Peter Casciotta is a financial advisor at CoreCap Advisors with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with CoreCap Advisors and its affiliated firms since 2021. Prior to that, he worked at World Choice Securities, Inc. and Securian Financial Services, Inc. Casciotta is also owner of Leverage Insurance Agency, which appoints agents for life and disability insurance products. CoreCap Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, self-directed retirement, and institutional clients, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisors. The firm employs a relationship-oriented, long-term approach with a focus on mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and bonds, and manages multiple ownership and affiliate relationships that impact its service offerings.

Michael Conticelli is a financial advisor with Interactive Financial Advisors in Cape Coral, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Interactive Financial Advisors in 2022, he worked at First Advisors National LLC and Royal Fund Management, LLC. He is also a teacher with the School District of Lee County and operates Solutions Money Management, providing tax preparation, insurance sales, merchant services, and divorce financial advisory. Interactive Financial Advisors offers financial planning and discretionary portfolio management for individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients, utilizing fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to construct diversified portfolios. The firm operates a large multi-advisor network, employs proprietary processes for client reporting, and incorporates a range of investment strategies including model portfolios and third-party managers.

Kerri Goldsmith is a financial advisor with HBKS Wealth Advisors in Ft. Myers, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with HBKS Wealth Advisors since 2014 and Purshe Kaplan Sterling since 2011. Goldsmith serves as a trustee on the Advisory Board of Trustees for the American Advertising Federation Southwest Florida and is a board member of the Calusa Waterkeeper nonprofit organization. HBKS Wealth Advisors provides personalized investment management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and offers specialized high-net-worth services, while also supporting third-party advisers through back-office and sub-advisory services.

Scott Wauters is a financial advisor with Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple firms including LPL Financial, Advisors Pride Inc., and BMO Harris Financial Advisors, Inc. He is also involved with Provisions Wealth Planners, an independent investment advisory business located in Appleton, WI. Gateway Wealth Partners is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting, typically allocating client assets among low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented with individual securities and independent managers.

Michael Wyrostek is a financial advisor at FourStar Wealth Advisors, LLC with 42 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining FourStar in 2017, he worked at Cabot Lodge Securities LLC and Broker Dealer Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, Wyrostek has worked as a reverse mortgage specialist since 2014, educating clients and assisting with applications. FourStar Wealth Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to tailor portfolios across various asset types, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting.

Bryan Struckmann is a financial advisor with Archer Investment Corporation in Cape Coral, FL, holding a Series 65 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Archer Investment Corporation since 2011 and also serves as president of Advantage Tax & Business Services. Archer Investment Corporation provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and investment companies through separately managed accounts and proprietary mutual funds. The firm employs a diversified investment approach based on comprehensive financial assessments and offers both discretionary management and model-driven programs.

Richard Pascual is a financial advisor at Integrity Advisory Solutions with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at firms including LPL Financial, Private Portfolio Partners, Gladstone Institutional Advisory, and PNC Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Swipe Savvy LLC, a residential property management business serving his clients. Integrity Advisory Solutions is a multi-team firm with approximately 127 advisors managing around $1.1 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and business clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and sub-advisory services through tailored strategies and a variety of platforms.

Michael Mcintyre is a financial advisor with B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Cape Coral, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at B. Riley Wealth Management, National Securities Corp, and U.S. Bancorp Investments. Outside of finance, he is involved with the Cape Coral Running Group. B. Riley Wealth Advisors provides investment advice and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporate clients, managing approximately $4.21 billion in assets through a range of internally managed and third-party programs.

Paul Harris is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc., holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 41 years of industry experience, with prior roles at Triad Advisors, LLC and Capital Cities Investments, Inc. Outside of advising, he is an author involved in book promotion and serves as treasurer of the SouthWest Florida Association of Health Underwriters, Inc., as well as president and treasurer of his high school reunion committee. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of approximately 280 representatives. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios implemented with mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and offers a range of proprietary programs and sub-advisory services.

Mathew Verrengia is a CFP® credentialed advisor with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Hightower Advisors since 2014. He is also involved in managing operations for Excel Communications, focusing on long distance sales and recruitment. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors. The firm utilizes a multi-manager approach with access to affiliated and third-party managers, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with financial planning and retirement plan consulting.

Adriana Depalma is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 24 years of industry experience, including roles at Steward Partners Investment Solutions, Steward Partners Global Advisory, and Raymond James Financial Services. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account solutions.

Richard Kula Jr. is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience currently with Hightower Advisors since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Annex Wealth Management, LLC and H Beck, Inc totaling 13 years. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm’s approach emphasizes multi-manager solutions through affiliated and third-party managers, incorporating proprietary research and a range of investment strategies.

Jonathan Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. based in Cape Coral, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Lincoln Heritage and the United States Postal Service. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple managed account options and program types on the Passageway platform, providing clients with a range of portfolio management strategies and investment solutions.

Trevor Swartz is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Hightower Advisors in Fort Myers, FL. He has worked with Hightower Securities and Hightower Advisors since 2014 and previously spent 14 years at Merrill. Hightower provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s advisory model focuses on manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers alongside proprietary research and a variety of investment vehicles.

Austen Routte is an advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. based in Cape Coral, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He joined the firm in 2025 and has prior work experience at Uber, Fifth Third Bank, Publix, and Gulf Coast Fudge. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement accounts through both investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple program types via the Passageway Managed Account platform, employing various portfolio strategies and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Kimberli Lambert is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cape Coral, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2011 and has worked at Fifth Third Bank since 2006. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate and business clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Mark Stoneburner is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network based in Boca Grande, Florida. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 31 years of industry experience. He has operated Stoneburner Wealth Management, LLC since 2009 and has been affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he is co-owner of a tax and accounting firm and an entity focused on acquiring accounting practices. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and services and provides operational, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management support while allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction.

William Shorack is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors based in Fort Myers, FL. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 18 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at multiple firms, including DebtMerica and Novus Home Mortgage. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Luna Life Design and Development Inc., a marketing company. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services with a range of fee-based and commission-based investment programs. The firm manages over $2 billion in assets across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts and operates as both a registered broker-dealer and Registered Investment Adviser.

David Pikop is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has held roles at several firms including World Financial Group and Titan Machinery, and is also involved in seasonal farming and driving for Uber in his spare time. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to charitable organizations, offering a variety of advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party investment programs.

Tomas Zimmermann is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. based in Fort Myers, FL. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has been employed with Fifth Third Bank since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, Zimmermann is involved in online sales through eBay on a nominal basis. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple managed account programs and utilizes third-party portfolio managers to provide a range of investment strategies through its Passageway platform.