Joseph Mellusi II is a financial advisor with Nfsg Corporation in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Newbridge Securities since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as CEO of First Colonial Group. Nfsg Corporation is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides asset management, third-party manager selection, and financial planning to individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm customizes portfolios using a range of investment strategies and frequently employs third-party managers, offering services on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Benjamin Weinstock is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Kovack Securities, Inc. since 2015. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and banking institutions. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and third-party manager recommendations, utilizing a diversified investment approach primarily through mutual funds and ETFs.

Charles Rothermel III is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 57 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kovack Advisors in 2021, he worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and SII John Hancock. He is also involved in insurance sales through an outside insurance field marketing 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 individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and governmental clients using a combination of internally created models and third-party managers, employing an Envestnet-supported workflow for portfolio construction and ongoing management.

Harsh Dev is a financial advisor with Forum Financial Management, LP, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has seven years of prior experience at Northern Trust and two years at Cornerstone Research. Forum Financial Management, LP provides investment advisory and related services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers model asset-allocation portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory and supports independent advisors and RIAs through its Forum Advisor Alliance division.

Jeffrey Bliss is a financial advisor with Sound Income Strategies, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Sound Income Strategies since 2016 and has prior experience at Summit Wealth Partners and Wealthwise Technologies Advisory Group. He serves as Vice President on the board of the Fountains Professional Center Condo Association and is involved in Rockin' Roses, LLC, where he participates in live performances, event scheduling, and social media management. Sound Income Strategies is a fee-based investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, corporate and pension clients, registered advisors, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on fixed-income and income-oriented strategies, employing fundamental and technical analysis, active portfolio management, and third-party manager allocations, alongside offering insurance planning and educational workshops.

James Beck is a financial advisor at Momentum Independent Network Inc. with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Momentum Independent Network since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, Beck serves as president of Friends of Neuman, a volunteer group supporting the Catholic Campus Ministry in Boca Raton, FL. Momentum Independent Network serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, charitable, corporate, institutional, and banking/thrift clients, offering advisory programs, managed accounts, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services. The firm utilizes third-party managers and Envestnet for investment management and integrates with Hilltop affiliates for municipal bond strategies and cash management solutions.

Charlie Meagher is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Kovack Advisors since 2014 and also maintains a long-standing affiliation with First Financial dating back to 2000. Outside of his advisory work, Meagher serves as a board member for Ducks Unlimited and its East Cobb chapter. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and banking institutions through a nationwide network of representatives. The firm emphasizes diversified asset-class exposure primarily through mutual funds and ETFs, while also offering discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, third-party manager recommendations, and financial planning services.

Natascha Barone is a financial advisor with MissionSquare Retirement, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Icma Rc since 2017 and previously at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and HSBC Bank USA, N.A. from 2013 to 2016. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain nonprofit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and Guided Pathways Advisory Services, which include discretionary Managed Accounts and nondiscretionary Fund Advice developed by Morningstar Investment Management.

Maria Maloney is a financial advisor at New Edge Wealth with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. Prior to her financial career, she was involved with Canopy Road Cafe and Florida State University. New Edge Wealth serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, foundations, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm focuses on asset allocation and investor behavior, using a combination of independent managers, model strategies, and proprietary solutions supported by AI-assisted analytics.

Ethan Van Eck is a financial advisor with SVB Wealth, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at First Citizens Investor Services, Truist Investment Services, and BB&T among others. SVB Wealth LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate and pension clients by providing wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a disciplined investment process supported by an Investment Committee and offers sub-advisory relationships and consolidated reporting within its structure as a wholly owned, non-bank subsidiary of First Citizens Bank & Trust Company.

Lindsay Torres is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. and holds a Series 66 designation. She has eight years of industry experience and currently serves as Chief Operating Officer of TMFG, LLC, where she is involved in client service leadership and management. Lindsay has been affiliated with The Miller Financial Group since 2016. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based portfolios and asset allocation, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers, with oversight from an investment committee.

Charles Radlauer is an advisor at Sound Income Strategies, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Kovack Securities, Inc. and NewBridge Securities Corporation. Radlauer serves as chief compliance officer at Sound Income Strategies and is also an insurance agent. Sound Income Strategies is a fee-based investment adviser serving individuals, corporate and pension clients, other advisors, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on fixed-income and income-oriented strategies, combining fundamental and technical analysis, and offers portfolio management, financial planning, and specialized services including ETF sub-advisory and insurance planning.

Kelly Miller is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 40 years of industry experience. She is also the owner of Oak Tree Group, a financial planning firm she has operated since 1990. In addition to her advisory roles, Miller serves as treasurer for a local PEO chapter. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and banking institutions. The firm emphasizes diversified asset-class exposure primarily through mutual funds and ETFs, offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, and provides financial planning and third-party asset manager recommendations via a nationwide network of representatives.

Andrew Farago is a financial advisor with B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Boca Raton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at B. Riley Wealth Management and B. Riley Wealth Advisor since 2022 and previously at National Securities Corp and KELLER WILLIAMS. B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $7.03 billion in assets across 274 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement solutions.

Richard Scheffer is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities since 2013. Scheffer also owns Richard H. Sheffer, LLC, through which he engages in fixed insurance sales on a limited basis. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and banking institutions nationwide. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, third-party manager recommendations, financial planning, and retirement account aggregation, with an investment approach focused on diversified asset-class exposure primarily through mutual funds and ETFs.

Mark Trawick is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Macon, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at GWN Securities for nine years before joining Kovack Advisors in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a drummer in a non-investment related business. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and banking institutions nationwide. The firm emphasizes diversified asset-class exposure primarily through mutual funds and ETFs, while also recommending third-party asset managers and providing financial planning and account aggregation services.

Ana Diaz is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at The AmeriFlex Group. Her prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and JHFN SII. She is a board member of the Junior League of Boca Raton Endowment and also works as a career guidance counselor for mid-career adults and college students. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with customized strategies delivered via model asset allocations, discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships, and wrap program solutions.

Bobby Sharp Jr. is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and VOYA Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Sharp is involved in federal employee retirement training through an organization called Fed Impact and operates an electrical contracting business. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities, using a combination of internally developed models and third-party managers to implement and monitor client portfolios.

Joseph Bodvake is a financial advisor at AlphaStar Capital Management with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to his role at AlphaStar, he was associated with WealthCare Financial and also worked at Sushi by Bou. AlphaStar Capital Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and subadvisory services. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including model portfolios and third-party portfolio construction tools, managing approximately $2.5 billion in assets across over 8,400 client relationships.

Timothy Ciraulo is a financial advisor with Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with Hennion & Walsh since 2013 and has been affiliated with PMK Securities & Research since 2002. Hennion & Walsh Asset Management provides investment advisory and portfolio management services primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of programs including wrap-fee portfolio management, personalized UMA, and managed accounts, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis with various investment strategies across multiple asset classes.