Evan Dunayer is a financial advisor with Provenance Wealth Advisors in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He holds the Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Provenance Wealth Advisors, he worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and RSM US LLP. Provenance Wealth Advisors manages approximately $3.63 billion in assets across nearly 2,864 client relationships, serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement planning services using both discretionary and non-discretionary management on a multi-custodial platform.

Donald Swinarski is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Kovack Securities, Inc. since 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he is the managing partner of Swinarski & Company, CPA, where he oversees tax preparation, financial statements, accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and consulting services. 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 focuses on diversified asset-class exposure primarily through mutual funds and ETFs, offers financial planning and retirement account management, and recommends third-party asset managers and model portfolios.

Marcus Arneaud is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at B. Riley Wealth Advisors and Investacorp, Inc. He serves as treasurer for the Fort Lauderdale Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, a fraternal organization that sponsors community service, social welfare, and academic scholarship programs. 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 nationwide. The firm employs a diversified investment approach primarily using mutual funds and ETFs, alongside third-party asset manager recommendations and financial planning services.

Fernando Llop is a financial advisor at MissionSquare Retirement with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. Since 2015, he has worked at Icma Rc. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain non-profit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm provides plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and Guided Pathways Advisory Services, which leverage investment advice and model portfolios developed by Morningstar Investment Management.

Jason Coopersmith is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC and has held multiple roles within MassMutual-related firms since 2017. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing member and ownership roles in several non-investment related service corporations and holds a minority ownership and financial planner position at Platinum Peak Advisors, LLC. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, plan sponsors, and institutional users 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 comprehensive due diligence.

Richard Karp is a financial advisor with Advisory Services Network who holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has 31 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Advisory Services Network in 2024, he worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors and Moors & Cabot. He is also president of Karp Health & Wealth, an LLC that manages business expenses, and is licensed to offer indexed annuities, fixed annuities, and traditional life insurance. Advisory Services Network serves individuals, families, corporations, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consulting across a broad range of asset types, managing approximately $8.6 billion in client assets.

Louise Wallace is a financial advisor with OneSeven in Coral Springs, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 33 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and several investment management firms, including a current affiliation with MGO One Seven LLC. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, utilizing diversified portfolios of mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, and bonds, with access to alternatives and private placements. The firm follows a primarily long-term investment approach while allowing shorter-term trading when appropriate and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Michael Jordan is a financial advisor with Beacon Global Advisor Network, LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. He has nine years of industry experience, including roles at Sterling Global Wealth Management, BlackPoint Capital Partners, and GWM (USA) LLC. He is currently managing partner at BlackPoint Capital Partners. Beacon Global Advisor Network serves individuals, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, and trusts with customized asset management and financial planning solutions. The firm is notable for its formal pension-transfer services tailored to U.K. nationals and its network of independent advisory representatives offering layered service arrangements.

James Fountain III is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Kovack Advisors since 2016. Fountain is also president of Colquitt Insurance Services and owner of Fountain Family Farm, a pecan and forestry production business. Additionally, he volunteers as a facilitator for Financial Peace University, leading classes focused on personal finance and debt management. Kovack Advisors 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, employing a risk-based investment approach supported by both proprietary models and third-party managers.

Ed Maisonet is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities since 2017 and was previously with Ameriprise Financial Services from 2013 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is an officer of Maisonet Wealth Management Inc., a non-investment-related insurance business. 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, financial planning, and third-party manager recommendations.

Nicholas Macri is a financial advisor at United Capital Financial Advisors with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Private Advisor Group, LPL Financial, and Singer Wealth Advisors. United Capital Financial Advisors provides financial planning and investment management services nationally to individual investors, corporations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs discretionary portfolio management using asset-allocation models developed by an Investment Policy Committee and offers customized strategies including ESG and faith-based preferences.

Gregory Vereen is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding 26 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Securities America and Investacorp. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a wholesale travel business that provides travel information to family members. Kovack Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets, serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal clients. The firm uses an Envestnet-supported workflow to manage portfolios through a combination of internally developed models, third-party managers, and ongoing account monitoring.

Ruth Soto Ortiz is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Mutual of Omaha Investor Services and Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company. She also maintains business activities as a registered representative and insurance agent with Strategic Capital Partners and Strategic Capital Group in San Juan, Puerto Rico. 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 municipal entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services through a combination of proprietary models and third-party managers.

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.