Jeffrey Bartleson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cape Coral, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2003. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Gavin Barford is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. He has previously worked at Cetera Wealth Services, WealthCare Inc., and held roles at Ave Maria University. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Felix Becker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, as well as Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of finance, Becker co-owns two family businesses in the food and beverage sector, including a food truck operation and a beer brewing business. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement consulting services. 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.

Charles Hertel is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1995 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. 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 strategies and is notable for its large retail advisor network and affiliated financial services.

Dana Nelson is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors in Ft Myers, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials with eight years of industry experience. Her background includes roles in automotive services and investments, notably with PFS Investments and operating her own auto service business for over a decade. She also engages in part-time sales of home security, automation, and loan products through affiliates of her investment firm. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-driven investment strategies managed by third parties and provides advisory services through a large network of advisors.

Paul Singer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked with Connect Financial, Lutz & Singer LLC, and Waddell & Reed, Inc., among other firms. His career also includes involvement in non-investment business activities unrelated to financial advising. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset managers, supported by proprietary research and advisor tools.

Terrence McMahon is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, working in both Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. McMahon is based in Fort Myers, Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services including wrap programs, private funds, and principal trading activities.

Tim Cherry is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2017 and previously spent nine years with LPL Financial. Cherry serves as president of the Fort Myers Beach Soccer Club and is president and owner of AMAA Group Incorporated. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written retirement income plans and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach includes proprietary research and algorithmic tools and features restrictive enrollment criteria based on investable assets and use of Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Owen Geissinger is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fort Myers, FL. He holds a Series 66 designation and joined Ameriprise in 2025. Prior to his advisory role, he worked in various positions including at Red Robin and McGregor Veterinary Clinic. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm serves a broad client base with advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Kenneth Agee is a financial advisor at Cetera with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Sagepoint Financial and Questar Asset Management. Agee is also involved in humanitarian efforts, serving as co-founder and executive director of Disaster Aid USA and chairman of the board for Disaster Aid International, in addition to owning True North Resource, which sells humanitarian aid supplies. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor that supports a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Barbara Mulford is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She previously worked at TD Ameritrade and has been involved in her own art-related business for over a decade, creating and exhibiting artwork as well as teaching occasional art classes. She volunteers regularly at a local art gallery. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a blend of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by integrated custody, brokerage, and advisory services.

Michael Cook is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 29 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Merrill since 1996 and Bank of America, NA since 2009. Cook also serves as a board member of the Shell Harbor Property Owners Association in Sanibel, FL. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Roger Solis is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cape Coral, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Solis serves on the board of directors for WPII as a member at large and is involved with Solver LLC, a business related to office real estate management. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to produce tailored recommendation reports. As a large institutional firm, it provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Leonard Katz is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, UBS Financial Services, and Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm emphasizes a structured planning process that employs firm-approved tools and investment models while generally acting in an advisory capacity.

Joseph Tedesco is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and 30 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Investment Advisory and Charles Schwab Trust Bank, SSB. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and centralized custody and order-routing arrangements.

Sara Jones is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and over 26 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Fifth Third Securities, and several other firms. Outside of her advisory work, she is a partner in two family-owned businesses where she manages lease and contract paperwork. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, drawing on a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research to support tailored client plans.

Jeffrey Benaitis is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Estero, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm uses a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, written recommendation reports tailored to clients' retirement income needs.

Susana Guerra Mandes is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Estero, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill from 2016 to 2025, as well as six years at M Search LLC. She has been with J.P. Morgan entities since 2025. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Mark Rocca is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Estero, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Ross Garing is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Myers, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Dfcu Financial Credit Union, Cetera Investment Services, Regions Bank, Park Avenue Securities, and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Prior to the financial industry, he worked in marine services and at a country club. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.