Steven Hart is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 15 years of industry experience and has worked extensively with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Outside of his financial services career, he has been involved in photography and art services through Brett Hart Photography for over two decades. Hart also participates in wine and food charity events and serves as a Wine Ambassador for the American Fine Wine Competition. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients with financial planning, retirement consulting, and investment advisory programs.

Elisa Rojas is a financial advisor at TLG Advisors, Inc. with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several firms, including The Leaders Group Inc and Brokers International Financial Services. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as president and CEO of Everlasting Wealth Strategies LLC and is active as an insurance agent with AFLAC. TLG Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base ranging from individuals to institutional investors, offering investment supervisory services, portfolio management, and financial planning. The firm uses fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to build diversified portfolios, with many accounts managed through sub-advisors and program platforms, and also provides a digital investment program called Starlight Portfolios.

Saul Sadinsky is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 1992 and holds a Series 63 designation. 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, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs.

Susan Stabley is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2014. 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 broad client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple wrap/advisory programs.

Richard Arduengo is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Suntrust Advisory Services, Inc. since 2017 and Suntrust Investment Services, Inc. since 2014. 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 third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Padraic Spain is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at firms including Fidelity Investments and Singer Wealth. Spain’s background also includes a long tenure at Shepherd Kaplan Krochuk from 2006 to 2022. 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 approach emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and integrates tightly with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Renee Johnson is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Wells Fargo in various roles from 2015 to 2025. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the executive board and finance committee of Friends of WLRN, a local public media nonprofit, and is on the executive board of the Boca Bowl, an event managed by ESPN Events. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and manager relationships.

Harvey Stein is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners, bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Independent Financial Partners since 2011 and previously at LPL Financial. Stein serves as trustee for multiple family trusts. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform and provides retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services alongside discretionary and non-discretionary account management options.

Larry Saffer is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 35 years of industry experience, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has been with Guardian Life since 1991 and founded the Broward Business Networking Group, where he serves as president. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches ice hockey for youth aged 10 to 14. Guardian Life’s Park Avenue® Wealth Management operates as a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients with brokerage services, financial planning, and a range of advisory programs.

Howard Kramer is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth Financial Network since 1998, except for a brief period at Merited Wealth, LLC from 2021 to 2022. He also serves as president of H.A. Kramer & Associates, a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm offers a variety of managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Evelyn Tai is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Sunrise, FL. She holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, with 29 years of industry experience. She has been associated with New York Life and Nylife Securities Inc. since 1996. Outside of her advisory role, she is a shareholder in a reinsuring company related to life insurance products and an officer in a real estate investment company. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers tailored solutions across multiple program types, emphasizing non-discretionary management and fiduciary responsibilities, particularly in retirement plan services.

Alfredo Martinez is a financial advisor at HighTower Advisors with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with HighTower since 2016. Martinez is also involved with Capstone Strategic Wealth Advisors, LLC, providing administrative services related to RIA practices. HighTower Advisors delivers investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s approach includes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across various investment vehicles.

Jose Fonte is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services in Weston, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Thrivent Investment Management and Truist Investment Services, along with teaching positions at Florida International University, Florida Atlantic University, and St. John Paul II High School. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate integration.

Zain Mir is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services holding a Series 66 license and one year of industry experience. He has worked within the Truist organization since 2015 in various roles across Truist Bank and Truist Investment Services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and third-party platforms to support investment decisions and fiduciary responsibilities.

Juan Lenis is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 12 years of industry experience, including a decade at Merrill and Bank of America. Lenis serves on the board of the Florida International University Broward Alumni Association, where he assists in planning networking events and providing career guidance to students. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm implements advice through a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Jeffrey Klatzko is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill Lynch and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Palm Beach Gardens Youth Athletic Association and serves on the board of the William T. Dwyer High School Finance Academy. Equity Services, Inc., doing business as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms and frequently uses third-party asset managers, combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading.

Mitchell Rubin is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC since 2025. He has previously worked at Next Financial Group, Inc. for 14 years and has been involved with ProWealthOne since 2010. Rubin holds board positions with several nonprofit organizations, including the Small Business Council of America and the Metropolitan Equestrian Team, and he manages equestrian activities through The Lara Group, Inc. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer, providing custody, execution, and brokerage services alongside a platform that incorporates third-party asset managers for discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Mitchell Smith is a financial advisor at TLG Advisors, Inc. with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has held roles at The Leaders Group Inc and Kestra Financial Services, Inc. He is also a managing principal and partner at Vanbridge, where he oversees business operations. TLG Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, pension and retirement plans, and other institutional investors. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes manager selection and ongoing monitoring using fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, with many accounts managed through sub-advisors and program platforms.

Jackson Halliwell is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Babson College and Miami Country Day School. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, as well as institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, and operates as a registered broker-dealer offering securities transactions, variable insurance products, and investment banking services.

Abraham Ser is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2019. Prior to this, he was associated with Agia, where he also serves as an agent for non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.