Ricardo Latta is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Kovack Advisors since 2006 and Kovack Securities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on multiple leadership and advisory boards at Nova Southeastern University and is a board member of the American Heart Association’s Executive Leadership Council. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and institutions nationwide. The firm emphasizes diversified asset-class exposure through mutual funds and ETFs, offers both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, and provides financial planning and third-party manager recommendations.

Zachary Fernandez is a financial advisor at Northern Trust Securities, Inc. with a Series 66 designation and experience across multiple roles within Northern Trust since 2020. Prior to his current position, he worked at Midland Trust Company and Scotilynn USA Division, and has also held roles outside the financial sector, including at The Club at Barefoot Beach and Florida Gulf Coast University. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. provides investment advisory and model-based managed account services to high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. The firm uses model-driven strategies combining proprietary and third-party funds, supported by platform technology and governance processes, and operates within a large banking holding company offering custody and broker-dealer services.

Brenda Carey is a financial advisor at Valley Wealth Managers, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Bank Leumi USA and Leumi Investment Services Inc. Brenda is currently associated with Valley Wealth Managers, Valley National Bank, and Valley Financial Management. Valley Wealth Managers, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.32 billion across a multi-advisor team, serving institutional clients and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs a client-specific investment process incorporating tactical allocations and a proprietary Valuation Analysis to guide equity selections, offering discretionary portfolio management and a range of financial planning and wrap fee programs.

Maria Dontsis is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience. She is currently with A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners, having joined the firm in 2026. Prior to that, she worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC from 2014 to 2026. A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and other entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and capital markets services. The firm emphasizes international investing and combines top-down macro themes with bottom-up security selection in its strategies.

Adriana Botero Bobulsky is a financial advisor at CV Advisors LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. CV Advisors LLC is an independent multi-family office serving high-net-worth clients, including families, trusts, and charitable organizations, typically with a $50 million investable-assets threshold. The firm uses a top-down asset allocation combined with bottom-up security selection and offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by proprietary technology and AI tools.

Akhil Iyengar is a financial advisor with Moors & Cabot, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience, including four years at Goldman Sachs & Co. prior to joining Moors & Cabot. Moors & Cabot provides investment advisory and related services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a variety of analytic approaches and offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services.

Carie Gratz is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Summit Brokerage before joining Kovack Advisors in 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she is a notary and also acts as a Medicare agent providing Medicare Advantage and supplemental insurance plans. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and banking institutions. The firm employs a diversified asset-class investment approach primarily through mutual funds and ETFs, while also recommending third-party managers and offering financial planning and account aggregation services.

Keely Escalante is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities since 2025 and previously was involved with Sound Income Strategies and Finsett Solutions. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of a swimwear sales business and manages an insurance solutions company. 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, financial planning, and third-party manager recommendations, with ongoing portfolio monitoring and client-specific fee arrangements.

Sheldon Black is a financial advisor at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at National Securities Corporation for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a business that provides notary services and conducts focus group surveys. B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $7.03 billion in client assets through 274 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, offering a broad range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement solutions.

Christopher Widing is a CFP® with 20 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Choreo, LLC and previously worked for seven years at BDO Wealth Advisors, LLC. Widing holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Choreo serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, family offices, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, endowments, and institutional clients. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach combined with quantitative screening and due diligence to manage portfolios through various vehicles such as separately managed accounts, direct indexing, and private funds.

Kelly Burke is a financial advisor at Exodus Wealth, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Kelly has worked at various firms including Financial Planning Services, Inc., Fortune Financial Services, Inc., and Kestra Investment Services LLC. He is also the owner and president of Integrated Financial Strategies, an independent registered investment advisory firm. Exodus Wealth serves individuals, including high net worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, and consulting services with a focus on continuous, tailored account supervision and a diverse investment approach using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Eduardo Aguerrevere is a financial advisor at Bolton Securities Corporation with a Series 66 designation and currently has no industry experience. He has been co-owner of Pachaleta Inc., an e-commerce retail business selling outdoor goods, since 2016, and co-owner of Baren World Corp., which sells used outdoor goods returned to Pachaleta. Bolton Global Asset Management provides asset management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporations, using a range of investment vehicles such as mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed-income securities with a primarily long-term focus.

Virginia Thompson is a financial advisor at Saxony Capital Management, LLC with 37 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Saxony Capital Management since 2017, having also worked with Saxony Securities since 2015. Saxony Capital Management provides portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm operates a multi-team model with 38 advisors and employs a range of investment strategies including fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis.

George Ossi is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining ValMark Advisers, he spent 24 years with Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massmutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory role, Ossi is a principal at Platinum Peak Benefits, a group health benefits firm. 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 emphasizes diversified, goal-based portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, supported by proprietary platforms and a range of advisory and sub-advisory services.

Rene Gillet is a financial advisor at Portfolio Medics, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has a background that includes 20 years with Dade County School and multiple roles in insurance agencies. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Gillet operates the Gillet Agency, LLC, where he works as an independent insurance agent focusing on insurance products and annuities. Portfolio Medics is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $552.7 million for around 3,700 clients through a team of 75 advisors. The firm serves both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals, offering a mix of strategic and tactical investment approaches, including model portfolios and discretionary management techniques.

Paul Squarcia Jr. is a financial advisor at Coastal Bridge Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at One Charles Private Wealth Services and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of advising, Squarcia is involved in managing a professional sport fishing team through Rhode Island Breakers AC LLC. Coastal Bridge Advisors provides financial planning and wealth management services to individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, foundations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, fundamental analysis approach and constructs diversified portfolios, often utilizing external managers and scenario analysis techniques.

Jorge Aguerrevere Sanchez is a financial advisor with Bolton Securities Corporation, holding a Series 66 designation and 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bolton Global Asset Management and Bolton Global Capital since 2021, and previously spent 12 years with Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. He is co-owner of ATA Advisors, LLC, a Florida-based entity related to Bolton Securities that is not investment related. Bolton Global Asset Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, corporations, retirement plans, and banks. The firm’s approach is IAR-driven, tailoring portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income with a generally long-term orientation while allowing tactical adjustments.

Kyle Nichols is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2024. Prior to joining Kovack Advisors, he worked at Kovack Securities, Inc., Clarity Financial Planning, and Singer Wealth. 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 range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities, using a combination of internally developed models and third-party managers to construct and manage client portfolios.

Andre Roitman is a financial advisor at Valley Wealth Managers, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank Leumi USA and Leumi Investment Services, Inc. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Roitman serves as a volunteer EMS and Director/Treasurer for Hatzalah South Florida EMS and is the President and Founder of Aventura Shul Corp, a local religious group. Valley Wealth Managers, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.32 billion for institutional and individual clients, including high-net-worth households. The firm employs a multi-advisor team approach with discretionary portfolio management based on client-specific risk guidelines and proprietary valuation analysis, offering a range of financial planning and wrap fee programs.

Christina Doone is a financial advisor at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has held previous roles at OSAIC, Woodbury Financial Services, and Questar Asset Management. She is also the owner of a specialty advertising and bookkeeping business in Pompano Beach, FL. Ausdal Financial Partners serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, managing approximately $3.73 billion for over 16,000 clients. The firm provides a wide range of advisory and brokerage services tailored to client objectives, using multiple custodians and integrating third-party managers and model portfolios.