Forrest Faro is a financial advisor with Rockefeller Financial LLC in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, operating uniquely as a registered broker-dealer that provides securities transactions, variable insurance products, and placement and investment banking services.

Siddi Hussain is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) holding a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab, The Bridge Group, and NYLife Securities. Outside of advising, he is involved with Zenithal LLC, an online retail business offering clothing and jewelry, and he works as an independent contractor for both Uber and Lyft. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm offers multiple program types and focuses primarily on non-discretionary asset management within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Brendon Walsh is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Northwestern Mutual, Merrill Lynch, and MassMutual. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in the insurance business as an agent for fixed insurance products. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms with a combination of long-term investment strategies and options for shorter-term trading, utilizing various third-party asset managers and model portfolios.

Steven Rosenberg is a financial advisor with Rockefeller Financial LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. He is an investor in a restaurant business located in North Carolina. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services and operates as a registered broker-dealer providing securities transactions, insurance products, and investment banking services.

Carolyn Kitzel is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner since 2025. Her prior roles include positions at Corbett Road and Capital Wealth Advisors, as well as independent consulting for 501(c)(3) organizations in consulting and marketing. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs customized portfolio strategies combining in-house research and third-party managers, with notable integration of tax and accounting services alongside administrative CFO capabilities.

Frederick Tan is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience currently serving as a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC. His prior roles include positions at Goldman Sachs, RBC Wealth Management, and BNY Mellon Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, he manages Heart Themes, LLC, a retail organization, and owns Meditations and Mindfulness, a health and wellness business. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, charitable institutions, and institutional investors, overseeing approximately $166.2 billion in client assets. The firm offers customized wealth management services with an investment approach centered on client-specific profiles and asset allocation, combining proprietary screening, manager selection, and access to alternative and private market solutions.

Christian Calabro is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked in various capacities including at Innovative Financial Concepts, LLC and 1847 Financial. Outside of his advisory roles, Calabro serves on the board of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce and co-chairs the League for Junior Achievement of South Florida, where he volunteers to mentor public school students. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a broad advisory platform that includes financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer, offering a full range of custody, execution, and brokerage services.

Jordan Rae is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with HighTower Advisors and HighTower Securities since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Capstone Strategic Wealth Advisors, LLC, an administrative services company related to his RIA practice. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across a range of investment vehicles.

Colton Outcalt is a financial advisor with Rockefeller Financial LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. He receives commission compensation from an individual insurance company unrelated to his advisory work. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, and uniquely operates as a registered broker-dealer providing securities transactions, variable insurance products, and placement and investment banking services.

Gary Kreps is an investment advisor representative with TLG Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Pruco Securities, and Marathon Capital Management. Kreps is also an independent insurance agent, providing education on insurance’s role in financial planning. TLG Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm focuses on manager selection and portfolio monitoring using fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, and it offers a digital investment program called Starlight Portfolios.

Zachary Ventrice is a financial advisor at Cresset Asset Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Inc. from 2024 to 2026. Cresset Asset Management is a multi-disciplinary investment adviser managing approximately $78.9 billion in assets, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a disciplined, risk-aware investment approach that includes strategic asset allocation, manager selection, and a combination of active and passive strategies across public equities, fixed income, and alternative investments.

Eulette Edwards is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Sunrise, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked with New York Life Insurance Company and its affiliated entities since 2014 and operates her own firm, Eulette Edwards & Associates, Financial and Insurance Services, LLC, brokering insurance products. Additionally, she serves as an independent contractor facilitating mindset training through The Pacific Institute. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers various advisory programs and emphasizes tailored recommendations, primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Mason Liu is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Rockefeller Capital Management, Bank of America, Merrill, and the University of Miami. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, and corporations. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and operates as a registered broker-dealer offering securities transactions, variable insurance products, placement, and investment banking services.

Christine Sloboth is a financial advisor with Cresset Asset Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 11 years before joining Cresset in 2026. Cresset Asset Management is a multi-disciplinary investment adviser managing approximately $78.9 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles through a disciplined, risk-aware approach that integrates strategic asset allocation, manager selection, and a combination of active and passive investment strategies across various asset classes.

Steven Villanueva is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked in broadcast media at FOX 29 TV and WPTV NBC 5. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships and employs AI-enabled tools to supplement traditional equity research.

David Willis is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and J.P. Morgan Securities. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial and tax planning, and brokerage services. The firm employs a range of analytical methods and third-party strategies, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management through its platforms.

Alina Akchurina is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Citigroup since 2007. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth management segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with a combination of large institutional scale and specialized market roles.

Jason Palmadesso is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has served in various consulting and insurance brokerage roles under several DBAs, including Mahoney Financial Organization, LLC, The Bridge Group, Inc., and M&A Executive Benefit Insurance Solutions, LLC. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base of individuals and institutions, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated investment adviser representatives. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages most assets on a non-discretionary basis while offering a range of advisory programs tied to insurance and annuity products.

Shiloh Markus is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC in Boca Raton, FL, holding a Series 65 designation. Markus has previously worked at Fourthought Private Wealth and Sarasota County Government, and spent several years in education at Florida Gulf Coast University. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in assets as of the end of 2025. The firm offers customized wealth management services, combining quantitative screening, manager selection, and access to alternative and private market solutions through affiliated businesses.

Barbara Blacklock is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with 45 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Since 2010, she has served on the External Advisory Board for the Southern Illinois University College of Finance, providing strategic and curricular guidance. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing a combination of proprietary and third-party strategies supported by fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis.