Edward Barfield is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. He holds the ChFC® designation and has 26 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Veritas Advisors LLC, Geneos Wealth Management Inc, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Summit Financial Group, OneAmerica Securities, Inc., and Guardian Life. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in a firm involved in fixed and life insurance sales. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to sub-advisory programs through a risk-based, model-driven investment process supported by Envestnet.

Maria Flynn is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Kovack, she was associated with The Oak Tree Group and Federal Retirement Advisor. Outside of her advisory role, Flynn is involved with multiple business activities including fixed insurance services and ownership of an LLC in wealth advisory. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various advisory programs through a structured investment process supported by Envestnet.

Jose Nieves is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc., where he has worked since 2009. He has 28 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Nieves is also involved in providing guidance on employer-sponsored retirement plans and sales of fixed insurance products in Puerto Rico. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm utilizes an Envestnet-supported workflow and a combination of internal and third-party managers to provide portfolio management and financial planning services.

John Heroux is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with Kovack Advisors, Inc. and has previously worked at TKG Financial, LLC and as an airline pilot for United Airlines, where he serves as a Captain on international and domestic flights. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services through both model-based and advisor-managed approaches.

John Mendola is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Hood River, Oregon. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities in 2007, he worked at Wells Fargo Investments for one year. Outside of his advisory role, Mendola is involved in fixed insurance sales as an insurance agent. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities, using a combination of internally created models and third-party managers to manage portfolios across multiple custodians.

Cecilia Mercado is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Kovack Securities, Inc. since 2018 and Popular Securities from 2007 to 2018. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services using a combination of internally created models and third-party managers.

Bradley Meister is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc., holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Kovack Advisors since 2008, having previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Thrivent Investment Management. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Washington Township Zoning Board in Liberty Center, Ohio. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government clients, using a combination of internally created models and third-party managers to manage portfolios across multiple custodians.

Kelly England is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Kovack Advisors since 2011 and previously held positions at Merrill and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he manages England Financial Services, a separate insurance and investment-related business. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government clients. The firm uses a structured investment process supported by Envestnet, employing both proprietary and third-party investment models to manage client portfolios.

Paul Seig is a CFP® with 44 years of industry experience, currently serving at Kovack Advisors, Inc. since 2022. He previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC for over two decades. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a CPA practice and serves as treasurer for a local RV club. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities, utilizing a comprehensive investment approach supported by Envestnet technology and both internal and third-party portfolio management solutions.

Milton Hill is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 54 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has worked at firms including Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and Guardian Life. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for the Longhouse Council Scouts BSA and is a trustee on the finance committee at Immaculate Conception Parish. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services using both proprietary models and third-party managers.

Thomas Blair is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Kovack Advisors, he worked for Investacorp, Inc. for nearly three decades and has more recently been associated with Securities America and Kovack Securities. Blair is also president and owner of The Blair Group, Inc., which focuses on investment-related and insurance sales. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with around 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government clients, using a combination of internally developed models and third-party managers to construct and manage portfolios across multiple custodians.

Eileen Fannon is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Kovack Advisors since 2015, following prior roles at Resource Horizons Investment Advisory and Resource Horizons Group. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a minister performing marriage ceremonies and is involved in accounting and tax services through a separate business she manages. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with about 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, banks, and governmental entities, employing a combination of internally developed models and third-party managers to construct and manage portfolios.

Daniel Allen is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at UBS Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He also serves as a trustee for a family trust. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets, serving individuals, institutions, and government clients through a range of advisory and portfolio management services supported by both proprietary and third-party models.

Carl Cornaglia is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Kovack Advisors since 2017, following prior roles at SII Investments, Questar Asset Management, and MSI Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a managing principal in property and casualty insurance businesses. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government clients, employing a model-driven and advisor-managed approach to portfolio management supported by Envestnet technology.

Thomas Collins is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Level Four Advisory Services, LPL Financial, and various entities within 1 St Global from 2000 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Collins is the owner of TPC Financial, a financial planning business, and holds a Florida insurance license. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government clients, employing an investment approach that utilizes Envestnet-supported workflows and a combination of internally created and third-party models to manage portfolios across multiple custodians.

Timothy Hummel is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. since 2016. He has held positions at affiliated firms including Kovack Securities, Inc. and Concourse Financial Group Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches CFP curriculum at Tallahassee Community College and manages a horse breeding and training business. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse clientele including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities, utilizing a combination of internally developed models and third-party managers to construct and monitor client portfolios.

Alicia Alvarez is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Capital Guardian Wealth Management and Citigroup Global Markets. In addition to her advisory role, she is president and founder of Essential Financial and Insurance Services, which focuses on retirement planning education and assistance for state and federal employees. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individual, institutional, and government clients with over $6 billion in assets under management. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services, utilizing Envestnet-supported workflows and a combination of internal and third-party models to manage diversified client portfolios.

Michael Neal is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Kovack Advisors since 2006, following a three-year tenure at Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, Neal is involved in fixed insurance sales and manages M.A. Neal LLC. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, banks, and municipal clients. The firm employs a structured investment process supported by Envestnet technology, utilizing both internally developed models and third-party managers to manage client portfolios across multiple custodians.

Philip Piedt is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. since 2024. His prior roles include positions at Benchmark Financial entities and American Portfolios Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a deacon and finance committee member at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church and as a board trustee for Westminster Academy, where he oversees financials, endowments, and audits. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and public entities, utilizing a risk-tolerance–based investment process supported by Envestnet and combining internally created models with third-party managers.

Erik Kokeny is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Kovack Advisors since 2009 and Kovack Securities since 2007. Kokeny serves as a trustee for a revocable living trust. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government clients, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and access to sub-advisory and independent advisor programs.