Derek Howe is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He previously spent a decade at Edward Jones before joining Raymond James in 2025. Derek is co-owner of an operations support company that manages shared office expenses and administrative support for his practice and a partnering advisor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides non-discretionary, customized investment consulting supported by analytical modeling and maintains specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Timothy Fries is a CFP® professional with over 31 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and also manages Fries Financial Group LLC, which he founded in 2004. Fries holds a Series 63 license and serves on the Joint Review Board for the City of Chippewa Falls. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base ranging from individuals to institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools, and it is known for its municipal and public-finance work as well as specialized advisory programs.

Cynthia Smith is a financial advisor at Merrill with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2002, with prior experience at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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, and institutional investors.

Brian Sauls is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Cape Coral, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, he spent over a decade at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. He serves as President of the local business networking group LCBN and is a board member of the Biz Net Cares Foundation, a nonprofit supporting Southwest Florida charities. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm employs model-driven investment strategies and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Edward Bell III is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2020 and previously worked at SSN Advisory, Inc. and Securities Service Network, Inc. Bell also owns Edward Bell Tax Services, a tax preparation and accounting business based in Fort Myers, FL. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives using a variety of investment strategies.

Justin Smith is a financial advisor at Cetera with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked with firms including M Holdings Securities and Securian Financial Services. Smith is also the owner of Elevate Wealth Management, LLC, a financial services firm based in Fort Myers, FL. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Eugene Enders Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Ameriprise in various capacities since 2009. He is based in Fort Myers, FL. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice. The firm emphasizes dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies within a structured investment framework.

Michael Meunier is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Fort Myers, FL, with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Gibson Area Hospital for 13 years and operated Mike Meunier Consulting for one year. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property business catering to vacationers in Myrtle Beach, SC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, as well as corporate and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, investment options, and tax-efficient services through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Jonathan Casimini is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at UBS since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he was involved with Chops City Grill from 2009 to 2017. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management through a broad range of offerings, supported by proprietary research and capital markets services.

Jerome King is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 12 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing member of KING FAMILY WYOMING, LLC, an investment-related business he owns jointly with his spouse. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Aaron White is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its financial planning process.

Lizbeth Atkins is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2022 and previously spent eleven years at Bank of America. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers.

Paul Savona is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cape Coral, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisor Networks and managing his own firm, Savona Financial Services. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, delivering tailored written recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Michael Conitz is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Fort Myers, FL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2025. Outside of finance, he has been involved in managing golf courses and country clubs since 2022. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, employing model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers a broad range of capital markets services.

Steven Sizemore is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career at Merrill Lynch in 2004 as a Client Associate immediately after earning a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Elon University. He became a Financial Advisor in 2005 and focuses on wealth management planning, portfolio construction, and delivering responsive financial management through consistent communication with clients. Steven specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, portfolio management, and tax minimization. He works closely with clients to design and construct portfolios that balance participation in favorable markets with protection during downturns, ensuring that investment objectives align with client goals. He holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Beyond his advisory role, Steven is active in the Fort Myers community, serving on the Board of Directors for the Edison Festival of Light and South Fort Myers Youth Baseball. He has also been involved with various non-profit boards and coaches youth baseball. In 2008, he received the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s "Man of the Year" award. Steven resides in Fort Myers with his wife, Paula, and their three sons. His personal interests include fishing, golfing, boating, and spending time with his family.

Stephanie Drew is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Myers, FL, where she has worked since 2016. She has 11 years of industry experience and has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2010. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines broker-dealer and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Jennifer Conner is a Senior Financial Advisor with the Callari Group Wealth Management Team at Merrill. Based in Fort Myers, Florida, she leads a client-centered wealth management practice that focuses on providing tailored financial strategies and steady support. Jennifer works closely with clients to understand their personal risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and financial goals, using this insight to develop customized portfolios that reflect both immediate priorities and long-term plans. Jennifer's experience in wealth management is rooted in a family tradition, having been inspired by her mother's career in the industry. She collaborates with her family members, including her daughter and son, to serve a multigenerational clientele. Jennifer holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has completed an Associate's Degree from Edison State College, a High School Diploma from Riverdale High School, and an Accredited Certificate Program from Southwest Florida College. She is also involved in community service as a Guardian ad Litem. Outside of her professional work, Jennifer enjoys boating, camping, drawing, interior decorating, painting, woodworking, traveling, spending time with her family, and watching movies. Her approach aims to provide clients with clear guidance and confidence at every stage of life.

Brian Copeland is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2023. Prior to that, he was employed at CrossCountry Mortgage and spent ten years with Colorado Springs Amateur Hockey. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Ryan Wahler is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2023, following roles at TD Ameritrade and several other firms and businesses. He has been based in Fort Myers, FL. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated financial planning services. The firm offers a mix of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Richard Williams is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Fort Myers, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2012 and previously spent over 20 years at Morgan Stanley in various capacities. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad platform of capital markets and lending solutions.