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 with Wells Fargo Clearing in Estero, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His career includes over a decade at Wells Fargo Bank NA and a brief tenure at Wells Fargo Advisors, 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 mix of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

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.

Edward Newman is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Cape Coral, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1986 and was associated with Pruco Securities, LLC from 1986 to 2024. Outside of advisory work, he serves in a fiduciary capacity with The Rivers IV Condominium association in Cape Coral. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s approach is model-driven and incorporates third-party asset managers, with notable involvement in affiliated insurance and trust services.

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 with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 37 years of experience to his role. He and his team, the Gusho Wallace Group, focus on delivering a disciplined, goals-based wealth management process that emphasizes understanding clients’ financial goals, values, and attitudes toward investing. Their approach includes developing customized financial plans, with a particular emphasis on equities for long-term investors, and regularly reviewing progress to adapt strategies in response to life or business changes. 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 holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Utah and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation awarded by The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp., as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Residing in Mequon, Wisconsin, Andrew lives with his wife and four children and maintains active involvement in his community, including participation with the House of Peace. Outside of his professional work, Andrew’s personal interests include baseball, golf, reading, skiing, tennis, and spending time with his family.

Andres Macias is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with various J.P. Morgan entities since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, he also works as a disk jockey at a local restaurant/lounge. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Camilo Wong is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2014, including roles at Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory work, he is the general partner and managing member of JW Building Dreams LLC, a business involved in real estate development and property sales in Lehigh Acres, 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 combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

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.

Christopher D'andrea Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Saint James City, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a business, El Pescado Grande, LLC, which holds real estate properties. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

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.

John Deppisch is a financial advisor at Cetera with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at various Cetera entities and First Allied Advisory Services since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in non-CPA accounting and tax preparation as a sole proprietor. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers.

Robert Littlehale III is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities who holds a Series 63 designation and has 50 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2008 and also works with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010, offering a range of banking products alongside his advisory services. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm’s process incorporates an ESG eligibility framework and focuses on non-discretionary advisory services delivered by a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Norman Kapp is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2009 and Primerica Financial Services since 2008. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses an exclusively percentage-based wrap fee structure.

Timothy Moore is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Bonita Springs, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert Baird & Co. since 1988 and is also associated with Nmis since 2001. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group provides customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of strategies and overlay services to meet client goals and risk tolerances.