Russell Thompson is a financial advisor at Fmsa with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Regal Investment Advisors, Regulus Financial Group, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and WESTERN SOUTHERN Life. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner at H&R Insurance and Financial Services LLC, focusing on commercial liability and property insurance. Fmsa is a privately owned registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, municipalities, and trusts. The firm manages approximately $216 million across more than 1,200 clients through a multi-advisor team, providing comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management with a fundamental, research-driven investment approach.

Filipp Kourenkov is a financial advisor with Baron Silver Stevens Financial Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Baron Silver Stevens since 2007 and also has a longstanding affiliation with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. Kourenkov serves as a portfolio strategist within the firm, assisting with economic and portfolio analysis. Baron Silver Stevens provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a range of portfolio management strategies through its Vision2020 Wealth Management platform and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management with ongoing monitoring and annual reviews.

Nicklaus Mattingly is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience and has been with Heritage Investment Group, Inc. since 2014. He is based in Pompano Beach, FL, and holds a Series 65 license. Heritage Investment Group is an SEC-registered, fee-only advisory firm that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family trusts, charitable foundations, and qualified plans. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach that emphasizes broadly diversified portfolios primarily composed of ETFs and institutional mutual funds, disciplined rebalancing, and risk control rather than market timing.

Nicholas Ventura Jr. is a financial advisor with Ventura Wealth Management in Delray Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ventura Wealth Management since 2010 and was previously with American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. He serves as treasurer and board member for two child welfare nonprofits, Children’s Homes Society of NJ and PEI Kids Lawrenceville. Ventura Wealth Management provides financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm uses a model-based investment approach with a focus on asset allocation and risk control, managing portfolios through a variety of securities and regularly monitoring and rebalancing them.

Borja De La Fuente is a financial advisor at Noesis Capital Management Corp in Boca Raton, FL. He holds a Series 65 credential and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Noesis Capital Management, he was a full-time student for several years. Noesis Capital Management provides wealth management, investment advisory, and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, foundations, and business entities, serving both high-net-worth and non-HNW households, including foreign clients. The firm employs a research-driven, fundamental equity approach focusing on companies with durable competitive advantages and offers customized portfolio management with moderate diversification.

Jacques Sonnier is a financial advisor at FMSA with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and is based in Delray Beach, Florida. Prior to his advisory role, he has been a student since 2009. FMSA is a privately owned registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, municipalities, and trust programs. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning, following a fundamental, research-driven investment approach focused on company financials and SEC filings.

Jonathan Schiripo is a financial advisor with Alpha Zero LLC in Boca Raton, FL, holding a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Belpointe Asset Management, LLC, The Kornerstone Group, and TCW Global. Outside of advisory work, he is involved as an agent for athletes and serves as a boxing manager, media commentator, and promoter. Alpha Zero LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities, utilizing both fundamental and cyclical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory. The firm offers access to alternative investments and private placements and typically seeks discretionary trading authority to implement its strategies.

David Vela is a financial advisor at FMSA with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with FMSA since 2011 and holds a Series 63 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a property management business. FMSA is a privately owned registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate pension plans, municipalities, and trust programs. The firm uses a fundamental, research-driven investment approach and offers discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning across a broad range of securities and products.

Carrie Prusa is a financial advisor at Baron Silver Stevens Financial Advisors, LLC in Boca Raton, FL, with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with both Osaic Wealth, Inc. and Baron Silver Stevens since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she is a licensed notary. Baron Silver Stevens provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs risk-tolerance questionnaires and asset-allocation modeling to build portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and third-party managers, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management with ongoing monitoring.

Joel Levy is a financial advisor with Baron Silver Stevens Financial Advisors, LLC, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 65 and 63 licenses. He has 27 years of experience in the industry and has been involved with multiple firms, including Levy & Associates, PA and Joel I. Levy, CPA, P.A. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for the Chapel Hill Library Foundation and sits on the Chamber of Commerce board in North Carolina. Baron Silver Stevens Financial Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term investment approach utilizing risk tolerance assessments, asset allocation tools, and a variety of portfolio management strategies, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Timothy Slattery is a financial advisor with Heritage Investment Group, Inc. in Pompano Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Heritage since 2004. In addition to his advisory role, Slattery teaches at the University of Tampa. Heritage Investment Group is a fee-only, SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, family trusts, charitable foundations, and qualified plans. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach focused on broadly diversified portfolios using ETFs and institutional mutual funds, alongside disciplined rebalancing and risk control.

Jacob Couch is an advisor at FMSA with a Series 65 designation and no prior industry experience. Before joining FMSA, he was owner and principal broker at Porchlight Life & Legacy LLC, a fixed insurance business. He has also worked with Resonate Church Network and Home Depot. FMSA is a privately owned registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate pension plans, municipalities, and trusts with approximately $216 million under management. The firm employs a fundamental, research-driven investment approach and provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management through a multi-advisor team.

Lawson Wlodkowski is a financial advisor at Benchmark Financial Wealth Advisors LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Morgan Stanley and RMH Investment Management LLC. Lawson also spent time at University of Florida and University of Arizona in earlier roles. Benchmark Financial Wealth Advisors LLC provides wealth guidance, financial planning, and portfolio management to individuals, families, small businesses, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $721.7 million in discretionary assets and employs a multi-manager investment approach combined with both discretionary and non-discretionary management services.

Samuel Taylor is a financial advisor with Heritage Investment Group, Inc. in Pompano Beach, FL, where he has worked for 29 years. He holds 25 years of industry experience. Taylor is also a manager of Heritage Trust Protector Services, LLC, a trust protector business affiliated with his firm. Heritage Investment Group is a fee-only advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, family trusts, charitable foundations, and qualified plans. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach focused on broadly diversified portfolios, disciplined rebalancing, and risk control, supplemented by selected third-party sub-advisers and trust-related services through an affiliated trust-protector entity.

Leonard Tomson is a CFP® with 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Palm Wealth Partners and has held prior roles at Dominion Investor Services, Eaton Financial Holdings, Equitable Advisors, and Axa Advisors. Tomson is also an owner of Tomson Wealth, LLC, which manages business operations and acquisitions related to Palm Wealth Partners. Palm Wealth Partners provides investment advice and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charities, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $132 million in discretionary assets using tailored asset-allocation models and offers a formal pension consulting practice alongside sub-advisory services.

Carson Rowland is a financial advisor at Atlas Financial Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation with three years at the firm. He has been the president and actor for Teese Inc., an entertainment company that loans his acting services to production companies. Atlas Financial Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, investment companies, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes fixed-income instruments and employs various analytical methods, including fundamental and technical analysis, while offering customized portfolio management and may recommend third-party money managers when appropriate.

Thomas Jedrej is a financial advisor at Benchmark Financial Wealth Advisors LLC in Boca Raton, FL, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at TD Bank for 12 years and has experience as a management consultant. Jedrej is also a licensed insurance agent through Benchmark Financial Insurance LLC. Benchmark Financial Wealth Advisors LLC provides wealth guidance, financial planning, and portfolio management services to individuals, families, small businesses, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $721.7 million in discretionary assets and employs a multi-manager investment approach combined with outsourced execution and reporting.

Vijay Ramsarran is a financial advisor with WestPark Capital, Inc. in Boca Raton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Tower Square Securities, Inc. since 2005. WestPark Capital, Inc. provides financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, consulting, and third-party money manager programs to individuals, trusts, families, retirement accounts, and various business entities, offering customized advisory arrangements and portfolio implementation.

Karlie Southcomb is a financial advisor at Singer Wealth Advisors LLC in Boca Raton, FL, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Lynn University, Boca Resort, and Clarion Fontainbleu. Singer Wealth Advisors LLC serves individuals, corporations, and pension and profit-sharing plans, offering comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and access to alternative investments. The firm acts as an advisor to other RIAs and integrates fundamental analysis with tactical strategies across multiple asset classes.

Alexander Ligeti is a financial advisor at Benchmark Financial Wealth Advisors LLC in Boca Raton, FL, holding the CFP® and CFA® designations with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Benchmark, he worked at PNC Bank and Morgan Stanley. He is also a licensed insurance agent in multiple states, including Florida and Massachusetts. Benchmark Financial Wealth Advisors LLC provides financial planning, wealth guidance, and portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth families, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs asset-allocation-driven strategies across various investment vehicles and offers additional services such as retirement plan consulting and access to alternative investments.