George Bryan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. He serves on the investment committee of the First Presbyterian Church in Brentwood, Tennessee, where he contributes to asset allocation guidelines. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

James Cassa is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Estero, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets for five years before joining LPL Financial in 2009. Outside of advisory work, he provides continuing professional education credits to CPAs through licensed training events. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research tools while managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Kim Hoffman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Bonita Springs, FL, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations with 32 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 1994. She serves as a board member of the Wilson Botanical Gardens in Wilson, NC. 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 under a fiduciary standard, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Rachel Wood is a financial advisor at Osaic with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Virtus Wealth Solutions, Commonwealth Financial Network, Massmutual, and MSI Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, Wood is the president and founder of a dyslexia awareness nonprofit and serves on the board of Your Community Foundation, participating in the finance and animal welfare committees. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party managed accounts. The firm uses a variety of tools and platforms to construct diversified portfolios and supports legacy program transitions and third-party solutions.

Vincent Suter is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bonita Springs, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the advisory board of the Wisconsin Chapter of the PGA of America. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment committee models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Daniel King is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has previously worked with Raymond James Financial Services and King Wealth Management. He maintains a role at Suncoast Credit Union, where he serves as a financial institution advisor. 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 variety of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and third-party asset management, supported by a broad platform and technology tools.

Michael Gluski Jr. is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Osaic since 2024 and previously was with Woodbury Financial Services Inc. and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He owns Advize Planning Partners, an LLC that provides business consulting for business owners using Biz Equity to assess their business value. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers brokerage and investment advisory services through a network of affiliated advisors, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Martin Gregor is a Private Wealth Advisor with Merrill Private Wealth Management and the founder of the only Private Wealth Management team located in Indiana. He has 41 years of experience serving successful families, entrepreneurs, athletes, and coaches by delivering customized strategies to simplify complex financial lives. He leads a team of private wealth advisors and is part of Merrill's Sports and Entertainment Program. Gregor's career began in 1985 as a Financial Advisor with Thomson McKinnon Securities, Inc., and prior to Merrill, he served as Managing Director at McDonald Investments, Inc. for 16 years. He holds a bachelor's degree from Wabash College and completed the Executive Financial Management program at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. Professional designations include Equity Plan Consultant (EPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment (SE). He has been recognized by Barron's, Financial Times, and Forbes for his advisory work. Gregor has served on the boards of the Carmel Dad's Club, the American Red Cross Greater Indianapolis Chapter, the Indiana Civic Theatre, and the V Foundation for Cancer Research. He resides in Carmel with his family and enjoys activities such as baseball, boating, fishing, football, golfing, hunting, running, softball, spending time with family, and traveling.

Ashley Glynn is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer for the Heights Elementary PTA in Fort Myers, Florida. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, goal-based planning supported by firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized programs including estate and employer-sponsored planning.

Timothy Hurst is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Lisle, IL, and has 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analyses. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services directly to individuals and through corporate agreements.

Brendan Erka is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he gained work experience in various roles including positions at Dick's Sporting Goods, Erie Insurance, and educational institutions such as Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Pittsburgh. 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, providing financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Stephen Smith is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and affiliated entities since 2017 and previously held positions with BBVA Securities and related firms. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a football official during the fall season. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a multi-manager platform offering various portfolio management and financial planning services.

James Frash is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Bonita Springs, FL, holding ChFC® and Series 66 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2000. Outside of advising, he has business interests in tourism in South Africa and owns an LLC that holds the building for his Ameriprise franchise. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized recommendations. The firm serves clients with substantial investable assets and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Julie Rothmeier is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Estero, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2006 and previously at Wells Fargo Investments. Rothmeier serves on the Cloquet Rotary Club board, a nonprofit organization focused on humanitarian service and ethical standards. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of financial planning and investment management solutions.

Pedro Henrique Pinto De Castro Alvares is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Merrill and Bank of America. His background also includes a role at Menard Inc and studies at Cedarville University. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, which combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling, centralized due diligence, and an ESG eligibility framework to support customized investment recommendations.

Wendy Vigh is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Bonita Springs, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2009. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and proprietary research to tailor investment strategies.

Shawn Kolar is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, based in Cape Coral, FL, and has 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Lea Marie Island Homeowners Association in Port Charlotte, FL. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Helena Silva is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cape Coral, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1990. In addition to her advisory role, Silva is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and a limited selection of separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and utilizes a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on retail clients rather than institutional or pension plans.

Demetrius Levantini is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MidwestOne Bank, LPL Financial, TD Ameritrade Investment Management, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. 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 roughly $671 billion in assets and combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

James Reddington is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2013, previously serving at AXA Advisors and Valic Financial Advisors. He serves as power of attorney for his wife as an additional business activity. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and offers a variety of advisory models through third-party sponsors and its own programs, serving both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients.