Michael Marini is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Altamonte Springs, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Kovack Advisors since 2012 and has worked with Kovack Securities and his own practice, M. J. Marini, for over two decades. Outside of his advisory work, Marini coaches golf for children ages 7 to 9 through First Tee Central Florida and designs personalized golf club labels with his venture, Golf Blab. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and banking institutions nationwide. The firm offers diversified asset management primarily through mutual funds and ETFs, alongside third-party asset manager recommendations and financial planning services.

Donald Gunn Jr. is a financial advisor with International Assets Investment Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with International Assets Investment Management since 2022 and also serves as CEO and a partial owner of Rockport Global, LLC, a business affiliated with International Assets Advisory. International Assets Investment Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities through a national network of independent advisers. The firm focuses on customized, long-term portfolio construction using a range of investment vehicles and may implement strategies via third-party managers or wrap programs.

Zachary Moore is a financial advisor at CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James & Associates, Inc. and various JPMorgan entities. CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with wealth advisory, asset management, financial and estate planning, and business succession consulting. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach using model portfolios and integrates advisory services with multidisciplinary planning through its parent company, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP.

Richard Fulton is a financial advisor with International Assets Investment Management, LLC in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with International Assets Advisory, LLC since 2016 and is the founder and sole owner of Seaside Wealth Management, LLC. International Assets Investment Management provides advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and businesses through a national network of independent representatives. The firm offers customized, long-term portfolio management using a range of investment vehicles and may implement strategies via third-party managers and wrap programs.

Todd Shipley is a financial advisor at AlphaStar Capital Management in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 65 designation. He has experience working with multiple firms including Summit Wealth Consulting and Alyst Advisors Group, as well as a background as an Independent Insurance Agent. AlphaStar Capital Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients with discretionary investment management, financial planning, and subadvisory services. The firm employs a combination of strategic and tactical investment approaches through proprietary model portfolios and third-party tools, managing approximately $2.5 billion in assets with a team of around 135 advisors.

Riley Nelsen is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with SageSpring Wealth Partners and has prior work history at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., Southwestern Investment Group, Money Management Concepts, and experience at Samford University. SageSpring Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including individual households, institutional clients, and plan sponsors, providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines multi-team scale with an institutional client mix and offers a range of strategies including individual securities, alternatives, and third-party manager programs.

Kyle Jackson is a financial advisor at SageSpring Wealth Partners with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining SageSpring, he held roles in education at Christ Church Episcopal School, The First Academy, and Franklin Road Academy. SageSpring Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $6.5 billion in discretionary assets, serving individual and institutional clients including high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers personalized investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, employing a goals-based portfolio management approach and leveraging relationships with third-party managers and technology platforms.

Grant Kennedy is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently with Certified Advisory Corp. He has one year of industry experience, having worked at Certified Financial Group and Franklin Templeton, among other roles. Certified Advisory Corp offers investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and state and municipal government clients. The firm uses a tailored investment approach incorporating fundamental and technical analysis, Modern Portfolio Theory, and automated platforms to align strategies with client goals and risk tolerance.

Aaron Stevenson is a financial advisor at Hoxton Wealth with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. He has worked at multiple Hoxton entities since 2023 and previously held roles at Brite Advisors and deVere Group. Stevenson also serves as a consultant on financial planning for Hoxton Capital Management (Europe) Ltd. Hoxton Wealth provides investment management and advisory services primarily to expatriates and clients with international pension assets, focusing on non-discretionary, risk-based model portfolios using passive ETFs and blended funds. The firm operates internationally with advisers across the U.S., UK, and UAE and specializes in services including pension transfer advisory for UK pension holders.

Thomas Blake is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Gradient Advisors, LLC since 2024. He previously worked at AE Wealth Management, LLC and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., and has operated his own CPA firm since 1997. Outside of his advisory roles, he owns Financial Educators, LLC and Blake Insurance Brokerage, and maintains his CPA practice. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm works primarily through third-party money managers and investment advisor representatives, offering a largely non-discretionary model with a focus on documented client objectives and risk tolerance.

David Brunswick Jr. is a financial advisor with G. A. Repple & Company, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with G. A. Repple & Company since 2013 and also provides financial planning and insurance services through Kingdom Financial Services. G. A. Repple & Company offers investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including retail individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm employs a range of analytical approaches to portfolio construction and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management, with options such as Biblically-Responsible Investing and ETF-focused strategies.

Jeffrey Beebe is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at G.A. Repple & Company since 2015 and also founded Golden Rule Wealth Advisory, where he provides income tax preparation and financial counseling services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a Benevolence Coach focusing on budget and debt coaching at Westside Community Church. G.A. Repple & Company offers investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including retail individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm employs various analytical approaches to portfolio construction and provides multiple investment programs, including Biblically-Responsible Investing models.

Stephen Santoro is a financial advisor with G. A. Repple & Company, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Summit Wealth Partners, LLC and self-employment through Stephen V. Santoro MBA, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is the founder of Seed for Me, an internet platform focused on raising awareness and support through volunteer efforts. 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 build portfolios aligned with client goals and risk tolerances and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside multiple model strategies.

Matthew Dean is a financial advisor at Hoxton Wealth with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked with Hoxton Wealth USA LLC since 2020, as well as with affiliated firms in the United Kingdom, including Hoxton Capital Management where he serves as a managing partner. Outside of advisory work, he is the owner of a private real estate investment firm in the UK. Hoxton Wealth provides personalized investment management and advisory services primarily to expatriates and clients with international pension assets. The firm emphasizes risk-based model portfolios and pension transfer advisory services, operating mainly on a non-discretionary basis with advisers located across multiple countries.

Joseph Gallagher is a financial advisor with Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked with Kovack Advisors, Inc. and Kovack Securities, Inc. for 12 years. Gallagher is the founder and president of Ali's Hope Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides grants to programs assisting young adults newly diagnosed with illness. Fortis Capital Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, institutional clients, and other advisers, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and educational workshops. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including passive, active, tactical, and ESG-oriented options, and manages $1.615 billion in discretionary assets as of December 31, 2025.

Rafael Sosa Matos is a financial advisor at Level Four Advisory Services with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including American Fidelity, Mutual of Omaha, and Foresters Financial Services. Level Four Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $6.5 billion and serving individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, retirement-plan consulting, and fiduciary services, utilizing model portfolios and multiple custodians and sub-advisors in its service delivery.

Francesco Amato is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with the CFP® and CFA® designations and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab in 2026, he worked at First National Bank of Mount Dora and South Lake Wealth Management. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing Schwab’s standard asset allocation models and research tools. The firm offers annual financial reviews, retirement and planning discussions, and investment recommendations across various asset classes while clients retain final trading decisions.

Rebecca Kauffman is a CFP® professional affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network, located in Maitland, FL. She has 18 years of industry experience, including 16 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp and additional experience at Aegis Consulting and Universal Orlando Resort. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors and managing approximately $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm supports advisors with a broad platform that includes managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Michael Grinnon is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Maitland, FL. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 18 years of industry experience. Michael has been with Eagle Strategies since 2010 and has been associated with NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company since 2007. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations across multiple program types and manages a significant portion of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Renee Cooper is a CFP® certified financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory and Charles Schwab since 2016 and also serves in the United States Air Force. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm emphasizes client involvement in final investment decisions and conducts at least annual account reviews without discretionary trading authority.