Patrick Murphy is a CFP® and ChFC® with 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Commonwealth Financial Network and leads Murphy Financial Group. His prior experience includes over a decade at Lenox Advisors, Inc. and four decades at MML Investors Services, Inc. Murphy is also involved in fixed insurance sales. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs and support services. The firm offers various portfolio management options and operates as a back-office platform supporting affiliated advisors with operations, trading, compliance, and practice management.

Julie Abdo is a financial advisor with William Blair, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. She previously worked at Stifel and Brighthouse Securities, and has experience in education with the Lee County School District. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients through active, research-driven strategies across various asset classes.

Martha Wilson is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. with nine years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. Her prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Securities LLC, UBS Financial Services, and FineMark National Bank & Trust. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. serves individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, operating with a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure and a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Jon Skaff is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Truist Advisory Services since 2016 and Truist Investment Services since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, Skaff owns and manages a rental property business. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships with non-discretionary consulting and uses third-party platforms and AI-enabled tools for manager selection and oversight.

Stanley Roy is a financial advisor at TLG Advisors, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and several affiliated firms prior to joining TLG Advisors in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Heritage Tax & Consulting Services, providing tax return preparation and consulting services. TLG Advisors, Inc. manages approximately $2.0 billion in discretionary assets and serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and institutional investors. The firm offers investment supervisory and portfolio management, comprehensive financial and estate planning, ERISA fiduciary services, and a direct-to-consumer program called Starlight Portfolios, using a research approach based on fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory.

Blake Otto is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services, as well as earlier experience at the University of Connecticut and the Community School of Naples. Primerica Advisors 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 offers model-based investment strategies through a large network of financial advisors and supports accounts with custodial and trade execution services from Pershing and overlay management by BNY Mellon Advisors.

Christopher Macfarlane is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Robert W Baird & Co for 10 years and Wells Fargo Clearing for 5 years. His credentials include the Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in real estate development and investment-related entities in Naples and Bonita Springs, Florida. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

William Mihm Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Bonita Springs, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Raymond James since 2006 and owns an independent support company, BMIHM LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm uses analytical tools and tailored non-discretionary advisory services and maintains unique offerings such as municipal advisory support and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Michael Wilhelm is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 26 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera and its related entities since 2019 and operates Michael A. Wilhelm Investments, Inc. since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of St. Columbkille Catholic Church, assisting with budgeting and fundraising. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary services and access to various third-party money managers.

Bruno Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and no prior industry experience. His background includes service in the United States Marine Corps from 2017 to 2021 and various roles in the retail and service sectors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a systematic investment process combining proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Elizabeth Scoggins is a financial advisor at Stifel with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Next Level Church. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing both brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Nicklas Nagengast is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Bonita Springs, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and Foresters Financial Services, as well as work related to community service and management. Outside of advising, he provides dog sitting services as an independent contractor. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring planning engagements as annual collaborative relationships using firm-approved tools to analyze client goals.

Marlon Miniet Rivas is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, PNC Bank, Walgreens, and Florida Gulf Coast University. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Michael Olson is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Bonita Springs, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1983 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of his advisory work, Olson is involved in referrals for home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers advisory services through a large network of advisors and relies on model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers, supported by custodial and trade execution arrangements with Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.

Dawn Salerno is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 39 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc for 16 years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2022. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, providing a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, risk management, and specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis. Advisors use Wells Fargo’s research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, with implementation options through the firm’s brokerage or advisory programs.

Jennifer Monty is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Her prior work includes a role at UBS Financial Services and operating The Monty Agency, where she provides proofreading and editing services for legal transcripts. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 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 and consulting services supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Susan Watts is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 39 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 1985. Outside of her financial career, she has written a fictional book along with a prequel and two sequels and is seeking publication for these works. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, providing a broad range of financial services.

Michael Morin is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Fort Myers, FL, holding a Series 66 credential with four years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, and TigerDirect. Outside of financial services, he is the sole owner and manager of an LLC involved in a rental investment property. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering integrated brokerage, advisory, and custody services. The firm provides a combination of non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts using multi-asset model portfolios and research-backed alternative investments.

Peter Haack Jr. is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Morgan Stanley in Estero, FL. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a real estate rental business jointly with his spouse. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools such as the Global Investment Committee’s Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations to model outcomes.

James Macdonald is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Estero, FL, where he has worked since 1985, accumulating 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm offers fee-based financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and distributes mutual funds and alternative products, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.