Gurpreet Khalsa is a financial advisor with Mariner Independent in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mariner, Khalsa worked at Morgan Stanley in various capacities from 2009 to 2020. He is a board member of the Central Florida Foundation and serves on the City of Orlando's City Venues Oversight Committee. Mariner Independent provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, access to model portfolios and third-party managers, and integrated retirement plan services supported by institutional resources and affiliated entities.

Michael Marini is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Altamonte Springs, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Kovack Advisors since 2012 and with Kovack Securities since 2003, also operating his own advisory practice since 1997. Outside of advisory work, he coaches golf for children aged 7 to 9 and is involved in ventures related to golf marketing and personalized golf club labels. 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 that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and municipal clients, employing both proprietary and third-party investment models supported by an Envestnet workflow.

Donald Gunn Jr. is a financial advisor with International Assets Investment Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with International Assets Investment Management since 2022 and also serves as CEO and a partial owner of Rockport Global, LLC, a business affiliated with International Assets Advisory. International Assets Investment Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities through a national network of independent advisers. The firm focuses on customized, long-term portfolio construction using a range of investment vehicles and may implement strategies via third-party managers or wrap programs.

Zachary Moore is a financial advisor at CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James & Associates, Inc. and various JPMorgan entities. CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with wealth advisory, asset management, financial and estate planning, and business succession consulting. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach using model portfolios and integrates advisory services with multidisciplinary planning through its parent company, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP.

Richard Fulton is a financial advisor with International Assets Investment Management, LLC in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with International Assets Advisory, LLC since 2016 and is the founder and sole owner of Seaside Wealth Management, LLC. International Assets Investment Management provides advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and businesses through a national network of independent representatives. The firm offers customized, long-term portfolio management using a range of investment vehicles and may implement strategies via third-party managers and wrap programs.

Todd Shipley is a financial advisor at AlphaStar Capital Management in Orlando, FL, holding a Series 65 designation. He has experience working with multiple firms including Summit Wealth Consulting and Alyst Advisors Group, as well as a background as an Independent Insurance Agent. AlphaStar Capital Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients with discretionary investment management, financial planning, and subadvisory services. The firm employs a combination of strategic and tactical investment approaches through proprietary model portfolios and third-party tools, managing approximately $2.5 billion in assets with a team of around 135 advisors.

Riley Nelsen is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with SageSpring Wealth Partners and has prior work history at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., Southwestern Investment Group, Money Management Concepts, and experience at Samford University. SageSpring Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including individual households, institutional clients, and plan sponsors, providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines multi-team scale with an institutional client mix and offers a range of strategies including individual securities, alternatives, and third-party manager programs.

Kyle Jackson is a financial advisor at SageSpring Wealth Partners with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining SageSpring, he held roles in education at Christ Church Episcopal School, The First Academy, and Franklin Road Academy. SageSpring Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $6.5 billion in discretionary assets, serving individual and institutional clients including high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers personalized investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, employing a goals-based portfolio management approach and leveraging relationships with third-party managers and technology platforms.

Aaron Stevenson is a financial advisor at Hoxton Wealth with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. He has worked at multiple Hoxton entities since 2023 and previously held roles at Brite Advisors and deVere Group. Stevenson also serves as a consultant on financial planning for Hoxton Capital Management (Europe) Ltd. Hoxton Wealth provides investment management and advisory services primarily to expatriates and clients with international pension assets, focusing on non-discretionary, risk-based model portfolios using passive ETFs and blended funds. The firm operates internationally with advisers across the U.S., UK, and UAE and specializes in services including pension transfer advisory for UK pension holders.

Thomas Blake is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Gradient Advisors, LLC since 2024, and previously worked at AE Wealth Management and Ameriprise Financial Services. He also owns Thomas Blake CPA, LLC, a CPA firm he has operated since 1997. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, using a non-discretionary model that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

James Johnson is a financial advisor at Encompass More Asset Management LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Verity Asset Management, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as president and CEO of TCI Financial, Inc., an insurance sales firm, and is involved in insurance agencies through Appreciation Financial LLC and Oaceus Insurance Services. Encompass More Asset Management LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-platform model services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses model-based strategies incorporating proprietary and third-party sub-advisers, offering a range of investment options including equities, fixed income, and digital assets.

Fredric Lowe is a financial advisor with StoneX Advisors Inc. in Winter Garden, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His career includes over 17 years at Quest Capital Strategies, Inc. and roles at StoneX Securities Inc. and StoneX Advisors Inc. He is president and sole owner of Smart Money Strategies & Planning, Inc., a business involving insurance, annuities sales, and Social Security benefits analysis. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations with a range of portfolio management and consulting services. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies through independent advisors, in-house groups, and third-party managers, supported by integrated platforms and affiliated entities offering clearing, custody, and lending services.

Matthew Dean is a financial advisor at Hoxton Wealth with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at various related entities, including Family First Financial Services Limited and Hoxton Capital Management (UK) Ltd. Dean is also a managing partner at Hoxton Capital Management Ltd. and owns Brittania Global Ltd., a private real estate investment firm based in the UK. Hoxton Wealth provides personalized investment management and advisory services primarily to expatriates and clients with international pension assets. The firm specializes in risk-based model portfolios using passive ETFs and blends, focusing on non-discretionary management and pension transfer advisory services for UK pension holders.

Priscila Ferngren is a financial advisor at Virtue Capital Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has prior experience at XEXIS Private Wealth LLC. Outside of advising, she is the owner of PRI Cosentino LLC, works as an emotional intelligence and life coach, and is an author of a book on financial education and behavioral finance titled *The New Rules of Money*. Virtue Capital Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, and organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a multi-team model and combines tactical, strategic, and dynamic investment approaches, supported by due diligence from an investment committee.

Thomas Baer is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Kalos Management and Madison Avenue Securities. Baer is also the owner of TBAER Wealth Management, where he is involved in the sales of life insurance, long-term care insurance, fixed annuities, and fixed index annuities. Arkadios Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans through a combination of advisor-managed accounts, third-party money managers, and financial planning. The firm supports discretionary account management with an internal portfolio team and employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment approach.

Jessica Kushner is a financial advisor at Hoxton Wealth with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Manning & Napier Advisors, Rainier Investment Management, Manning & Napier Investor Services, and Deutsche Bank Securities. Hoxton Wealth provides personalized investment management and advisory services primarily for expatriates and clients with international pension assets, focusing on non-discretionary risk-based model portfolios using passive ETFs and blends. The firm serves clients across multiple countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and the United Arab Emirates.

Francesco Amato is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with CFP® and CFA® designations and two years of industry experience. He has previously worked at First National Bank of Mount Dora, South Lake Wealth Management, and Legacy Trust Family Wealth Office, among other firms. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, using Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools. The firm emphasizes client authorization for trades and typically recommends separately managed accounts managed by third-party or affiliated money managers.

Albert Preniqi is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 10 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Bankers Life Securities, Inc. since 2016 and with Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc. since 2013, where he also manages a team of agents involved in insurance sales and financial advice. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and manages portfolios across various securities with periodic rebalancing and performance reviews.

Rebecca Kauffman is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Commonwealth Financial Network and previously spent 16 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in private business ventures, including ownership interests in Sapphire Wealth Partners, LLC and co-ownership of Farb and Schilling, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and manages over $212 billion in client assets. The firm offers a broad platform including discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and comprehensive back-office services.

Michael Grinnon is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Maitland, FL. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 18 years of industry experience. Michael has been with Eagle Strategies since 2010 and has been associated with NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company since 2007. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations across multiple program types and manages a significant portion of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.