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 previously worked at Eaton Financial Group and Royal Capital Management LLC. Parallel Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting for individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a diversified investment approach that includes fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and independent managers, and utilizes technology platforms for tax-efficient account management and portfolio rebalancing.

Jeffrey Daut is a financial advisor with NFSG Corporation in Boca Raton, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc, NewBridge Securities Corporation, Wells Fargo Clearing, and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He is also licensed to sell insurance products, spending part of his time on accident, health, life, variable life, and variable annuity insurance sales. NFSG Corporation provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of investment instruments and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by internal research and external sub-advisors.

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 holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Truist Advisory Services, INC, Addison Capital LLC, and Oceanfirst Bank. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northern Trust Corporation that offers discretionary portfolio management through a model-driven wrap fee program. The firm serves high-net-worth individuals, retail investors, and institutional clients with solutions including Separately Managed Accounts and Strategist Unified Managed Accounts 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 has worked at several firms, including 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 264 advisors managing approximately $23.9 billion in client assets across 66 offices. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services and emphasizes long-term, diversified portfolios supported by both discretionary and non-discretionary management, combining fundamental analysis with supplementary methods.

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.

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 designations and has previously worked at firms including Fortune Financial Services, Inc., Kestra Investment Services LLC, LPL Financial, and Equitable Advisors. Burke is also the owner-president of Integrated Financial Strategies, LLC, an independent registered investment advisory firm. Exodus Wealth serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pension plans by offering asset management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm manages several hundred million dollars in discretionary assets and emphasizes tailored portfolio supervision using a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various investment strategies.

Virginia Thompson is a financial advisor at Saxony Capital Management, LLC with 38 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Janney Montgomery Scott and J P Turner & Company Capital Management before joining Saxony Capital Management in 2017. Saxony Capital Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients such as retirement plans and charitable organizations. The firm employs a multi-team model with a broad range of investment strategies, including discretionary asset management and financial planning, and conducts due diligence on third-party managers.

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.