Mark Edwards is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2025. Prior to this, he spent over three decades at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, Edwards owns a tax preparation business and is a partner managing multiple franchise H&R Block offices. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that operates a multi-manager platform serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, with access to affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

James Reddington is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2013, previously serving at AXA Advisors and Valic Financial Advisors. He serves as power of attorney for his wife as an additional business activity. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and offers a variety of advisory models through third-party sponsors and its own programs, serving both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients.

Jacqueline Webster is a financial advisor at Stifel with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2009. Outside of her advisory work, she volunteers with the Girl Scouts of Gulf Coast Florida, Inc. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Thomas Mullan III is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked for Indeck Corinth Energy for 24 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Shawn Keller is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors in Fort Myers, FL, holding a Series 65 credential with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PFS Investments Inc., Philly Junction, Saluscare, and Papa Johns. He has also been affiliated with Florida Gulf Coast University since 2012. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through established providers, catering primarily to non-institutional investors.

Robert Graettinger is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Ft Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a landlord of a rental property in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Dennis Harrelson is a financial advisor at Cetera with 42 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has held leadership roles at multiple entities, including CEO of Omni Financial Services of Lee County, Inc., a position he has held since 1996. He is also involved in continuing education through The Continuing Education Academy, where he participates in training and seminars. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base, including individual, corporate, retirement plan, and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and consulting. The firm operates a multi-manager platform that enables advisors to implement diverse investment strategies through affiliated and third-party managers.

Michael Lynch is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 14 years before joining MassMutual and has served as a co-trustee for family trust accounts. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in editorial consulting, public speaking on practice management, and is an author of finance books and videos. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and organizations. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, annual financial planning engagements without discretionary investment authority.

June Miller is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 32 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Janna Sirmans is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022, following 13 years at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is an investor and brand partner in a private equity venture, Beer Republic Brewing, LLC. 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 offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Zachary Frazier is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and ten years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and AXA Advisors. He is based in Cape Coral, 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Andrew Bean is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Northwestern Mutual and has experience in education spanning roles at Belmont University and St. George's Independent School. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and has a formal advisory role for multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Stephen Ruhmel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 1995. Outside of financial advising, he has operated Steve Ruhmel Photography since 1985. He is also an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed products. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Annelises Corvison is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2010, previously working at Bank of America, N.A. since 2025. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mark Hembling is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ft Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses 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 individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products through a network of more than 23,000 advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Scott Demarais is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cape Coral, FL, holding CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 63 designations. He has 29 years of industry experience, including 15 years with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and 6 years with Ameriprise. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in a centralized, non-discretionary advisory approach supported by algorithmic automation and oversight.

David Mc Quade is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he captains Pelagic Birding Charters for birdwatching excursions in the Gulf of Mexico. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and advisory services, including portfolio management and financial planning. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering research-driven, model-based investment strategies tailored to clients' goals.

David Satkoski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Myers, FL, holding a Series 63 credential and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2001 and previously worked at Mills-Price & Associates, Inc. for 19 years. Satkoski is also involved in the sales of life and health insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of financial planning and investment management solutions.

Kara Thorn is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates since 2018. She previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of her advisory role, she assists with managing a family-owned rental cabin listed on Airbnb. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, drawing on a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Alexander Murphy is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cape Coral, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ally Invest Advisors and U.S. Bancorp Investments. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.