Cynthia Helms is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc. in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Synovus Securities since 1999. Synovus Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory and brokerage services including managed accounts, financial planning, and access to alternative investments. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management programs and applies due-diligence processes for manager selection.

Justin Mcguffey is a financial advisor at Portfolio Medics, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Horter Financial Strategies, Horter Investment Management, Zillow Group, Touchstone Securities, and IFS Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he is also an insurance agent involved in insurance and annuity sales. Portfolio Medics is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $552.7 million for about 3,700 clients through a team of 75 advisors. The firm serves both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals, offering investment management, financial planning, and consulting services using a mix of strategic and tactical approaches, including proprietary trading signals and a blend of passive and active strategies.

Cole Hughes is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Summit Financial, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at UBS Financial Services and in private client services. Before entering financial services, he worked in education and real estate sales. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative services to meet client needs across various strategies.

Richard Simpson is a CFP® and ChFC® with 21 years of experience in financial advising. He currently works at Moran Wealth Management, LLC and has prior experience at Wells Fargo Advisors, Cetera, Regions Bank, BB&T, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Moran Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, providing financial planning, consulting, family office services, and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management. The firm employs proprietary model portfolios and strategies supported by external research, utilizing quantitative, technical, and fundamental analysis across various asset classes.

Tyler Hardt is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Moran Wealth Management, LLC and previously worked at Pelican Bay Capital Management and Artisan Partners Asset Management. Moran Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans by providing financial planning, consulting, family office services, and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management. The firm employs proprietary model portfolios supported by quantitative, technical, and fundamental analysis across a broad range of investment types.

Julie Rich is a financial advisor with Moran Wealth Management, LLC, holding CFP® and multiple securities licenses (Series 63, 65, 66) and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network and Charles Schwab. She serves as a treasury committee member of the Naples Women’s Club, where she manages donations and financial tracking. Moran Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and family office services, combining tailored wealth-management engagements with model-based investment strategies.

Catherine Francis is an Investment Adviser Representative at Principal Advised Services with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Raymond James & Associates and Morgan Stanley. She serves on the Brooks School Alumni Board, supporting alumni relations and organizing career and networking events. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients through a combination of non-discretionary recommendations and discretionary investment management. As part of the Principal Financial Group family, the firm integrates proprietary tools and affiliated products with governance and supervision to support its advisory services.

Kory Kelly is a financial advisor at Moran Wealth Management, LLC in Naples, FL, holding a Series 65 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Moran Wealth Management, he worked at The Federal Savings Bank and TradeAlgo. Moran Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans with financial planning, family office services, and investment management. The firm uses proprietary model portfolios and combines quantitative, technical, and fundamental analysis across various asset classes, also offering distinct strategies through its sub-advisory business, Pelican Bay Capital Management.

Trent Speckman is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 37 years of industry experience. He is currently with Portfolio Medics, LLC and has previously worked at firms including Regal Investment Advisors, Center Street Advisors Inc, and Ohio National Life Insurance Company. Speckman also serves as president of Speckman Financial Group, where he is involved in insurance sales and business administration. Portfolio Medics is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $552.7 million for around 3,700 clients through a team of 75 advisors. The firm serves both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals, offering investment management, financial planning, and consulting services with a combination of strategic and tactical investment approaches.

Donald Retallick III is a financial advisor with Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC in Fort Myers, FL. He holds a Series 65 designation and has four years of industry experience, with prior roles at Visionary Wealth Management, LLC and Retallick Financial Group, Inc. He is also actively involved as an insurance agent at Retallick Financial Group, where he spends approximately 85% of his time. Gibbs Wealth Management provides discretionary investment advisory services primarily through advisor-directed model portfolios offered via third-party platforms and strategists. The firm focuses on aligning client financial situations, goals, and risk tolerance with these model portfolios rather than managing individual securities.

Jason Collins is a financial advisor at Portfolio Medics, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Portfolio Medics since 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Collins is a musician involved with Floyd Nation, LLC and other musical entities, and he is the founder of Dominating Social Growth LLC, a marketing and automation collective focused on AI-powered strategies. Portfolio Medics is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $552.7 million for about 3,700 clients through a team of 75 advisors. The firm serves both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals, offering investment management, financial planning, and consulting services using a mix of strategic and tactical approaches.

Antonio Fernandez Salvador is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Lincoln Investment, Legend Equities Corporation, and MSI Financial Services. He has been with Capital Analysts since 2025. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and retirement plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and firm-managed programs.

Kaitlin Poterack is a financial advisor at Moran Wealth Management, LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. She has experience working in financial services since 2020, including founding Poterack Capital Advisory and roles at Informa and Lundberg Survey. Moran Wealth Management, LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans with a team of 37 advisors managing over $5 billion in assets. The firm offers tailored wealth management and model-based investment strategies across a variety of asset classes, along with comprehensive family office services.

Jordan Spangler is a financial advisor at CWA Asset Management Group with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining CWA, he held several roles at PNC Bank, F.N.B. Corporation, and First Commonwealth Bank. CWA Asset Management Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, trusts, foundations, pension plans, and other institutional investors. The firm uses proprietary research and models, including active and quantitative strategies that incorporate multi-factor stock selection and selective artificial intelligence, offering globally diversified portfolios tailored to client objectives.

Jason Rundorff is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with HBKS Wealth Advisors and previously worked at Naples Global Advisors and HBK Sorce Insurance LLC, among others. HBKS Wealth Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, offering personalized investment management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm manages tailored portfolios across a broad range of strategies and provides specialized services for high-net-worth clients under its Level 3 brand.

James Love is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at CWA Asset Management Group since 2018 and previously held roles at Fidelity from 2008 to 2018. Outside of his advisory work, he is the managing partner of JIE LLC, an e-commerce sales business. CWA Asset Management Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, family offices, trusts, foundations, pension plans, and other institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of active and quantitative strategies, leveraging in-house research, proprietary models, and artificial intelligence, with portfolios that may include global diversification and various advanced techniques tailored to client objectives.

Jerry Sylvester Jr. is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC based in Fort Myers, FL. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has eight years of industry experience, including prior roles at Oxford Wealth Group, Walser Wealth Management, and Park Avenue Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in life, accident, health, and annuities insurance. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individual and high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis along with model portfolios and an asymmetric rebalancing approach to manage client accounts.

Rodney Kleiver is a financial advisor with B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 credential and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with B. Riley Wealth Advisors since 2014 and previously with National Securities Corporation and Gilman Ciocia, Inc. Kleiver is also involved in tax planning through B. Riley Wealth Tax Services. B. Riley Wealth Advisors provides investment advice and portfolio management to a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm uses various investment programs and platforms to manage approximately $4.21 billion in client assets through a team of nearly 173 advisors.

Thomas Moran is a financial advisor at Moran Wealth Management, LLC with 46 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Prudential Equity Group. Moran serves as an advisory board member for the James Madison Institute and is a trustee of the Moran Family Foundation. Moran Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, providing financial planning, consulting, family office services, and investment management. The firm employs proprietary model portfolios supported by quantitative, technical, and fundamental analysis and offers distinct investment strategies through its sub-advisory business, Pelican Bay Capital Management.

Robert Mathers is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. He holds the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. Mathers has worked at Valmark Securities, Inc. since 2010 and has held roles at vonBriesen & Roper, s.c. and Quarles & Brady, where he currently provides legal and tax services. He serves as a board member of the Collier County Community Foundation. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 representatives. The firm offers diversified, goal-based portfolios primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, along with a range of proprietary platforms and sub-advisory services.