David Scranton is a CFP® and ChFC® with 37 years of experience in the financial industry. He is the CEO and majority owner of Sound Income Strategies, LLC, and has held leadership roles in multiple affiliated entities including Sound Income Academy, Scranton Financial Group, and Advisors' Academy. He is also involved in nonprofit financial education through the Scranton Academy for Financial Education and has interests in yachting services through several managing member roles. Sound Income Strategies, LLC is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $4.0 billion in assets, serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm emphasizes customized portfolio construction with a focus on fixed-income analysis and equity review, offering a scalable advisor network model supported by affiliated business lines and specialized services such as sub-advisory ETF management.

Richard Miller is a financial advisor with NFSG Corporation, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Newbridge Securities Corporation since 2007. Outside of advising, Miller is involved in real estate sales and operates a sole proprietorship as an insurance agent specializing in fixed and indexed annuities and life insurance. NFSG Corporation is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and customized portfolio construction using a variety of investment strategies and third-party managers.

Gregory Mcleod is a financial advisor with NFSG Corporation in Boca Raton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at NewBridge Securities Corporation and NFSG Corporation since 2002. NFSG Corporation is an SEC-registered investment adviser providing discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, third-party manager selection, and financial planning to individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm customizes portfolios using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, employing long- and short-term strategies and frequently utilizing third-party asset managers.

Daniel Vernon is a financial advisor with Merit Financial Advisors in Boca Raton, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merit Financial Group in 2021, he worked at Stone Creek Capital Management and Biltmore Capital Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he manages Vernon Enterprises and Salus Aviation, both non-investment-related business activities. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with 264 advisors serving over 20,000 clients across 66 offices, managing approximately $23.9 billion in assets. The firm focuses on long-term, diversified portfolios utilizing centrally managed sleeves and model allocations, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services supported by fundamental analysis and an internal Investment Management team.

Blaine Minton is a financial advisor with New Edge Wealth, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining New Edge Wealth in 2024, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2016 to 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and investor in Bounce, a sports bar located in Delray Beach, FL. New Edge Wealth primarily serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory services, focusing on asset allocation and investor behavior, and integrates third-party model platforms alongside proprietary investment solutions.

Vera Jefremovas is a financial advisor at Asset Allocation Strategies, LLC with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked with GLP Investment Services, LLC. Outside of advising, she provides language interpretation services in Portuguese and Spanish and markets fixed/indexed annuity and health insurance products, focusing on public school employees and Medicare clients. Asset Allocation Strategies, LLC offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse retail client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and plan sponsors. The firm uses quantitative methods and model portfolios to deliver systematic, optimization-based investment solutions.

Michelle Vartanian is a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC with 44 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, and UBS Financial Services Inc. Vartanian holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and consulting services to individuals, corporations, pension and ERISA plans, and other institutional investors. The firm employs an open-architecture approach, tailoring investment strategies to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance while conducting due diligence on third-party managers and sub-advisors.

Karolyn Mc Donald is a financial advisor at Sound Income Strategies, LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Arbor Financial Services and Atlantic Music Center. Sound Income Strategies, LLC manages approximately $4.0 billion in client assets and serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, corporations, and other registered investment advisers. The firm offers customized portfolio management with an emphasis on fixed-income analysis and equity review, and provides a scalable advisor network alongside specialized family-office style services.

Kenneth Arnold is a financial advisor with OneSeven in Coral Springs, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and Great Lakes and Atlantic Wealth Management. He serves as General Partner and Investment Manager for several private funds focused on global opportunities and digital assets. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach with diversified portfolios, internal due diligence, and uses both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements, often implementing strategies through unaffiliated independent managers and third-party platforms.

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.

Rodrigo Ortiz is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities since 2013 and has prior experience with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and banking institutions nationwide. The firm emphasizes diversified asset-class exposure primarily through mutual funds and ETFs, offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, and provides financial planning alongside third-party manager recommendations.

Deanna Pelletier is a financial advisor with First Advisors National, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining First Advisors National, she worked at Asset Allocation Strategies, LLC and has a long career with Broward County Schools. She also serves as an independent insurance agent, marketing fixed and indexed annuity products to public school employees through ValuTeachers. First Advisors National provides investment management, asset allocation advice, and retirement plan consulting primarily to individual clients, including ERISA plan participants. The firm manages approximately $506.8 million in discretionary assets and employs tactical and strategic asset allocation methodologies while overseeing third-party money managers.

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.

David Lorber is a financial advisor with NFSG Corporation in Boca Raton, FL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Newbridge Securities Corporation, Edward Jones, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of advising, he has engaged in insurance sales for life, health, and variable annuity products. NFSG Corporation provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management solutions supported by internal research and third-party asset managers, and it is affiliated with Newbridge Financial and related brokerage and clearing entities.

Donald Swinarski is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Kovack Securities, Inc. since 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he is the managing partner of Swinarski & Company, CPA, where he oversees tax preparation, financial statements, accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and consulting services. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and banking institutions. The firm focuses on diversified asset-class exposure primarily through mutual funds and ETFs, offers financial planning and retirement account management, and recommends third-party asset managers and model portfolios.

Marcus Arneaud is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at B. Riley Wealth Advisors and Investacorp, Inc. He serves as treasurer for the Fort Lauderdale Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, a fraternal organization that sponsors community service, social welfare, and academic scholarship programs. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and banking institutions nationwide. The firm employs a diversified investment approach primarily using mutual funds and ETFs, alongside third-party asset manager recommendations and financial planning services.

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.