Stephen Bien is a ChFC® with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ameriprise in Naples, FL, where he has worked since 2026. Prior to Ameriprise, he spent 22 years with CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC and CliftonLarsonAllen LLP. 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 written retirement-income recommendations and ongoing tax-aware planning.

Paul Tedeschi is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Naples, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the events committee and Young Friends Board of the Ronald McDonald House of Southern New Jersey and participates in Cycle for Survival, raising funds and awareness for ovarian cancer research. 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, and offers a range of financial planning and advisory services supported by research and multiple portfolio management strategies.

Thomas Henry is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Naples, FL, bringing 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2019, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services for five years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing investment-related business activities including ownership in several investment entities. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services supported by proprietary research and tools, with discretionary implementation of recommendations through brokerage or advisory programs.

Alexander Meredith is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Naples, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, TD Ameritrade, Bryant Bank, Lifeway, and CVS Health. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Marc Fischer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Naples, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley in various capacities since 2009, including over a decade at Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Investment Management Committee of the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans and is involved as a director and partner in F.P.USA LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, combining financial planning with investment strategies supported by tools like Monte Carlo simulations and guidance from its Global Investment Committee.

Salvatore Ferrito is a ChFC® with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2024. He was previously with Woodbury Financial Services for 18 years. Ferrito is also the owner of Ferrito & O’Gorman Financial Group, a business involved in the sale of financial products and insurance. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services, utilizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization techniques alongside a range of investment programs and third-party manager options.

Michael Pron is a financial advisor at Merrill with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Merrill since 1979, also working with Bank of America since 2009. Located in Naples, FL, his career spans multiple decades within these firms. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nazinina Azwoir is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Wintrust Investments LLC, PNC Investments, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Merrill. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services incorporating financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Saeger Olsen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Naples, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JpMorgan Chase Bank from 2015 to the present. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.

Lillian Roche is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 1999 and 2009, respectively. Roche serves on the board of a nonprofit education foundation focused on mentoring students. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients using model-based and discretionary investment strategies tailored for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Andrew Schrand is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He has been with Fidelity since 2016 and has held several roles including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, Investor Center Financial Representative, Investment Solutions Representative, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Paraplanner at Integrated Financial Network in 2015. Andrew is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in wealth management. His approach focuses on building relationships with clients to achieve financial peace of mind by understanding their unique financial situations and investing goals, leveraging the resources available at Fidelity. Outside of his professional work, Andrew enjoys cooking and baking, spending time on family activities, playing golf, engaging in parenthood, and caring for pets.

John Deves is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at SagePoint Financial and Next Financial Group, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales and owns a business entity that manages various aspects of his financial services operations. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a multi-advisor platform with brokerage and advisory services such as comprehensive financial planning and managed portfolio programs. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and provides a wide range of investment options supported by advanced analytical tools.

Deborah Salvatore is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2001 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, together 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 model-based and discretionary strategies and supports individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Gainey is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Colony at Hawksridge in Naples, Florida. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and utilizes research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute alongside third-party data to guide investment decisions.

Kimberly Lentz is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 2 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2000. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering various model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Michael Rubenstein is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has held positions at several firms, including BMO Harris Wealth Management, BNY Mellon Wealth Management, Akerman LLP, and SunTrust Private Wealth Management. Rubenstein serves on the boards of the Estate Planning Council of Naples, the Rubenstein Family Foundation, and the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples. UBS Financial Services provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and capital markets solutions through a large network of advisors.

Lawrence Manierre is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Naples, Florida. He is a member of The Cenname Team and focuses on business development and relationship management for business executives, entrepreneurs, and retired CEOs. Lawrence works with families to simplify all aspects of financial management, leveraging his expertise to support clients' diverse needs. Lawrence began his financial services career in 1983 and has over 25 years of industry experience. Before joining Merrill in 2007, he spent 21 years with a global asset management firm managing multiple asset classes for institutions and affluent individuals. His background in private banking, wealth management, and asset management informs his approach to risk management and client relationships. Lawrence holds FINRA Series 7, 63, and 66 registrations as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in mass media and speech communications from Denison University in Granville, Ohio. Lawrence is bilingual in English and Spanish. His client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. Outside of work, Lawrence enjoys biking, hiking, music, scuba diving, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Eric Robbins is a CFP® with 16 years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2010. He is a board member of First Tee in Columbus, Indiana, and also serves on the board of the Columbus Indiana Hospital Foundation, where he assists in fund allocation decisions. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and investment options. The firm is notable for its extensive advisor and branch network, as well as its affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

Gordon Schnitzler is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus and Wells Fargo Clearing. Schnitzler serves as Treasurer for Compass Bible Church Naples, a nonprofit organization, where he manages accounting and financial reporting. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm provides tailored advice using risk profiling and modeling tools and supports clients through its extensive advisory network and specialized programs.

Wade Krempel is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Naples, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Synovus Securities, Synovus Bank, and SunTrust Advisory Services. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, providing detailed written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in a centralized consulting approach, with an emphasis on managing assets within Ameriprise accounts.