Anthony Civitillo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, following four years at Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and scenario modeling.

John Hawks is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Myers, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2021 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools.

Omar Mandes is a financial advisor at Merrill based in Cape Coral, FL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, N.A., he worked for Communications International for 16 years. 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 strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kenneth Patterson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Fidelity and its affiliates since 2007. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios and offers services such as discretionary management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery.

Scott Flinn is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill for eleven years. Outside of finance, he performs as a drummer with a local band called The Night Owls. Wells Fargo Advisors serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates nationally with over 14,000 advisors and manages approximately $671 billion in assets, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

John Messer is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Ft Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Financial Services and PFS Investments, Inc. since the mid-2000s and is also employed by American Airlines. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, with trading and custody services facilitated by Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.

Leo Stevenson is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Wyandotte office. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Leo works closely with clients to understand their individual goals and develop personalized financial strategies, focusing on family wealth management, personal retirement planning, and small business strategies. Leo is a graduate of Michigan State University and has been with Merrill Lynch since 1996. He emphasizes a holistic approach to financial advising, prioritizing understanding clients' motivations and concerns as integral to achieving financial success. In addition to his professional work, Leo is actively involved in his local community, serving on the Boards of Directors for Focus: HOPE and the Wyandotte Downtown Development Authority. Outside of his financial advisory role, Leo enjoys boating, cooking, gardening, golfing, hiking, reading, traveling, and spending time with his family. He encourages clients and others to reach out with questions regarding his business or hobbies.

Matthew Welborn is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2017. Prior to joining Stifel, he worked at UBS Financial Services Inc for 11 years. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Anastasia Ray is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Cape Coral, FL, holding the Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at AXA Advisors LLC, AXA Equitable, M&T Bank, and M&T Securities. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

James Perry is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Edward Jones since 2014. He serves as Chairman of the Rotary International Cape Coral Foundation, overseeing the allocation of funds for local volunteer activities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment options supported by a network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and over $1 trillion in assets under management.

Hannah Wittman is a financial advisor at Merrill in Fort Myers, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. She joined Merrill in 2019 and previously worked at MD Solutions and Wally's Deli. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Marc Irion II is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 29 years of industry experience, including 11 years at UBS Financial Services and six years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he is a silent partner in Pretzel Logic UK Limited, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors serves 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 research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party analytics to support its diversified investment approach.

Thomas Bucklin is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 27 years of industry experience, including roles at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., Capital Investment Advisors, Inc., and Fortress Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a U.S. Coast Guard charter captain. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and operates across multiple platforms, providing access to third-party advisers and proprietary model strategies.

John Evans is a CFP® with 17 years of experience in financial advising, currently affiliated with OSAIC. His prior firms include Edward Jones, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Four Pillars Investment Management. He also engages in fixed insurance sales and serves as an agent of record for an investment-related LLC. OSAIC Wealth serves a wide range of clients, including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services through a comprehensive platform with a focus on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and access to both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Hector Gomez Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Cape Coral, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked at Good Shepherd Lutheran School and Lithko Contracting, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches middle school boys’ soccer at Evangelical Christian School in Fort Myers, FL. 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 nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

William White is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Van Eck Associates Corporation. William is based in Fort Myers, Florida. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary analysis and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support asset allocation and planning solutions.

John Clinger is the Senior Vice President and Senior Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, leading the Fort Myers office. He began his financial services career in 1991 at SunTrust Bank and held leadership and lending roles before joining Merrill Lynch in 2000. He is a founding member of Clinger, Sizemore & Associates, focusing on personalized, multi-generational wealth management. John holds a bachelor's degree in Business from the University of South Florida and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). His expertise covers areas such as family wealth management, retirement planning, tax minimization, portfolio management, and services for endowments and non-profits. He actively contributes to the Southwest Florida community through leadership roles with organizations including the Harry Chapin Food Bank, Children's Advocacy Center, Diocese of Venice School Board, and United Way. John has also been involved with youth sports organizations and has served as a campaign chair and board member for multiple nonprofits. He and his wife, Rusti, reside in Fort Myers with their four daughters.

Ronald Heim is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Myers, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and having 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2003 and has also been associated with Bank of America since 2009. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors, supported by internal and third-party management teams.

Charles Crouch is a financial advisor at Financial Wellness Solutions, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Financial Wellness Solutions since 2014. Financial Wellness Solutions, LLC is an independent firm serving clients with personalized financial planning and advisory services.