Rebecca Ross is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. with 45 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird since 2009. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed account programs, and brokerage services, supported by internal research and advanced tools such as artificial intelligence in client advice.

Lee Coomler is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He previously spent 11 years at Morgan Stanley before joining Raymond James in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Stonecrest Group LLC, focusing on client acquisition and retention. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and advanced analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized services such as municipal advising and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

John Ginsbury is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fort Myers, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2019 and previously spent five years at Oppenheimer. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Carl Rimer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009. Rimer serves on the board of directors for the Conewango Valley Kennel Club Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning services using structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Michael Roach is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Fort Myers, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2022 and previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation and has operated Roach Financial Services, Inc. since 1993. Outside of advising, he is a licensed notary and has experience as an insurance agent selling fixed immediate annuities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

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 39 years of industry experience. He has held Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 1995. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Dana Nelson is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Ft Myers, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. Prior to focusing on financial services, Dana operated an auto service business for over a decade and has experience in automotive sales and mechanics. Outside of advisory work, Dana is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, delivering model-based investment recommendations. The firm employs a large network of advisors and supports a range of strategic and tactical portfolio models, with trade execution and custody services provided by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Paul Singer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Connect Financial, Lutz & Singer LLC, and Waddell & Reed, Inc. He has also been involved in non-investment business activities in Cadillac, Michigan. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and various technologies.

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.

James Butcher is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Estero, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages James A Butcher LLC, an investment-related business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds. The firm provides comprehensive advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, with a centralized team delivering personalized, research-driven retirement income recommendations.

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 bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools.