Christopher Wendland is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Investments, LLC, Grove Point Advisors, LLC, and H. Beck, Inc. Wendland is also involved in non-variable insurance services. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies across discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Mark Ratay is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 41 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley and its associated Private Bank since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Marlene Mccracken is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Myers, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo-affiliated firms since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and analytics.

Michael Soto is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Myers, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and having 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of The Soto Family Trust LLC, a family business entity based in Cape Coral, FL. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, with portfolio implementation tailored by strategy and client tax sensitivity.

Michael Mulhern is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors for 24 years before joining OSAIC in 2025. Mulhern holds a Series 63 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he operates TOTAL RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS LLC, where he sells fixed life, health, accident, and disability insurance products. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large affiliate network and multiple advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services along with access to third-party money managers and unified managed accounts.

Jenna Bornhorst is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Myers, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

James Percifield is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following two years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a residential townhome in Michigan City, Indiana. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jeffrey Berry is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 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 has ownership interests in two private LLCs, including one that holds a boat. 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 advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, and it acts as an ERISA fiduciary when advising clients.

Braxton Rhone is the Vice President Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2018. He brings nearly 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, focusing on private wealth management and client relationship building. Braxton and his team utilize a team-based approach to engage client families through multigenerational planning. Prior to his current role, Braxton held several positions at Fidelity Investments including Investment Consultant and Financial Consultant from 2012 to 2018. He also gained experience as a Financial Advisor at Bank of America Merrill Lynch Wealth Management from 2010 to 2012, and held roles at U.S. Trust Bank of America Private Wealth Management and Bank of America in various capacities from 2006 to 2010. Outside of his professional career, Braxton has interests in cooking and baking, family activities, fishing, fitness, football, and volunteering.

Amanda Pflanz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and advanced modeling tools.

Tana Reich is a financial advisor at Stifel with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Bank of America from 2011 to 2022 before joining Stifel in 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers with Wildblue Charitable Neighbors, serving on the services committee to support local initiatives related to hunger, housing, animal welfare, youth education, seniors, and veterans in Lee County. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation guidance developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Donald Mcwaters is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Naples, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2010. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to tailor advice, primarily for clients with significant assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Peter Beronio is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Ft. Myers, FL, holding a Series 63 designation with 45 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by in-house and third-party research and model portfolios.

Brian Speers is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 30 years of experience to his role. He specializes in wealth and legacy planning, executive compensation, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. Throughout his career, Brian has focused on addressing the real-world situations and ambitions of his clients, often collaborating with their families, CPAs, and attorneys to develop tax-efficient strategies that support multiple generations. Brian has been recognized on Barron's "Top 1,200 Financial Advisors" list in 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ and Personal Investment Advisor designations. Brian earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Juris Doctorate degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Brian serves as a trustee for Loyola University Chicago and supports various nonprofit organizations. He enjoys boating, golfing, reading, and spending time with his family.

Samuel Griggs is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Securities America Advisors, Inc., Securities America, Inc., SSN Advisory, Inc., and Securities Service Network, Inc. He is also the owner of Paradise Financial Planning LLC, a business entity established for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and research from LPL Research.

Robert Lewis Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fort Myers, FL, holding a Series 66 license and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is a minority owner of a family-owned home medical equipment corporation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory solutions and managing over $1 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Camilo Wong is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2014, including roles at Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory work, he is the general partner and managing member of JW Building Dreams LLC, a business involved in real estate development and property sales in Lehigh Acres, Florida. 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 brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Amy Smart is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a rental property in Minnesota. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specializes in municipal advisory services among other financial solutions.

Juan G. Colon is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Fort Myers, Florida. He serves individuals, families, business owners, and retirees, providing personalized wealth management strategies that encompass retirement planning, investment management, wealth preservation, education funding, legacy planning, liquidity management, and portfolio construction. Juan is fluent in English and Spanish. Before his career in financial services, Juan served 20 years in the United States Air Force, retiring with honorable service. His military background informs his disciplined approach to financial advising, emphasizing preparation, accountability, and execution. He holds professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), earned through the College for Financial Planning. Juan participates in community activities such as Toys For Tots and is a member of The American Legion. His personal interests include antiquing, biking, boxing, hiking, spending time with family, swimming, watching movies, and woodworking.

Alec Bellino is a financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to his current role, he worked in various service positions including at Ruby Tuesday's and TGI Friday's. He is also involved with Retirement Advisors, where he assists with client communications and administrative tasks. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.