Timothy Fries is a CFP® professional with over 31 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and also manages Fries Financial Group LLC, which he founded in 2004. Fries holds a Series 63 license and serves on the Joint Review Board for the City of Chippewa Falls. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base ranging from individuals to institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools, and it is known for its municipal and public-finance work as well as specialized advisory programs.

Kristi Austin is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Madison, Wisconsin. She has more than 27 years of professional experience in the financial services industry, specializing in disciplines such as divorce transition planning, education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Kristi holds a bachelor's degree in Finance and Marketing from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. She approaches financial advising through a disciplined, plan-based process that involves understanding each client's financial situation, goals, objectives, and risk tolerance. She collaborates with clients to develop personalized strategies tailored to their individual needs and objectives, with the goal of helping them achieve financial success. Kristi also holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Beyond her professional career, Kristi's commitment to respect, integrity, trust, and service is influenced by her parents, both military personnel. She has remained active in her community through involvement with organizations such as the Friends of University Hospital and Clinics, the National W Club, and the American Family Insurance Championship. Kristi played four years of collegiate basketball at the University of Wisconsin, served as president of the National W Club in 2012, and continues to participate competitively in golf. She and her husband Steve live in Middleton and are parents to their son Derek, a police officer at the University of Wisconsin.

Mark Quinn is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Estero, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1997. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Timothy Woods is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 42 years of industry experience. His prior firms include UBS Financial Services and City National Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is a committee member of the Father John Foundation and has ownership interests in a hunting farm and thoroughbred horses. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies and access to both in-house and third-party managers.

Cynthia Smith is a financial advisor at Merrill with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2002, with prior experience at Bank of America, N.A. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Brian Sauls is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Cape Coral, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, he spent over a decade at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. He serves as President of the local business networking group LCBN and is a board member of the Biz Net Cares Foundation, a nonprofit supporting Southwest Florida charities. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm employs model-driven investment strategies and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Edward Bell III is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2020 and previously worked at SSN Advisory, Inc. and Securities Service Network, Inc. Bell also owns Edward Bell Tax Services, a tax preparation and accounting business based 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 provides financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives using a variety of investment strategies.

Justin Smith is a financial advisor at Cetera with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked with firms including M Holdings Securities and Securian Financial Services. Smith is also the owner of Elevate Wealth Management, LLC, a financial services firm based in Fort Myers, FL. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Eugene Enders Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Ameriprise in various capacities since 2009. He is based in Fort Myers, FL. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice. The firm emphasizes dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies within a structured investment framework.

Michael Meunier is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Fort Myers, FL, with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Gibson Area Hospital for 13 years and operated Mike Meunier Consulting for one year. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property business catering to vacationers in Myrtle Beach, SC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, as well as corporate and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, investment options, and tax-efficient services through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Jonathan Casimini is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he previously worked at Chops City Grill from 2009 to 2017. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Jerome King is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 12 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing member of KING FAMILY WYOMING, LLC, an investment-related business he owns jointly with his spouse. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Aaron White is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its financial planning process.

Steven Stolz is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Naples, FL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2005. 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, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and features a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Lizbeth Atkins is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2022 and previously spent eleven years at Bank of America. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers.

Paul Savona is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cape Coral, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisor Networks and managing his own firm, Savona Financial Services. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, delivering tailored written recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Elvis Medica is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. He provides services through Porte Brown Wealth Management, LLC, and is also the founder and CEO of G&M Legacy Ventures, LLC, an e-commerce business specializing in shoes and apparel sold on Amazon. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Steven Sizemore is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career at Merrill Lynch in 2004 as a Client Associate immediately after earning a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Elon University. He became a Financial Advisor in 2005 and focuses on wealth management planning, portfolio construction, and delivering responsive financial management through consistent communication with clients. Steven specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, portfolio management, and tax minimization. He works closely with clients to design and construct portfolios that balance participation in favorable markets with protection during downturns, ensuring that investment objectives align with client goals. He holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Beyond his advisory role, Steven is active in the Fort Myers community, serving on the Board of Directors for the Edison Festival of Light and South Fort Myers Youth Baseball. He has also been involved with various non-profit boards and coaches youth baseball. In 2008, he received the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s "Man of the Year" award. Steven resides in Fort Myers with his wife, Paula, and their three sons. His personal interests include fishing, golfing, boating, and spending time with his family.

Stephanie Drew is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Myers, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously with WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns several rental property businesses with her spouse. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial product offerings that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jennifer Conner is a Senior Financial Advisor with the Callari Group Wealth Management Team at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Fort Myers, Florida. She leads a client-focused wealth management practice dedicated to helping individuals, families, and business owners navigate complex financial decisions through thoughtful guidance, disciplined planning, and personal service. Jennifer works alongside her daughter, Ashley Ogilvie, and son, Christopher Gosling, continuing a multigenerational family tradition in wealth management. Jennifer's approach centers on building lasting relationships by understanding what matters most to the families she serves. She takes the time to learn each client's story, including family priorities, personal values, risk tolerance, and goals, to create tailored financial strategies supported by Merrill's investment insights and the banking services of Bank of America. Her expertise includes areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. A long-time resident of Fort Myers since 1975, Jennifer's passion for financial advising was inspired by her mother, who also worked in the profession. She holds a High School Diploma from Riverdale High School, an Associate's Degree from Edison State College, and an Accredited Certificate from Southwest Florida College. Jennifer also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. In addition to her professional work, she is involved in the community as a Guardian ad Litem. Her personal interests include boating, camping, drawing, interior decorating, painting, spending time with family, traveling, watching movies, and woodworking.