Daniel Vernon is a financial advisor with Merit Financial Advisors in Boca Raton, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Merrill, Biltmore Capital Advisors, Stone Creek Capital Management, and Merit Financial Group since 2021. Outside of advisory work, he is involved as a managing member in aviation and real estate-related businesses. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC‑registered advisory firm serving individual investors, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, ESOPs, and institutional clients. The firm focuses on long-term, diversified asset allocation managed through centrally overseen portfolios and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account services.

Blaine Minton is a financial advisor with New Edge Wealth, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining New Edge Wealth in 2024, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2016 to 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and investor in Bounce, a sports bar located in Delray Beach, FL. New Edge Wealth primarily serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory services, focusing on asset allocation and investor behavior, and integrates third-party model platforms alongside proprietary investment solutions.

Sean Burke is a financial advisor at Pine Valley Investments with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at several firms, including AE Wealth Management, Kirsner Wealth Management, and Fidelity. Pine Valley Investments provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and serves both directly managed accounts and referred clients through Tri-Party Agreements.

Vera Jefremovas is an investment advisor representative at Asset Allocation Strategies, LLC with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at GLP Investment Services and Palm Beach Schools. Additionally, she operates as an independent contractor insurance agent for ValuTeachers Inc. and provides language interpretation services in Portuguese, Spanish, and English. Asset Allocation Strategies offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individual investors and plan sponsors. The firm employs advanced strategic asset allocation methods and incorporates model portfolios, ETFs, and third-party managers in its investment approach.

Michelle Vartanian is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 44 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, and UBS Financial Services Inc. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a tailored investment approach using an open-architecture platform and often works with third-party managers, integrating insurance-linked account management within its operational model.

Scott Graver is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with New Edge Wealth, having joined the firm in 2024 after eight years at Bank of America and Merrill. New Edge Wealth primarily serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory services including wealth strategy, portfolio management, and institutional consulting. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and investor behavior, utilizing a combination of independent managers, model strategies, and technology tools such as AI-assisted analytics.

Neil Bradie is a financial advisor at NFSG Corporation with 42 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including National Securities Corp, B. Riley Wealth Management, and Kestra Advisory Services LLC. Neil is based in Coral Springs, FL. NFSG Corporation is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, third-party manager selection, and financial planning, customizing portfolios using a variety of investment strategies and asset types.

Michael Boggiano is a financial advisor at AlphaStar Capital Management with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and also conducts insurance business through WealthCare Financial, where he dedicates significant time. AlphaStar Capital Management is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.84 billion for a diverse client base, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs both predefined model portfolios and custom strategies that incorporate quantitative analysis and tactical asset allocation, and it serves a variety of clients including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and pension plans.

Jason Forstot is a financial advisor with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Gaines Financial Group, Inc. dba Swan Wealth Management Group and LPL Financial, LLC since 2016. Great Valley Advisor Group is an SEC-registered, multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a combination of in-house strategies and third-party managers with ongoing portfolio oversight.

Scott Peterson is a financial advisor with Advisory Services Network holding a Series 66 designation and 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Ballast Advisors, LLC and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Since 2024, he has also been a licensed insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities and life insurance. Advisory Services Network provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of management and consulting services tailored to client objectives, utilizing various securities and third-party managers.

Stephen Laforte is a financial advisor with Citizens Private Wealth holding a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at FIFTH THIRD BANK, BNY Mellon, and First Union Securities, Inc.-ISG. Citizens Private Wealth, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals, families, and various institutional clients. The firm focuses on tailored, long-term asset allocation within an open-architecture framework and offers discretionary portfolio management supported by both quantitative and qualitative research.

Lynn Pagans is a financial advisor with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 40 years of industry experience. She has worked with Great Valley Advisors since 2020 and has been associated with LPL Financial since 2012. Outside of her advisory roles, she serves as president of Lighthouse Point Financial Services, Inc., a non-investment-related business entity. Great Valley Advisor Group is an SEC-registered multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing a combination of in-house strategies and third-party managers across various platforms.

Jeffrey Paris is a financial advisor with A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners in Boca Raton, FL. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 31 years of industry experience. Since 2009, he has been associated with Euro Pacific Capital Inc. A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners is a dually registered SEC investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, and institutional vehicles across a multi-team platform. The firm emphasizes international investing and offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial and estate planning, model and wrap fee programs, third-party sub-advisory arrangements, and brokerage and insurance product distribution.

Kevin Schneider is a financial advisor at Royal Fund Management, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has held roles at United Financial Freedom and First Advisors National, LLC. Outside of advising, he is involved in software development related to debt reduction, refers clients to CPA and credit repair services, and advises on estate planning software. Royal Fund Management serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm develops customized Investment Policy Statements and employs a range of strategies from long-term investing to options writing, with regular portfolio monitoring based on client risk tolerances.

Manuel Rose is a financial advisor at Aegis Capital Corp. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Aegis in 2024, he worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2019 to 2024, and at Bank of America and Merrill from 2013 to 2019. Aegis Capital Corp. serves individual investors, retirement and benefit plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients by offering investment advisory and brokerage services, financial planning, and access to managed account programs through RBC and AXOS platforms. The firm operates both discretionary and non-discretionary account options and provides trade execution, clearing, custody, and reporting services.

Evan Harrigan is a financial advisor at Perigon Wealth Management, LLC in Boca Raton, FL, with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 11 years. Harrigan is also a licensed insurance agent, dedicating a portion of his time to insurance sales and implementation of related recommendations. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm emphasizes individualized portfolio construction with regular monitoring and formal reviews and serves as both sponsor and overseer of wrap and sub-advisor arrangements.

Patrick Baird is a financial advisor with B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Newbridge Financial Services Group, National Asset Management, and Vfinance Investments. B. Riley Wealth Advisors manages approximately $7.03 billion in client assets through around 274 advisors, offering a wide range of services including advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement solutions to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans.

Andrew Wilkins is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in financial advisory roles. He currently serves at Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC and Kestra Investment Services, LLC since 2021, following six years with Bank of America and Merrill. He is a partner at Eagle Harbor Advisors, where he holds the role of Director of Wealth Planning and client acquisition and is an approved financial advisor for the NFL Players Association. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $13.45 billion in client assets. The firm offers a broad range of investment products and specialized services, including discretionary and non-discretionary account management, supported by institutional and operational resources such as a trust company affiliation and third-party adviser relationships.

Jeffrey Daut is a financial advisor with NFSG Corporation in Boca Raton, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc, NewBridge Securities Corporation, Wells Fargo Clearing, and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He is also licensed to sell insurance products, spending part of his time on accident, health, life, variable life, and variable annuity insurance sales. NFSG Corporation provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of investment instruments and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by internal research and external sub-advisors.

Marcelo Tresierra is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Kanen Wealth Management LLC, Rockefeller Financial LLC, and The Keyes Company. Outside of finance, he has worked as a bartender at Trattoria Romana in Boca Raton. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC provides investment advisory services through independent advisors and multi-advisor teams to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $13.45 billion in client assets. The firm offers a wide range of investment products and specialized services, including annuity subaccount and 529 plan management, supported by institutional affiliations and operational capabilities.