Ayman Saad is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Lake Worth, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Bank of America N.A., and Wells Fargo Bank NA. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital discretionary model account available by invitation to employees. The firm utilizes algorithm-driven risk assessments and delegates portfolio implementation to third parties, focusing on mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

William Braun is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at B. Riley Wealth Management and National Securities Corporation. Braun serves as president of a pass-through corporation used for tax purposes. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and employee education. The firm serves a diverse client base that includes large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Mayra Dennis is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked with various SunTrust entities since 2016, including SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Investment Services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by AI-enabled research tools and a comprehensive supervisory structure.

Tony Tringali is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Boca Raton, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2015 and has also been associated with Agia since 2022, where he is involved in non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a large network of advisors, utilizing discretionary unified managed accounts and centralized technology solutions.

James Carbone is a CFP® and ChFC® with 33 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC and has previously worked with Ameritas Investment Company, Ameritas Life Insurance Corporation, Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc, and Principal Financial Group. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm offers a variety of managed account programs and fee-based management of variable annuity and universal life subaccounts, supported by an Investment Committee and third-party partners.

Joseph Orsini is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with five years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Oppenheimer, having previously worked at firms including Mercor, TopStep LLC, Meli Vora Advisors, and Eaglebrook Advisors. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of investment programs and advisory services across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

Charles Sullivan is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently an advisor at Farther since 2025. He previously worked at Sullivan Investments Group, LLC and has held roles in property and team management for a professional athlete through his side business, V1kaLLC. His background also includes positions at Westmoor Club and Seminole High Performance Tennis Academy. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates, utilizing a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach implemented through proprietary model portfolios and algorithmic rebalancing. The firm supplements advisor judgment with AI tools and offers additional services including retirement plan consulting and recommendations on private investment funds.

Javier Dadan is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with SunTrust and its affiliated entities since 2013. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools, to manage client portfolios and fiduciary responsibilities.

Brett Shofner is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2024, he spent 22 years at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. He also owns Work Plan Retire, a non-securities related business, and assists 401(k) participants through Seabreeze Wealth Management. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and other related services through multiple program models, utilizing a combination of proprietary and third-party platforms.

Jeffrey Sartorius is a CFP® with 43 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Private Advisor Group, LLC since 2017. Prior to this, he spent over two decades with LPL Financial, LLC (formerly LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER CORP.). He is also involved in outside sales of non-variable insurance. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various advisory programs. The firm employs a fiduciary-based model using technology platforms and a range of investment strategies, often implementing advice through third-party managers and TAMPs.

Rachel Urban is a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. Urban has been with Benjamin F. Edwards since 2015. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of fee-based wrap programs, financial planning, and investment management services, employing a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies monitored by an Investment Strategy Committee.

Alfredo Suescum Sr. is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and Primerica. He is also engaged in insurance brokerage activities related to life products, including work with Penn Mutual. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a comprehensive advisory platform that combines financial planning, brokerage services, and third-party asset manager relationships, managing both discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Andrea Shenocca is a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. with 39 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Benjamin F. Edwards since 2013. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and other institutions. The firm offers fee-based wrap programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and investment management services, using a range of investment strategies monitored by an Investment Strategy Committee.

Brian Jones is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Wellington, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership in a non-investment-related business. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio strategy that uses algorithmic risk assessment and invests via approved model strategies with mutual funds and ETFs.

Jeffrey Brudner is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth and Capitol Financial Advisors since 2005. Outside of advising, he spends time on tax preparation activities unrelated to investments. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and back-office support, including operations, trading, technology, compliance, and investment management services.

Robert Eberst Jr. is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Independent Advisor Alliance since 2014 and also has a concurrent affiliation with LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of the Jimmy Johnson National Billfish Championship, a nonprofit organization. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering services such as asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management strategies and leverages technology platforms to enhance planning and asset aggregation.

Patricia Selin is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Janney Montgomery Scott. She previously spent 10 years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and advisory programs supported by both in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Daniel Valente is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Raymond James & Associates, Morgan Stanley, and UBS Financial Services. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs.

Wesley Hogue is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at T. Rowe Price for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, he is active as a real estate agent with Exit Realty. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and focus on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates.

Richard Weeks IV is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Hightower Advisors and Hightower Securities, LLC since 2011. Based in Delray Beach, FL, he has spent 15 years with the Hightower organizations. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors such as pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and trusts. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing affiliated and third-party managers supported by proprietary research and a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.