Brittany Laine is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she assists clients in implementing and maintaining their financial plans. She works with individuals preparing for retirement as well as those already retired, helping them stay aligned with their financial goals and make informed decisions. Her experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as a Financial Representative from 2022 to 2025 and as a Relationship Manager from 2025 to 2024. Throughout her career, she has supported clients in navigating various financial planning stages. Outside of her professional work, Brittany enjoys activities such as beach visits, cooking and baking, Pilates, reading, scuba diving, and tennis.

Lynn Brandenburg is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in personalized wealth management and lending solutions. She serves a select group of successful individuals, including business executives and professionals in medical, dental, legal, and accounting fields, offering customized growth and income strategies for retirement. Lynn leverages a team of financial experts to support clients with investment banking, commercial and business banking, finance, and lending services through Bank of America, N.A. With over 32 years of experience, Lynn focuses on providing tailored financial plans that address the unique goals of each client, including multi-generational legacy and foundation building. Her expertise extends to assisting closely held business owners in achieving their financial objectives, utilizing the resources of Merrill’s Chief Investment Office and a wide range of investment products and services. Lynn holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She attended Weber State University without obtaining a degree and completed high school at Ben Lomond High School. Committed to community involvement, she dedicates time to volunteering with local organizations.

Michael Shear is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 56 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he is a trustee of his spouse's trust and manages Shear Wealth Management Inc., a registered investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, supported by Wells Fargo’s research and planning tools.

Maria Sikora is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Naples, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. She has worked with LPL Financial since 2005 and previously spent five years with Osaic FA, Inc. Maria also managed Tyler-Stone Wealth Management, LLC, an independent advisory firm, from 2015 to 2025. 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 and brokerage services utilizing model portfolios, third-party managers, and custom strategies across multiple asset classes, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Steven Rogers is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Naples, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 42 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing, and UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by proprietary tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Fredric Gesten is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors based in Naples, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for 10 years and Prudential Equity Group for six years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a co-trustee for his son and works as a substitute teacher in the Broward school system. 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, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis, supporting clients through tailored recommendations and a variety of implementation options.

Troy Rothmann is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Naples, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley in various capacities since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Prior to that, he was with Merrill from 2001 to 2003. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery conversations and proprietary tools, and it offers a wide range of investment and financial products across retail and institutional markets.

Alanna Morey is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Naples, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a consulting business and provides coaching on practice operations and marketing to Ameriprise advisors. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large and diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written recommendation reports and ongoing advice, utilizing proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

Richard Knapp is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1993 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Vincent Magee is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Marco Island, FL, holding a Series 63 designation with 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. He has been with Ameriprise since 2018. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored retirement income plans, primarily for clients maintaining assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Gary Najarian is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 56 years of industry experience. He worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for 14 years before joining Raymond James in 2023. 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 wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting services with a focus on tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by diverse portfolio management styles and extensive affiliated research.

William Slepcevich is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Naples, FL, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 44 years of industry experience and has worked at firms including Woodbury Financial Services, Questar Asset Management, Questar Capital Corporation, Fortitude Advisory Group, and Eagle Strategies. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with SlePcevich Financial Group, where he discusses and sells life and disability insurance. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, through a platform offering brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a model-based investment process emphasizing asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by various risk management tools.

Kimberly Mazziotti is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Naples, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017, following a one-year tenure at ARG, Inc. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notably broad investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Wayne Achey is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He specializes in portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategies, and retirement income planning. Wayne is a Portfolio Manager who constructs and manages personalized investment strategies, incorporating individual stocks, bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Clients may grant him discretion to adjust portfolios to meet their evolving financial goals. Wayne's approach begins with interviewing clients to understand their needs and goals, allowing him to custom design portfolios tailored to each individual's situation. He holds the CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Syracuse University in 1985 and a Master of Business Administration from Lehigh University in 1990. Outside his professional work, Wayne enjoys biking, camping, and skiing. He lives in Naples, Florida, with his wife, Karen, and they have three grown children.

John O’Brien is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Naples, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2002 and 2005, respectively. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm is notable for its large client base, integrated custody and brokerage services, and multi-asset model portfolio approach.

Manuel Diaz Rodriguez Jr is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors, LLC and a background in the automotive and retail sectors. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning using a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice that incorporates tax-aware withdrawal strategies and Social Security options.

John Arena is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2022. In his role, he focuses on helping clients and their families grow and protect their wealth, make investment decisions, and simplify their financial lives. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, John worked as a Regional Sales Consultant at Prudential from 2018 to 2022. He began his career in financial services as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2016 to 2018. Outside of his professional work, John engages in board games, family activities, movies, parenthood, reading, and volunteering.

Shamrock Munoz is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He serves high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and professionals, helping them navigate complex financial decisions such as investment management, tax-efficient wealth strategies, and business liquidity events. Shamrock's approach focuses on portfolio optimization, risk management, and behavioral finance to support clients through market cycles. With a decade of experience in the financial services industry, Shamrock began his career in banking before joining Merrill in 2023. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and an Associate's Degree from Palm Beach State College. He is bilingual in English and Spanish and emphasizes financial education, frequently working with local families and small businesses to improve financial literacy. Outside of his professional role, Shamrock enjoys boxing, cooking, music, reading, and spending time with his family. His client-centered philosophy is to uncover what matters to clients and their families to create strategies that pursue their financial goals.

Edward Lynch is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial LLC for seven years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. Outside of advising, he is a partner in Barron Enterprises LLC, a property management business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and advisory programs. The firm’s planning process includes structured discovery and modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Connor Johnson is a financial advisor at Stifel with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Creative Planning, Lockton Companies, and Bank of Prairie Village. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.