Patrick Naidl is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Ft Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2011 and with Primerica Financial Services since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a hair salon business based in Naples, FL. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale, offering model-delivery investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

Braxton Rhone is the Vice President Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2018. He brings nearly 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, focusing on private wealth management and client relationship building. Braxton and his team utilize a team-based approach to engage client families through multigenerational planning. Prior to his current role, Braxton held several positions at Fidelity Investments including Investment Consultant and Financial Consultant from 2012 to 2018. He also gained experience as a Financial Advisor at Bank of America Merrill Lynch Wealth Management from 2010 to 2012, and held roles at U.S. Trust Bank of America Private Wealth Management and Bank of America in various capacities from 2006 to 2010. Outside of his professional career, Braxton has interests in cooking and baking, family activities, fishing, fitness, football, and volunteering.

Mark Landskroner is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include six years at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, as well as two years with Citizens Bank and Citizens Securities. Outside of advisory services, he also engages in sales of loan products and home security and automation referrals for affiliated Primerica companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-delivery strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supported by an overlay manager and custody providers. The firm operates on a large scale with approximately 3,961 advisors and offers a range of strategic investment models, including those incorporating exchange-traded funds focused on cryptocurrency.

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.

Stacy Brown is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 31 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for 13 years before joining Raymond James in 2022. 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, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Jeffrey Bowles is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a partner at the JB Wealth Management Group. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2005 and brings extensive experience in retirement plan design, investment selection, and comprehensive financial strategies for both individual and corporate clients. As a Portfolio Manager and designated Retirement Benefits Consultant, Jeffrey manages personalized investment strategies tailored to client goals, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs. Jeffrey holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire and maintains several 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). Leveraging over 20 years of business ownership experience, he provides guidance in areas such as retirement planning, employee benefits, small business strategies, divorce transition planning, and managing new wealth. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jeffrey is involved with community organizations including Pilots for Paws and serves as a Sea Base Volunteer at the EAA Air Venture. He enjoys boating, ice hockey, photography, scuba diving, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. A lifelong resident of the Madison area, Jeffrey balances his time between Fitchburg, Wisconsin and Fort Myers, Florida.

Edward Newman is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Cape Coral, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1986 and was associated with Pruco Securities, LLC from 1986 to 2024. Outside of advisory work, he serves in a fiduciary capacity with The Rivers IV Condominium association in Cape Coral. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s approach is model-driven and incorporates third-party asset managers, with notable involvement in affiliated insurance and trust services.

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.