Christian Stearns is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Cooper McManus. He has held prior roles at Cambridge Investment Research and First Command Advisory Services. Stearns is also involved in nonprofit activities, including serving as president and board member of a NARFE chapter and as treasurer and board member of the Bahá'ís of Cape Coral. Cooper McManus provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans, using a fundamentally driven investment process with a diverse range of instruments and model portfolios tailored to client objectives.

Wendy Nicholson is a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Ibis Point Wealth Management, Safety First Wealth Management, Safety First Financial Inc., and L Warner Cos. Nicholson has also been a self-employed insurance agent since 2019. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and employs model portfolios with an asymmetric rebalancing approach, offering services through a large network of affiliated advisers.

Alex Horvath is a financial advisor at Calton & Associates, Inc. He holds the Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Calton & Associates, he held roles at Koin Games, Inc. and operated as a self-employed professional. Calton & Associates is a registered investment adviser, broker-dealer, and corporate insurance agency serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers fee-based portfolio management and financial planning, employing a variety of analytical approaches and options for portfolio management including firm-sponsored programs and third-party money managers.

Cynthia Helms is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc. in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Synovus Securities since 1999. Synovus Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory and brokerage services including managed accounts, financial planning, and access to alternative investments. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management programs and applies due-diligence processes for manager selection.

Michael Constantino is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2017, following previous roles at Legend Advisory Corporation and Legend Equities Corporation. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm provides portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice through a network of independent advisors and firm-managed programs.

Carson Pearlman is a financial advisor with Everhart Advisors in Fort Myers, FL. He holds a Series 65 designation and has five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Everhart Advisors, Carson worked at Case Pearlman Retirement Plan Advisors, LLC and has experience outside the financial sector including roles at Fedex and Ecoshield Pest Control. Everhart Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to retirement plan sponsors, individuals, trusts, and other entities, acting as an ERISA fiduciary where specified. The firm follows a long-term, buy-and-hold investment philosophy and offers services including portfolio management, participant education, and tax and bookkeeping support coordinated with affiliated CPAs.

Dennis Pearlman is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Everhart Advisors since 2021 and previously spent a decade at Case Pearlman Retirement Plan Advisors, LLC. Outside of advisory work, Dennis is involved in professional development and consulting for business professionals and elected officials in the Southwest Florida community through Winning Dynamics, LLC. Everhart Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to retirement plan sponsors, individuals, trusts, and other entities, often acting as an ERISA fiduciary. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach, utilizing model portfolios and third-party sub-advisers to manage diversified strategies, and offers additional services including participant education, tax and bookkeeping support, and retirement plan administration.

Mark Lablance is a financial advisor at William Joseph Capital Management, Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including LaBlance Financial Group, LLC and M1 Capital Management. In addition to his advisory role, he provides tax preparation services as an Enrolled Agent during tax season. William Joseph Capital Management, Inc. offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm integrates portfolio management and financial planning into comprehensive wealth management and utilizes various custodians, third-party models, and sub-advisors while maintaining discretionary oversight of client accounts.

Daniel Shannon is a financial advisor with M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 24 years of industry experience and has been with M Holdings and Meridian Financial Group, LLC since 2016. Outside of advising, he owns Meridian Business Consultants, LLC, providing business consulting services, and serves as president of the Cypress Office Park Condo Association. M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations through a nationwide network of independent firms and professionals. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, combining portfolio management and oversight of third-party sub-advisors with platform and custodial support.

McFaddin Moise Jr. is a CFP® and ChFC® with 42 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC and has held prior roles at LPL Financial, Calton & Associates, Inc., and Principal Life Insurance Company. In addition to his advisory work, he is a licensed tax preparer providing tax preparation and business consulting services. Gateway Wealth Partners is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and qualified employee benefit plans with financial planning, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation through low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual securities and Independent Managers when appropriate.

Jared Sorce is a financial advisor with HBKS Wealth Advisors based in Fort Myers, FL. He holds a Series 65 designation and has recently started his career in the industry. His prior roles include positions at Duquesne University, Mercyhurst University, Northwestern Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy, and Kahkwa Country Club. HBKS Wealth Advisors serves individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering personalized investment management and financial planning. The firm employs a broad range of strategies and manages accounts using proprietary models and multiple platform arrangements.

Iris Serrano Faria is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with two years of industry experience. She is currently with HBKS Wealth Advisors and previously worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank and Morgan Stanley. Before entering the financial industry, she spent four years at Florida Gulf Coast University. HBKS Wealth Advisors serves individual clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals, as well as retirement plans and institutional clients. The firm offers personalized investment management and financial planning, deploying a range of strategies across multiple platforms to develop tailored portfolios.

Todd Donofrio is a financial advisor at IP Financial Advisory Services LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at IP Financial Advisory Services and Innovation Partners since 2021, following prior roles at First Allied Advisory Services and First Allied Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a personal fitness training business. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm focuses on non-high-net-worth investors and retirement plan participants, utilizing a range of analytical approaches and discretionary management strategies.

Logan Pearlman is a financial advisor with Everhart Advisors in Fort Myers, FL. He holds a Series 65 credential and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Everhart Advisors in 2024, he worked for five years at Covenant College and seven years at Evangelical Christian School. Everhart Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to retirement plan sponsors, individuals, trusts, and other entities, acting as an ERISA fiduciary where specified. The firm follows a long-term, buy-and-hold investment philosophy and offers a range of services including portfolio management, participant education, and tax and bookkeeping services coordinated with affiliated CPAs.

Steven Harrison is a financial advisor with Advisory Services Network who holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms over his career, including Alterity Financial Group, Eagle Financial Strategies, and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He is based in Cape Coral, FL. Advisory Services Network provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through a network of independent adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing various securities and third-party managers to align with clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Larry Mccoy is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2017 and previously held roles at Legend Advisory Corporation and Legend Equities Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he is a licensed insurance agent involved in life, annuity, and Medicare health insurance sales. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice, delivering services through a nationwide network of advisors and an in-house investment management team.

Roger Faulring is a financial advisor with B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at National Asset Management and United Advisors Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in an investment advisory business and is also an author and poet. B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $7.03 billion in client assets through about 274 advisors. The firm provides a broad range of services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, utilizing multiple program structures and both proprietary and third-party asset management solutions.

Gregory Esposito is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Summit Financial in 2018, he worked at Summit Equities, Inc. and Summit Financial Resources, Inc. He serves as an advisor board member for KPM Exceptional LLC, a company that distributes outdoor power equipment, where he helps develop strategy and provides guidance. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for about 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative services tailored to client preferences.

Peter Casciotta is a financial advisor at CoreCap Advisors with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with CoreCap Advisors and its affiliated firms since 2021. Prior to that, he worked at World Choice Securities, Inc. and Securian Financial Services, Inc. Casciotta is also owner of Leverage Insurance Agency, which appoints agents for life and disability insurance products. CoreCap Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, self-directed retirement, and institutional clients, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisors. The firm employs a relationship-oriented, long-term approach with a focus on mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and bonds, and manages multiple ownership and affiliate relationships that impact its service offerings.

Michael Conticelli is a financial advisor with Interactive Financial Advisors in Cape Coral, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Interactive Financial Advisors in 2022, he worked at First Advisors National LLC and Royal Fund Management, LLC. He is also a teacher with the School District of Lee County and operates Solutions Money Management, providing tax preparation, insurance sales, merchant services, and divorce financial advisory. Interactive Financial Advisors offers financial planning and discretionary portfolio management for individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients, utilizing fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to construct diversified portfolios. The firm operates a large multi-advisor network, employs proprietary processes for client reporting, and incorporates a range of investment strategies including model portfolios and third-party managers.