Paola Luque is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Naples, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles at Merrill and RBC Capital Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning through structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Jason Zapalski is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the advisory board of the American Cancer Society. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and investment analysis methods to support its financial planning process.

Sawyer Sutter is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Naples, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2022, he worked in the education sector from 2005 to 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured processes and firm-approved tools.

Dmitriy Stepanov is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Naples, Florida. He serves individuals, families, and businesses, guiding clients to achieve financial objectives across various areas including investment management, multi-generational wealth planning, life insurance analysis, asset preservation, and philanthropic planning. Since beginning his career in wealth management in 2012, Dmitriy joined Merrill in 2019 and has significant experience advising on family wealth strategies, endowments, foundations, nonprofit services, retirement planning, tax minimization, socially responsible investing, and retirement income solutions. Dmitriy earned his Bachelor's Degree in International Affairs from Northern Arizona University and attended the University of Alaska Southeast. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is fluent in Russian and English. He adheres to Merrill’s tradition of community involvement and volunteers with organizations locally. Dmitriy lives in Naples with his wife and three children and enjoys a range of personal interests including philanthropy, traveling, fishing, hiking, hockey, mixed martial arts, chess, gardening, ice hockey, music, reading, scuba diving, tennis, and volleyball.

Gerald Jack is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with the firm since 1981 and holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Gerald is a graduate of Buffalo State College, where he earned a bachelor's degree in economics. He has extensive experience in fixed income investments, with a primary focus on tax-free municipal bonds. His education and professional background enable him to assist clients in determining and implementing their long-term financial goals and objectives.

Ryan Blauch is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Robert W. Baird & Co. for six years and Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC for five years. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad planning menu and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Carl Nicolosi is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2016, he worked at Summit Financial Group Inc, Commonwealth Financial Network, and UBS Financial Services. He is also a co-partner managing office operations at Private Asset Management Group, LLC, a business unrelated to investment activities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written recommendation reports and ongoing advice.

Cole Rucker is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Naples, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Truist Bank and several roles in the parking and hospitality sectors. He continues to work part-time as a valet parking attendant at Laz Parking (La Playa Beach & Golf Resort). Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolios based on proprietary research and quantitative analysis.

Karen Neptune is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017, following roles at IberiaBank and Bank of America. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Richard Block is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018, following eight years at BMO Harris Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to deliver written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.

Prinya Sommala is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities, Santander Securities LLC, and Citizens Securities, Inc. Since 2022, he has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

James Kueper is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a commercial rental property in Breese, Illinois. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers various advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Allison Stultz is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and UBS Financial Services. Based in Naples, FL, she joined Merrill in 2022. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jeffrey Hyman is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Merrill Lynch, First Republic Investment Management, and City National Bank. He also serves as Vice President for the Naples chapter of Legatus, a charitable organization. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers personalized portfolio management and advisory programs tailored to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment resources.

Colin Strapp is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and Principal Life Insurance. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors, he held positions in both financial services and the hospitality industry. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients through a broad menu of planning options that include cash-flow, retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, offering clients flexibility in implementation through its brokerage or advisory programs.

Gordon Erikson Jr. is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Naples, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Erikson serves on the boards of the Maine Children’s Cancer Program and Partners for World Health, and he is the treasurer for the Colonial Club in Naples, providing financial oversight and budgeting support. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering tailored advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm utilizes both in-house and third-party investment managers and integrates capital markets capabilities to provide a broad range of investment solutions.

Alexandre Blagojevic is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer and board member for the Southwest Free Pain Clinic, a community organization in Fort Myers. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Madison Wood is an advisor at Raymond James & Associates with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Before joining Raymond James, Madison worked in retail at Express Factory Outlet and held roles with Florida Gulf Coast University, Kid-2-Kid, and the Lee County School District. 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 wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non‑discretionary investment consulting supported by firm research and multiple portfolio management styles.

Paul Ewing is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 42 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His career includes long-term roles at Prosperity Advisory Group, Prosperity Network of Advisors, and multiple related entities. Outside of his advisory work, he is the founder and volunteer director of Living Waters Christian Canoe Ministry and serves on several nonprofit advisory boards. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors, serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Eric Smith is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding the Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley, UBS Financial Services, and Merrill. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets through more than 14,000 financial advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.