Edgar Hawkins III is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Kovack Advisors since 2017, following eight years at SII Investments, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Hawkins is a licensed insurance agent involved in developing proposals for insurance products including life, long-term care, and disability coverage. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, corporations, pension plans, and banking institutions nationwide. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, third-party manager recommendations, and account aggregation services, with an investment approach centered on diversified asset-class exposure primarily through mutual funds and ETFs.

Jonathan Jung is a financial advisor with Royal Fund Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at IAMS Wealth Management, LLC and NBC Securities, Inc. He is also an independent licensed insurance agent specializing in annuities and life insurance. Royal Fund Management, LLC serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm uses a range of investment strategies, including fundamental and technical analysis, and offers unique services such as access to select non-traded REITs and options-writing overlays.

Joshua Hanby is a financial advisor with Calton & Associates, Inc. in Lady Lake, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Calton & Associates since 2001 and also operates an insurance agency, providing clients with information on various insurance products. Calton & Associates serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and estates by offering portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm provides a range of investment programs and uses multiple analytic approaches tailored to client needs, combining advisory and commission-based products through its dual registration as both a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Ellen Daly is a financial advisor at Royal Fund Management, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she was involved with companies including Estate Guru and New Life Financial Alliance, and she has a background in the hospitality industry with over two decades at Spoto's Oyster Bar. Royal Fund Management serves individual investors, corporations, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies tailored to client risk tolerances and operates at an enterprise scale with 83 advisors and approximately $1.55 billion in assets under management.

Richard Easterbrook is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Royal Fund Management, LLC. He has been associated with Royal Fund Management since 2013 and also holds a leadership role as president and independent insurance agent at Plan America Financial Services, Inc., a position he has held since 1993. Royal Fund Management, LLC serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and participant account management. The firm develops customized Investment Policy Statements and employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to implement various investment strategies, including options writing, with regular portfolio monitoring aligned to clients’ risk tolerances.

Michael Conway is a financial advisor with Royal Fund Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Royal Fund Management since 2013 and also works as an independent insurance agent selling life and annuities. Royal Fund Management serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm uses a range of analytical approaches to implement investment strategies tailored to client risk tolerances and offers specialized services such as options writing and access to select non-traded REITs.

Frederick Wright is a financial advisor at Royal Fund Management, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Royal Fund Management since 2018. Prior to that, he was with NBC Securities Inc. and also serves as President of Lifetime Capital Management, an insurance-related business. Royal Fund Management serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm uses fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to implement investment strategies and offers services including non-discretionary allocation recommendations and discretionary account management for retirement plan participants.

Bryan Daly is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Royal Fund Management, LLC. He has held roles at firms including Nationwide Mortgage Bankers and Freedom Equity Group, and he operates as an independent insurance agent. Daly also works with Estate Guru, providing estate planning software advisory services. Royal Fund Management, LLC serves individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies based on fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to client risk tolerances.

Frankie Brin is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 31 years of industry experience. He is currently with Vanderbilt Advisory Services and Vanderbilt Securities, LLC, having joined both firms in 2023. Prior to that, he worked for eight years at International Assets Advisory. Outside of his advisory role, Brin owns Brin Financial and serves as an appointed agent for fixed insurance products through multiple agencies. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, trusts and estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach combining fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, and is noted for its integration with retirement-plan and benefits firms, offering an integrated advisory, brokerage, and plan-administration structure.

Heather Franklin is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Sequent Planning, LLC, based in Leesburg, FL, and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Sequent Planning in 2022, she worked at American Retirement Specialist, LLC and has operated her own advisory business since 2019. Outside of advisory work, she is also licensed as an insurance agent. Sequent Planning, LLC (doing business as Futurity First Wealth Management) serves individuals, retirement plan sponsors, businesses, endowments, and nonprofit organizations. The firm utilizes a structured risk framework and diversified manager strategies delivered by a network of nearly 100 independent advisers, offering asset management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan services.

Jeffrey Renaker is a financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC with ChFC® and Series 63 designations. He has been in the industry since 2016, previously working at American Senior Benefits and ASB Financial. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals and various institutional clients. The firm operates a network of 169 advisors across 154 offices and employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor investment strategies, typically delivering portfolio services on a non-discretionary basis.

Stephen Schneider is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently with AlphaStar Capital Management and has held roles at several firms including Securenet Wealth, LLC and AE Wealth Management, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he serves as Chief Executive Officer of Securenet Financial, LLC, which focuses on life insurance and annuity sales, and owns a tax preparation and planning business, Securenet Tax, LLC. AlphaStar Capital Management manages approximately $1.84 billion for a range of clients including individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and pension plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both predefined model portfolios and custom strategies based on quantitative analysis and third-party research.

Clemente Palacios is a financial advisor at Alexander Capital Wealth Management LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Edward Jones, Nicc & Clem Incorporated, and several banking institutions. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President and Board Member of a homeowners association and operates an insurance agency specializing in life and annuity products. Alexander Capital Wealth Management LLC provides portfolio management services to individual and high-net-worth clients through discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, primarily via wrap-fee programs. The firm employs a combination of cyclical, technical, and fundamental analysis with both long- and short-term trading strategies, managing approximately $212.1 million in discretionary assets.

David Zupek is a financial advisor with Concorde Asset Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 33 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Concorde and related entities since 2012 and founded Tada Wealth Advisors, Inc., where he continues to be active. Zupek also provides tax planning and estate-related services through Foremost Financial Planning, Inc. Concorde Asset Management offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset management programs for a diverse client base including individuals, corporate and charitable clients, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes individualized asset allocation and model-based portfolio construction, utilizing both in-house and external resources, and provides a range of services including alternative investment options and ERISA-compliant fiduciary advice.

Niccole Palacios is a financial advisor at Alexander Capital Wealth Management LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones, US Bank, and Guaranteed Rate. Outside of advising, she engages in mindset and performance coaching and music projects through her sole proprietorship, All I Did Was Me. Alexander Capital Wealth Management LLC provides investment advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm employs a top-down, asset-allocation approach using proprietary technical analysis and fundamental review, managing portfolios through multiple advisory teams and third-party money managers.

Brady Nelson is a financial advisor with Royal Fund Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked in real estate and insurance, including roles at REAL Broker LLC and ownership of an insurance agency, Holistic Financial. Nelson’s background includes assisting clients with real estate transactions alongside his advisory duties. Royal Fund Management serves individual investors, corporations, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to build tailored portfolios and provides a range of strategies from conservative allocations to options writing, managing approximately $1.55 billion in assets across 83 advisors.

Jeffery Masters is a financial advisor at Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked with Independent Advisor Alliance, Independent Financial Partners, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Farmhouse Press, LLC, a land ownership business in Sumterville, Florida. Gateway Wealth Partners is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm provides financial planning, consulting, and wealth management services, typically using diversified mutual funds and ETFs supplemented by individual securities and independent managers, employing both fundamental and technical analysis.

John Ressler is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with over 40 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Sagepoint Financial Inc. He is also president of Strategic Wealth Planning Group LLC, where he sells life insurance and fixed annuities. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional clients, and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, offering model portfolios monitored and rebalanced regularly, along with services such as tax optimization and independent manager oversight.

Brian Godfrey is an investment advisor representative at Gradient Advisors, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Sequent Planning, LLC and Cambridge Investment Research. Godfrey is also involved with Rooted Financial, LLC, where he offers insurance products and services to clients. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, focusing on a largely non-discretionary model that integrates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Dawn Carey is a financial advisor at Impact Partnership Wealth, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at SmartLife Financial Group LLC, Trac Asset Management LLC, and Revere Securities, LLC. Outside of advisory work, she is also active as an insurance agent at Phoenix Wealth Management. Impact Partnership Wealth, LLC provides investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans, managing approximately $2.96 billion across a network of advisers. The firm offers model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and ERISA retirement plan services, utilizing a range of firm-managed and third-party strategies.