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.

Eduardo Ortega Ghiglione is a financial advisor with Simplicity Wealth in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His professional background includes roles at Fontona, InsurMark, Vision 7 Advisory, PrimaHealth Credit, Equitable Advisors, and other firms. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in several other business activities including serving as an independent insurance agent, working as a dental equipment sales manager, and acting as a realtor. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm employs a fund-of-funds approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, offering model portfolios with ongoing monitoring and rebalancing, alongside discretionary advisory services and a technology-enabled platform for other advisers.

Jay Malik is a financial advisor with Wealth Management Nebraska LLC in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Wealth Management since 2011 and also owns Doctors Finance LLC, an accounting and consulting firm, and Jay Malik Tax Corp, which provides income tax preparation services. Wealth Management Nebraska LLC advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients such as defined contribution plan sponsors and other investment advisers. The firm uses broadly diversified, passively managed portfolios focused on no-load mutual funds and ETFs, following modern portfolio theory with a long-term, buy-and-hold strategy and periodic rebalancing.

Brian Kovack is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Kovack Advisors since 2006 and Kovack Securities Inc. since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner of Discount Aviation, LLC, which is involved in helicopter sales, and serves as a FINRA arbitrator and a board member of the Financial Services Institute. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with around 260 advisors managing over $6 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and governmental clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to sub-advisory programs, utilizing both proprietary models and third-party managers.

Anthony Agbay is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities since 2015 and previously worked at L.M. Kohn & Company and Leonard & Company. Outside of his advisory role, he manages operations for an advisory and consulting firm, The Agbay Group LLC, and is a licensed agent involved 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 a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities, employing a structured investment process supported by Envestnet and offering both model-based and advisor-managed portfolio solutions.

Kevin Hurley is a financial advisor at Provenance Wealth Advisors with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Xynergy Capital Group and currently holds a consulting role with Slavic Integrated Administration, focusing on 401(k) plan establishment and education. Provenance Wealth Advisors manages approximately $3.63 billion in assets, providing portfolio management, financial and retirement planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a multi-custodial platform and uses a variety of investment approaches, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Ryan Wolverton is a financial advisor at Exodus Wealth, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Prosperity Wealth Management, Inc. and Fortune Financial Services. Outside of finance, Wolverton has served with the Pompano Beach Fire Department for ten years and Boynton Beach Ocean Rescue for fourteen years. Exodus Wealth serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pension/profit-sharing plans by providing asset management, financial planning, consulting, and referrals to third-party money managers. The firm manages several hundred million dollars in discretionary assets and emphasizes tailored portfolio supervision using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various investment strategies.

Marco Bohorquez is a financial advisor with Modern Wealth Management, LLC in Plantation, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 21 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at LWM Advisory Services, LLC, LPL Financial, BB&T Investment Services, and other firms. He serves on the Law Enforcement Advisory Board for the City of Sunrise and is currently running for a City of Sunrise commissioner seat. Modern Wealth Management, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets with a focus on individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm employs a centralized Investment Committee and offers a range of financial planning, investment management, and affiliated tax, estate, and insurance services.

Kimberly Mcmillion is a financial advisor at Exodus Wealth, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. Her prior roles include positions at Prosperity Wealth Management, Inc., Fortune Financial Services, Inc., and McNally Financial Services Corporation. Exodus Wealth serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pension/profit-sharing plans, providing asset management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm manages several hundred million dollars in discretionary assets with tailored portfolio strategies using a variety of investment types and analytical approaches.

Michael Gracy Jr. is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. since 2015. His prior experience includes roles at Resource Horizons Investment Advisory, Inc., 1st Global Advisors Inc, and PRUCO Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is active in community and professional organizations, including serving on the Matheson History Museum Board of Directors and as a committee member for Rotary District 6970. 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, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services through a risk-focused investment process.

Darrin Halsey is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Kovack Advisors, Inc. since 2009, following prior roles at Raymond James & Associates and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a director on the Rotary Club of Arcadia Foundation and volunteers as a swimming official for USA Swimming and local high school events. 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 a combination of proprietary models and third-party managers to provide portfolio management and financial planning services.

Thomas Scanlan is a financial advisor at Provenance Wealth Advisors in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Raymond James Financial Services and Investacorp Advisory Services. Outside of advisory work, he is also an insurance agent involved in selling fixed insurance products. Provenance Wealth Advisors manages approximately $3.63 billion in assets and serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management across multiple custodians, employing a variety of investment strategies and providing financial planning and retirement services.

Adam Gonzalez is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has worked previously at National Securities Corp and Arete Wealth Management, LLC, and has experience in graphic design and videography outside of his advisory roles. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm primarily manages assets on a discretionary basis using both advisor-driven and proprietary, rule-based model allocations, and it incorporates third-party sub-advisers and ongoing account monitoring.

Mikael Rodriguez is a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Creative Financial Network. Outside of his advisory role, he is an associate advisor at Platinum Peak Advisors, assisting senior advisors and servicing client accounts. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 representatives. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios implemented primarily with mutual funds, ETFs, and approved third-party managers.

Matthew Hartge is a financial advisor with Sound Income Strategies, LLC holding a Series 65 designation. He has one year of industry experience, including positions at Arbor Financial Services and other companies across various sectors. Sound Income Strategies is a fee-based investment adviser serving individuals, corporate and pension clients, registered advisors, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes fixed-income and income-oriented strategies with active portfolio management and allocates assets to third-party managers when appropriate.

William Howard is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently advising at Virtue Capital Management, LLC since 2019. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisor Networks and Mass Mutual Investors Services, among others. Outside of financial advisory, he owns Bill Howard Photography, which sells travel photography via a website, and serves as treasurer for Sister Cities, a nonprofit promoting cultural exchange in Fort Lauderdale. Virtue Capital Management, LLC is a federally registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, qualified retirement plans, and other advisers. The firm offers customized portfolio management and financial planning through a multi-team model, utilizing tactical, strategic, and dynamic investment approaches with ongoing monitoring and client education.

Christopher Ferrer is a financial advisor at Exodus Wealth, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has prior experience at firms including Prosperity Wealth Management, Fortune Financial Services, Kestra Advisory Services LLC, Financial Planning Services, Inc., and Integrated Financial Strategies, LLC. Before entering financial advising, Ferrer spent 16 years with the City of Pompano Beach Fire Rescue. Exodus Wealth serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pension/profit-sharing plans by providing asset management, financial planning, consulting, and referrals to third-party money managers. The firm emphasizes tailored portfolio management built from a variety of investment instruments and employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across multiple strategies, with regular portfolio reviews and due diligence on third-party managers.

Sandra Mckoy is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at CITIGROUP and SunTrust Advisory Services. Outside of advisory work, she spends a portion of her time as a financial advisor for fixed life insurance and as a notary. 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 using a blend of internally created models and third-party managers, with ongoing portfolio monitoring and rebalancing through an Envestnet-supported workflow.

Esteven Ladron De Guevara is a financial advisor at Bison Wealth, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has previously worked at The Pacific Financial Group, Royal Phillips, and Myloyn. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent licensed insurance agent in Florida, primarily focusing on term life insurance. Bison Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high net worth clients, family offices, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, curated model portfolios, and ERISA retirement plan services, with an investment approach centered on outcome-focused, multi-manager model portfolios that blend tactical and strategic allocations across liquid and private-market strategies.