Richard Bates Jr. is a financial advisor at Sound Income Strategies, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Retirement Income Source of Fort Lauderdale and Integrity Investment & Tax Advisory, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he participates in disc golf tournaments for a fee and coaches advisors and agents through Sound Income Group, LLC. Sound Income Strategies, LLC manages approximately $4.0 billion in assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm emphasizes fixed-income analysis and customized portfolio construction, offering a range of services from discretionary asset management to sub-advisory relationships and insurance planning.

Steven Wright is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with Kovack Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2014 and also operates Wright Financial Concepts, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as vice president and accountant at S.R. Wright & Company, P.A., a CPA firm. 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 a risk-tolerance-based investment approach supported by Envestnet and utilizing both internal and third-party portfolio models.

Scott Anselmo is a financial advisor at Signature Equity Partners, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Valic Financial Advisors and Merrill. Anselmo also serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at PATH Financial Partners, where he provides wealth management and insurance planning services. Signature Equity Partners offers investment advisory and planning services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities. The firm operates through a multi-team network of 34 advisors and utilizes the Vision2020 Wealth Management Platform to deliver tailored portfolio management and financial planning solutions.

Ramon Gonzalez is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving at Kovack Advisors, Inc. since 2009. He has a background in investment advisory and financial consulting through his involvement with G V Investments & Retirement Solutions. Outside of finance, Gonzalez is also a musician and screenplay writer. 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 entities, employing a risk-based, model-supported investment process and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Peter Monks is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Merrill, Buckman Advisory Group LLC, Eagle Strategies, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing rental properties as a licensed realtor. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets, serving individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities. The firm employs a structured investment process using Envestnet-supported workflows and a combination of internally created models and third-party managers, offering both model-based and advisor-managed solutions.

Eduardo Ortega Ghiglione is a financial advisor with Simplicity Wealth in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His professional background includes roles at Fontona, InsurMark, Vision 7 Advisory, PrimaHealth Credit, Equitable Advisors, and other firms. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in several other business activities including serving as an independent insurance agent, working as a dental equipment sales manager, and acting as a realtor. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm employs a fund-of-funds approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, offering model portfolios with ongoing monitoring and rebalancing, alongside discretionary advisory services and a technology-enabled platform for other advisers.

Jay Malik is a financial advisor with Wealth Management Nebraska LLC in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Wealth Management since 2011 and also owns Doctors Finance LLC, an accounting and consulting firm, and Jay Malik Tax Corp, which provides income tax preparation services. Wealth Management Nebraska LLC advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients such as defined contribution plan sponsors and other investment advisers. The firm uses broadly diversified, passively managed portfolios focused on no-load mutual funds and ETFs, following modern portfolio theory with a long-term, buy-and-hold strategy and periodic rebalancing.

Brian Snerson is a financial advisor with Summit Financial, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Summit and its related entities since 2003 and is also involved in insurance sales through an affiliated firm. Snerson refers clients to Fieldpoint Private Bank & Trust for lending services and receives referral fees for these introductions. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets and serving around 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative approaches tailored to client needs.

Brian Kovack is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Kovack Advisors since 2006 and Kovack Securities Inc. since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in aviation sales through Discount Aviation, LLC, and serves as a FINRA arbitrator as well as a board member of the Financial Services Institute. 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, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government clients, employing a risk-based investment process supported by internal models, third-party managers, and ongoing account monitoring.

Anthony Agbay is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities since 2015 and previously worked at L.M. Kohn & Company and Leonard & Company. Outside of his advisory role, he manages operations for an advisory and consulting firm, The Agbay Group LLC, and is a licensed agent involved in fixed insurance sales. 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 and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities, employing a structured investment process supported by Envestnet and offering both model-based and advisor-managed portfolio solutions.

Kevin Hurley is a financial advisor at Provenance Wealth Advisors with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Xynergy Capital Group and currently holds a consulting role with Slavic Integrated Administration, focusing on 401(k) plan establishment and education. Provenance Wealth Advisors manages approximately $3.63 billion in assets, providing portfolio management, financial and retirement planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a multi-custodial platform and uses a variety of investment approaches, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Ryan Wolverton is a financial advisor at Exodus Wealth, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Prosperity Wealth Management, Inc. and Fortune Financial Services. Outside of finance, Wolverton has served with the Pompano Beach Fire Department for ten years and Boynton Beach Ocean Rescue for fourteen years. Exodus Wealth serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pension/profit-sharing plans by providing asset management, financial planning, consulting, and referrals to third-party money managers. The firm manages several hundred million dollars in discretionary assets and emphasizes tailored portfolio supervision using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various investment strategies.

Adam Rauscher is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He currently works at Merit Financial Advisors and has previously held roles at Stone Creek Capital Management, Biltmore Capital Advisors, and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. In addition to his advisory work, Rauscher is a licensed insurance agent involved in life, long-term care, and disability insurance sales. 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 and employs a long-term, diversified investment approach that combines centrally managed sleeves and customizable models overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Kimberly Mcmillion is a financial advisor at Exodus Wealth, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. Her prior roles include positions at Prosperity Wealth Management, Inc., Fortune Financial Services, Inc., and McNally Financial Services Corporation. Exodus Wealth serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pension/profit-sharing plans, providing asset management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm manages several hundred million dollars in discretionary assets with tailored portfolio strategies using a variety of investment types and analytical approaches.

Michael Gracy Jr. is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. since 2015. His prior experience includes roles at Resource Horizons Investment Advisory, Inc., 1st Global Advisors Inc, and PRUCO Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is active in community and professional organizations, including serving on the Matheson History Museum Board of Directors and as a committee member for Rotary District 6970. 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, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services through a risk-focused investment process.

Robert Owens is a financial advisor with A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Foresters Financial Services, National Agent Alliance, and Wells Fargo. Outside of his advisory work, Owens manages consulting and business brokerage activities through R.V. Owens, LLC and serves as a trustee for Tomorrow Is Better, a nonprofit providing tax planning guidance for church members. 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. The firm emphasizes international investing and offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services across a multi-team platform.

Darrin Halsey is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Kovack Advisors, Inc. since 2009, following prior roles at Raymond James & Associates and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a director on the Rotary Club of Arcadia Foundation and volunteers as a swimming official for USA Swimming and local high school events. 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 combination of proprietary models and third-party managers to provide portfolio management and financial planning services.

Thomas Scanlan is a financial advisor at Provenance Wealth Advisors in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Raymond James Financial Services and Investacorp Advisory Services. Outside of advisory work, he is also an insurance agent involved in selling fixed insurance products. Provenance Wealth Advisors manages approximately $3.63 billion in assets and serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management across multiple custodians, employing a variety of investment strategies and providing financial planning and retirement services.

William Miller is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Boca Raton, FL, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with ValMark since 2006 and is the owner and managing member of Miller Wealth Advisors, LLC, a financial services consulting firm. Miller serves on the board of the Greater Boca Raton Estate Planning Council, participating in membership and programming committees. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 advisors. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and offers proprietary platforms and fee-based planning and consulting services.

Mikael Rodriguez is a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Creative Financial Network. Outside of his advisory role, he is an associate advisor at Platinum Peak Advisors, assisting senior advisors and servicing client accounts. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 representatives. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios implemented primarily with mutual funds, ETFs, and approved third-party managers.