Steven Zangmeister is a financial advisor with Aspire Growth Partners LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses, with 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James Financial and operated his own firm, Zangmeister Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is a partner in an unpaid business venture and owns support companies related to his financial advisory work. Aspire Growth Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages nearly $1 billion in assets across over 900 client relationships, using a primarily long-term investment approach that combines fundamental and technical analysis tailored to client goals, risk tolerance, and tax considerations.

Arnold Gillard Jr. is a financial advisor at Marquis Wealth Management Group in Fort Myers, FL, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Marquis Wealth Management, he worked at Wildcat Run Country Club and was a full-time student at Florida Gulf Coast University and the University of Central Florida. Marquis Wealth Management Group serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, business entities, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations by providing investment advisory services and standalone financial planning. The firm offers portfolio management with both discretionary and non-discretionary engagements, utilizing a range of investment vehicles including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and private investment funds.

Robert Chastain is a financial advisor at Neptune Wealth with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has worked at firms including Annex Wealth Management, CUNA Brokerage Services, and Allstate Insurance Company. Outside of finance, he serves as a sports referee for football, soccer, and basketball with the Greater Naples Officials Association. Neptune Wealth serves retail and high-net-worth individuals, businesses, and other registered investment advisers by providing investment advisory services, financial planning, model portfolios, outsourced CIO arrangements, and consulting. The firm uses a top-down macro allocation framework combined with bottom-up fundamental analysis and incorporates AI research tools to support market and planning analysis.

Kurt Traulsen is a financial advisor at Evolution Wealth Management Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has previously worked at truAdvice, LLC, Brokers International, and Grace Capital Management, LLC. Outside of advisory roles, he is involved as Vice President and Co-Owner of an insurance agency offering life insurance, annuities, and Medicare products. Evolution Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm constructs diversified portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, bonds, and equities, employing a long-term, buy-and-hold approach tailored to client objectives and risk profiles.

Ross Moody is a financial advisor at Evolution Wealth Management Inc. in Fort Myers, FL, holding a Series 65 designation. He has one year of industry experience, including prior work at Parady Financial and GE Healthcare. Evolution Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management through its EWMWrap Fee Program, emphasizing diversified, longer-term, buy-and-hold strategies tailored to client objectives and risk profiles.

Russell Wood is a financial advisor at McDonald Partners LLC in Fort Myers, FL, with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with McDonald Partners since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Wood serves as a board member for The Victory Center, a nonprofit organization focused on fundraising. McDonald Partners LLC serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, pension consulting, and brokerage services through a network of Financial Advisors, combining advisory and broker-dealer activities along with affiliated private fund management.

Terrance Murphy is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving at Total Clarity Wealth Management, Inc. in Fort Myers Beach, FL. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and was previously with Cetera Advisor Networks from 2013 to 2018. Outside of financial advising, he has experience managing a pizza business and operates an accounting and tax advisory service. Total Clarity Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial and retirement planning, and 401(k) advisory services, employing a range of investment strategies from conservative wrap programs to actively traded accounts for sophisticated investors.

Susan Sands is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with Marquis Wealth Management Group in Fort Myers, FL, where she has worked since 1999. She has 24 years of industry experience as part of a six-advisor team. Marquis Wealth Management Group provides investment advisory services and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, business entities, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management through discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements, employing a range of investment strategies including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, private investment funds, and limited options and derivatives strategies.

Phillip Farmer is a financial advisor at Aegis Capital Corp. with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with ACC Corp., a general insurance agency. Aegis Capital Corp. serves individual investors, retirement and benefit plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients by providing investment advisory and brokerage services, financial planning, and managed account programs through RBC and AXOS platforms. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account options and supports a range of client objectives and restrictions.

Stephen Henson is a financial advisor with CreativeOne Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with CreativeOne Securities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of the Blue Heron Condo Association and owns hospitality businesses including a bar in Sidney, Illinois. CreativeOne Securities, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses through a network of 127 advisors. The firm provides financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and access to third-party manager programs via its proprietary CreativeOne Wealth platform.

Jairo Lemos is a financial advisor at Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Edward Jones and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of advising, he is involved in business ownership through LemCo LLC. Gateway Wealth Partners is a registered investment adviser that provides financial planning, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, and qualified employee benefit plans. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation using low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual securities or Independent Managers when appropriate.

Michelle Maciosek is a financial advisor with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and offering 29 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2016 to 2024, and joined LPL Financial in 2024. Maciosek is also involved in managing her own advisory business, Next Level Planning & Wealth Management. Great Valley Advisor Group is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, emphasizing individualized portfolio construction and ongoing oversight through a combination of in-house strategies and third-party managers.

Sean Murphy is a financial advisor with Pine Valley Investments in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at SunTrust Advisory Services and related entities since 2013. Pine Valley Investments provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting services to individual, high-net-worth, pension plan, charitable, and corporate clients. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, and serves both directly managed accounts and referred clients through Tri‑Party Agreements.

Richard Tarsitano is a financial advisor with HighPoint Planning Partners in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with HighPoint Planning Partners and its affiliated entities since 2013 and has a concurrent relationship with LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of advisory work, he is the president of Partners Advisors, Ltd., a subchapter S corporation involved in non-variable insurance marketing. HighPoint Advisor Group serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory, implementing portfolios through fundamental analysis and a range of investment vehicles while utilizing both proprietary and third-party platforms.

Christopher Massey is a financial advisor at Everhart Advisors in Fort Myers, FL. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Everhart Advisors since 2026. Prior to his advisory role, Massey worked at Chico's FAS and Adidas, among other companies. Everhart Advisors offers investment advisory and consulting services to retirement plan sponsors as well as wealth management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, and other entities. The firm follows a long-term, buy-and-hold investment philosophy and provides integrated tax, accounting, and bookkeeping services alongside tailored portfolio management.

Michael Gillespie is a financial advisor at CG Advisory Services with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including TD Ameritrade and Pershing Advisor Solutions. His recent roles include positions at MPS LORIA Financial Planners and CG Advisory Services. CG Advisory Services is an SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $4.02 billion for a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and consulting through proprietary model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized investment solutions.

Carole Perchal is a financial advisor with Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she occasionally sells items on Poshmark. Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, offering financial planning, managed account programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm delivers managed solutions through a platform relationship with Envestnet and operates alongside broker-dealer and insurance businesses within the Mutual of Omaha group.

Ryan Mclain is a financial advisor with M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 22 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role since 2023, he worked at Fifth Third Securities and FIFTH THIRD BANK from 2019 to 2023, and at AxA Advisors from 2003 to 2019. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as President Elect and board member for LeeLac, Inc., a nonprofit youth lacrosse organization. M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities through a nationwide network of independent firms and advisors. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, financial planning, and insurance advisory services.

Scott Butler is a CFP® with 41 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with StoneX Advisors Inc. since 2015. He also has a background in insurance sales, operating a sole proprietorship focused on annuities, life, and disability insurance. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations with portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm uses a combination of independent advisors, proprietary model solutions, and third-party managers to deliver customized investment strategies.

Rafael Casillas is a financial advisor with Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Mass Mutual Financial Group and operated Casillas Accounting & Consulting LLC for ten years. Outside of advising, he is involved in an office furniture business and provides accounting and tax planning services through Vertex Business Consulting LLC. Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. offers advisory and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, access to third-party money managers, and retirement plan consulting through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives.