Winnaa Wright Villano is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities since 2009 and previously worked at American Securities Group, Inc. from 2007 to 2009. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with about 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets, serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities. The firm employs a structured investment process using risk-tolerance questionnaires and internally developed models alongside third-party managers, providing both model-based and advisor-managed portfolio solutions.

Stephen Cain is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Kovack Advisors, Inc. since 2015. He has also been associated with Kovack Securities Inc. and Lindner Capital Advisers, Inc. for over a decade. Outside of his primary roles, he is involved with Warnick and Cain LLC, providing financial planning and investment management services, and works as an agent for various insurance companies. 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, employing a structured investment approach using both internal models and third-party managers across multiple custodians.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Kovack Advisors since 2006 and previously worked at Morgan Stanley from 2002 to 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Neal manages M.A. Neal LLC and engages in fixed 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 sub-advisory services using a combination of internal models and third-party managers.

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.

Trenton Potter is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing partner of a medical management services organization. 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, financial institutions, and government clients, employing both internally developed models and third-party managers to manage client portfolios.

Curt Knapp is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 42 years of industry experience. He is currently with Kovack Advisors, Inc. and previously worked at Investacorp Advisory Services and Securities America. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm employs a structured investment process supported by Envestnet technology and offers a range of portfolio management solutions using both internal models and third-party managers.

Walker Greep is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to entering finance, he worked in education for seven years at Marjory Stoneman Douglas, West Glades Middle School, and the University of Central Florida. 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 access to sub-advisory programs through a structured, model-supported investment approach.

Norberto Pagan Rivera is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 license and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities in 2020, he worked briefly at Standard International Bank and spent nine years as a self-employed consultant and attorney. He is also the owner and president of Identity Conudrum, LLC, a merchandise business supporting local Puerto Rican artists who sponsor nonprofit causes, and PR Compliance Guru, LLC, which provides legal, tax, and compliance consulting services. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with roughly 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets, serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities. The firm uses an Envestnet-supported workflow alongside internal and third-party investment models to manage portfolios and offers both model-based and advisor-managed solutions across multiple custodians.

Steven Wright is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with Kovack Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2014 and also operates Wright Financial Concepts, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as vice president and accountant at S.R. Wright & Company, P.A., a CPA firm. 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, employing a risk-tolerance-based investment approach supported by Envestnet and utilizing both internal and third-party portfolio models.

Ramon Gonzalez is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving at Kovack Advisors, Inc. since 2009. He has a background in investment advisory and financial consulting through his involvement with G V Investments & Retirement Solutions. Outside of finance, Gonzalez is also a musician and screenplay writer. 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 entities, employing a risk-based, model-supported investment process and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Peter Monks is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Merrill, Buckman Advisory Group LLC, Eagle Strategies, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing rental properties as a licensed realtor. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets, serving individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities. The firm employs a structured investment process using Envestnet-supported workflows and a combination of internally created models and third-party managers, offering both model-based and advisor-managed solutions.

Brian Kovack is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Kovack Advisors since 2006 and Kovack Securities Inc. since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in aviation sales through Discount Aviation, LLC, and serves as a FINRA arbitrator as well as a board member of the Financial Services Institute. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors managing over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government clients, employing a risk-based investment process supported by internal models, third-party managers, and ongoing account monitoring.