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.

Benjamin Dreon is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020, and with prior tenure at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Johnson Manor Homeowner Association and is involved with the Angel Foundation’s FCC Program development. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement-income planning recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Mark Landskroner is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Citizens Bank. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services through a large network of advisors and utilizes model-driven investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Sandra Whitmer is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 65, Series 66, and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2023 and has prior experience outside the financial industry, including roles at Spica Up English School and WAC Tile & Marble Inc. Whitmer also receives compensation from affiliated companies for mortgage product sales and referrals related to home security and automation services. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm offers model-based investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodian services, managing approximately $15.5 billion in assets through about 3,698 financial advisors.

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.

Stanley Zielinski is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Wells Fargo since 2015. 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.

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.

Scott Metzger is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group, LLC. He is also involved with Metzger Wealth Management and WMMG Wealth Management Group, both investment-related businesses based in Fort Myers. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning areas. The firm employs research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, with clients having the option to implement strategies through various brokerage or advisory programs.

Eric Tibbs is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Tibbs and Associates, a business focused on teaching clients how to build their own e-commerce portals. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Joseph Stepanek is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Estero, FL, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 31 years of industry experience, including 24 years with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management. Outside of his advisory role, he also works as a property casualty agent, providing home and auto insurance services. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on goal-based financial planning without providing portfolio management for institutional clients. Their approach includes holistic analyses and annual reviews, combining planning with managed-account programs while keeping these services separate.

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.

Andrew Gusho is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 1986 and has accumulated over 37 years of experience in the financial advisory field. His practice emphasizes a disciplined, goals-based wealth management approach that considers clients' whole lives, including their financial goals, values, history, and attitudes towards investing. Andrew's areas of expertise include executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. He and his team, the Gusho Wallace Group, work to establish customized financial objectives and solutions tailored to clients' risk tolerance, time horizons, liquidity needs, and investment goals. Regular reviews are conducted to track progress and adjust strategies in response to life or business changes. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Utah and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation awarded by The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. Andrew resides in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin with his wife and is active in the community, including involvement with the House of Peace.

Andres Macias is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities who holds a Series 66 designation and has 13 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles within JPMorgan Chase and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2011. In addition to his advisory work, he works as a disk jockey on a part-time basis. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm's advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework, with implementation supported by affiliated investment management entities.

Sydney Mcmurray is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors, Sydney worked as an independent consultant and held positions at Dimensional Fund Advisors and KPMG. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, with clients able to choose implementation through brokerage or advisory programs.

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.