities, serving both non‑high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a diverse investment approach combining quantitative, fundamental, technical analysis, and modern portfolio theory, offering access to a broad range of investment types and model strategies through its proprietary AIM marketplace.

As a faith-filled parent, you want to make smart financial decisions that reflect your values, honor your priorities, and provide a secure foundation for your family. At WorthyNest®, I help parents like you bring clarity and confidence to finances so you can focus on what matters most. My love for personal finance started early—I was a middle schooler flipping through Money Magazine for fun. That passion led me to earn an accounting degree from Saint Louis University and spend years working with families at Deloitte Tax and Matter Family Office before founding WorthyNest®. Professionally, I’ve also written Redefining Family Wealth and launched the Beyond Budgets® podcast to help others approach financial stewardship with intention. On a personal level, my husband Bryan and I are raising three boys, which means I deeply understand the balancing act parents face when managing family life and finances. With over 20 years of experience, I specialize in helping parents like you align your finances with values through holistic financial planning and investing. Together, we’ll create a plan to meet today’s challenges while building a brighter future for your family.

Edward Evanouskas is a financial advisor at Elm Tree Capital Management LLC in Port Charlotte, FL, holding a Series 65 designation with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Elm Tree Capital Management since 2010 and at Key Corp from 2011 to 2018. Elm Tree Capital Management LLC is an independent advisory firm serving primarily individuals and families, especially those approaching or in retirement. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and focused credit-analysis services, using a blend of fixed-income credit discipline and valuation-conscious equity analysis within a relative-value framework.

Christopher Kehoe is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He is currently with R.W. Rogé & Company, Inc. and has prior experience at Masonry Capital Management, Value Advisors LLC, and Berens Capital Management LLC. R.W. Rogé & Company, Inc. is a fee-only wealth management firm serving individuals, small businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a value-oriented investment approach combining strategic asset allocation with bottom-up equity selection through its proprietary ResearchEdge due-diligence process.

David Hogan is a financial advisor at LCI Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Lewis & Clark Advisors since 2005. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. LCI Advisors is a state-registered investment adviser managing approximately $57.8 million for about 50 clients, primarily individuals, trusts, and qualified plans. The firm employs a disciplined, value-based investment process and offers a range of strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, options writing, and customized managed accounts.

Jeffrey Tamas is a financial advisor with Ideal Retirement Solutions and holds a Series 65 designation. He has 10 years of industry experience and has worked with firms including MWA Financial Services and Modern Woodmen. In addition to his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent, selling annuities and life insurance products. Ideal Retirement Solutions serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management, fee-based annuity programs, and estate planning coordination through the Wealth.com platform. The firm employs both technical analysis and a mix of long- and short-term trading strategies, utilizing a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, equities, fixed income, and insurance products.

Daniel Mc Daniel is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with two years of experience at Landing Financial Group, Inc. He has over a decade of prior experience with BP-MAC Financial Services LLC and has been involved with Landing Insurance Group LLC since 2011. He is also active as a licensed insurance agent within Landing Insurance Group. Landing Financial Group, Inc. provides asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services, focusing primarily on non-discretionary assets and acting as a limited-scope ERISA 3(21) fiduciary. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis in its investment approach and places significant emphasis on retirement-plan advisory and insurance-related activities.

Corey Cyr is a financial advisor with Ideal Retirement Solutions in Port Charlotte, FL, holding a Series 65 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has previously worked at MWA Financial Services, Inc. and Modern Woodmen of America, and is also registered with Alphastar Capital Management, where he transacts in alternative products. Cyr divides his time between investment advisory and insurance sales, spending a significant portion of his workweek on insurance-based products. Ideal Retirement Solutions provides investment advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, fee-based annuity programs, estate planning coordination through the Wealth.com platform, and optional subscription services. The firm integrates technical analysis and a range of investment vehicles while operating as both an advisory and insurance agency.

Scott Long is a financial advisor at Ideal Retirement Solutions with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at MWA Financial Services Inc and Modern Woodmen of America. Outside of advising, he is a licensed insurance agent with Ideal Retirement Solutions. Ideal Retirement Solutions serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management, fee-based annuity programs, and estate-document planning coordination via the Wealth.com platform. The firm employs technical analysis and a range of investment vehicles while integrating affiliated tax services and insurance offerings into its advisory model.

Steven Burks is a financial advisor with Amerigo Asset Management Corporation in Port Charlotte, FL. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 38 years of industry experience. Since 2010, he has been associated with Channel Trend Asset Management Corporation. Amerigo Asset Management Corporation is a fee-based investment adviser serving primarily individual clients and pension and retirement plan trustees. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach focused on technical and graphical analysis, using individual equities and ETFs across various allocation strategies.

Tyler Amendola is a financial advisor at Coquina Private Wealth Advisors with a Series 65 designation and approximately one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Amendola Financial Group and Coquina Private Wealth LLC, as well as time spent as a full-time student. Coquina Private Wealth LLC provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm manages roughly $392 million on a discretionary basis and offers retirement-plan consulting, building portfolios tailored to client-specific policies using both fundamental and technical analysis.

Stephen Cook is a financial advisor with Coquina Private Wealth Advisors in Port Charlotte, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 48 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Williams Financial Services, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, where he worked for over three decades. Coquina Private Wealth LLC provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $392 million in discretionary assets and offers retirement-plan consulting, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis to build individualized portfolios aligned with client-specific goals.

John Wheeler is a financial advisor at Carmel Capital Partners, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held roles at firms including 303 Advisors, LLC and Strategic Mastery, LLC, where he is a principal of Akili Capital, a strategic consulting firm serving closely held businesses and families with extensive real estate holdings. Wheeler serves on the board of the National Network of Youth Ministries, a public charity supporting youth ministry efforts across the United States. Carmel Capital Partners provides investment management and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth investors, institutions, and pooled-vehicle investors. The firm emphasizes fundamental valuation focused on free cash flow and capital preservation, employing customized portfolios, sub-advisors, and derivative strategies, and is notable for its role as a private fund sponsor and manager.

Leah Van Welie is a financial advisor at Coquina Private Wealth Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Williams Financial Services, Inc. among other firms. She also serves as the secretary and office manager at Williams Financial Services, Inc. Coquina Private Wealth LLC provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $392 million on a discretionary basis and employs both fundamental and technical analysis to build individualized portfolios aligned with client-specific investment policies.

Stafford Lawrence is a financial advisor at Flaharty Asset Management, LLC in Punta Gorda, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Modern Wealth Management, LLC, LPL Financial, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Flaharty Asset Management serves individual investors, high net worth clients, retirement plans, and institutions through a team of ten advisors managing approximately $901.6 million. The firm employs a top-down, strategic asset-allocation approach tailored to clients’ time horizons and risk tolerances, utilizing a broad range of investment instruments and offering services including discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Shannon Sapp is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Coquina Private Wealth Advisors and has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services and SunTrust Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, Sapp serves as secretary for Butterfly Arising, an anti-trafficking nonprofit, and holds board positions with Grace Bible Church and the Givewell Community Foundation. Coquina Private Wealth Advisors provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $392 million in discretionary assets and employs a tailored investment approach that integrates fundamental and technical analysis alongside estate, tax, business, insurance, and retirement planning.

Laura Amendola is a CFP® professional with over 31 years of experience in financial advising. She is currently with Coquina Private Wealth Advisors and has held roles at Raymond James Financial Services and her own firms, including Amendola Financial Group, Inc. and Wealthcare4Widows, LLC, which focuses on financial processes tailored for widows. Coquina Private Wealth Advisors provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $392 million on a discretionary basis and offers services including retirement-plan consulting and customized portfolio management using both fundamental and technical analysis.

David Wattles is a financial advisor with Amerity Wealth Management, LLC in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Alexander Peter Wealth Management and Beacon Global Advisor Network, and he operated UK Pension Consultants from 2015 to 2017. Amerity Wealth Management is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individual clients, businesses, trusts, and plan sponsors. The firm offers discretionary asset management and specialized services, including UK expatriate pension transfers, using a range of investment vehicles and coordinating multiple custodians and co-advisors to deliver tailored strategies.

Mathew Lepak is a financial advisor with Flaharty Asset Management, LLC, holding Series 66, Series 65, and Series 63 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including LPL Financial, Keller Williams Classic Group, and Mutual Securities, Inc. Flaharty Asset Management is a 10-advisor team managing approximately $901.6 million for about 1,100 clients, serving individual investors, high net worth clients, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm employs a top-down, strategic asset-allocation approach tailored to client time horizons and risk tolerances and offers services such as discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Shannon Yarbrough is a financial advisor at Paragon Capital Management LLC with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Paragon in 2020, she spent six years at Frontier Wealth Management LLC. Paragon Capital Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as foundations, trusts, and estates, providing discretionary portfolio management alongside integrated financial planning, retirement strategy, asset allocation, and estate-planning support. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and employs a diversified investment approach that includes equities, ETFs, fixed income, structured products, and alternative strategies.