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.

Catherine Muturi is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Weston, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Principal Bank, Principal Financial Services, Charles Schwab, and Raymond James. She currently serves as a Retirement Consultant providing investment advice to retirement plan participants at Principal Advised Services. Principal Advised Services offers investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, combining third-party methodologies and proprietary models. The firm’s integration with Principal Financial Group affiliates allows access to proprietary products and supports both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary investment management program.

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.

Debra Schachter is a financial advisor with Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 43 years of industry experience. She has been with Mutual of Omaha since 1981 and is also an insurance agent specializing in life, health, disability, long-term care, Medicare supplements, and annuities. Mutual of Omaha Investor Services provides advisory services to individuals, corporations, and qualified retirement plans through managed account programs, third-party money manager relationships, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates within the broader Mutual of Omaha group and offers clients various discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions.

Ivan Gutierrez Jr. is an investment adviser representative at Principal Advised Services with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked in various roles with Principal entities since 2024, including Principal Bank, Principal Life Insurance Company, and Principal Securities, Inc. Prior to that, he was self-employed and held positions at TradeStation Securities, Primerica Advisors, and other firms. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients. The firm combines third-party methodologies with proprietary models and offers both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary wrap-fee investment management program called SimpleInvest. Its membership in the Principal Financial Group family enables access to proprietary mutual funds, bank products, and affiliated trading 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.

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.

Rafael Gutierrez is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Kovack Advisors since 2014 and previously held roles at Fortitude Advisory Group, Merrill, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, Gutierrez is involved in several non-investment-related business ventures, including partnerships in currency exchange, insurance, logistics, and transportation, as well as serving on the board of a country club. 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, as well as institutional clients such as pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. Kovack employs a risk-tolerance-based investment approach using both internally created models and third-party managers, monitoring and adjusting portfolios as needed across multiple custodians and execution venues.

Enrique Vazquez Bou is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is an authorized representative for a fixed insurance agency. 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, as well as pension plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities, utilizing a range of advisory services supported by Envestnet technology and both internal and third-party investment models.

Adriana Perez is a financial advisor with Bolton Securities Corporation, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Bolton Global Asset Management since 2022 and Bolton Global Capital since 2021, with prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Merrill. 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 a range of investment vehicles, with a focus on long-term orientation and tactical flexibility.

Rosemary Guerrero is a financial advisor at Sound Income Strategies, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at 626 Holdings and DPI of North Broward. Outside of advisory work, Rosemary serves as Director of Operations at Sound Income Strategies. Sound Income Strategies is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $4.0 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering customized portfolio management with an emphasis on fixed-income analysis and equity review.

Jose Fidalgo Cordova is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Kovack Securities, Inc. since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the Phi Sigma Alpha fraternity chapter Alfa Borinquen and is a board member of the Fundación Sigma de la Fraternidad Fi Sigma Alfa, a nonprofit charitable 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 a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and advisor program access through a structured, Envestnet-supported investment process.

Daniel Friedman is a financial advisor at Mission Wealth Management, LP, holding a Series 65 credential and has two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Singer Wealth and ToYourDoorMedical, as well as work during college at Indiana University. Mission Wealth Management is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm serving affluent and high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients. The firm offers tiered wealth management and financial planning services, employing customized, long-term investment strategies that utilize a diverse range of assets and third-party sub-advisors.

Dov Lasry is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at J. Safra Asset Management Corporation since 2017. He previously worked at Hapoalim Securities USA from 2014 to 2017. J. Safra Asset Management Corporation is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides portfolio management and investment consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, corporations, and institutions. The firm combines fundamental security analysis and manager due diligence with a macroeconomic overlay, managing roughly $4.6 billion across diverse client types and investment strategies.