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.

Steven Gross is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) with 33 years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., where he has worked since 2020, following a 15-year tenure at Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, Gross is the CEO of Robocavs LLC, a company established to manage his financial planning practice’s business operations. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and corporations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and maintains notable municipal advisory capabilities and specialized retirement plan consulting services.

Martin Peen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Ft Myers, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked at AMP Global Investments LLC for 14 years and spent one year with the Lee County School District. He is also the CEO and managing member of AMP Global Investments LLC, an education services firm based in Estero, FL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

John Larsen is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Bonita Springs, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked with RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and with City National Bank since 2017. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, tailoring strategies to clients’ risk profiles and utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Zachary Bock is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2019, progressing through roles including Investment Consultant, Central Relationship Manager, Investment Solutions Representative, and Customer Relationship Advocate. His experience spans various aspects of financial consulting and client relationship management within the firm. In his current position, Zachary works with clients to help them pursue their financial goals, utilizing Fidelity's brand and planning tools to support financial success. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he has interests in golf, outdoor adventures, pets, and reading.

William Tyler Jr. is a CFP® with 43 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He has previously operated Tyler-Stone Wealth Management, LLC for ten years and has longstanding ties with Connecticut General Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an independent agent for life and long-term care insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment management solutions, combining scale with a comprehensive platform that includes both advisory and non-advisory financial services.

Esai Ferguson is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, Morgan Stanley, Raymond James Financial Services, and T. Rowe Price. Ferguson also serves as an instructor at FGCU Academy. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, offering both brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and offers a range of managed portfolio programs and retirement plan consulting.

Jeffrey Malavsky is a financial advisor with Stifel in Fort Myers, Florida, holding a Series 63 license and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Malavsky is involved with several wrestling organizations, serving as a board member and fundraising director for the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Florida Chapter and acting as a liaison between the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and the National Collegiate Wrestling Association. He also participates on the stewardship and finance committee of CityGate Ministries. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, providing brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis from its Investment Strategy Group.

Tina Richards is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cape Coral, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. She previously worked as a self-employed bookkeeper for 12 years before joining Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Paul Ciecwierz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bonita Springs, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Scarborough Capital Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a broad range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers diverse investment solutions, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Danielle Lucht is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Ft. Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 21 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Co., and Alliance Financing Group. Outside of her advisory role, she owns The Girls Who Vacation Properly LLC, a company involved in real estate. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through thousands of financial professionals. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and provides access to multiple platforms, third-party advisers, and proprietary model strategies.

Thomas Allers is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since beginning his career in the financial services industry in 1982, he has focused on providing strategic advice to individuals, families, and businesses, aiming to align their short- and long-term financial goals. His areas of expertise include managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Thomas holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) certification and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting from the State University of New York at Buffalo. His educational background also includes attendance at the US Military Academy Preparatory School and two years at the US Military Academy at West Point. Thomas is affiliated with the professional organization Compass House and has contributed to his community as a youth softball coach for eight years. Outside of his professional commitments, Thomas enjoys spending time with his family, and his personal interests include billiards, bowling, golfing, photography, reading, and traveling. He resides in Williamsville, New York with his wife, Laurie, and has two daughters.

Jacob Johnson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan-related entities since 2012. 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 program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Earl Axelson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. He serves as a trustee for the Axelson Wealth Management 401(k) plan. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu, including cash-flow, retirement, education, risk and wealth-transfer planning, and specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis.

Douglas Morey is a financial advisor with Cetera Investment Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures at Investacorp Advisory Services and MTI Financial Advisors, and more recent roles at Securities America Advisors and OSAIC. He is also licensed as an insurance agent for life, health, and disability coverage. Cetera Investment Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Todd Adams is a CFP® professional with 45 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 1990. He also worked at Mills-Price & Associates, Inc. for 28 years and operates a DBA under that name in Fort Myers, FL. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by technology tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Peter Nguyen is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently advising at Charles Schwab in Fort Myers, FL. His work history includes extensive tenure at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank since 2010. 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, offering a combination of non-discretionary advisory guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts.