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 Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Citizens Private Wealth with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Citizens Securities, Citizens Bank NA, Clarfeld Financial Advisors, Fifth Third Bank, BNY Mellon, and First Union Securities. Citizens Private Wealth, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and foundations. The firm focuses on tailored long-term asset allocation within an open-architecture framework and offers discretionary portfolio management supported by a Chief Investment Officer, along with tax, estate, and business consulting services.

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, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Euro Pacific Capital Inc. since 2009. A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer with approximately 131 advisors managing about $2.95 billion for over 7,000 clients. The firm employs an open-architecture investment approach combining internally managed strategies and sub-advisory relationships, serving a broad client base with portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and brokerage services.

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 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc, Newbridge Securities Corporation, and Wells Fargo Clearing. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales, focusing on accident, health, life, and variable annuity products. NFSG Corporation is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers customized portfolio construction and financial planning, employing a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with both long- and short-term strategies, and frequently utilizes third-party asset managers.

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.

Brandon Kaletkowski is a financial advisor at Northern Trust Securities, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Oceanfirst Bank for ten years, followed by roles at Addison Capital LLC and Truist Advisory Services, Inc. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northern Trust Corporation that provides discretionary portfolio management through a model-driven wrap fee program. The firm serves high-net-worth individuals, other retail investors, and institutional clients, offering tailored portfolios including Separately Managed Accounts and Strategist UMAs delivered via the Fidelity Managed Account Xchange platform.

Nathaniel Burstin is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Biltmore Capital Advisors, Smartex Advisory Solutions, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Incapital LLC, and RBC Capital Markets. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 260 advisors serving more than 20,000 clients across 66 offices. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services with a long-term, diversified investment approach that includes centrally managed model portfolios overseen by an internal investment committee, allowing advisors to customize strategies for clients.

Suzanne Katz Riesner is a financial advisor with Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and over 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Mutual of Omaha and its affiliated insurance company since 1991. In addition to her advisory role, she is part owner of a consulting firm focused on HR compliance related to ERISA and the Affordable Care Act and owns an insurance agency specializing in life, health, vision, and other related products. Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, offering financial planning, managed account programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm works primarily through an Envestnet platform and integrates broker-dealer and insurance services within the Mutual of Omaha group.

Richard Slavik is a financial advisor with NFSG Corporation in Boca Raton, FL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at NewBridge Securities Corporation, Kovack Securities, LLC, and Investacorp, Inc. Outside of advisory services, he has involvement in fixed insurance product sales. NFSG Corporation provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs diversified portfolio construction and offers access to both internal portfolio management and third-party asset managers through discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.