Brandi Lobato is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at EverSource Wealth Advisors, LLC. Her prior experience includes roles at Fortune 360 Group LLC, Securities America, Inc., Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Outside of financial advising, she is a business broker for VR Business Brokers and a licensed real estate agent in Florida. EverSource Wealth Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including families, estates, trusts, and charitable foundations. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, and investment advisory services through a national network of advisors using multiple investment programs and a values-based approach.

Robert Harrigan is a CFA® charterholder with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently serves as an advisor at Perigon Wealth Management, LLC and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 11 years. Harrigan is also a licensed insurance agent involved in insurance sales and implementation. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm offers tailored portfolios based on client objectives and risk tolerance, often delegating day-to-day management to independent managers while maintaining oversight and accepting proxy-voting responsibility.

Moshe Aronov is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Private Advisor Group, LLC, LPL Financial, and Chase Investment Services Corp. He is also the managing partner of Greener Path Retirement Planning and serves as vice president of the local Business Network International chapter. 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, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to independent advisor programs through an Envestnet-supported workflow that utilizes both internal models and third-party managers.

Matthew Jory is a CFP® and ChFC® with six years of experience in financial advisory. He is currently with Sound Income Strategies, LLC and also holds roles at McAdams Group, LLC and Fidelity Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in property management through Jamsey Living, LLC. Sound Income Strategies, LLC is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $4.0 billion in client assets, serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers customized portfolio management with a focus on fixed-income analysis and employs a scalable advisor network supported by affiliated business lines and training.

Howard Parker is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Broker Dealer Financial Services Corp. for 24 years before joining Kovack Securities, Inc. in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Parker is involved in a real estate business through his position as president of a realty 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 a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities, employing a risk-tolerance based investment process with both internally developed models and third-party managers.

Christina Lewis is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 41 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Kovack Advisors since 2012, following two years at Kovack Securities. Lewis is also the sole member of Diamond Financial Planning & Insurance, LLC, a financial planning and insurance business. 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 clients. The firm uses an Envestnet-supported workflow and a combination of proprietary and third-party models to manage portfolios across multiple custodians and execution venues.

Jeffrey Rockefeller is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He holds the CFP® designation and has 24 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory career, he is a practicing podiatrist and owner of a podiatric medical practice, and he serves as president of a condominium board in his community. 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 municipal clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through an Envestnet-supported investment process.

Nicholas Darzentas is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC. He has held prior roles at Castle Wealth Management, Sky Alpha Asset Advisors, Northwestern Mutual, and T3 Trading Group. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in life insurance sales, earning residual commissions, and occasionally facilitates real estate transactions for family members. Fortis Capital Advisors provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including discretionary management and ESG options, and manages $1.615 billion in discretionary assets as of December 2025.

Brent Turner is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in the financial advisory industry, currently affiliated with Kovack Advisors, Inc. He is also the owner of JCSB Wealth Management LLC and performs as a tenor with opera companies and symphonies across the United States. 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 an Envestnet-supported workflow that integrates internally developed models and third-party managers to construct and manage client portfolios.

Kaycia Rossi is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Team Hewins, LLC, bringing several years of industry experience that includes roles at Thornburg Investment Management, Cambridge Associates, and Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld. She has been with Team Hewins since 2021. Team Hewins, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employee benefit plans. The firm’s investment approach is guided by an Investment Committee that builds model portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory and offers specialized retirement plan services, managing a notable mix of discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Theodore Kowalchuk Jr. is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with ValMark Advisers, Inc. since 2003 and also serves as owner and president of 401(k) Plan Services, Inc., where he provides consulting and third-party administrator services. Additionally, he owns IRA Plan Services, Inc., offering technical IRA services. ValMark Advisers, Inc. 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 model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and offers a range of proprietary platforms and fee-based planning and consulting services.

Donna Santangelo is a financial advisor at Provenance Wealth Advisors with 41 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill Lynch and Raymond James Financial Services. Provenance Wealth Advisors manages approximately $3.63 billion in assets for individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, retirement planning, and consulting services, employing a range of investment strategies across multiple custodians.

Lori Fernicola is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC. She previously worked at Castle Wealth Management and Banyan Global Investment Advisors, LLC. Fortis Capital Advisors serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, institutional clients, and other advisers, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and educational workshops. The firm uses a range of investment strategies, including passive, active, tactical, blended, and ESG-oriented options, with discretionary management tailored to advisor-specific styles and model portfolios.

Ben Dembin is a financial advisor with A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners in Boca Raton, FL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo Clearing. A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners is a multi-team platform with about 131 advisors managing approximately $2.95 billion for over 7,000 clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, sub‑advisory and third-party money manager programs, and brokerage and insurance product sales, utilizing an open-architecture model that incorporates internally managed strategies and external sub-advisory relationships.

Anthony Romaniello is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at the Bank of New York. 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, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services through a combination of internally created models and third-party managers.

Robert Raab is a Series 63 licensed financial advisor with 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Newbridge Securities Corporation since 2006 and is currently affiliated with NFSG Corporation in Boca Raton, FL. NFSG Corporation is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, third-party manager selection, and financial planning to a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm customizes portfolios using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and employs both long- and short-term strategies, often incorporating third-party asset managers.

Gary Gonzalez is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northstar Financial Planners, Inc. for 19 years before joining Modera in 2026. Modera Wealth Management provides wealth management, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm combines traditional investment management with in-house accounting and tax services, supporting a diversified asset allocation approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory.

Marcela Hallman is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bradesco Global Advisor, Bradesco Investments, and BAC Florida Investments. Outside of her advisory role, she is a fitness consultant entrepreneur. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities through a customized, collaborative planning process that includes goal setting, analysis, and ongoing review.

Tony Dubose is a financial advisor with Modern Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Legacy Wealth Management Inc and LPL Financial, along with advisory services through LWM Advisory Services, LLC. Outside of financial advising, he is a contract commercial pilot. Modern Wealth Management, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans, employing a centralized Investment Committee and a mix of model portfolios and third-party managers to guide investment decisions.

Bradley Teets is a CFP® and PFS™ with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. since 2007. He also operates a CPA practice focused on income tax preparation and estate planning and is a member of the City of Punta Gorda General Employees' Pension Board. Additionally, he is president of a local car club, Harbor Corvettes. 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 clientele including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, banks, and municipal entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services supported by Envestnet-enabled processes and a mix of internal and third-party investment models.