James Wesolowski is a financial advisor with Archer Investment Corporation in Cape Coral, FL, holding the PFS™ credential and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 19 years of industry experience and has previously worked at H.D. Vest Investment Services and H.D. Vest Advisory Services. Wesolowski is also the owner of J Wesolowski Financial LLC, an independent insurance agency, and serves as president of James M. Wesolowski, CPA, P.A., a tax preparation and accounting firm. Archer Investment Corporation provides investment management primarily to individual clients across a range of net worth levels through separately managed accounts and proprietary mutual funds. The firm utilizes a multi-branch, independent-contractor model and manages approximately $1.01 billion in discretionary assets with investment approaches that include diversified allocations across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and options.

Christian Stearns is a financial advisor with Cooper McManus in Fort Myers, FL, holding the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. He has 13 years of industry experience, previously working at firms including Cambridge Investment Research and First Command advisory services. Stearns is also active as an independent insurance agent and serves as president and board member of the NARFE Chapter 1263, as well as treasurer and board member for the Bahá'ís of Cape Coral. Cooper McManus serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and employer retirement plans with financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm uses a fundamentally driven investment process with a broad range of instruments and offers both standalone planning and ongoing asset management.

Wendy Nicholson is a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with a Series 65 designation and seven years of experience as a self-employed insurance agent. She has been with Foundations since 2026 and previously worked at Ibis Point Wealth Management and Safety First Financial Inc. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, employing model portfolios and an asymmetric rebalancing approach to investment management.

Alex Horvath is a financial advisor with Calton & Associates, Inc. holding a Series 65 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Calton, he worked in various roles including entrepreneurial and content creation positions. Calton & Associates serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and other retail clients by providing portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm offers various program structures and investment approaches, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, with services that combine advisory fees and commission-based product sales.

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 with Capital Analysts in Fort Meyers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 47 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Investment since 2017, Legend Advisory Corporation from 2011 to 2019, and Legend Equities Corporation from 1994 to 2017. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with in-house investment management and research, and supports various advisory models and customized portfolios.

Antonio Fernandez Salvador is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Lincoln Investment and Legend Equities Corporation. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and corporate clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through various programs. The firm employs an in-house Investment Management & Research team that uses proprietary processes to guide investment decisions and provides a range of advisory and portfolio options tailored to client needs.

Jerry Sylvester Jr. is a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Oxford Wealth Group and Walser Wealth Management. He is also an independent insurance agent specializing in life, accident, health, and annuities insurance. Foundations Investment Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and registered investment companies through a broad network of affiliated offices. The firm offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management using a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and incorporates sub-advisory arrangements and third-party custodians in its investment approach.

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.

Iris Serrano Faria is a financial advisor with HBKS Wealth Advisors in Ft Myers, FL, holding a Series 65 designation and having two years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank and Morgan Stanley, as well as a four-year tenure at Florida Gulf Coast University. HBKS Wealth Advisors serves individual clients across a range of wealth levels, retirement plans, and institutional clients by providing personalized investment management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm uses a variety of strategies and platforms to create tailored portfolios and offers additional services including high-net-worth client solutions and back-office support for affiliated advisers.

Steven Harrison is a financial advisor with Advisory Services Network in Cape Coral, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Advisory Services Network since 2015. Advisory Services Network serves individuals, families, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of independent investment adviser representatives, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with flexible engagement options.

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 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with CoreCap Advisors and CoreCap Investments since 2021, as well as Asset Management & Advisory Services of Lee County since 2015. Outside of advisory roles, he owns Leverage Insurance Agency, which appoints agents for life and disability insurance. CoreCap Advisors provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement accounts, pension plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm follows a relationship-oriented, individualized approach with a long-term investment horizon and utilizes mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and sub-advisors to manage client portfolios.

Michael Conticelli is a financial advisor with Interactive Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Interactive Financial Advisors since 2022 and previously was affiliated with First Advisors National LLC and Royal Fund Management, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he owns Solutions Money Management, providing tax preparation, insurance sales, merchant services, and divorce financial advisory services. He also teaches for the Lee County School District. Interactive Financial Advisors serves individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering financial planning and discretionary portfolio management through a multi-advisor network. The firm employs fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to construct diversified model portfolios and integrates third-party managers and proprietary processes to align investment allocations with client objectives.

Kerri Goldsmith is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with HBKS Wealth Advisors in Ft. Myers, FL, where she has worked since 2014. She has 14 years of industry experience and has also been associated with Purshe Kaplan Sterling since 2011. Goldsmith serves on the Advisory Board of Trustees for the American Advertising Federation SWFL and is a board member of the Calusa Waterkeeper nonprofit organization. HBKS Wealth Advisors serves individual, retirement plan, and institutional clients with personalized investment management and financial planning. The firm employs a variety of strategies and manages assets primarily on a discretionary basis, while offering additional services such as pension consulting and a dedicated high-net-worth service branded as Level 3.

Matthew Stratton is a financial advisor at Girard Advisory Services, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Girard Partners, Ltd since 2016. Girard Advisory Services, LLC is a fee-only registered investment adviser that provides wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm serves both high-net-worth and individual clients as well as plan sponsors, emphasizing asset allocation and diversification through a proprietary research process and a broad range of investment strategies.

John Heck is a financial advisor at Avior Wealth Management, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previous experience at Protection Point Advisors and Adagio Capital Advisors, Inc. He is also president of Adagio Financial Group, Inc., where he is involved in sales and marketing related to life and fixed annuities. Avior Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a fundamental analysis investment approach and manages accounts using both direct portfolio management and separately managed account models.

Scott Wauters is a financial advisor with Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple firms including LPL Financial, Advisors Pride Inc., and BMO Harris Financial Advisors, Inc. He is also involved with Provisions Wealth Planners, an independent investment advisory business located in Appleton, WI. Gateway Wealth Partners is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting, typically allocating client assets among low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented with individual securities and independent managers.

Bon Keomany is a financial advisor with Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc., Midland States Bank, and Midland Wealth Management. Gateway Wealth Partners is a registered investment adviser offering financial planning, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, and employee benefit plans. The firm focuses on strategic asset allocation primarily using low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, and manages approximately $1.25 billion in assets as of the end of 2024.