Evan Dunayer is a financial advisor at Provenance Wealth Advisors in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Provenance, he worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors and RSM US LLP. Provenance Wealth Advisors manages approximately $3.63 billion in assets and serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management across multiple custodians, using a range of investment strategies including equities, ETFs, mutual funds, and option strategies.

Donald Swinarski is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Kovack Securities, Inc. since 2017 and is also the managing partner of Swinarski & Company, CPA, where he provides tax and accounting services. 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 government clients, employing a risk-tolerance-based investment approach supported by Envestnet and using both internal and third-party models.

Marcus Arneaud is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior firms include B. Riley Wealth Advisors and Investacorp, Inc. He serves as treasurer for the Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc. Fort Lauderdale Alumni Chapter, a fraternal organization that sponsors community service programs and academic scholarships. 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 government clients, employing a workflow supported by Envestnet and utilizing both internally created models and third-party managers to manage client portfolios.

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.

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.

James Fountain III is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Kovack Advisors, Fountain Financial Services, Colquitt Insurance Services, and W.H. Colson & Associates. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Fountain Family Farm, which produces pecans and manages forestry operations, and volunteers as a facilitator for Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University classes. 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 government clients, using a risk-tolerance based investment process that incorporates both internally developed 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 with Kovack Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2017, following previous roles at Ameriprise Financial Services and other firms. Maisonet also manages a separate insurance business through Maisonet Wealth Management Inc. 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 government entities, employing a risk-based approach with both internally developed models and third-party managers.

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. His prior roles include positions at Investacorp Advisory Services, Securities America Advisors, and Valic Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with a wholesale travel club called Gott-Go Travel, sharing travel information with family. 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, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities, employing a range of model-based and advisor-managed solutions across multiple custodians.

Ruth Soto Ortiz is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. She has held roles at Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities since 2019 and previously worked at Mutual of Omaha Investor Services and Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company. Outside of her primary role, she is involved with Strategic Capital Partners and Strategic Capital Group, providing financial planning and insurance services. 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 plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government clients, employing both internally created models and third-party managers to support portfolio management and financial planning.

Michael Knight is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at Advisors Capital Management, LLC. His career includes multiple roles at Advisors Capital Management and prior experience at Sound Income Strategies, LLC and Arbor Financial Services. Advisors Capital Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employee benefit plans, providing discretionary portfolio management as an outsourced investment manager. The firm combines macroeconomic analysis with detailed security selection and manages over $8 billion in discretionary assets through a variety of customized and model-based investment strategies.

Ricardo Latta is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He has 40 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group. Latta is involved in nonprofit and educational organizations, serving on leadership and advisory boards for Nova Southeastern University and the American Heart Association. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors managing over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government clients using a risk-tolerance driven investment process supported by Envestnet, offering both model-based and advisor-managed portfolio solutions.

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.

Jacalyn Ferreira is a financial advisor at Parallel Advisors, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Eaton Financial Group and Royal Capital Management LLC. Parallel Advisors serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a diversified investment approach incorporating fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and integrates technology platforms for tax-efficient rebalancing and held-away account management.

Carie Gratz is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities since 2017. Prior to that, she worked at Summit Brokerage from 2009 to 2017. Outside of her advisory role, Gratz is involved in several financial-related activities including operating her own business, Stuart Financial, providing notary services, and acting as a Medicare agent. 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—including high-net-worth clients—pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities, utilizing both internally created and third-party investment models supported by an Envestnet workflow.

Keely Escalante is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Kovack Securities, Inc. and Sound Income Strategies, among others. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in swimwear sales as a co-owner of Kissea Kinis, LLC. 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 plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government clients, utilizing a combination of internally created models and third-party managers to construct and manage portfolios.

Christopher Widing is a CFP® with 20 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Choreo, LLC and previously worked for seven years at BDO Wealth Advisors, LLC. Widing holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Choreo serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, family offices, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, endowments, and institutional clients. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach combined with quantitative screening and due diligence to manage portfolios through various vehicles such as separately managed accounts, direct indexing, and private funds.