Kimberly Deprospero is a CFP® professional with 35 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with IFG Advisory, LLC. She has worked with several financial firms, including LPL Financial and Financial Strategies Group, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in providing non-variable insurance products through third-party marketing firms. IFG Advisory, LLC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers tailored investment advisory and financial planning services, utilizing a variety of analytical approaches and investment instruments, and incorporates services such as real estate-related planning and third-party model portfolios.

Benjamin Selinger is a financial advisor with Thurston Springer Advisors in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Nordis Technologies and has a background that includes full-time education and work at Camp Manitou. Thurston Springer Advisors serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, corporations, charitable institutions, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs various investment strategies such as Tactical Momentum and Earnings Momentum and manages accounts primarily on a discretionary basis.

Phong Truong is a financial advisor at Sound Income Strategies, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Edward Jones, Merrill, Bank of America, and Allstate Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, Truong coaches soccer for junior and senior high school students. Sound Income Strategies, LLC manages approximately $4.0 billion in client assets and serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and other registered investment advisers. The firm offers customized managed portfolios with an emphasis on fixed-income analysis and equity review, alongside a scalable advisor network and a range of services including sub-advisory ETF management and insurance planning.

Douglas Branch is a financial advisor with Merit Financial Advisors in Oakland Park, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial Corporation and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with 264 advisors serving over 20,000 clients across 66 offices. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services with an investment approach focused on long-term, diversified portfolios utilizing centrally managed models and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

William Dahm III is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Provenance Wealth Advisors. His prior roles include positions at RBC Capital Markets, Citizens Securities, Inc., and eMoney Advisor LLC. Provenance Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other business entities. The firm manages approximately $4.44 billion in assets and offers tailored portfolio management, financial and retirement planning, utilizing a multi-custodial platform with discretionary and non-discretionary mandates.

Benjamin Weinstock is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Kovack Securities, Inc. since 2015. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and banking institutions. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and third-party manager recommendations, utilizing a diversified investment approach primarily through mutual funds and ETFs.

Charles Rothermel III is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 57 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kovack Advisors in 2021, he worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and SII John Hancock. He is also involved in insurance sales through an outside insurance field marketing organization. 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 using a combination of internally created models and third-party managers, employing an Envestnet-supported workflow for portfolio construction and ongoing management.

Jeffrey Bliss is a financial advisor with Sound Income Strategies, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Sound Income Strategies since 2016 and has prior experience at Summit Wealth Partners and Wealthwise Technologies Advisory Group. He serves as Vice President on the board of the Fountains Professional Center Condo Association and is involved in Rockin' Roses, LLC, where he participates in live performances, event scheduling, and social media management. Sound Income Strategies is a fee-based investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, corporate and pension clients, registered advisors, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on fixed-income and income-oriented strategies, employing fundamental and technical analysis, active portfolio management, and third-party manager allocations, alongside offering insurance planning and educational workshops.

Charlie Meagher is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Kovack Advisors since 2014 and also maintains a long-standing affiliation with First Financial dating back to 2000. Outside of his advisory work, Meagher serves as a board member for Ducks Unlimited and its East Cobb chapter. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and banking institutions through a nationwide network of representatives. The firm emphasizes diversified asset-class exposure primarily through mutual funds and ETFs, while also offering discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, third-party manager recommendations, and financial planning services.

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.

Charles Radlauer is an advisor at Sound Income Strategies, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Kovack Securities, Inc. and NewBridge Securities Corporation. Radlauer serves as chief compliance officer at Sound Income Strategies and is also an insurance agent. Sound Income Strategies is a fee-based investment adviser serving individuals, corporate and pension clients, other advisors, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on fixed-income and income-oriented strategies, combining fundamental and technical analysis, and offers portfolio management, financial planning, and specialized services including ETF sub-advisory and insurance planning.

Kelly Miller is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 40 years of industry experience. She is also the owner of Oak Tree Group, a financial planning firm she has operated since 1990. In addition to her advisory roles, Miller serves as treasurer for a local PEO chapter. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and banking institutions. The firm emphasizes diversified asset-class exposure primarily through mutual funds and ETFs, offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, and provides financial planning and third-party asset manager recommendations via a nationwide network of representatives.

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 a background that includes roles at Grow Holdings, LLC and Aqua Science. Grimard is also involved in life insurance sales, offering non-variable life insurance products to clients. Clear Creek Financial Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and other advisers. The firm employs a range of investment strategies supported by in-house quantitative research and provides services such as asset management, financial planning, and pension consulting.

Richard Scheffer is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities since 2013. Scheffer also owns Richard H. Sheffer, LLC, through which he engages in fixed insurance sales on a limited basis. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and banking institutions nationwide. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, third-party manager recommendations, financial planning, and retirement account aggregation, with an investment approach focused on diversified asset-class exposure primarily through mutual funds and ETFs.

Mark Trawick is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Macon, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at GWN Securities for nine years before joining Kovack Advisors in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a drummer in a non-investment related business. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and banking institutions nationwide. The firm emphasizes diversified asset-class exposure primarily through mutual funds and ETFs, while also recommending third-party asset managers and providing financial planning and account aggregation services.

Bobby Sharp Jr. is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and VOYA Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Sharp is involved in federal employee retirement training through an organization called Fed Impact and operates an electrical contracting business. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities, using a combination of internally developed models and third-party managers to implement and monitor client portfolios.

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.

Phillip Krause is a financial advisor at Spire Wealth Management, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Spire Investment Partners, Ringler Associates, Securities America Advisors, and Invest Financial Corporation. He is also an instructor at Miami Police College, providing educational training on pension and retirement benefits, and serves as a FINRA arbitrator and a council member for the Gerson Lehrman Group as a subject matter expert in financial services. Spire Wealth Management offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans, managing approximately $4.5 billion in assets. The firm utilizes a combination of advisor-constructed portfolios, model asset allocation strategies, and sub-advised strategies using tactical, active, and passive approaches tailored to client objectives and risk profiles.

Stephen De Marco is a financial advisor at Zacks Investment Management, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at LBMZ Securities, Inc., Advyzon, and Molo Solutions. Zacks Investment Management provides discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering a range of strategies including all-cap core, dividend, quantitative, and fixed-income approaches. The firm combines proprietary quantitative models with qualitative portfolio management and distributes strategies through multiple platforms, including wrap-fee and unified managed accounts.

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.