Michael McDonald is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Fisher Investments since 2016. His practice is based in Venice, FL. Outside of his advisory role, he manages real estate holdings alongside his wife as a landlord, focusing on long-term investments unrelated to securities. Fisher Investments provides discretionary portfolio management to a diverse client base, including institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals, utilizing a centralized investment process that incorporates quantitative and qualitative research. The firm is notable for its global client reach and use of tax-aware and risk management strategies across various asset classes.

Michele Custer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Comerica Securities and Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and a Global Investment Committee, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Bonnie Gaudreau is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Venice, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2018, following prior work at Zales, Inc. and involvement in professional photography and digital editing. Outside of advising, she performs video and photo editing on a part-time basis for a literacy program and commercial photography projects. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Alan Gorlick is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 24 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Next Financial Group Inc, Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, Inc., and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He is also involved with Gorlick Financial Strategies, where he conducts speaking engagements and seminars. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Christopher Garcia is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Stephen Wanvig is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Venice, FL, holding CFP® and Series 63 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as vice president of the South Creek Homeowners Association and is involved in community beautification efforts. 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 institutions. The firm offers a broad planning menu, including specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, using proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

David Russo is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Questar Capital Corporation. Russo is also involved in life insurance and fixed annuities through Royal Palm Financial. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of brokerage and investment advisory services supported by advanced portfolio construction tools and multiple third-party solutions.

Sandra Hildebrand is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 30 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services and Planning Solutions Group, with extensive experience in financial planning and advisory services. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, delivering personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Richard Smalley is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 35 years of experience providing financial and wealth management advice and services. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 1997, Richard has focused on delivering personalized financial strategies tailored to his clients' long-term goals. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Richard holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his High School Diploma from Steel Valley High School. In addition to his professional work, Richard has been actively involved in his community, serving as a 20-year board member of the Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota and Desoto Counties. He also enjoys personal interests such as biking, cooking, fishing, and golfing.

Alfred Caliendo is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2008. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Jessica Lil Reedman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in North Port, FL, holding a Series 66 designation. She joined Edward Jones in 2026 and previously operated Lil Snaps Photography for 14 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial services.

Jonathan Knott is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2013. He has held roles at Four Pillars Financial Planning Group and Venice Wealth Advisors, where he maintains ownership of related non-investment support companies. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using advanced analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Jeffrey Stern is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James & Associates, where he has worked since 2021, following an eight-year tenure at Robert W. Baird. Stern volunteers pro bono financial planning services for the nonprofit Wings for Widows in Sarasota, FL. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipalities. The firm provides financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, leveraging a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Joshua Long is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including Cetera Investment Services, Regions Bank, Edward Jones, and Transamerica Financial Advisors. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Thomas Hanks is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 65 credential and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he was a partner at Young, Hanks & Hanks CPAs PA and has experience with other CPA firms. He serves as chair of the board for the nonprofit Village on the Isle. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes tailored planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Silvana Nandin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007. She is based in Sarasota, FL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and utilizes firm-approved tools and models in its planning process.

Luisa Montana is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2016 and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021. Outside of her financial advisory role, she also works as a delivery driver for Uber. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Xochitl Napoles is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sarasota, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019, and previously held positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, and Huntington National Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Rochelle Nigri is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing nine years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2016 and 2017, respectively. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in fitness as an employee at Pure Barre Sarasota and works as an independent stylist consultant. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Kristen Kohler is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured planning process using proprietary tools and market simulations.