Mark Rupolo is a financial advisor with Blackridge Asset Management, LLC, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 66 license, and has 22 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Peak Brokerage Services, Lurie, LLP, and 1ST Global Advisors, among others. Outside of his advisory work, Rupolo is the president and owner of MAR CPA LLC, a CPA and tax firm, and serves as president of two condominium association boards in Fort Myers, FL. Blackridge Asset Management provides financial planning, investment management, and consulting services through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering tailored portfolio management via a turnkey asset management platform and third-party strategies.

Antonio Taddeo is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience, currently with Gladstone Wealth Partners since 2025. He previously worked for Financial Planning Associates, LLC from 2012 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, Taddeo is involved in insurance sales and has managed property-related administrative duties as a partner in a rental property business. Gladstone Wealth Partners serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations through a network of nearly 100 advisers. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning with investment approaches including individual equities, mutual funds, alternative investments, and tax-managed strategies, supported by platform-level due diligence and integrated retirement-plan services.

David Papilsky is a financial advisor with Capitol Securities Management, Inc. in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Capitol Securities Management since 1992. Capitol Securities Management serves individual, corporate, and charitable clients, offering brokerage and investment advisory services along with financial planning, pension consulting, insurance products, and educational seminars. The firm manages assets through various programs including separately managed accounts, wrap fee programs, third-party money managers, and model portfolios.

Justin Kiehne is a financial advisor at Concorde Asset Management, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Agilis Engineering, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved in real estate sales and leasing through eXp Commercial Real Estate. Concorde Asset Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement-plan clients by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailored financial planning, and access to third-party asset managers and wrap fee programs. The firm builds individualized portfolios using model-based strategies across proprietary and third-party platforms and offers ERISA retirement-plan advisory services.

Peter Raimondi is a financial advisor with Dakota Wealth, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at various firms including Boston Private Wealth Management and 3point1, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, Raimondi provides legal and estate planning services as an attorney with GML Associates, PC. Dakota Wealth Management offers investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm constructs customized portfolios using diversified allocations and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical research, managing accounts with a long-term orientation while allowing tactical adjustments.

Erica Smith is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. in North Palm Beach, FL. Her prior experience includes nearly a decade at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. She is also a co-owner of an independent insurance agency, Financial Insurance Group of the Palm Beaches, where she primarily refers clients to other agents. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in assets through a network of 152 advisors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, utilizing a range of investment strategies and custodial platforms.

Ryan Lachmansingh is a financial advisor at Northern Trust Securities, Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Northern Trust Securities since 2015. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northern Trust Corporation that provides discretionary portfolio management through a wrap fee program. The firm serves high-net-worth individuals, retail investors, and institutional clients with model-driven portfolios that include proprietary and third-party investment products.

Jill Rance is a financial advisor at Dakota Wealth, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Dakota Wealth since 2018, following four years at Boston Private Wealth LLC. Dakota Wealth Management provides investment advisory and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm constructs customized portfolios using a variety of investment vehicles and employs research that combines fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analysis.

Matthew Spilfogel is a financial advisor with Novem Group in Jupiter, FL, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Novem Group, he worked at Antimicrobial Solutions, LLC, Temple Torat Emet, and G-Star School of the Arts. Novem Group provides ongoing portfolio management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, cyclical, and technical analysis and offers a range of investment strategies across multiple asset classes.

Bernard Kent is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and securities licenses Series 65 and Series 66. Prior to joining Arax Advisory Partners in 2025, he spent over a decade at Schechter Investment Advisors, LLC. He serves as a trustee and chairs the investment committee of the Detroit Historical Society and is involved with the investment committees of several nonprofit organizations, including the Zekelman Holocaust Center and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets and serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of internal portfolio management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation, with a distinctive use of performance-based fee arrangements and carried-interest structures for qualified investors and private funds.

James Scott is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Simplicity Wealth and has held prior roles at Concierge Financial, Regal Investment Advisors, VOYA Financial Advisors, and Wells Fargo Clearing. In addition to his advisory work, he is licensed as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed annuity, life insurance, and health-related insurance products. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional clients, as well as other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and combines advisory services with technology and operational support for other advisers through a third-party asset management platform.

Manuel Cukaj is a financial advisor at Certuity, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Certuity since 2023. His prior roles include positions at Nova Southeastern University, Rialto Markets, Marquette University, and Engelhorn. Certuity manages approximately $3.30 billion and provides investment advisory, financial planning, family office, and investment consulting services to high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients, private foundations, endowments, family offices, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines fundamental and quantitative analysis with a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach, and offers distinct structures including fund-of-funds and private market investments.

Vincent Cuomo is a financial advisor with Cary Street Partners, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and totaling 12 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Pursuit Wealth Management, City National Bank, and Esquire Bank. He serves as chairman of the Florida Bar Foundation Investment Committee and is a board member of the Florida Bar Advertising Committee, with additional involvement in the Florida Bar Unlicensed Practice of Law Committee. Cary Street Partners serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, corporations, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to proprietary strategies and third-party managers, using a client profile-driven approach supported by AI tools and human oversight.

Christopher Reagan is a financial advisor at Meridian Wealth Management, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at PRUCO Securities, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Reagan is also involved with Meridian Insurance LLC, where he sells life insurance and fixed annuities. Meridian Wealth Management, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate/business clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services, employing a tailored investment approach that includes equities, ETFs, mutual funds, fixed income, and occasional alternative investments.

Christian Searcy Jr. is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at Cary Street Partners since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Pursuit Wealth Management LLC, Kovack Advisors, Inc., and UBS Financial Services Inc. He serves as a board member for the UVA Club of the Palm Beaches, organizing events and acting as a liaison for the University of Virginia. Cary Street Partners serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, and institutional clients, offering services such as portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan fiduciary services. The firm utilizes a client-profile-driven investment approach, proprietary strategies, sub-advisers, third-party managers, and AI tools to support portfolio management and decision-making.

Alexander Pasquale is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has prior experience as an independent insurance agent and with Everest Consultants, LLC. Pasquale also provides consultation related to Bitcoin holdings for a small number of clients. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm serving approximately 17,800 clients with about $26.35 billion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs alongside financial planning and retirement plan advisory services, using a combination of discretionary and consultative approaches.

Stephen Mergler is a financial advisor at SVB Wealth with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Boston Private Wealth LLC from 2014 to 2022 before joining SVB Wealth. SVB Wealth serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate and pension clients with wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm uses a documented due diligence process to select and monitor third-party managers and offers discretionary and non-discretionary account management through its investment adviser representatives.

Michael Otoole is a financial advisor at Lanark Financial, Inc. in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 43 years of industry experience. He has been with NBC Securities, Inc. since 2015. Lanark Financial provides investment management, financial planning, and related advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, municipalities, and other institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in assets across multiple advisor teams and offers program-based accounts through various platforms with both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Robert Wroblewski is a financial advisor with Momentum Independent Network Inc. in North Palm Beach, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at SWS Financial Services Inc. since 2015 and has been self-employed since 2001. Outside of advisory services, he owns and operates a Medicare supplement and advantage insurance business as well as a tax preparation service. Momentum Independent Network serves individual, high-net-worth, charitable, corporate, institutional, and banking clients through advisory and brokerage relationships. The firm utilizes third-party managers and Envestnet for investment advice and account management, offering a range of investment advisory programs, managed accounts, financial planning, and brokerage services.

Bradford Smithy is a financial advisor at Elevation Point Wealth Partners, LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services, INC across multiple periods between 2016 and 2024. Smithy serves on the boards of two charitable organizations focused on supporting families and children in Florida. Elevation Point Wealth Partners is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $8.29 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and corporations, employing a model portfolio investment approach that integrates tactical asset allocation across various investment vehicles and incorporates third-party managers and strategies.