Charlie Meagher is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 46 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities since 2014, as well as First Financial since 2000. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as a board member for Ducks Unlimited and its East Cobb chapter. 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 plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities, using a comprehensive investment approach supported by Envestnet and a combination of internally created and third-party managed portfolios.

Ethan Van Eck is a financial advisor with SVB Wealth, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at First Citizens Investor Services, Truist Investment Services, and BB&T among others. SVB Wealth LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate and pension clients by providing wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a disciplined investment process supported by an Investment Committee and offers sub-advisory relationships and consolidated reporting within its structure as a wholly owned, non-bank subsidiary of First Citizens Bank & Trust Company.

Daniel Geller is a financial advisor with Bolton Securities Corporation, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 21 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bolton Global Asset Management and Bolton Global Capital since 2019, as well as previous positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Citigroup Global Markets. He is also co-owner and Managing Director of NYB Wealth Advisory, LLC, which operates securities and investment advisory services. Bolton Global Asset Management is a registered investment adviser serving individual, corporate, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management using a mix of internal management, unaffiliated managers, and third-party programs, with an emphasis on a long-term investment approach.

Marlon Cruz is a financial advisor at Valley Wealth Managers, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Leumi Investment Services Inc. and Bank Leumi USA. Valley Wealth Managers, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.69 billion for individual and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary investment management and financial planning services, employing a client-driven investment process that combines strategic allocations across equities, fixed income, and cash with individualized portfolio management.

Charles Radlauer is a financial advisor with Sound Income Strategies, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and possessing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Kovack Securities, Inc., Quest Capital Strategies, Inc., and Star Asset Management. Outside of advising, he serves as a trustee of a family trust. Sound Income Strategies is a fee-based investment adviser serving individuals, corporate and pension clients, registered advisors, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on fixed-income and income-oriented strategies, combining fundamental and technical analysis, and offers services including asset management, financial planning, ERISA plan consulting, and ETF sub-advisory.

Kelly Miller is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 40 years of industry experience. She has been with Kovack Advisors since 2015 and also owns Oak Tree Group, a financial planning firm she has operated since 1990. In addition to her advisory roles, she serves as treasurer of PEO-Chapter AQ, maintaining its books and records. 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 municipal clients, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services through a process supported by Envestnet and a combination of proprietary and third-party investment models.

Oliver Grimard is a financial advisor at Clear Creek Financial Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Grow Holdings, LLC and Aqua Science. Outside of advisory services, Grimard is involved in life insurance sales, focusing on non-variable life insurance products. Clear Creek Financial Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, employer retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm employs a range of investment strategies supported by fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers algorithmic consulting through its quantitative research arm, Helios.

Richard Scheffer is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Kovack Advisors since 2013, following 17 years at Truist Investment Services. Scheffer also operates Richard H. Sheffer, LLC, a fixed insurance sales business. 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, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to sub-advisory programs using a risk-tolerance based investment process.

Mark Trawick is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 24 years of industry experience. His prior work includes nearly a decade with GWN Securities and several roles at VOYA Financial Advisors and related entities. Outside of his advisory role, he is a drummer in a non-investment related business. 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 governmental clients, employing a risk-based investment process with both internal and third-party models across multiple custodians and platforms.

Bobby Sharp Jr. is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and VOYA Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in federal employee retirement training through the organization Fed Impact and owns an electrical contracting business. 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 plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities, utilizing both internally developed and third-party models to manage portfolios across multiple custodians.

Fernanda Araujo is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at J. Safra Asset Management Corporation with 18 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Safra Securities LLC. She is also a partner owner of Siene Jewelry, an online business. J. Safra Asset Management Corporation provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and institutional consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a combination of fundamental security analysis, macroeconomic assessment, and tactical positioning to manage a broad range of investment products.

Michael Mader is a financial advisor with United Capital Financial Advisors in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at United Capital since 2018, with prior roles at Cetera Advisor Networks and Cambridge Investment Research. Outside of his advisory work, Mader manages a real estate organization and holds ownership interests in residential properties. United Capital provides national financial planning and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm supports customized investment solutions and operates a platform that assists independent advisors with technology and practice management.

Michelle Jessup Mckenzie is a financial advisor at Synovus Securities, Inc. with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Synovus Securities since 2019. Prior to that, she held roles at SunTrust Advisory Services and Suntrust Investment Services, Inc. from 1996 through 2019. Synovus Securities serves individual and high-net-worth investors as well as institutional clients, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services including managed accounts, financial planning, and access to alternative investments. The firm uses a client risk-tolerance questionnaire and due diligence processes to guide asset allocation and manager selection.

David Falcone is a financial advisor with Sound Income Strategies, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has two years of industry experience, including prior roles at Edward Jones and several mortgage-related firms. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as a youth football coach and participates in community service and fundraising activities with local organizations in Jacksonville, FL. Sound Income Strategies, LLC manages approximately $4 billion in client assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers customized portfolio management with an emphasis on fixed-income analysis and equity review, supported by a scalable advisor network and a range of sub-advisory and insurance planning services.

Gregory Whelan is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, and has 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kovack Advisors, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill for 12 years and Morgan Stanley for 2 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a real estate business, Pirata Holdings LLC. 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 model-based and advisor-managed investment approach supported by Envestnet technology.

Teresa Herrera is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Investacorp, Inc. and Securities America Advisors, Inc. Additionally, she was involved with Herrera NG Delivery Corp for 12 years. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government clients. The firm employs a structured investment process using Envestnet-supported workflows and a combination of internally created models and third-party managers to manage portfolios across multiple custodians and execution venues.

Dan Roehm Jr. is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in financial advisory services, currently serving at Csenge Advisory Group, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Integrity Alliance, LLC, Lion Street Financial, and Benchmark Financial Wealth Advisors LLC. Outside of advisory work, he hosts an online event called BIG Breakfast featuring author speakers and consults on business development using LinkedIn. Csenge Advisory Group provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high net worth clients, charities, and corporate clients. The firm uses a market-focused investment process with discretionary and model-based portfolio management, serving through a network of independent advisors without account minimums.

Alexandra Escobedo is a Certified Financial Planner® at New Edge Wealth with over 16 years of industry experience, including 15 years at Bank of America Private Bank. She holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations and is based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. She has been with New Edge Wealth and its affiliated broker-dealer since 2026. New Edge Wealth serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, foundations, trusts, and institutional clients, offering wealth strategy, portfolio management, and institutional consulting. The firm focuses on asset allocation and investor behavior, using a combination of independent managers, model strategies, proprietary solutions, and AI-assisted analytics to tailor portfolios.

Matthew Pohl is a financial advisor at Valley Wealth Managers, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank Leumi USA and Leumi Investment Services, Inc. for 15 years. Valley Wealth Managers, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.32 billion through a multi-advisor team. The firm serves institutional clients and high-net-worth individuals, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and multiple wrap fee programs guided by a proprietary valuation analysis and a tactical asset allocation approach.

Richard Delio is a financial advisor at Zacks Investment Management, Inc. in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at LBMZ Securities, Inc. and Zacks Investment Management since 2012. Zacks Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable and corporate entities, and institutional investors. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative analysis using proprietary stock-ranking models and offers a broad range of investment strategies and vehicles, serving both direct clients and third-party advisers through index licensing and model portfolios.