Michael Long is a financial advisor at Stifel with 46 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Bank of America and Stifel Nicolaus & Co. In addition to his advisory work, Long serves on several non-investment-related boards, including a homeowners association, a country club finance committee, and a church endowment fund. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Judith Furjanic is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 41 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2015. She is a co-trustee and part owner of Jaburek/Furjanic Financial Group, a firm based in Itasca, IL. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options tailored to clients meeting certain net-worth thresholds, using proprietary research and planning tools.

Francis Leontitsis is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020, and previously spent five years with Raymond James & Associates Inc. Leontitsis serves as a director on the board of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Charlotte County, a nonprofit organization in Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering 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 financial planning process that includes firm-approved tools and scenario modeling.

Adrienne Hiatt is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. She supports clients in addressing both sides of their financial balance sheets by collaborating with other professional advisors to provide synchronized wealth management solutions. Adrienne specializes in areas such as employee benefits planning, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and retirement income. Before joining Merrill, Adrienne served as a Private Client Manager with Bank of America Private Bank (formerly U.S. Trust) and has maintained FINRA Series 7, 66, and 63 registrations along with Life, Annuity & Health Insurance Licenses. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics with a concentration in Business from the University of Maryland, College Park. Among her professional designations are CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Adrienne is a member of the Isles Yacht Club and the Punta Gorda and Charlotte County Chambers of Commerce. She resides in Punta Gorda Isles, Florida, where she enjoys pursuits including boating, traveling, and spending time with family.

Rita McCluskey is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has spent her entire career. She began her tenure at Merrill in 1993, initially focusing on estate planning by identifying the need for various types of trusts and advising clients on the most suitable options for their situations. In 2000, she transitioned to the financial advisor role, serving high-net-worth families with a holistic and realistic approach. Rita is part of The McCluskey Group, emphasizing long-term financial decision consequences and managing investment risk through targeted allocations. Her work includes reviewing wills, powers of attorney, and providing Social Security analyses. Rita holds a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER4 certification awarded by the Certified Financial Board of Standards, Inc., and a Bachelor's Degree from Marian University. Her 30-year career experience encompasses corporate executive services, education planning, executive and equity compensation, legacy and philanthropic planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and small business strategies. She serves a nationwide clientele of senior-level executives, small business owners, engineers, and scientists, focusing on maintaining long-term relationships with a select circle of families. Outside her professional work, Rita is involved in community organizations including Conner Prairie and Hendricks Live. She enjoys camping, cooking, golfing, running, swimming, traveling, yoga, and spending time with her family.

Marshall Robinson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the Series 66 designation and over 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously held positions at Englewood Bank, INVEST Financial Corp, Aura Asset Management, Banc One Securities Corporation, and UBS Financial Services. Robinson is also involved with Bedrock Asset Management, LLC, an entity affiliated with his LPL business. 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jose Mateo is a financial advisor with Osaic, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors, Inc., Investacorp Advisory Services, and Valic Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory duties, he owns and operates J.Mateo Financial, Inc. and is involved in fixed insurance sales. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with portfolio optimization tools and supports various strategies through a multi-advisor platform.

Stanley Jahn is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Port Charlotte, FL, and has 47 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing several real estate holding companies. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Randall Francis is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2008. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Charlotte Roper is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms, including Edward Jones, LPL Financial, and Suncoast Credit Union. In addition to her financial career, she is a published author with WestBow Press. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and may incorporate an ESG eligibility framework.

Derek Collins is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2015, including Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company where he is based, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios consisting of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Riley Giauque is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Port Charlotte, FL. His prior roles include positions at Flaharty Asset Management, Legacy Wealth Management, and Play It Again Sports. He operates a separate business entity, Riley Giauque, LLC, for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a broad network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Shanna Mate is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2020, following a 12-year tenure at Raymond James & Associates. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Christopher Bouley is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for nine years before joining Wells Fargo in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he co-hosts a radio show on WNRI Radio Station. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jorge Romero is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked at Oppenheimer & Co., Inc., Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Nationwide Investment Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Certification Tutor LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and proprietary operational tools.

Hector Rodriguez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Venice, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial, formerly Linsco Private Ledger Corp, since 2002. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. 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, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

John Churilla is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo since 2016, previously holding roles at Citigroup Global Markets and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he has an ownership interest in a non-investment related rental property in Nokomis, 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and other sources.

Kristin Kehl is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Port Charlotte, FL. She holds the Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience, including six years at RBC Capital Markets prior to joining Raymond James. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services, supported by various portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Osmany Rojas is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at T-Mobile USA for eleven years. Osmany has been with Merrill since 2020 and is currently associated with Bank of America, N.A. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

William Forlow is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, all spent at Edward Jones since 2003. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Englewood, Florida. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing member of Forlow Marine Services LLC, a marine services business in Port Charlotte, Florida. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and maintains a large national presence with a significant retail advisor and branch network.