Michael Lynch is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Estero, Florida, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked with RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and also with City National Bank since 2018. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, combining in-house and third-party investment managers to implement strategies aligned with clients' risk profiles.

Ana Rincon Diaz is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bonita Springs, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2006, totaling 20 years in those organizations. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Justin Botham is a Wealth Management Advisor and First Vice President with the Duddingston Sylvester Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Based in Minneapolis, he is a partner in a 13-member team that provides personalized financial advice and investment guidance for families at various stages of their financial journeys. Justin works closely with corporate executives and former business owners, particularly at significant financial inflection points such as managing company stock concentrations, planning for retirement within five years, and preparing for business sales to sustain income and cash flow in retirement. Justin holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP) designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., as well as the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) designation. He also carries credentials as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Senior Retirement Benefits Consultant (SRBC). Since beginning his career in wealth management in 2008, including five years as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley, Justin has developed expertise in wealth planning, employee benefits planning, executive and equity compensation, and retirement benefits consulting. He helps clients construct detailed financial roadmaps aligning with their objectives, risk tolerance, timeframes, and lifestyle considerations. Justin earned his bachelor's degree in Finance from Iowa State University. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he lives in Orono, Minnesota, with his wife Megan and their two children. His personal interests include boating, cooking, gardening, racquetball, and spending summer weekends at the family cabin on Lake Minnetonka.

Carly Rainero is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools such as Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations to support its advisory services.

Charles Krahmer is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at Metlife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he is an insurance agent involved in individual and group life and health insurance brokerage. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm delivers ongoing, collaborative financial planning utilizing firm-approved tools and offers specialized services including event-driven planning and educational seminars.

Gabrielle Clemens is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS Financial Services Inc, RBC Capital Markets, and City National Bank. Clemens is the author of a book titled *Marriage Is About Love, Divorce is About Money* and contributes monthly articles on divorce-related financial topics to Investment News magazine. She also teaches a freshman Business Law class at Babson College as a part-time visiting instructor. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with customizable investment strategies that incorporate both in-house and third-party managers, along with services such as financial planning, custody, and brokerage.

Michael Riordan is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 56 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009. Outside of his financial advisory work, he serves in several healthcare-related leadership roles, including chairman of Highlands Senior Living and board memberships with Highland Hospital and Strong Partners Health System. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory services that include financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

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.

Michael Roach is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Fort Myers, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He founded Roach Financial Services, Inc. in 1993 and previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation for 29 years. Outside of advisory work, he is a licensed notary and sells fixed immediate annuities. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, utilizing various investment strategies implemented by investment adviser representatives.

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.

Natalie Kincs is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Naples, Florida, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Storm Creek and Rush Household, as well as work outside finance at Orangetheory Fitness. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s investment approach integrates proprietary research and third-party data within a structured program featuring restrictive enrollment criteria and managed account assets.

Donna Caccia is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds the Series 66 designation. She has 24 years of industry experience, including roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previous positions at Metlife Securities Inc. and New England Securities. Outside of financial advising, she is involved in tax preparation and accounting services as an employee of Cayer Caccia, LLP. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring planning engagements as annual collaborative relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

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.

Michael Sexton is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Bonita Springs, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously with MetLife Securities. In addition to his advisory role, Sexton operates as an independent insurance agent selling dental, group disability income, life, accident, health, and long-term care insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing firm-approved tools to deliver written recommendations focused on investment categories and strategies.