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.

Timmy Baker is a financial advisor at Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Luminous Wealth, LLC, Index Fund Advisors, Inc., Conscious Wealth, LLC, and Timonier. Outside of his advisory work, he is the author of the book *The Awakened Investor*, from which he receives royalty income. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses a goals-based advising approach supported by proprietary software and behavioral economics, combining passive and active investment strategies alongside quantitative and qualitative analysis.

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.

James Malaussena is a financial advisor with BFC Planning, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 31 years of industry experience. Prior to joining BFC Planning in 2021, he worked at Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. since 2007. BFC Planning, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, banks, pension and profit-sharing plans, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and access to various investment platforms and third-party managers through a network of approximately 200 advisors.

Tim Schaffer is a financial advisor at RMR Wealth Builders, Inc. with 31 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at RMR Wealth Builders since 2020, following eight years at Calton & Associates, Inc. RMR Wealth Builders, Inc. is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $2.9 billion and serving individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, fiduciary services, and specialist advisory options including annuity management and digital asset programs.

Christopher Kelly is a financial advisor with Sowell Management in Jupiter, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Sowell Management since 2023 and concurrently serves at Barclay Breland Family Office since 2016. Sowell Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other RIAs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm operates through over 100 independent contractor advisors and offers a variety of investment styles and solutions, including strategic and tactical allocation, sub-advisory relationships, and third-party manager selection.

Tonya Cooper is a financial advisor with Blackridge Asset Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Blackridge since 2019 and previously held positions at PEAK Brokerage Services, Retirement Wealth Advisors, and Lincoln Financial Advisors. Outside of her financial advisory roles, Cooper coaches middle school girls volleyball at First Christian Academy in High Springs, FL. Blackridge Asset Management provides financial planning, investment management, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a mix of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, offers model-based portfolio management through an online platform, and maintains affiliations with broker-dealers and multiple wrap-fee programs.

Gregory Marino is a financial advisor at Certuity, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has prior experience affiliated with the University of Denver and The Benjamin School. 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 employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach that combines fundamental and quantitative analysis with an emphasis on asset allocation and diversification.

Clinton Trotta is a financial advisor at Thurston Springer Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services Inc, International Alliance of Healthcare Educators, and Granite. He serves as a board member of the Florida Wildlife Federation, a nonprofit organization focused on conservation. Thurston Springer Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, foundations, and trusts. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and fiduciary services, employing a range of investment strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary programs with both fundamental and technical approaches.

Darryl Grayson is a financial advisor with ACR Alpine Capital Research, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with ACR Alpine Capital Research since 2017 and previously worked at IMST Distributors, LLC and Alpine Investment Management, LLC. Grayson is also involved in managing client relations and distribution for Alpine Capital Research's mutual fund and SMA product lines. ACR Alpine Capital Research provides discretionary portfolio management to institutional investors, intermediaries, and individual clients, including high net worth individuals and retirement plans. The firm employs a fundamentally valuation-based, bottom-up investment approach across equity and multi-asset strategies and manages a diverse range of products including mutual funds, private limited partnerships, and wrap programs.

Derrick Mims is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at multiple firms, including Bencor, Inc., Fortuna Advisors, LLC, and Planmember Securities Corporation. Mims is also the managing member of Turnstart Wealth and is a registered insurance agent. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional investors. The firm offers advisory services that include financial planning, portfolio management, and a managed account platform, employing a fund-of-funds strategy with ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, alongside technology and operational solutions for other advisers.

Victoria Wabnig is a financial advisor with PKS Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at CL Wealth Management LLC, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, MML Investors Services, LLC, and Metlife Securities. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a bookkeeper for Camp Wishe Farm, a horse boarding facility, and acts as a trustee for family trust accounts. PKS Advisory Services, LLC provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $905 million in assets, tailoring portfolios to clients’ risk tolerance, time horizon, and objectives through diversified allocations and regular account reviews.

Steve Erikson is a financial advisor at Valley Wealth Managers, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Valley Wealth Managers in 2024, he spent over 18 years at Hallmark Capital Management, Inc., followed by a brief retirement period. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in business consulting. Valley Wealth Managers, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.32 billion through a multi-advisor team. The firm serves both institutional and individual clients, including high-net-worth households, offering discretionary portfolio management and modular financial planning based on client-specific risk and equity targets.

Jonathan Frances is a financial advisor with Triad Wealth Partners, LLC in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, holding a Series 65 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at CreativeOne Wealth, AE Wealth Management, Prosperity Wealth of Florida, and Global Financial Private Capital. He also serves as a managing member of Prosperity Wealth of Florida, where he is involved in the sale of life insurance and annuities. Triad Wealth Partners serves individual and institutional clients through a network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives and a Turnkey Asset Management Platform. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation, diversified investment strategies, and offers discretionary portfolio management alongside model portfolios and financial planning services.

Daniel Charley is a financial advisor with Concorde Asset Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Concorde Asset Management since 2016 and also serves as President and 50% owner of Alpine Brokerage Services, an insurance agency. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a website development and graphic design business as a member of ThinkSonic Media, and he holds ownership interests in hospitality and insurance wholesaling ventures. Concorde Asset Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement-plan clients through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm builds individualized portfolios using model portfolios and third-party strategists, and provides ERISA retirement-plan advisory services along with participant advice.

Jeremy Ervin is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor with Inspire Advisors, LLC. He previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Kairos Land and Home LLC, a real estate investment company. Inspire Advisors, LLC manages approximately $1.33 billion in discretionary client assets, primarily serving individual and high-net-worth clients along with institutions and charitable organizations. The firm integrates Biblically Responsible Investing through proprietary tools and employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and quantitative methods in portfolio construction.

Robert Hicks is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience. He currently works at SpiderRock Advisors, LLC and has held positions at BlackRock Investments, Janus Distributors LLC, and Live Long Holdings LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved in managing a fitness franchise through KHR Management LLC. SpiderRock Advisors provides discretionary overlay and portfolio management services to institutional and wealth-management clients, including asset managers, registered investment advisors, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs a rules-based, systematic approach combining quantitative and fundamental inputs to implement strategies focused on listed derivatives and dynamic option overlays.

Andrew Flick is a financial advisor with Visionary Wealth Advisors, LLC in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, where he has worked since 2014. He holds 17 years of industry experience. Visionary Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities through a multi-advisor team managing several billion dollars for a few thousand clients. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, employing a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis within an asset-allocation framework.