Sommer O'Neil is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns a cow-calf operation and serves as a notary public. 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, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through a technology-supported investment process.

Richard Gow is a financial advisor with Compound Planning, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and multiple advisory firms. Gow volunteers with the Alzheimer’s Association as a national speaker on financial planning and legal issues. Compound Planning, Inc. serves individuals, high-net-worth families, businesses, retirement plans, and financial intermediaries through discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and institutional advisory services. The firm combines long-term buy-and-hold strategies with tactical tools and offers access to in-house and third-party investment models, including alternatives such as private REITs and private credit.

Jacob Guevara Sr. is a financial advisor at Bison Wealth, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at The Pacific Financial Group, Inc. and Independent Financial Partners. In addition to his financial advisory role, he has served as a Deputy Sheriff with the Broward County Sheriff's Office since 1995 and is president of Gold Star Financial Planning, Inc., a non-investment-related company. Bison Wealth serves individuals, high net worth clients, family offices, and various organizations by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and ERISA retirement plan services. The firm’s investment approach utilizes outcome-focused, multi-manager model portfolios that blend tactical and strategic allocations across liquid and private-market strategies and offers specialized services including a Turnkey Asset Management Platform for other advisers.

Christopher Rios is a CFP® professional affiliated with IFG Advisory, LLC and has 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with IFG Advisory and LPL Financial since 2018 and was previously with Eaton Vance Management and Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. IFG Advisory, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm uses a range of investment strategies and third-party managers, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with specialized planning services such as real estate analysis and retirement plan consulting.

Andrew Greep is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 27 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Ronald Blue & Co., Morgan Stanley, Merrill, and Citigroup Global Markets. He is also an overseer at Bible Church at Bethel Ranch in Texas. 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 both internally created models and third-party managers to manage portfolios through an Envestnet-supported workflow.

Maigualida Lanzetta Gomez is a financial advisor with Bolton Securities Corporation, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Bolton Securities and Bolton Global Capital since 2021, following five years at Wells Fargo Clearing and seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Bolton Global Asset Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, corporations, retirement plans, and banks or trusts. The firm’s investment approach is tailored by independent adviser representatives and typically emphasizes long-term strategies using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed-income securities, while allowing tactical trading and rebalancing.

Christopher Budny is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Brighton Jones LLC in Fort Lauderdale, FL. His prior experience includes roles at Beacon Pointe Advisors, Wescott Financial Advisory Group, and The Vanguard Group. Brighton Jones provides wealth management and financial planning services to individual, high-net-worth, and family office clients through multiple operating brands. The firm offers a whole-balance-sheet approach, discretionary portfolio management, and access to private and public investments, supported by an affiliated ecosystem including a trust company and private investment fund management.

Steven Archer is a financial advisor at Sound Income Strategies, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Retirement Income Source, LLC since 2025, as well as Strategic Senior Benefits Group and Sound Income Strategies since 2017. Archer also served at Advisors' Academy from 2013 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in leadership and growth activities at Strategic Senior Benefits Group and Retirement Income Source, focusing on sales, marketing, recruiting, and coaching. Sound Income Strategies, LLC manages approximately $4.0 billion in client assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and other investment advisers. The firm offers customized managed portfolios with an emphasis on fixed-income analysis and equity review, utilizing sub-advisory relationships and institutional trading arrangements.

Felix Bosque is an investment advisor representative with Bolton Securities Corporation and Bolton Global Asset Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is a joint owner of three rental properties in Florida. Bolton Global Asset Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, corporations, retirement plans, and banks. The firm employs an IAR-driven approach that customizes portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed-income securities with a long-term orientation, while also facilitating access to third-party managers and wrap-fee platforms.

Carole Donohoo is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 43 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including Regulus, LLC and Regal Investment Advisors, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a business involved in income tax preparation, publishing, and authoring books. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and state and municipal clients. The firm uses an Envestnet-supported workflow and combines internally created models with third-party managers to manage accounts across multiple custodians and execution venues.

Barbara Sacharow is a financial advisor at Modern Wealth Management, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LWM Advisory Services, LLC and LPL Financial. Her other business activities include involvement with Legacy Wealth Management and The Wolf Cry, Inc. Modern Wealth Management, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets across about 94 advisors. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, and modular services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans, supported by a centralized Investment Committee and a blend of strategic and tactical portfolio management.

Trace Shapiro is a financial advisor at New Edge Wealth with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. New Edge Wealth primarily serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, foundations, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services focused on asset allocation and investor behavior, utilizing a combination of independent managers, model strategies, and proprietary investment solutions alongside AI-assisted analytics.

Leonardo Tedeschi is a financial advisor with Bolton Securities Corporation, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bolton Global Capital and Bolton Global Asset Management since 2021, and previously spent seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors and five years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of ATA Advisors, LLC, a private business entity unrelated to investments. Bolton Global Asset Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, corporations, retirement plans, and banks. The firm’s advisor-driven approach customizes portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income with a long-term focus, while also supporting tactical trading and rebalancing.

Martha Swain is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in financial advising. She has worked at Provenance Wealth Advisors since 2010 and held positions at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. from 2013 to 2023. Provenance Wealth Advisors provides portfolio management, financial planning, retirement planning, and portfolio consulting to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $3.63 billion in assets across nearly 2,864 client relationships and employs a range of investment strategies including equities, ETFs, mutual funds, and options on a multi-custodial platform.

Paul Yates is a financial advisor at New Edge Wealth with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch for 17 years. Outside of his advisory role, he devotes time monthly to two business ventures, including an indoor golfing facility using simulation technology. New Edge Wealth primarily serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients, offering comprehensive advisory services that include wealth strategy, portfolio management, and institutional consulting. The firm focuses on asset allocation and investor behavior, utilizing a combination of independent managers, model strategies, and proprietary solutions supported by AI-assisted analytics with human oversight.

Paul Rosen is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Valmark Securities, Inc. since 2014 and has operated Rosen Corporation, a general business consulting service, since 1994. Rosen serves on the board of the Florida Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders, Inc., a nonprofit trade organization. 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 advisors. The firm employs diversified, goal-based model portfolios primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and offers a range of proprietary and third-party investment platforms and advisory services.

James Fountain IV is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities since 2016. In addition to his advisory roles, Fountain is president and owner of Fountain Financial Services, Inc., and he volunteers as a class leader for Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University. 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, retirement plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services using a combination of proprietary models and third-party managers.

Prakash Ramlakhan is a CFA® charterholder with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. He has been affiliated with the University of the West Indies since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, he works as a financial consultant assisting the Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission Pension Plan with fund manager selection, performance analysis, and reporting. 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 internally created models and third-party managers to manage portfolios across multiple custodians.

Patrick Farrell is a financial advisor at Sound Income Strategies, LLC with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 66 license. His prior experience includes two decades at Investacorp Advisory Services, Inc. and various roles within the Sound Income affiliated entities. Outside of advising, Farrell reviews client tax returns for planning opportunities as a CPA. Sound Income Strategies is a fee-based investment adviser serving individuals, corporate and pension clients, other registered advisors, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on fixed-income and income-oriented strategies, actively managing portfolios through fundamental and technical analysis while also providing insurance planning and educational workshops via affiliated entities.

Christopher Salerno is a financial advisor at Thurston Springer Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for Wells Fargo Advisors for seven years before joining Thurston Springer Financial. Thurston Springer Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations, foundations, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and fiduciary services. The firm uses a combination of analytical methods and supports both buy-and-hold and active investment strategies.