Kara Thorn is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates since 2018. She previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of her advisory role, she assists with managing a family-owned rental cabin listed on Airbnb. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, drawing on a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Alexander Murphy is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cape Coral, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ally Invest Advisors and U.S. Bancorp Investments. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Robert Servidio is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His career includes 15 years at Citigroup Global Markets and 3 years at Citicorp Investment Services prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022. 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 modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through Financial Advisors and specialized planning groups.

James Coan is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Bonita Springs, FL. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 30 years of industry experience, including 15 years at UBS. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering fee-based financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and access to proprietary research and capital markets services.

Alexander Di Pietro is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2018, following prior roles at Wexco Financial Group, Securian Financial Services Inc, and Minnesota Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a baseball umpire. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement-income planning advice based on proprietary research and collaborative support from a centralized service team.

Jeffrey Thomas is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Bonita Springs, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. He serves as a co-trustee for his spouse’s revocable trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings than is typical for large institutional advisers.

Richard Zurbriggen is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc., holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 39 years of industry experience, including long tenures at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and his own firm, Zurbriggen Financial & Insurance Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in wildlife photography and serves as treasurer for a local homeowners association, in addition to being a silent investor in a safari company in Uganda. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of advisory platforms and tools to construct portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments, with services offered on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Christian Whiteley is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Fort Myers, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS, Truist Bank, and Suncoast Credit Union. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a travel content creation business called Whiteley Travels LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Mark Anastasoff is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 41 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. His career includes roles at Securities America Advisors, Securities America Inc., and Signator Investors, Inc., along with extensive experience as an independent insurance agent. Outside of advising, he serves as an executor for family estates and is involved in insurance operations and seasonal rental real estate management. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services through multiple platforms, employing asset-allocation and risk-assessment tools, with portfolios that can include a broad range of securities managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

James Cairo is a financial advisor at Cetera with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various firms including Summit Financial Group Inc and James Cairo Investments, Inc., where he serves as president. In addition to advisory work, he sells life, annuities, and long-term care insurance as a licensed insurance agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple investment managers through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Scott Klein is a financial advisor at Stifel with 29 years of industry experience. He has held his current role since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Rachel Meisenzahl is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Scottrade, Inc. and Scottrade Investment Management. She is also an owner of Brancazio & Meisenzahl, LLC, a wealth management support company based in Fort Myers, FL. 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 risk profiling and analytical tools, and supports clients through various advisory programs and specialized municipal and employer advisory services.

Michael Freitag is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. 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 a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through Financial Advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Dennis Wells is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Bonita Springs, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 50 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2004. Wells is also the owner of WCI Capital Corporation, a support company. 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, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports institutional consulting through a large advisor network, with unique offerings in municipal and public finance as well as SIMPLE IRA employer advisory services.

Stephen Poll is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Bonita Springs, FL. He holds the CFP® designation and a Series 66 license and has seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Investacorp. Outside of his advisory work, Poll owns a home inspection LLC and a mobile app company serving home inspectors. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services and utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Matthew Glenn is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Clarendon Hills, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has 32 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 1993. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and maintains affiliated services including a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

Mina Choe Mc Quade is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Equitable Advisors LLC and has experience in consulting and other roles outside the financial industry. Mc Quade serves as an associate board member of the Korean American Foundation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Margaret Lutz is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, with 26 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Connect Financial, Lutz & Singer LLC, and Waddell & Reed, Inc. She has experience managing business entities related to investment activities in Michigan. 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 financial planning and portfolio management services supported by technology and a broad network of advisors.

Mark Geissinger is a CFP® and ChFC® with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving as a financial advisor in Fort Myers, FL. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Jennifer Ramey is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Myers, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and employs structured planning processes supported by firm‑approved tools.