Trinity Hawthorne is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Independent Advisor Alliance and LPL Financial in 2026, Trinity has held positions at several firms including LPL Financial LLC, KPMG, Ameritas, and Lutz. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm utilizes a network model with numerous advisory representatives and integrates various portfolio management strategies supported by technology platforms.

Andrew Rice is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameritas Advisory Services since 2021 and has additional experience operating Midwest Pyrotechnics, LLC since 2008. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in fireworks display setup and execution through his role at Midwest Pyrotechnics, LLC. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers various managed account programs and integrates multiple custodial platforms while supporting client portfolios with the assistance of an Investment Committee and third-party partners.