Mary Disher is a CFP® with over 31 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Cetera and has previously worked with Summit Financial Group Inc and Summit Brokerage Services Inc. She serves on the audit committee for the Girl Scouts of Gulf Coast Florida and holds a leadership role in Toastmasters International. Additionally, she participates as a panel member for the United Way of Charlotte County where she reviews charity funding requests. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors.

David Denna is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity since 2010, including seven years with Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and most recently with Fidelity Investments. Prior to joining Fidelity, he spent one year at Merrill. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a variety of clients, including retail and institutional investors, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, advisory roles with registered investment companies, and integration of advanced technologies such as AI and large language models in its research process.

Gregory Ordmandy is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James since 2019, following six years as a self-employed professional. Outside of advising, he owns and manages a rental property business. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets, serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services, supported by a nationwide network of advisors and a variety of portfolio management styles.

Dawnna Wilson is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with OSAIC, based in Englewood, FL, and has 12 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network, Raymond James & Associates, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of her advisory work, she is also active as a residential real estate sales agent in North Port, FL. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform, focusing on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by various analytical tools and a range of investment management options.

Glen Payne Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Roy Borrego is a financial advisor with Merrill in Punta Gorda, Florida, holding a Series 66 credential and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch PF & S Inc. since 1999 and Bank of America, NA since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Borrego is involved as a general partner in Borrego Brothers LLC and serves as a committee member for It's Our Turn, Inc., a local nonprofit supporting veterans. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and charitable organizations.

Rachel Layton is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., Merrill, Chapman Insurance Group, and Landmark Realty. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Bradley Schott is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms, including Investacorp Advisory Services and Securities America Advisors, Inc. He is based in Punta Gorda, Florida. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by a variety of discretionary and third-party managed strategies.

Samuel Mitchell is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021, with prior experience at Suntrust Advisory Services and Foresters Financial. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including model portfolio construction based on proprietary research and algorithmic methods. The firm also serves as an advisor to registered investment companies and employs oversight controls to address conflicts of interest.

Christopher Church is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Port Charlotte, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2008 and previously served with Charlotte County Fire/EMS for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is CEO and partner of Estates Authority LLC, a non-investment-related business. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-driven strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and provides advisory services through a large network of financial advisors.

Ryan Rupert is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and partner of Willow Pens LLC in Punta Gorda, FL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Nicholas Magero is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. He also has ownership in several investment-related business activities, including Della Hondra LLC and Magero GP, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm provides tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, with clients able to choose their level of implementation through brokerage or advisory programs.

Michael Ernsting is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Richard Kubis is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2013 and has a longstanding role as a golf course on-course reporter for CBS Sports. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base of individuals and institutions, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a large network of financial professionals.

David Scott is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Punta Gorda, FL, and has 21 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, David serves as a notary public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of solutions including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

John Erdmann III is a Private Wealth Advisor at Merrill Private Wealth Management, leading The Erdmann Group. He has been ranked #1 on the Forbes "America's Top Wealth Advisors" list for eleven consecutive years, reflecting the efforts of his over 30-person team dedicated to providing customized wealth management services. Over four decades, his practice has focused on ultra-high-net-worth families, many of whom are founders, CEOs, or presidents of private and public companies. John's expertise encompasses intellectual rigor, in-depth customization, and a commitment to service. His client focus areas include college education planning, corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and women and wealth. He holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his bachelor's degree from Ohio Wesleyan University. John and his family are involved in community service, particularly working to address homelessness in Norwalk, Connecticut. He serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for Open Doors, a service organization dedicated to this mission. John, his wife Barbara, and their three sons are committed to giving back to their community while maintaining a strong focus on family.

Pablo Roca is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley, where he has worked for four years, and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and several Morgan Stanley-related entities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Steven Muse is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Port Charlotte, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He was previously with Merrill from 2003 to 2018 before joining Edward Jones in 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated financial services.

Kenneth Layton is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2012 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2013. He is based in Punta Gorda, Florida. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Charles Cash is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Avantax Insurance Agency and Avantax Advisory Services, and he is the managing member of AIS Tax and Financial, LLC, a tax advising and preparation firm he has operated since 2011. Outside of financial advising, he manages Suncoast Stables, LLC, a horse boarding facility he co-owns. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a multi-manager platform with both affiliated and third-party managers.