Hugh Riley III is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience, currently serving at F&V Capital Management, L.L.C. He has been with the firm since 2008 in various capacities. F&V Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and corporate clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm also manages a Luxembourg-based mutual fund and employs a combination of fundamental, quantitative, qualitative, and technical analysis to implement both long- and short-term strategies.

Victor Sonnier is a financial advisor with FMSA in Delray Beach, FL, holding a Series 65 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with FMSA since 2004 and previously worked at American General Securities Incorporated from 2002 to 2007. Outside of advising, he is involved in independent insurance sales through a company he owns. FMSA is a privately owned registered investment adviser that manages approximately $216 million for over 1,200 clients, including individuals, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, municipalities, and trusts. The firm follows a fundamental, research-driven investment approach and provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management through a team of advisors.

Lary Weintraub is a Certified Financial Planner® with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Synergy Financial Partners, LLC since 2020 and previously held roles at Guardian Life Insurance Company of America and Park Avenue Securities for 11 years each. Synergy Financial Partners serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, and certain businesses by providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm emphasizes asset allocation using mutual funds, ETFs, and model portfolios, managing approximately $280 million across nearly 500 client relationships.

Mason Schreck is a financial advisor at Alpha Zero LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience with the Houston Texans, Cincinnati Bengals, and the University at Buffalo. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a managing member of multiple LLCs. Alpha Zero LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses, utilizing a disciplined investment approach that includes fundamental and cyclical analysis, modern portfolio theory, and alternative investments.

Christina Worley is a CFP®, CFA®, and PFS™ professional with 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Castle Wealth Management since 1997. Castle Wealth Management serves high-net-worth families, individuals, businesses, trusts, and charitable entities with customized wealth management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm uses asset-allocation analysis and a committee-driven portfolio oversight process, emphasizing tax-aware management and adherence to professional standards.

Joseph Carpenito is a financial advisor with Materetsky Financial Group in Boynton Beach, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and over 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Materetsky Financial Group in 2022, he spent nine years at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates a tax-preparation business. Materetsky Financial Group is a team-based firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm primarily offers non-discretionary investment advisory services with a focus on mutual funds and ETFs, providing bundled trade execution, custody, and reporting within its wrap-fee program.

Nathaniel Kalil is a financial advisor at Singer Wealth Advisors LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of advisory work, he is active as an insurance agent, providing insurance products and services to clients. Singer Wealth Advisors LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management, utilizing fundamental and tactical strategies across a broad range of investment types, and provides advisory services to other registered investment advisers.

Jonathon Tyler is an advisor at Caleo Capital N.A. LLC with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has been active in the industry since 2026, including roles at Finalis Securities LLC and Vortex Capital Partners, LLC. Prior to his advisory career, he worked at Harvard Green Energy and Herakles Investment Partners. Caleo Capital N.A. LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, families, nonprofits, and retirement plans. The firm employs a tactical asset-allocation framework guided by client-specific Investment Policy Statements and offers customized portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and independent managers.

Nicholas Cassandra is a financial advisor at Forthright Capital with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Ameriprise Financial Services and Raymond James Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, Cassandra is involved in independent insurance brokering, specializing in fixed annuities. Forthright Capital Advisory, LLC manages approximately $107.7 million in discretionary assets, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm primarily uses passive investment management with model portfolios, incorporates outside managers when appropriate, and provides comprehensive financial planning and employee benefit plan services.

Ory Schwartz is a financial advisor at SimplyRIA Advisor Network with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Northmarq for 24 years. Schwartz is also a principal at Menach Capital, LLC, where he cultivates client relationships and solicits advisory services. SimplyRIA Advisor Network serves individuals, trusts, estates, and qualified retirement plans by providing investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan fiduciary support. The firm operates a corporate RIA structure with multiple independent Investment Adviser Representatives and combines strategic asset allocation with active and passive management approaches.

Danielle Basilone is a financial advisor with Palm Wealth Partners and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 16 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Eaton Financial Holdings Company and Equitable. Palm Wealth Partners provides investment advice and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charities, and business entities. The firm manages discretionary portfolios using tailored asset-allocation models and offers pension consulting, sub-advisory services, and participant education as part of its retirement-plan work.

Stavros Deriziotis is a financial advisor with Singer Wealth Advisors LLC in Boca Raton, FL, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Kingswood Capital Partners, LLC, Securian Wealth, LLC, Jez Capital, and Westwood Funding Solutions, LLC. Singer Wealth Advisors LLC serves individuals, corporations, and retirement plans with comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and access to alternative investments. The firm provides advisory services to other registered investment advisers and emphasizes individualized investment strategies supported by fundamental analysis and tactical portfolio management.

William Corley Jr. is a financial advisor at 1 St Discount Brokerage, Inc. in Lake Worth, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with 1 St Discount Brokerage since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he is a writer for Equities.com and a financial speaker. 1st Discount Brokerage, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, corporations, and pension/profit-sharing plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and tax/accounting services. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis, serving clients through both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Ronna Lao is a financial advisor with National Wealth Management Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 14 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Alpina Financial Consultants, LPL Financial, Raymond James Financial, Wealth Investment Group, and the Florida Department of Health in Broward County. Outside of advising, she is a one-third owner and manager of a rental property in Boca Raton, Florida. National Wealth Management Group provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals, including high net worth clients, as well as retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, objective-based investment approach tailored to client needs and offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services through multiple program platforms.

Vincent Butkevits III is a financial advisor at Atlas Financial Advisors, LLC with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Zeus Financial Group, LLC and as an independent consultant. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as President and Board Member of Orchid Bay Financial Holdings LLC, a non-investment organization. Atlas Financial Advisors is a registered investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, investment companies, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes fixed-income investments and employs a mix of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis to construct and monitor customized portfolios.

Simon Kasbari is a financial advisor at Noesis Capital Management Corp with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, UBS Financial Services Inc., AllianceBernstein L.P., and Morgan Stanley. Noesis Capital Management provides wealth management, investment advisory, and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, foundations, and business entities, covering both high-net-worth and non-HNW clients, including foreign clients. The firm follows a research-driven, fundamental equity approach, combining firm research with portfolio managers’ individual discretion.

Richard Preston is a ChFC® with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked with Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 1996 to 2026 before joining Fort Sheridan Advisors LLC in 2026. Fort Sheridan Advisors LLC provides discretionary investment management and institutional advisory services to family offices, high-net-worth individuals, pensions, endowments, trusts, charitable organizations, and other businesses. The firm employs a long-term, value-oriented approach that incorporates quantitative optimization, computer models, technical analysis, and qualitative judgment, managing portfolios under individualized mandates with ongoing monitoring and client reviews.

Matthew Gensler is a financial advisor at Meld Financial, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Meld Financial since 2020, following prior roles at Capstone Investment Financial Group and GERSON LEHrMAN. Meld Financial provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and educational seminars. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and government entities, employing model portfolios, fundamental and technical analysis, and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach.

Thomas Maples is a financial advisor at Singer Wealth Advisors LLC in Boca Raton, FL, with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at OT Advisors LLC, Marketwise, Inc., Bank of America, and Merrill. Singer Wealth Advisors LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management, combining fundamental analysis with tactical strategies across various asset classes and also acts as a model provider and advisor to other RIAs.

Megan Kiziah is a financial advisor at Castle Wealth Management with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill, UBS Financial Services, Stifel Nicolaus, and Gunster Yoakley Stewart. Castle Wealth Management serves high-net-worth families, individuals, businesses, trusts, and charitable entities with customized wealth management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a committee-driven approach to portfolio management, emphasizing tax-aware strategies and adherence to professional standards.