Sommer O'neil is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns a cow-calf operation in Punta Gorda, FL, and is a notary public serving existing clients. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with around 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, using a combination of internally created models and third-party managers to construct and manage client portfolios.

Richard Gow is a financial advisor with Compound Planning, Inc. holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at multiple firms such as Dempsey Lord Smith, LLC, Life Plan Retirement Partners, and Lara, May & Associates, LLC. He volunteers as a national speaker on financial planning and legal issues for the Alzheimer’s Association. Compound Planning serves individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans through discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, offering a mix of in-house and third-party models. The firm’s investment approach uses customized, risk-based model allocations and incorporates low-cost ETFs, direct indexing, alternative strategies, and specialized lending solutions.

Jacob Guevara Sr. is a financial advisor at Bison Wealth, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at The Pacific Financial Group, Inc. and Independent Financial Partners. In addition to his 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 business. Bison Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, family offices, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, multi-manager investment solutions, and access to alternative investments, utilizing a tactical and strategic allocation approach through a turnkey asset management platform that also supports other financial 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 Oakland Park, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Kovack Advisors since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an overseer at Bible Church at Bethel Ranch in Texas. 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 nationwide. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, third-party manager recommendations, and financial planning, emphasizing diversified asset-class exposure primarily through mutual funds and ETFs.

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.

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. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 63 designation with 43 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Regulus, LLC and Regal Investment Advisors, LLC. Outside of advisory work, she owns a business involved in income tax preparation and book publishing. Kovack Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and banking institutions through a nationwide network of representatives. The firm focuses on diversified asset-class exposure primarily using mutual funds and ETFs, while also recommending third-party managers and providing financial planning and account aggregation services.

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® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Provenance Wealth Advisors. She has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors INC. and PWA Securities, LLC, and has been with Provenance Wealth Advisors since 2010. Swain also sells long-term care, fixed annuities, and disability insurance through various agencies. Provenance Wealth Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $4.44 billion in assets and offers tailored portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning using a variety of investment strategies across multiple custodial platforms.

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.

Ronald Myers is a CFP® and PFS™ with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with AssuredPartners Investment Advisors and has prior experience at firms including Private Client Services, Securities America Advisors, and Investacorp. Myers also owns Myers Tax Services LLC, where he provides tax planning and preparation services, and serves as a FINRA arbitrator. AssuredPartners Investment Advisors provides portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and employee benefit plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs model and custom portfolios, monitors third-party managers, and offers fiduciary and educational services through a team of advisors across multiple offices.

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.

Catherine Muturi is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with Series 63 and Series 65 designations and three years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Charles Schwab and Raymond James & Associates Inc. In addition to her advisory role, she provides one-on-one investment advice to retirement plan participants as a Retirement Consultant and is involved in sales of bank deposit products at Principal Bank. Principal Advised Services delivers investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, combining third-party methodologies with proprietary models. The firm operates within the Principal Financial Group family, enabling access to affiliated products and integrated support across its multiple financial entities.

James Fountain IV is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Kovack Advisors since 2016 and also has a background at Colquitt Insurance Services dating back to 2008. Outside of his advisory work, Fountain volunteers as a Financial Peace University class leader for a local church. 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 governmental entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services utilizing a risk-based investment approach supported by Envestnet technology.

Prakash Ramlakhan is a CFA® charterholder with two 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. Outside of 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 an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, and banking institutions nationwide. The firm offers diversified asset management primarily through mutual funds and ETFs, along with third-party manager recommendations and financial planning services.

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.