Andrew Allard is a financial advisor with Parsonex Advisory Services, Inc. in Alva, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Parsonex Securities Inc. since 2011 and has operated A&P Business Services, Inc. since 2004. Outside of advisory work, he engages in tax preparation services from January to April and holds insurance agent responsibilities related to non-investment products. Parsonex Advisory Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pooled investment vehicles, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a multi-manager, value-oriented investment approach with discretionary authority and sponsors a pooled vehicle, the Sterling Fund, which emphasizes conservative, long-term stock selection.

James Vertich is a CFP® with 37 years of experience in financial services, currently serving at Uhler Vertich White Advisors since 2023 after a long tenure with Raymond James Financial Services beginning in 1993. He is a board member and participates on the investment committee for the Southwest Florida Symphony Endowment Foundation. Uhler Vertich White Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm employs diversified mutual fund and ETF portfolios guided by written financial plans and investment policy statements, and it integrates third-party research and fund managers in its investment approach.

Steven Grabarczyk is a financial advisor with Regal Advisory Services, Inc. in Fort Meyers, FL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Regal Advisory Services and its affiliated broker-dealer Regal Securities since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with Super T Shirts since 2005. Regal Advisory Services serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and institutional clients through a team of 15 advisors managing approximately $113.5 million in assets. The firm’s investment approach combines fundamental and quantitative research tailored to client goals and risk tolerance, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and retirement plan advisory services.

Alfred Tounjian is a CFP® with 15 years of experience, currently serving at Advantage Wealth Partners in Fort Myers, FL. He has been involved with various entities operating under the Advantage Retirement Group name since 1991. Outside of advisory work, he is also engaged in insurance sales and owns STI Property Management LLC. Advantage Retirement Group provides wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $518 million across roughly 527 clients and employs a primarily long-term investment approach centered on strategic asset allocation using ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and alternative positions.

John Bellino is a financial advisor with Colomb Investment Management Company, LLC in Fort Myers, FL, holding a ChFC® designation and over 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with Guardian Life Insurance Company since 1996 and held roles at Park Avenue Securities from 1999 to 2024. Outside of advising, he is licensed to foster children through the Florida Baptist organization. Colomb Investment Management Company, LLC provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and often works with third-party managers under both discretionary and nondiscretionary mandates.

Adam Bruno is a financial advisor at Evolution Wealth Management Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has previously worked at Grace Advisory Group. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved as an insurance agent with Evolution Retirement Services Inc. Evolution Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach using diversified portfolios and manages a proprietary wrap fee program that incorporates independent managers and external research support.

Thomas Andersen is a financial advisor with Evolution Wealth Management Inc. in Punta Gorda, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bison Advisors and operating Andersen Harrison Advisors, Inc., as well as involvement in insurance sales through Andersen Harrison Insurance, LLC, where he serves as President and Owner. Evolution Wealth Management provides tailored investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $134 million in discretionary client assets, emphasizing a long-term, passive investment approach with diversified portfolios and the use of independent managers.

Shane Carrier is a CFP® certificant with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial planner at Uhler Vertich White Advisors in Fort Myers, FL. His career includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and Raymond James Financial Services. Uhler Vertich White Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm focuses on diversified mutual fund and ETF portfolios guided by written financial plans and investment policy statements, utilizing third-party fund managers and research.

Bryan Fiore is a financial advisor at Uhler Vertich White Advisors in Fort Myers, FL, with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Raymond James Financial Services and Scottrade, Inc. He is involved in youth soccer organizations through the West Pasco Youth Soccer Association and Lee County Strikers Youth Soccer Club. Uhler Vertich White Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes diversified, asset-allocated mutual fund and ETF portfolios based on written financial plans and investment policy statements, without recommending individual stocks or bonds.

Kyle Van Liere is a Series 65-credentialed advisor at Hilltop Wealth & Tax Solutions with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Club at the National and Ave Maria University, as well as entrepreneurial involvement with Coach's Bar and Grill. Hilltop Wealth & Tax Solutions serves individual and institutional clients with discretionary portfolio management, financial and tax planning, and retirement plan account management. The firm integrates tax and estate considerations into customized investment strategies and combines advisory services with affiliated tax and bookkeeping capabilities.

Chad Leatherwood is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Summit Wealth Partners, LLC since 2015 and also serves as managing member of Signature Financial Strategies, LLC, where he is involved in sales of fixed insurance and annuity products as well as business seminars, consulting, and coaching. Summit Wealth Partners serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and a variety of institutional and tax-sheltered entities across more than 20 states. The firm provides wealth management, investment advice, and pension consulting with an investment approach that emphasizes diversification, strategic asset allocation, and tax efficiency through the use of registered funds and third-party managers when appropriate.

David Wattles is a financial advisor at Amerity Wealth Management, LLC in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with nine years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Alexander Peter Wealth Management and Beacon Global Advisor Network, as well as operating a UK pension consulting business. Amerity Wealth Management is a multi-advisor fiduciary firm serving individual clients, businesses, and pension plans, offering asset management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and specialized UK pension transfer and ongoing management services. The firm manages approximately $339 million in assets across 15 advisors and uses third-party model portfolios and multi-custodian platforms to serve its client base.

Lauren Traulsen is a financial advisor at Evolution Wealth Management Inc. with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles in the hospitality sector at Potts Sports Cafe, Lansdowne Street Bar & Grill, and Jacks Seafood Bar & Grill. Evolution Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm emphasizes a long-term, buy-and-hold strategy through diversified portfolios and sponsors an in-house wrap fee program that integrates external Independent Managers and research support.

David Jarosz is a financial advisor at WNY Asset Management, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has held positions at LPL Financial, Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., and Morlock & Company, LLC. WNY Asset Management provides discretionary investment advisory services and financial planning to individuals, business entities, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm serves both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients using diversified investment strategies and offers educational seminars and workshops.

Brett Barry is a financial advisor at Evolution Wealth Management Inc. in Fort Myers, FL. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Evolution Wealth Management since 2024, with prior work experience outside the financial industry. Evolution Wealth Management provides tailored investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $134 million in discretionary client assets, employing a long-term, passive buy-and-hold investment approach with diversified allocations across mutual funds, ETFs, bonds, equities, and Independent Managers.

Jack Arduin Jr. is a financial advisor with Byrne Financial Freedom, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial LLC, Ameriprise Financial Services, Truist Advisory Services, and other firms. Byrne Financial Freedom, LLC is a SEC-registered wealth management firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, emphasizing fundamental analysis and a long-term investment approach using low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, and other securities.

Stephen Cully is a financial advisor at Advantage Wealth Partners in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in hospitality with Campana Hospitality Group and various restaurants, as well as investment-related experience at Pfs Investments Inc. He has also been involved with hospitality ventures such as Nosh on the Bay and The Bay House. Advantage Wealth Partners is a team-based wealth management firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $675 million across about 570 clients, focusing on long-term, strategic asset allocation through discretionary portfolio management that incorporates ETFs, mutual funds, and occasional alternative investments.

George Bokios is a financial advisor with Regal Advisory Services, Inc. in Ft. Myers, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and over 45 years of industry experience. He has worked with Regal Securities since 1980 and Board Broker Services since 1973. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of several holding companies and an advertising agency, dedicating limited time to these activities without compensation. Regal Advisory Services, Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and institutional clients through a team of 15 advisors managing approximately $113.5 million in assets. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory, utilizing a combination of fundamental and quantitative research tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Trevor Whitley is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with MNS Financial Management since 2004. He is based in Fort Myers, FL, and is part of the Marquis Wealth Management Group team. Marquis Wealth Management Group provides investment advisory services and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, business entities, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages portfolios through discretionary and non-discretionary engagements, employing a range of strategies including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, private investment funds, and limited options and derivatives.

Steven Zangmeister is a financial advisor with Aspire Growth Partners LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses, with 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James Financial and operated his own firm, Zangmeister Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is a partner in an unpaid business venture and owns support companies related to his financial advisory work. Aspire Growth Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages nearly $1 billion in assets across over 900 client relationships, using a primarily long-term investment approach that combines fundamental and technical analysis tailored to client goals, risk tolerance, and tax considerations.