Michael Knight is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at Advisors Capital Management, LLC. His career includes multiple roles at Advisors Capital Management and prior experience at Sound Income Strategies, LLC and Arbor Financial Services. Advisors Capital Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employee benefit plans, providing discretionary portfolio management as an outsourced investment manager. The firm combines macroeconomic analysis with detailed security selection and manages over $8 billion in discretionary assets through a variety of customized and model-based investment strategies.

Patrick Baird is a financial advisor with B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Newbridge Financial Services Group, National Asset Management, and Vfinance Investments. B. Riley Wealth Advisors manages approximately $7.03 billion in client assets through around 274 advisors, offering a wide range of services including advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement solutions to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans.

Ricardo Latta is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He has 40 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group. Latta is involved in nonprofit and educational organizations, serving on leadership and advisory boards for Nova Southeastern University and the American Heart Association. 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, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government clients using a risk-tolerance driven investment process supported by Envestnet, offering both model-based and advisor-managed portfolio solutions.

Zachary Fernandez is a financial advisor at Northern Trust Securities, Inc. with a Series 66 designation and experience across multiple roles within Northern Trust since 2020. Prior to his current position, he worked at Midland Trust Company and Scotilynn USA Division, and has also held roles outside the financial sector, including at The Club at Barefoot Beach and Florida Gulf Coast University. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. provides investment advisory and model-based managed account services to high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. The firm uses model-driven strategies combining proprietary and third-party funds, supported by platform technology and governance processes, and operates within a large banking holding company offering custody and broker-dealer services.

Andrew Wilkins is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in financial advisory roles. He currently serves at Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC and Kestra Investment Services, LLC since 2021, following six years with Bank of America and Merrill. He is a partner at Eagle Harbor Advisors, where he holds the role of Director of Wealth Planning and client acquisition and is an approved financial advisor for the NFL Players Association. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $13.45 billion in client assets. The firm offers a broad range of investment products and specialized services, including discretionary and non-discretionary account management, supported by institutional and operational resources such as a trust company affiliation and third-party adviser relationships.

Jacalyn Ferreira is a financial advisor at Parallel Advisors, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Eaton Financial Group and Royal Capital Management LLC. Parallel Advisors serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a diversified investment approach incorporating fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and integrates technology platforms for tax-efficient rebalancing and held-away account management.

Jeffrey Daut is a financial advisor with NFSG Corporation in Boca Raton, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc, Newbridge Securities Corporation, and Wells Fargo Clearing. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales, focusing on accident, health, life, and variable annuity products. NFSG Corporation is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers customized portfolio construction and financial planning, employing a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with both long- and short-term strategies, and frequently utilizes third-party asset managers.

Marcelo Tresierra is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Kanen Wealth Management LLC, Rockefeller Financial LLC, and The Keyes Company. Outside of finance, he has worked as a bartender at Trattoria Romana in Boca Raton. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC provides investment advisory services through independent advisors and multi-advisor teams to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $13.45 billion in client assets. The firm offers a wide range of investment products and specialized services, including annuity subaccount and 529 plan management, supported by institutional affiliations and operational capabilities.

Brandon Kaletkowski is a financial advisor at Northern Trust Securities, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Oceanfirst Bank for ten years, followed by roles at Addison Capital LLC and Truist Advisory Services, Inc. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northern Trust Corporation that provides discretionary portfolio management through a model-driven wrap fee program. The firm serves high-net-worth individuals, other retail investors, and institutional clients, offering tailored portfolios including Separately Managed Accounts and Strategist UMAs delivered via the Fidelity Managed Account Xchange platform.

Nathaniel Burstin is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Biltmore Capital Advisors, Smartex Advisory Solutions, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Incapital LLC, and RBC Capital Markets. 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 with a long-term, diversified investment approach that includes centrally managed model portfolios overseen by an internal investment committee, allowing advisors to customize strategies for clients.

Richard Slavik is a financial advisor with NFSG Corporation in Boca Raton, FL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at NewBridge Securities Corporation, Kovack Securities, LLC, and Investacorp, Inc. Outside of advisory services, he has involvement in fixed insurance product sales. NFSG Corporation provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs diversified portfolio construction and offers access to both internal portfolio management and third-party asset managers through discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Carie Gratz is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities since 2017. Prior to that, she worked at Summit Brokerage from 2009 to 2017. Outside of her advisory role, Gratz is involved in several financial-related activities including operating her own business, Stuart Financial, providing notary services, and acting as a Medicare agent. 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—including high-net-worth clients—pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities, utilizing both internally created and third-party investment models supported by an Envestnet workflow.

Keely Escalante is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Kovack Securities, Inc. and Sound Income Strategies, among others. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in swimwear sales as a co-owner of Kissea Kinis, 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 individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government clients, utilizing a combination of internally created models and third-party managers to construct and manage portfolios.

Christopher Widing is a CFP® with 20 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Choreo, LLC and previously worked for seven years at BDO Wealth Advisors, LLC. Widing holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Choreo serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, family offices, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, endowments, and institutional clients. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach combined with quantitative screening and due diligence to manage portfolios through various vehicles such as separately managed accounts, direct indexing, and private funds.

Mark Czaja is a financial advisor at Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. with 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Hennion & Walsh since 2013 and has concurrently worked at Comprehensive Capital Corp. since 1991. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Hennion & Walsh Asset Management provides investment advisory and portfolio management services mainly to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, and plan sponsors. The firm employs a range of strategies across multiple asset classes and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through various programs, including wrap-fee and personalized UMA solutions.

Kelly Burke is a financial advisor at Exodus Wealth, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Kelly has worked at various firms including Financial Planning Services, Inc., Fortune Financial Services, Inc., and Kestra Investment Services LLC. He is also the owner and president of Integrated Financial Strategies, an independent registered investment advisory firm. Exodus Wealth serves individuals, including high net worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, and consulting services with a focus on continuous, tailored account supervision and a diverse investment approach using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Eduardo Aguerrevere is a financial advisor at Bolton Securities Corporation with a Series 66 designation and currently has no industry experience. He has been co-owner of Pachaleta Inc., an e-commerce retail business selling outdoor goods, since 2016, and co-owner of Baren World Corp., which sells used outdoor goods returned to Pachaleta. Bolton Global Asset Management provides asset management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporations, using a range of investment vehicles such as mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed-income securities with a primarily long-term focus.

Virginia Thompson is a financial advisor at Saxony Capital Management, LLC with 37 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Saxony Capital Management since 2017, having also worked with Saxony Securities since 2015. Saxony Capital Management provides portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm operates a multi-team model with 38 advisors and employs a range of investment strategies including fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis.

George Ossi is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining ValMark Advisers, he spent 24 years with Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massmutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory role, Ossi is a principal at Platinum Peak Benefits, a group health benefits firm. 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, supported by proprietary platforms and a range of advisory and sub-advisory services.

Paul Squarcia Jr. is a financial advisor at Coastal Bridge Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at One Charles Private Wealth Services and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of advising, Squarcia is involved in managing a professional sport fishing team through Rhode Island Breakers AC LLC. Coastal Bridge Advisors provides financial planning and wealth management services to individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, foundations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, fundamental analysis approach and constructs diversified portfolios, often utilizing external managers and scenario analysis techniques.