Lucas Sopchak is a financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Alliance Financial Group and Estero Country Club. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services manages over $122 billion in assets and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans through a diversified investment approach that blends passive and active management, overseen by an internal Investment Committee. The firm offers a range of investment and implementation services across multiple program options.

Richard Anderson is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC in Fort Myers, FL. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 38 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Investors Financial Group, LLC and LPL Financial. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and managed account solutions using a fiduciary-based advisory model that incorporates a variety of investment strategies and third-party managers.

Robert Ramsay is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, INC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 26 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Infinex Investments, Inc., Finemark National Bank & Trust, BMO Asset Management Corp., M&I Investment Management Corp., and Merrill Lynch Investment Managers LP. Ramsay also serves as Senior Vice President and Private Wealth Advisor at Finemark National Bank & Trust. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments and lending solutions, operating a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model with significant non-discretionary assets and third-party manager arrangements.

John Nastasi is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, with 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life since 2005 and previously spent nine years at Securian Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his financial advisory work, he is active as a musician and serves as music director at Our Lady of Lourdes church in Venice, Florida, as well as participating in music-related partnerships. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of Guardian Life, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies through proprietary and third-party platforms.

Jason Sulvinski is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Fort Myers, Florida, and has four years of industry experience. He has worked within various divisions of Truist since 2016, including Truist Investment Services and SunTrust/Truist. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individual, corporate, retirement plan, and charitable clients. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by AI-enabled research tools and integrated inter-affiliate services.

Jason Chabek is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Merrill, Fifth Third Securities, and Fifth Third Bank. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm provides a range of investment and consulting services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with an emphasis on strategic asset allocation and manager selection.

Connor Mackay is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has nine years of industry experience. Mackay has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2016 and has also worked with Fifth Third Bank since 2014. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse clientele including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple investment programs via the Passageway Managed Account Platform, combining advisory flexibility with a range of portfolio management strategies.

Lisa Pickering is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Ft. Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. She previously worked at The Huntington Investment Company from 2009 to 2017 before joining PNC Investments in 2017. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account that uses algorithmic risk assessment and approved model strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

Sarah Scheld is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank since 2015, with prior experience at First Citizens Investor Services and First Citizens Bank. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate and business clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Angela Price is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2016, also working concurrently at Fifth Third Bank since 2013. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, corporations, trusts, and retirement accounts through both investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple program types and third-party portfolio managers on the Passageway Managed Account Program platform, supporting a range of investment strategies from mutual fund and ETF models to SMA strategies and direct indexing.

Peter Lovley is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) in Estero, Florida, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies and related New York Life affiliates since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Lovley serves as a board member for The Residences of Coconut Point homeowners association. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of programs and emphasizes tailored recommendations while managing the majority of assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Dave Iannone is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Transamerica since 2014 and has prior experience in real estate and insurance through his involvement with Iannone Real Estate Exchange LLC, Sellstate Maximum Performance Realty, and Flagler Insurance Agency Inc. He is also active in insurance sales and real estate ventures outside his advisory role. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers to implement its advisory strategies and supports clients through multiple program platforms such as Transamerica ONE, TFA365, and Transamerica ALPHA.

Todd Cottingham is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Pfizer, Inc. for 23 years and spent eight years with Seide Financial Group before joining Commonwealth. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of a real estate management entity, You Are Two Down, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors and manages approximately $213 billion in client assets. The firm provides a comprehensive platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services, enabling advisors to implement investment strategies through a mix of proprietary and external model portfolios.

Patrick O'Brien is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and PBJ Wealth Management. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of Neutral Corners, LLC, an entity involved in managing residential real estate in Syracuse, NY. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, providing a range of advisory programs and back-office support including operations, trading, technology, and compliance. The firm offers various investment management solutions and discretionary model portfolios developed by its Investment Management and Research team.

Amanda Soloway is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Ft Myers, FL. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Doherty Enterprise. Outside of her advisory work, she also works as a restaurant server in Naples, FL. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to a range of clients including individuals, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm combines discretionary managed account options with features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with integrated municipal-advisor registration.

Gary Tangwall is a financial advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC with 41 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe in 2024, he worked at Landmark Wealth Management Group, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, among other firms. In addition to his advisory role, he is an agent with Beacon Pointe Insurance Services, LLC, where he is involved in the sale of life, health, and accident insurance products. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors such as charitable organizations and retirement plans. The firm utilizes a manager-of-managers approach, employing a proprietary “Focus List” of third-party independent managers, and offers a range of services including discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and outsourced CIO solutions.

Deanne Mathis is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network and Emerald Wealth Management Solutions, Inc., holding the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has 33 years of industry experience and has been with both firms since 2008. Mathis is also the owner of Emerald Wealth Management Solutions, a private entity created to operate her securities business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and support services, including discretionary model portfolios and customized investment solutions, while acting as a back-office and platform provider.

Thomas Peluse Jr. is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Crystal Lake, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wintrust Investments LLC and employment at Miromar Lakes Golf Club and Park Ridge Country Club. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate and business clients, and institutional investors through its Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with integrated relationships among the bank, platform sponsor, and clearing firm.

Adam Zimmerman is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Ferguson Enterprises and Lake Aurora Christian Camp, as well as prior experience in education and the food service industry. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services through advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, combining proprietary programs with third-party platforms.

Joseph Russo is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 54 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Advantage Investment Management, National Planning Corporation, Walnut Street Advisers, and operating his own firm, J.R. Russo Investment Advisors. He is a board member of Race Realty, an activity separate from his advisory practice. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various managed account solutions. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model, utilizing technology platforms and multiple investment strategies, often implementing advice through third-party managers and turnkey asset management programs.