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 with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC, Morgan Stanley Dw Inc., and Merrill. She is also a partner in Beer Republic Brewing, LLC, a private equity investment. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

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 Series 63 and Series 66 designations and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity in 2023, he worked at Northwestern Mutual for one year and has a background in education with roles at Belmont University and St. George's Independent School. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Stephen Ruhmel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Alva, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 1995 and operates Steve Ruhmel Photography, a business he has managed since 1985. Additionally, he has experience as an independent insurance agent focused on fixed products. 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 advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with a focus on integrating research-driven and technology-supported investment strategies.

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 Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 21 years before joining Ameriprise. Outside of advising, he has a business interest associated with Ocean Spray Cranberries. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Scott Demarais is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 63 designations and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Based in Fort Myers, FL, he currently serves clients through Ameriprise's platform. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning, utilizing a combination of proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools to deliver personalized recommendations.

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.

Robert Servidio is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His career includes 15 years at Citigroup Global Markets and 3 years at Citicorp Investment Services prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by proprietary tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through Financial Advisors and specialized planning groups.

Michael Haas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Myers, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2014, including his current tenure since 2018, and previously worked at Sii Investments from 2014 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he owns M. Haas Financial, a non-investment related business entity used for tax and investment purposes. 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive research and technology tools.

Matthew Wadiak is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fort Myers, FL, where he has worked since 2001, accumulating 25 years of industry experience. He serves on the External Advisory Board for the SIUC Department of Finance and is a member of the Marion Memorial Health Foundation Board of Directors. Wadiak also owns MRW Ventures LLC, an LLC focused on property maintenance. 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. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Christian Whiteley is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Fort Myers, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS, Truist Bank, and Suncoast Credit Union. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a travel content creation business called Whiteley Travels LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

James Cairo is a financial advisor at Cetera with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various firms including Summit Financial Group Inc and James Cairo Investments, Inc., where he serves as president. In addition to advisory work, he sells life, annuities, and long-term care insurance as a licensed insurance agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple investment managers through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Scott Klein is a financial advisor at Stifel with 29 years of industry experience. He has held his current role since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Rachel Meisenzahl is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Scottrade, Inc. and Scottrade Investment Management. She is also an owner of Brancazio & Meisenzahl, LLC, a wealth management support company based in Fort Myers, FL. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting, using risk profiling and analytical tools, and supports clients through various advisory programs and specialized municipal and employer advisory services.