Financial Transparency

Michael Macdonald is a financial advisor with Financial Transparency, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 40 years of industry experience. He has held various roles including trustee, personal representative, and managing his own financial management firm. Macdonald also serves as trustee of a self-directed profit-sharing plan and is an insurance agent. Financial Transparency provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, retirement plans, businesses, and organizations through a network of independent advisory representatives. The firm employs asset allocation strategies based on Modern Portfolio Theory and the Efficient Market Hypothesis, offering discretionary asset management, financial consultations, and pension consulting across multiple customized investment programs.

William Bresett Jr. is a financial advisor at Financial Transparency with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Envision Financial Transparency, LLC since 2018, following prior roles at Cssc Brokerage Services, Inc. and CSSC Insurance Services, Inc. He is also an owner and officer of Giardina & Bressett, a certified public accounting firm providing tax planning, accounting, auditing, and business consulting services. Financial Transparency offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, retirement plans, businesses, and other organizations through a network of independent advisory representatives. The firm employs an investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and the Efficient Market Hypothesis, utilizing both passive and active strategies tailored through programs ranging from entry-level to customized managed accounts.

Bernard Donohue III is a financial advisor at Financial Transparency with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ credential along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Cssc Brokerage Services, Inc. and multiple related entities, as well as ownership of Donohue Consulting Group, Inc., where he provides financial services. Outside his advisory work, he owns a CPA practice offering auditing, accounting, tax, and business consulting services. Financial Transparency provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, retirement plans, businesses, and other organizations. The firm employs an asset allocation strategy based on Modern Portfolio Theory and the Efficient Market Hypothesis, offering a mix of passive and active investment models tailored through several programs, including customized managed accounts with options such as municipal bonds and socially responsible investing.

Everett Ferguson is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Financial Transparency. His prior roles include leadership positions at Condley Financial Services, Inc. and CSSC Brokerage Services, Inc., with a career spanning multiple decades in financial services. Outside of his advisory work, he is active in community and humanitarian efforts, including serving as elder and president of Hillcrest Church of Christ and co-directing an annual medical mission to Zambia. Financial Transparency provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, retirement plans, businesses, and other organizations through a network of independent advisory representatives. The firm employs an asset allocation approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and the Efficient Market Hypothesis, offering both passive and active investment strategies tailored across multiple programs and customized managed accounts.

Alfred Romano Jr. is a financial advisor at Financial Transparency with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Robert G. Stinson & Associates, P.C. and Cssc Brokerage Services, Inc. Romano is involved in trustee services through a personal business, performing duties in accordance with trust documents. Financial Transparency provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, retirement plans, businesses, and other organizations. The firm employs asset allocation strategies based on Modern Portfolio Theory and the Efficient Market Hypothesis, offering a range of passive and active investment programs tailored to client needs.

Steven Bankler is a financial advisor with Financial Transparency and holds the PFS™ designation and Series 66 license. He has 25 years of industry experience and a long career that includes roles at Envision Financial Transparency, LLC, Enlighten Finance LLC, and Cssc Brokerage Services, Inc., among others. He is also a certified public accountant with decades of experience and serves as the US Region’s International Representative for the International Association of CPA Firms. Financial Transparency provides ongoing investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, retirement plans, businesses, and other organizations through a network of independent advisory representatives. The firm employs an investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and the Efficient Market Hypothesis, offering both passive and active management across multiple program options tailored to client needs.

Emily Keagle is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Financial Transparency with 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at multiple firms including CSSC Brokerage Services, Inc. and Consulting Services Support Corp., and has been with Financial Transparency since 2017. Outside of advising, she is co-manager of PROSCORE, LLC, a financial software development business. Financial Transparency provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, retirement plans, businesses, and other organizations. The firm employs an investment approach based on asset allocation grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and the Efficient Market Hypothesis, offering both passive and active models across multiple portfolio programs.

Jonathon Wells is a financial advisor at Financial Transparency with 14 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Envision Financial Transparency, LLC and Consulting Services Support Corporation. He also provides consulting and development support for financial software through ProScore, LLC. Financial Transparency offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, retirement plans, and businesses, utilizing asset allocation strategies based on Modern Portfolio Theory and the Efficient Market Hypothesis across multiple investment programs.

Joshua Keagle is a financial advisor at Financial Transparency with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at multiple firms, including CSSC Investment Advisory Services and Cogent Analytics. Keagle also serves as a Training and Intelligence Officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve. Financial Transparency provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, retirement plans, businesses, and organizations through a network of independent advisory representatives. The firm employs an asset allocation approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and the Efficient Market Hypothesis, offering passive and active investment models across various managed account programs.

James Nici is a financial advisor with Financial Transparency in Naples, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He is also the sole owner of NICI Law Firm, which provides trustee and registered agent services, and manages Strategic Planners Group, LLC, a company that develops intellectual property tools for the estate planning field. Financial Transparency offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, retirement plans, businesses, and other organizations, utilizing an investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and the Efficient Market Hypothesis with a range of passive and active portfolio models.

Thomas Rogers is a financial advisor with Financial Transparency in Longwood, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and offering 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Envision Financial Transparency and Trustee Empowerment & Protection, Inc., and serves as president of Wealth Strategies Collaborative, Inc., providing consulting services to clients and professionals. Financial Transparency provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, retirement plans, businesses, and other organizations. The firm employs asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory and Efficient Market Hypothesis, offering both passive and active investment models across multiple programs, with a focus on customized solutions and ongoing portfolio management.

Daniel Doherty is a financial advisor with Financial Transparency, holding the PFS™ and Series 66 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Envision Financial Transparency since 2018 and previously spent nearly two decades with CSSC-affiliated firms. Doherty is a shareholder in the law firm Maclean, Holloway, Doherty, Ardiff & Sheehan, P.C., where he has practiced law for over 29 years. Financial Transparency provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, retirement plans, businesses, and other organizations. The firm employs an asset allocation approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and offers a range of investment programs including both passive and active management tailored to various client needs.

Gina Valorz is a financial advisor with Financial Transparency, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 66 license, and has 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms, including Envision Financial Transparency, Enlighten Finance LLC, and CSSC Brokerage Services, with a longstanding role as managing partner at Steven Bankler, CPA, Ltd. Valorz is an active member of professional organizations such as the AICPA and the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Financial Transparency provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, retirement plans, businesses, and other organizations, using asset allocation strategies based on Modern Portfolio Theory and the Efficient Market Hypothesis. The firm offers multiple portfolio management programs, including customized accounts with options for municipal bonds, socially responsible investing, and tax-loss harvesting.

Thomas Giardina is a financial advisor at Financial Transparency with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Envision Financial Transparency and CSSC Brokerage Services. Giardina is also president of Giardina & Bressett, a CPA firm providing financial statement and income tax preparation services. Financial Transparency offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans through a team of independent advisory representatives. The firm employs asset allocation strategies based on Modern Portfolio Theory and the Efficient Market Hypothesis, using both passive and active models tailored to client needs.

Anthony Madonia is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Financial Transparency in Des Plaines, IL, bringing nine years of industry experience. He is also the president and owner of Anthony J. Madonia & Associates Ltd., a law firm established in 1995 with seven attorneys. Additionally, he co-owns two advisory businesses focused on assisting clients with small business matters and provides trustee services for selected law firm clients. Financial Transparency offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, retirement plans, businesses, and other organizations through a network of independent advisory representatives. The firm employs an investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and the Efficient Market Hypothesis, utilizing both passive and active strategies tailored across several programs with ongoing portfolio monitoring and rebalancing.