Mark Cangiano is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2017 and previously worked at Lincoln Securities Corporation from 2013 to 2017. From 2011 to 2017, he was affiliated with Florida Gulf Coast University. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage solutions including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Gregory Van Laere is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fort Myers, FL, where he has worked since 2002, totaling 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, Van Laere owns several small real estate businesses focused on managing residential properties. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Anastasia Ray is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Cape Coral, FL, holding the Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at AXA Advisors LLC, AXA Equitable, M&T Bank, and M&T Securities. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Caroline Bauer is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ft Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm is notable for its extensive advisor and branch network and affiliated capabilities that extend beyond traditional advisory services.

Neil Daley is a financial advisor at Osaic with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at Osaic since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Securities America Advisors, Cetera Advisors LLC, and Vestax Securities Corporation. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in real estate sales as a licensed agent. Osaic Wealth serves a wide range of clients, including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach uses model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various strategies and third-party manager programs.

Benita Alstatt is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2016. Prior to that, she was employed at Walgreens from 2015 to 2018. Alstatt also works as an associate and registered sales assistant at Weinstein Wilkes Financial Group in Fort Myers, FL. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary planning and investment consulting to client goals, supporting implementation through various advisory programs.

James Perry is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Edward Jones since 2014. He serves as Chairman of the Rotary International Cape Coral Foundation, overseeing the allocation of funds for local volunteer activities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment options supported by a network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and over $1 trillion in assets under management.

Carlos Lara is a financial advisor at Merrill based in Fort Myers, FL, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2025, with prior experience at several firms including Whetstone Management LLC and Stephen Douglas Associates LLC. Before entering the financial industry, he worked in the restaurant sector at Koning Restaurant International LLC and Restaurant Brands International Inc. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

James Lillie is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Myers, FL, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. He currently serves clients through Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a range of investment services, including estate planning and employer-based financial planning agreements.

Hannah Wittman is a financial advisor at Merrill in Fort Myers, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. She joined Merrill in 2019 and previously worked at MD Solutions and Wally's Deli. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael O Shaughnessey is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 53 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009, based in Fort Myers, FL. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Bethany Spurlock is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at the University of South Florida and Cypress Lake High School before joining Wells Fargo Advisors. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser offering investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold, utilizing Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Marc Irion II is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 29 years of industry experience, including 11 years at UBS Financial Services and six years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he is a silent partner in Pretzel Logic UK Limited, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors serves 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 research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party analytics to support its diversified investment approach.

Nadine Wilkes is a CFP® professional with 44 years of industry experience, currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2010. She has held leadership roles including branch ownership through Weinstein Wilkes Financial Group and partnership at WWFG Ventures. Wilkes serves on the finance and investment committee of Citygate Church and is involved in counseling and mentoring on financial hardship using biblical principles. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Thomas Bucklin is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 27 years of industry experience, including roles at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., Capital Investment Advisors, Inc., and Fortress Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a U.S. Coast Guard charter captain. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and operates across multiple platforms, providing access to third-party advisers and proprietary model strategies.

John Evans is a CFP® with 17 years of experience in financial advising, currently affiliated with OSAIC. His prior firms include Edward Jones, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Four Pillars Investment Management. He also engages in fixed insurance sales and serves as an agent of record for an investment-related LLC. OSAIC Wealth serves a wide range of clients, including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services through a comprehensive platform with a focus on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and access to both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Hector Gomez Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Cape Coral, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked at Good Shepherd Lutheran School and Lithko Contracting, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches middle school boys’ soccer at Evangelical Christian School in Fort Myers, FL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

William White is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Van Eck Associates Corporation. William is based in Fort Myers, Florida. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary analysis and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support asset allocation and planning solutions.

John Clinger is the Senior Vice President and Senior Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, leading the Fort Myers office. He began his financial services career in 1991 at SunTrust Bank and held leadership and lending roles before joining Merrill Lynch in 2000. He is a founding member of Clinger, Sizemore & Associates, focusing on personalized, multi-generational wealth management. John holds a bachelor's degree in Business from the University of South Florida and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). His expertise covers areas such as family wealth management, retirement planning, tax minimization, portfolio management, and services for endowments and non-profits. He actively contributes to the Southwest Florida community through leadership roles with organizations including the Harry Chapin Food Bank, Children's Advocacy Center, Diocese of Venice School Board, and United Way. John has also been involved with youth sports organizations and has served as a campaign chair and board member for multiple nonprofits. He and his wife, Rusti, reside in Fort Myers with their four daughters.

Ronald Heim is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Myers, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and having 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2003 and has also been associated with Bank of America since 2009. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors, supported by internal and third-party management teams.