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 with 45 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2009, following ten years at Mutual Service Corporation. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by research and technology tools.

Jeffrey Bowles is a Senior Financial Advisor and a partner on the JB Wealth Management Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With a background that includes 20 years of business ownership and experience since joining Merrill in 2005, he provides financial strategies focused on retirement planning, estate planning, divorce transition planning, and small business strategies. Jeff holds professional designations including Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Jeff graduated from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire with a BBA in Economics and played hockey there for two years. As a Portfolio Manager, he manages personalized investment strategies designed around clients' individual risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and overall investment goals. His approach involves developing long-term relationships by delivering professional advice tailored to each client’s unique situation. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jeff is involved in community organizations including Pilots for Paws and EAA Air Venture, where he serves as a volunteer. He enjoys boating, ice hockey, photography, scuba diving, traveling, and spending time with family. Based in Wisconsin, he shares time between Fitchburg, WI, and Ft. Myers, FL.

Edward Newman is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has an extensive background including over three decades at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities. Newman is also a licensed agent for Prudential-sponsored non-variable insurance products. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse clientele, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Scott Metzger is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group, LLC. He is also involved with Metzger Wealth Management and WMMG Wealth Management Group, both investment-related businesses based in Fort Myers. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning areas. The firm employs research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, with clients having the option to implement strategies through various brokerage or advisory programs.

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 the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, SSN Advisory, and New England Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Paradise Financial Planning LLC in Fort Myers, FL. 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 financial planning and asset management services supported by proprietary research and advanced technology tools.

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.

Terry Frith is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cape Coral, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1994. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a broad network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and proprietary funds.

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.

Tina Turi Shelley is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Naples, Florida, with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Advisory Board and Finance Committee for the Theta Nu Chapter of the Phi Mu sorority at Florida Gulf Coast University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients through a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services supported by structured planning tools and firm-wide investment insights.

John Deppisch is a financial advisor at Cetera with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at various Cetera entities and First Allied Advisory Services since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in non-CPA accounting and tax preparation as a sole proprietor. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers.

Norman Kapp is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2009 and Primerica Financial Services since 2008. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses an exclusively percentage-based wrap fee structure.

Jennifer Woods is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services Inc, Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Sanctuary Advisors LLC, and Keller Williams. Outside of her advisory work, she has been involved with EXP Realty LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory services to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning utilizing firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and corporate financial planning programs.

Beth Di Roma is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Fort Myers, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2023 before joining Wells Fargo Advisors, where she has been since 2023. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including cash-flow, retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, using Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.