Melanie Miller is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. She has been with various Truist entities, including Truist Bank, since 2012. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, utilizing third-party platforms and AI-enabled tools to support its manager selection and investment oversight.

Eric Jones is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Tiaa, TIAA-CREF, UBS Financial Services, and as founder and owner of FINsights LLC, where he engages in speaking and advisory activities for wealth management organizations. Based in West Palm Beach, FL, he has been with Lincoln Investment since 2024. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management with both advisor- and firm-managed models, and employs an in-house Investment Management & Research team alongside third-party managers to support its advisory services.

Kathi Sterns is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in West Palm Beach, FL. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Citizens Securities since 2026. Her prior work experience includes seven years at Citizens Bank and fourteen years at Bed Bath and Beyond. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs as well as brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s offerings include a digital advisory program managed with SigFig and a Managed Account program, alongside commission-based brokerage and other non-discretionary business.

Charles Sullivan is a CFP® and Series 65–licensed financial advisor at Farther with four years of industry experience. Before joining Farther in 2025, he worked at Sullivan Investments Group, LLC from 2022 to 2025. Outside of financial advising, he manages a team and property for a professional athlete through his role as Team Manager at V1kaLLC. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individuals, trusts, and estates via a digital platform and in-person meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory approach using proprietary model portfolios and algorithmic rebalancing, incorporating ETFs, mutual funds, equities, fixed income, and AI-assisted advisor judgment.

Erica Heister is a financial professional at GWN Securities Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with GWN Securities since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a DBA, Foundational Future, through which she assists clients with life insurance, long-term care, and fixed annuity needs. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios, with a distinctive history of incorporating market-timing and momentum-based strategies within its legacy program suite.

Garold Casterline is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at OneAmerica Securities and American United Life. Outside of his financial services role, he has served as a police officer for the Town of Davie since 2016. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through managed account programs, financial planning, and third-party manager selection. The firm employs a combination of sub-advisers and model-based allocations, using strategies that include market-timing and momentum-based approaches.

Brett Shofner is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2024, he spent 22 years at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. He also owns Work Plan Retire, a non-securities related business, and assists 401(k) participants through Seabreeze Wealth Management. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and other related services through multiple program models, utilizing a combination of proprietary and third-party platforms.

Jeffrey Sartorius is a CFP® with 44 years of industry experience, currently serving at Private Advisor Group, LLC since 2017. He has also been affiliated with LPL Financial, LLC (formerly LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER CORP.) since 2004. His activities include outside sales of non-variable insurance. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model utilizing a range of investment strategies and technology platforms while working with third-party managers and TAMPs.

Rachel Urban is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Benjamin F. Edwards since 2015 and previously spent seven years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through over 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of services including wrap-fee advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and investment management consulting, combining proprietary strategies with third-party models and maintaining an internal equity and fixed-income trading desk.

Andrea Shenocca is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has worked at Benjamin F. Edwards since 2013 and previously held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a variety of services such as wrap-fee advisory programs, financial planning, investment management consulting, brokerage services, and certain M&A advisory services.

Natalia Tatishvili is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Equitable Advisors. Outside of advisory roles, she was involved with A La Turk, Inc. for a decade. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research and derivatives services, providing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Karolina Bednarska is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently with CIBC Private Wealth Advisors, Inc. She has worked at CIBC National Trust Company since 2017 and was previously with Atlantic Trust Company, N.A. from 2016 to 2017. CIBC Private Wealth Advisors offers investment and wealth advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, employee benefit plans, corporations, and investment companies. The firm employs a structured investment process with internal teams and committees to create customized portfolios, blending proprietary and external strategies, and manages approximately $67.8 billion in assets with 175 advisors.

Brian Jones is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Wellington, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership in a non-investment-related business. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio strategy that uses algorithmic risk assessment and invests via approved model strategies with mutual funds and ETFs.

Jeffrey Brudner is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth Financial Network in various capacities since 2001, including a continuous tenure since 2005. Outside of advising, he spends time on tax preparation activities unrelated to investment management. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors. The firm offers a broad platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services, serving a diverse client base of individuals and institutions.

Dago Casco is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Primerica Advisors and extensive experience in corporate business travel with BCD Travel and American Express Global Business Travel. Outside of advisory work, he is principal of Casco Insurance Group, a full-service insurance and financial services agency. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm supports a large network of advisors and offers a range of investment programs, including legacy market-timing and momentum-based strategies.

Lillian Vassilatos is a financial advisor at Cresset Asset Management, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Cresset since 2018, following a ten-year tenure at The Northern Trust Company. Cresset Asset Management is a multi-disciplinary investment adviser managing approximately $78.9 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles, employing a disciplined, risk-aware approach that integrates strategic asset allocation, manager selection, and a combination of active and passive strategies across various asset classes.

Abigail Cleis is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Citizens Bank as well as in the hospitality sector. Outside of her advisory role, she is a licensed Notary Public. Citizens Securities serves a diverse retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, and offers investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s offerings include a digital advisory platform and a Managed Account program, operating as both a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Wesley Hogue is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at T. Rowe Price for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, he is active as a real estate agent with Exit Realty. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and focus on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates.

Nicole Cavalcante is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. She holds a Series 66 license and has one year of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial LLC, Legacy Financial Partners LLC, Madison Avenue Securities, and SunTrust Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Director of Operations at Legacy Advisors Partners, LLC, a financial management firm. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, delivering services through both affiliated and independent representatives via an IAR-driven model with an open-architecture investment approach.

Richard Weeks IV is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Hightower Advisors and Hightower Securities, LLC since 2011. Based in Delray Beach, FL, he has spent 15 years with the Hightower organizations. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors such as pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and trusts. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing affiliated and third-party managers supported by proprietary research and a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.