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.

Peter Beronio is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 45 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2009, following ten years at Mutual Service Corporation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by research and technology tools.

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.

Jeffrey Bowles is a Senior Financial Advisor and a partner on the JB Wealth Management Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With a background that includes 20 years of business ownership and experience since joining Merrill in 2005, he provides financial strategies focused on retirement planning, estate planning, divorce transition planning, and small business strategies. Jeff holds professional designations including Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Jeff graduated from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire with a BBA in Economics and played hockey there for two years. As a Portfolio Manager, he manages personalized investment strategies designed around clients' individual risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and overall investment goals. His approach involves developing long-term relationships by delivering professional advice tailored to each client’s unique situation. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jeff is involved in community organizations including Pilots for Paws and EAA Air Venture, where he serves as a volunteer. He enjoys boating, ice hockey, photography, scuba diving, traveling, and spending time with family. Based in Wisconsin, he shares time between Fitchburg, WI, and Ft. Myers, FL.

Edward Newman is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has an extensive background including over three decades at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities. Newman is also a licensed agent for Prudential-sponsored non-variable insurance products. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse clientele, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

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.

Brian Speers is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 30 years of experience to his role. He specializes in wealth and legacy planning, executive compensation, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. Throughout his career, Brian has focused on addressing the real-world situations and ambitions of his clients, often collaborating with their families, CPAs, and attorneys to develop tax-efficient strategies that support multiple generations. Brian has been recognized on Barron's "Top 1,200 Financial Advisors" list in 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ and Personal Investment Advisor designations. Brian earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Juris Doctorate degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Brian serves as a trustee for Loyola University Chicago and supports various nonprofit organizations. He enjoys boating, golfing, reading, and spending time with his family.

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.

Robert Lewis Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fort Myers, FL, holding a Series 66 license and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is a minority owner of a family-owned home medical equipment corporation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory solutions and managing over $1 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

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.

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.

Amy Smart is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a rental property in Minnesota. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specializes in municipal advisory services among other financial solutions.

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.