Sydney Young is a financial advisor at Stifel with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Stifel, Young worked at Young Hanks and Hanks CPAs PA from 2017 to 2024 and Robinson Hanks Young and Roberts PA from 2009 to 2017. Outside of finance, Young serves as a board member of Loveland Living Inc., an organization supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary analytical methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Kenneth Layton is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2012 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2013. He is based in Punta Gorda, Florida. Merrill, along 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Charles Cash is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Avantax Insurance Agency and Avantax Advisory Services, and he is the managing member of AIS Tax and Financial, LLC, a tax advising and preparation firm he has operated since 2011. Outside of financial advising, he manages Suncoast Stables, LLC, a horse boarding facility he co-owns. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a multi-manager platform with both affiliated and third-party managers.

Alan Richmond is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Venice, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2012. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Brian Angelillis is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Edward Jones since 2015. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Venice, FL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jennifer Wilson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2011. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Melissa Cunningham is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services and Ameriprise Financial Services. She also has experience in the restaurant industry, having been involved with 3 Fisherman Seafood Restaurant for three years. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Scott Ferguson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, where he has worked since 2019, following prior roles at FSC Securities Corporation and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is CEO and owner of Seaboard Capital Group LLC and also operates as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors and institutional clients such as pension and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and custodians.

James Stein is a CFP® and ChFC® with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2019, following roles at several firms including Waddell & Reed, Citizens Securities, and PNC Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, Stein is also involved as a non-variable insurance agent. 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 asset management services, leveraging both proprietary research and third-party strategies, and supports its extensive network of over 22,800 advisors.

Brandon High is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he worked at Brixey & Meyer from 2014 to 2017. He serves as a board member of CHESS Christian School in Centerville, OH. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment options. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, including tax-efficient services and affiliated investment products.

Samuel Stempler serves as a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Venice, Florida. He focuses on providing clients with thoughtful planning and flexible financial strategies, emphasizing clear communication, transparency, and long-term client relationships. His approach aims to help clients understand the importance of developing a financial plan and adapting it as life circumstances change. Originally from New York, Samuel relocated to Florida in 2023. He has been with Merrill since 2020 and assists clients with investment planning, risk management, and tax minimization strategies. He works alongside a team with over 70 years of collective wealth management experience. Samuel holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the State University of New York System. Samuel is an active member of the Sertoma organization in Venice, Florida. He resides in Parrish with his close family friend, Morgan, and their golden retriever, Oakley. His personal interests include chess, cooking, fishing, gardening, golfing, painting, pickleball, soccer, spending time with family, and swimming.

Jay Jacobs is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at both Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2010. Merrill, along 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 with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Logan Davis is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over a decade of experience in the industry. He is a native of Southwest Florida and a graduate of Florida State University. He holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Logan specializes in areas such as equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. He approaches client relationships by understanding their unique perspectives and priorities to create personalized financial plans aimed at pursuing their long-term goals. Beyond his professional role, Logan is actively involved in his local community, serving on the Cape Coral Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee. He speaks English and Spanish, and his personal interests include boating, cooking, fishing, golfing, hiking, music, pickleball, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Judi Aber is a Wealth Management Advisor and Managing Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She is a founding partner of Aber & Leedy Wealth Management and has over 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. Judi focuses on helping a select group of high net worth individuals and retirees manage all aspects of their financial lives, including implementing tax-efficient strategies for concentrated stock positions and developing retirement and educational planning strategies. Judi works closely with her clients to develop customized wealth management plans that address their financial needs, objectives, time horizons, and risk tolerance. She often collaborates with clients' tax and legal advisors to create comprehensive strategies aimed at tax minimization and wealth preservation. Her areas of expertise include legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Judi holds a Bachelor's Degree in Management from Hodges University and obtained the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification in 2008. She resides in Punta Gorda with her husband, Jeff, and their two daughters. Her interests include baseball, football, cooking, traveling, and spending time with family.

Blake Lynn is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, along with affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Robert Nelson Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in North Port, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of Summit Park LLC, a property management company, where he participates in board meetings and supports governance activities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard, with notable scale in retail advisory services, branch offices, and affiliated financial capabilities.

Seann Wooten is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Morgan Stanley, UBS Financial Services, Merrill, and Bank of America. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services primarily to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative analysis supported by a manager solutions team, with a distinctive range of regulatory registrations and derivatives capabilities.

Glenn Scharf is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Next Financial Group Inc and Cumberland Brokerage Corporation and is the CEO and sole member of Scharf Group, LLC, a business he has led since 1995. Additionally, he serves as a Chapter Success and Launch Coach for Business Network International. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Shannon King is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. King has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2018 and has also worked at Wells Fargo Bank since 2013. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

William Mc Ginty is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co., where he has worked since 2020. He has six years of industry experience and operates from Siesta Key, Florida. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages McGinty Marine International, a yacht delivery service that he runs on weekends. He is part of the DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing manager-traded and model-traded strategies, tax management, and internal research tools, with approximately $394 billion in assets under management as of December 2025.