Sameer Sarmast is a financial advisor at Farther with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65, Series 63, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Farther in 2023, he worked at Saturna Capital for five years and JPMorgan Wealth Management for seven years. Outside of finance, he operates Sameer Eats Productions, a YouTube channel focused on restaurant reviews, and hosts food-related events. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a web and mobile platform as well as in-person meetings. The firm’s approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, using proprietary model portfolios, algorithmic rebalancing, and a range of investment vehicles including ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.

Christina Wilson is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Merrill, Bank of America, LPL Financial, and M&T Bank. First Citizens Investor Services serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities by providing advisory and brokerage services through investment advisor representatives and third-party portfolio managers. The firm combines fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage portfolios across various asset classes, offering services that include unified managed accounts, model portfolios, and tax-aware strategies.

Carol O'Neil is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at GWN Securities since 2019, following prior roles at H.D. Vest Insurance Agency and H.D. Vest Advisory Services. O'Neil serves on the Board of Directors of the Central Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce and is the owner of CEO Financial Services, providing comprehensive financial and insurance consulting. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm supports a large network of advisors and offers a range of managed-account programs, including traditional asset allocation and legacy market-timing strategies.

Robert Dunkin II is a financial advisor at Cresset Asset Management, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at U.S. Trust, Bank of America, N.A. for eight years before joining Cresset in 2018. Cresset Asset Management is a multi-disciplinary investment adviser managing approximately $78.9 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles through a range of services including wealth management, portfolio management, and family office support. Their investment approach combines strategic asset allocation, active and passive management, and the use of alternative assets alongside advanced research tools such as artificial intelligence.

Gary Oconnor is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 33 years of industry experience. Oconnor has been with GWN Securities since 2013. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and business clients. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios, operating through a network of approximately 423 advisors and managing about $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 client accounts.

Racquel Ramlal Slawinski is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and is also affiliated with World Financial Group and LegacyShield. Additionally, she is involved with the RSSA National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts, providing occasional Social Security education. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services through a large network of advisors and multiple program platforms. The firm’s advisory model primarily uses model portfolios and third-party managers for portfolio management.

Jay Bendesky is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Proshare Advisor LLC and ProFunds Distributors Inc. since 2014 and Charles Schwab since 2022. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, delivering annual financial reviews and investment recommendations based on standard asset allocation models and Schwab research tools, with final trading decisions made by clients.

Julie Rapp is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment management, financial and tax planning, and ERISA 3(21) consulting, utilizing a combination of proprietary and third-party strategies alongside fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis.

Dawn Partlow is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has held roles at firms including Ameritas Investment Corp and Capital Choice Financial Services. Outside of advising, she is involved in alternative health education as an Independent Wellness Advocate with doTERRA and owns Navigating Tax Solutions LLC, providing tax preparation and consulting services. GWN Securities Inc. offers investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through various managed account programs and financial planning solutions. The firm employs a mix of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers and is known for incorporating market-timing and momentum-based strategies in some of its legacy programs.

Ryan Swenson is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Jupiter, Florida. He holds the Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Commonwealth, he worked at Edward Jones and Cary Stamp & Company. Ryan also engages in fixed insurance sales as a secondary business activity. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $200 billion in client assets. The firm provides a comprehensive adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services.

Leonel Galvez is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensee with five years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) since 2022 and has prior experience at New York Life Insurance Company and Nylife Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Financial Planning Association of South Florida and participates in the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches government affairs committee. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of program types and emphasizes tailored recommendations, managing the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

David Harvan is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Rockefeller Financial LLC. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill, where he worked for over a decade each. He is based in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm combines a Private Advisor model with a consolidated investment platform, offering a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, alongside registered broker-dealer operations and alternative investment placement.

Patricia Dent is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Jupiter, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. She has been with GWN Securities since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a committee member on the Palm Beach Gardens High School Advisory Board. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that manages approximately $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 client accounts through a network of about 423 advisors. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers, utilizing a variety of managed-account programs and model portfolios on the Fidelity-supported FMAX platform.

Benjamin Bliss is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. He has worked with GWN Securities since 2017 and has been associated with Voyage Retirement Solutions since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Bliss serves as a firefighter and EMT with Orange County Fire Rescue. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm supports a large network of advisors and offers a range of portfolio management programs including traditional asset allocation and legacy market-timing strategies.

Tyler Kelly is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2011. The firm serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. Citigroup Global Markets combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles, including in-house research and derivatives services, supporting complex and diverse client needs.

Sasha Kiel is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining &PARTNERS in 2025, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for six years and UBS Financial Services for five years. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and private businesses. The firm offers investment management and financial planning services through both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, utilizing a mix of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis alongside proprietary and third-party strategies.

David Blankenship is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Janney, he worked at PitchBook Data for three years and has held roles at Medbridge, BizX, and ATT. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporate sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services through a combination of in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Kara Koch is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Wellington, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with Principal Life Insurance Company and Princor Financial Services Corporation since 2002. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a bank trust officer for Principal Bank and Trust Company, managing retirement plan account relationships across insurance, broker-dealer, and bank trust offerings. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Sarah Holmes is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in West Palm Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. Her career includes multiple roles within Citizens Securities and Citizens Bank since 2017, as well as a year at Allstate Insurance. Outside of advising, she serves as a notary public and works as a personal care assistant through an LLC. Citizens Securities, Inc. serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs, brokerage, and insurance services. The firm provides a digital advisory program with ETF-based portfolios and a managed account program, operating as both a broker-dealer and insurance agency and is wholly owned by Citizens Bank, N.A.

Kevin Reynolds is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, holding a Series 63 license and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with GWN Securities since 2015 and has served as president of EJ Reynolds, Inc., a third-party administrator for qualified retirement plans, since 1991. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios, operating through a large network of approximately 423 advisors.