Susan Watts is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 39 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 1985. Outside of her financial career, she has written a fictional book along with a prequel and two sequels and is seeking publication for these works. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, providing a broad range of financial services.

Michael Morin is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Fort Myers, FL, holding a Series 66 credential with four years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, and TigerDirect. Outside of financial services, he is the sole owner and manager of an LLC involved in a rental investment property. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering integrated brokerage, advisory, and custody services. The firm provides a combination of non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts using multi-asset model portfolios and research-backed alternative investments.

Michael Stone is a financial advisor at Cetera with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several related firms, including First Allied Advisory Services and Cetera, over the past decade. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Freedom Tax and Financial, providing tax preparation and consulting services, and he coaches at Iron Mikes High Performance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, supporting a wide range of program structures and investment strategies.

Bharat Kikani is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC from 1999 to 2024. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Danielle Gates is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2019. Her prior roles include positions at FSC Securities Corporation, MSI Financial Services, Ameriprise, and Merrill. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in event planning through her business, Businesses Supporting Communities Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and banks. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and technology tools.

Jeffrey Mcglone is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill from 1998 to 2019, Bank of America from 2009 to 2019, and Morgan Stanley since 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by proprietary tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services that focus on structured discovery without individual security recommendations as part of standalone programs.

Steven Ehrman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cape Coral, Florida, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2005 and previously worked at Piper Sandler & Co. from 1999 to 2005. 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 offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supporting a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Jonathan Cabrera is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cape Coral, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Outside of advisory work, he is a partner in Four Hands Properties LLC, a real estate and construction business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management programs, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Adam Schwartz is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at OSAIC in Ft Myers, FL. He has previously worked at MGFS Private Wealth, GCD Advisors, Woodbury Financial Services, AssetMark Brokerage, and Centurion Capital Group. In addition to his advisory work, he is an author and operates several consulting and advisory businesses. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, institutions, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers.

Brawley Adams is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Fort Myers, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Cetera Advisor Networks. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Business Success Advisors, LLC and Engage Estero Inc. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Scott Merhige is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its predecessors since 2009. Merhige owns Merhige Investment Associates LLC, an investment-related business in Fort Myers. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu and integrates advisory services with other financial product sales and referral channels.

Joseph Stuart is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor entity Axa Advisors, LLC, where he worked for 21 years. Outside of his advisory role, he holds network appointments with insurers such as The Hartford, United Healthcare, Guardian, American Family, and Cigna. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Jonathon Skalmusky is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Fort Myers, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2018 and previously held positions at AXA Advisors, Commonwealth, Spectrum, and Mattress Firm. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Damian Varela is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera in Fort Myers, FL. His prior experience includes roles at Thrivent Financial and Securian Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing an expense management business and serves as a registered agent for an LLC, in addition to providing bookkeeping and payroll services for a therapy practice. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services. The firm supports advisors with model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Caroline Peters is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and Charles Schwab. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Eli Sank is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Ft Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services and Primerica Advisors since the early 1990s. Outside of advising, he is a tax preparer and trustee of the Rose Helen Howard Trust. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Francine Payson is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates and holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 35 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Bank of America and Merrill. She is based in Fort Myers, FL. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting through various programs and drawing on diverse portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and sub-advisers.

Warren Denardo is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 41 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2022. He has held prior roles within Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC totaling 13 years before his current position. Outside his advisory role, he is involved in investment-related business activities including serving as president of Denardo Financial Group Ltd. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm provides a broad range of planning options leveraging Wells Fargo’s research and tools, with a focus on discrete engagements tailored to clients meeting net-worth thresholds.

Leo Boisvert is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for 19 years before joining Raymond James in 2025. Boisvert owns and manages Private Wealth Consultants, LLC, a firm focused on client investment asset management, and is also proprietor of Private Wealth Tax Advisory LLC, which outsources tax preparation services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using various analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Shelby Keepler is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ft Myers, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.