Austin Ferlita is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently with Advisory Services Network since 2021. He previously worked at J.W. Cole Advisors and Drew Capital Group and has a background that includes a role at Oglethorpe University. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of Ferlita Financial, LLC, a service company involved in the sale of life and annuity products. Advisory Services Network is an enterprise firm serving individuals, families, corporations, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm supports a network of independent advisors who provide portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services across a broad range of asset classes and investment strategies.

Marissa Nehlsen is a financial advisor with Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Berthel Fisher since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in leadership coaching, training, and public relations for nonprofit organizations, including serving as a certified specialist in values-based leadership and working with The Foundation Latin America. Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $906 million in client assets through a variety of platforms and tailored strategies.

Dalila Toledo is a financial advisor at Alera Investment Advisors, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Triad Advisors, CitiGroup, and Zacks & Company. Toledo is also the Director of Compliance for Financial Services at Alera Group. Alera Investment Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and institutions. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and ERISA-focused plan services, employing a long-term investment approach with internal and external managers.

Shane Smith is a CFP® and ChFC® with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with Independence Square Holdings, LLC, where he has worked since 2019, and has prior experience at Private Advisor Group, LLC, LPL Financial, and MSI Financial Services, Inc. His business activities include providing fixed insurance products through various carriers. Independence Square Holdings serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutional clients through financial planning, portfolio management, and pension consulting. The firm utilizes a multi-team approach, blending customized and model portfolios with third-party solutions, and offers access to a variety of investment instruments and digital platforms.

Erin Emnett is a financial advisor at Eversource Wealth Advisors, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at J.W. Cole Financial, Inc., Rogan & Associates, Inc., Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Erin also serves as a financial planner with Rogan & Associates, an RIA. Eversource Wealth Advisors serves a diverse clientele including individuals, families, estates, trusts, charitable foundations, broker-dealers, retirement plans, and other RIAs. The firm provides wealth management, financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services through a national network of advisors, utilizing multiple investment programs and offering both advisory and private markets solutions.

Jared Mcdaniel is a CFP® and CFA®-designated advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cornerstone Wealth and has previously worked at Mutual Securities, Inc. and CNR Securities, LLC. Cornerstone Wealth Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, employer plan sponsors, other advisers, and corporations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and related services, implementing model-based portfolios with a range of asset classes and third-party managers.

Giulliano Guimaray is a financial advisor at KCD Financial, Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Trinity Wealth Securities LLC and IFS Securities Inc. KCD Financial, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, and portfolio appraisal services, utilizing third-party platforms and managers to tailor investment strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Michael Gilbert is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Clearing. Gilbert is also a registered insurance agent who speaks with clients about insurance products. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional investors, and other financial firms. The firm uses a fund-of-funds approach with ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and provides advisory services alongside technology and operational solutions for other advisers.

Gabriel Gaston is a financial advisor at Calton & Associates, Inc. in Tampa, FL, with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Mutual Trust Company of America Securities, Freedom Investors Corp, and operates Gaston Financial Group. Calton & Associates is a registered investment adviser, broker-dealer, and corporate insurance agency serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers fee-based portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing a variety of analytical approaches and multiple platforms for asset management.

James Petkoson is a financial advisor at Calton & Associates, Inc. with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Calton & Associates since 2010. His prior experience includes roles at Gunnallen Financial, Inc. and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he is an officer of a commercial rental property corporation and owns a residential rental property. Calton & Associates is a registered investment adviser, broker-dealer, and insurance agency serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers fee-based portfolio management and financial planning, employing a mix of analytical approaches and managing accounts through firm-sponsored programs or third-party money managers.

Matthew Versage is a CFP® with six years of industry experience. He currently works at Savvy and has prior experience at United Capital Financial Advisors, LLC, JPMorgan Securities LLC, and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA. He also serves in the U.S. Air Force, a role he has held since 2011. Savvy provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, ERISA plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on customized, primarily index-based, long-term investment strategies, incorporating active equity portfolios, tax-aware direct indexing, and specialized third-party sub-adviser solutions.

Steven Prawl is a financial advisor at G. A. Repple & Company with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Mangrove Financial since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Pinion Insurance Solutions, LLC, which sells health, life, and annuity insurance products. G. A. Repple & Company provides investment advisory and financial planning services to retail individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm employs a variety of analytical approaches to develop individualized portfolios and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, along with model strategies including ETF-focused and Biblically-Responsible Investing programs.

Christopher Davidson is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 19 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Flaharty Asset Management, LLC, and currently leads IHT Wealth Management LLC. Davidson also manages several business entities for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a wide range of investment solutions supported by an in-house research team and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Don Opperman is a financial advisor with Advisory Services Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 48 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James Financial and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. for a combined 41 years. Opperman serves as a FINRA arbitrator, hearing and deciding industry dispute cases. Advisory Services Network is an independent enterprise serving individuals, families, corporations, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm’s network of over 200 advisors manages approximately $8.6 billion in client assets, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and a range of investment consulting services.

Steven Cere is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Cary Street Partners with 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Truist Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, BB&T Securities, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner of S&L Real Estate Holdings, LLC, a real estate business. Cary Street Partners provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad investment menu and proprietary strategies through its affiliated asset manager, serving a diverse client base including state and municipal government entities and insurance companies.

Alexander Benham is a financial advisor at Elevate Financial Planning and Wealth Management with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Elevate, he worked in various roles including at the University of San Diego Athletics Department and PotomacWave Consulting. Elevate Financial Planning and Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering customized financial planning and both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through a multi-adviser team. The firm employs fundamental analysis and tactical asset allocation across mutual funds, ETFs, and individual equities, and often utilizes third-party managers and turnkey asset management platforms for implementation.

Marcus Woods is a financial advisor with Csenge Advisory Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes two decades at FSC Securities Corporation and roles at Lion Street Financial and Integrity Alliance, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he operates a sole proprietorship focused on health and life insurance sales. Csenge Advisory Group serves charitable organizations, corporations, business entities, and individuals including high-net-worth families, offering asset management, financial planning, and corporate retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a top-down investment process combining fundamental and technical analysis with a relative-strength methodology, primarily constructing portfolios with mutual funds and ETFs.

Nicholas Giallourakis is a financial advisor at NFSG Corporation with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at NewBridge Securities Corporation since 2016. NFSG Corporation provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm constructs diversified portfolios using a variety of instruments and offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and third-party asset manager selection.

William Murty is a financial advisor at Elevate Financial Planning and Wealth Management with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at George Mason University and KPMG. Before entering the financial industry, he spent several years working in the restaurant sector. Elevate Financial Planning and Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with customized financial planning and portfolio management. The firm employs fundamental analysis and strategic asset allocation across mutual funds, ETFs, and individual equities, and works through a multi-adviser team to coordinate with clients’ other professionals.

Matthew McGowan is a financial advisor at Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at SEI Investments Management Corp, SEI Investments Distribution Co, and Riskalyze. McGowan serves as a senior advisor consultant, assisting financial advisors in understanding Aptus Capital Advisors' investment philosophy and business services. Aptus Capital Advisors manages approximately $14.47 billion on a discretionary basis and provides advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach primarily using ETFs, including actively managed Aptus funds, combining technical and fundamental analysis to seek market upside while attempting to mitigate drawdowns.