Joan Valenti is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving with LPL Financial since 1994. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has board memberships, including a nonprofit advisory role at Northwest Community Bank and a for-profit board position at Connecticut Mutual Holding Company. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Royal Clark is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2014 and also owns Financial Legacy Wealth Advisors, a support company serving clients. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients, using tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and risk profiling.

Craig Wiklund is a financial advisor at Osaic with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously with Woodbury Financial Services and Equitable Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he is a partner at Wiklund & Bond Financial Position, a firm focused on consultation and sales of health insurance and voluntary employee benefits. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services with an investment approach centered on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and the use of both discretionary and advisor-managed strategies.

Trevor Harrelson is a financial advisor with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and over 26 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Securian Financial Services and Minnesota Life Insurance Company, spanning more than two decades. Outside of his advisory work, he owns The Continuing Education Academy, which provides classes for contractor license renewals. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple investment platforms. The firm supports advisors through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options and manages over $256 billion in assets.

Stephen Zahorian Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2019 and is also president of Family Tree Financial Services, LLC, where he leads financial services operations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides advisory services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services and supports multiple investment program structures with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Kevin Forness is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has two years of industry experience and has previously worked at PFS Investments Inc. and several technology companies. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of K2 Management Group, Inc., a non-investment related business based in Las Vegas, NV. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages 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 entities. The firm employs model-driven investment strategies delivered through a large network of advisors and offers various portfolio management options supported by third-party managers and custodians.

John Waldron is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research, Raymond James, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Smokin Puffin LLC as a bookkeeper. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Andrew Montero is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Edward Jones. He is also engaged in managing his own wealth management firms, Montero Wealth Management, LLC and WMMG Wealth Management Group, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning services covering areas such as cash-flow, retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, with tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and tools.

Omar Ramos is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Fort Myers, Florida. He brings over 15 years of experience in banking and wealth management, focusing on serving individuals, families, and business owners. Omar provides personalized, relationship-driven financial guidance, with expertise in areas such as equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, and retirement income planning. He is dedicated to helping clients build, preserve, and transfer wealth with purpose, emphasizing the importance of aligning financial strategies with clients' values and goals. Omar holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is proficient in Spanish, English, and Portuguese. His educational background includes a High School Diploma from North Nicholas High School. Beyond his professional work, Omar participates in his community through involvement with Next Level - Christian Church. He also has a range of personal interests including adventure sports, baseball, basketball, boating, football, golfing, music, pickleball, running, and yoga.

Samuel Henderson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Myers, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 40 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, Henderson is a licensed insurance agent associated with Ash Brokerage Corp. 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.

Gary Medley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Bonita Springs, FL, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 41 years of industry experience, including roles at Medley Advisory, LLC, The Investment Center Inc, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Medley has also worked as an independent insurance agent for over two decades. 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 institutional platforms, supported by extensive research and technology tools.

Joshua Scoggins is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Stifel in Fort Myers, FL. He joined Stifel in 2026 and has prior experience at Gartner and various other roles across multiple industries. Outside of finance, he was involved with Next Level Church in Southwest Florida for five years. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach uses a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group that incorporates forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support client decision-making.

Taylor Clinton is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Ft Myers, FL, and has two years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he co-founded a travel blog with his spouse, offering educational content on travel tips and planning. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base, including individual and institutional investors. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and provides a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Terri Starliper is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2007. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

David Kinney is a financial advisor with Stifel in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2015, following nine years at Wells Fargo Advisors and a brief tenure at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and president of Lake Runner ABB LLC, a boat storage and detailing business. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing asset allocation and planning analyses to support client decision-making.

Zachary Brown is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2021, following roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Fine Designs, and BJ's Wholesale Club. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, incorporating an ESG eligibility framework and leveraging broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Scott Leo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and having one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Thrivent Financial and Lake Michigan Credit Union, and spent 14 years with Kettering City Schools. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing and acquiring real estate through his ownership positions in H2I Properties LLC and H2I Acquisitions LLC. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and third-party asset management, supported by advanced operational and research technologies.

Peter Kelly is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Cape Coral, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James Financial and affiliated entities since 2009 and is a partner in the Rouse Kelly Financial Group. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Bradley Jessen is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Fort Myers, FL. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license and has 13 years of industry experience, including 11 years at Edward Jones before joining Raymond James in 2024. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base—including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations—and offers financial planning and consulting with a range of portfolio management styles supported by extensive research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Matt Franklin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Myers, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 37 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at United Planners' Financial Services of America, SSN Advisory, and Edward Jones. Outside of advisory work, he owns Standardbred race horses. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various asset classes.