Ed Maisonet is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Kovack Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2017, following previous roles at Ameriprise Financial Services and other firms. Maisonet also manages a separate insurance business through Maisonet Wealth Management Inc. 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-based approach with both internally developed models and third-party managers.

Nicholas Macri is a financial advisor at United Capital Financial Advisors with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Private Advisor Group, LPL Financial, and Singer Wealth Advisors. United Capital Financial Advisors provides financial planning and investment management services nationally to individual investors, corporations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs discretionary portfolio management using asset-allocation models developed by an Investment Policy Committee and offers customized strategies including ESG and faith-based preferences.

Gregory Vereen is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Investacorp Advisory Services, Securities America Advisors, and Valic Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with a wholesale travel club called Gott-Go Travel, sharing travel information with family. 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, as well as pension plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities, employing a range of model-based and advisor-managed solutions across multiple custodians.

Manuel Rose is a financial advisor at Aegis Capital Corp. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Aegis in 2024, he worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2019 to 2024, and at Bank of America and Merrill from 2013 to 2019. Aegis Capital Corp. serves individual investors, retirement and benefit plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients by offering investment advisory and brokerage services, financial planning, and access to managed account programs through RBC and AXOS platforms. The firm operates both discretionary and non-discretionary account options and provides trade execution, clearing, custody, and reporting services.

Evan Harrigan is a financial advisor at Perigon Wealth Management, LLC in Boca Raton, FL, with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 11 years. Harrigan is also a licensed insurance agent, dedicating a portion of his time to insurance sales and implementation of related recommendations. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm emphasizes individualized portfolio construction with regular monitoring and formal reviews and serves as both sponsor and overseer of wrap and sub-advisor arrangements.

Ruth Soto Ortiz is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. She has held roles at Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities since 2019 and previously worked at Mutual of Omaha Investor Services and Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company. Outside of her primary role, she is involved with Strategic Capital Partners and Strategic Capital Group, providing financial planning and insurance services. 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 both internally created models and third-party managers to support portfolio management and financial planning.

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.