Laura Groves is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been working since 2020. In her role, she collaborates with clients to develop retirement plans tailored to their individual needs and goals. Prior to her current position, Laura held roles including Senior Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2016 to 2020, and Senior Client Service Associate positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and UBS. With nearly 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, Laura has developed expertise in client relationship management and financial planning. Her career spans various roles at firms such as Fifth Third Securities, WNY Asset Management, Morgan Stanley, and Salomon Smith Barney. Outside of her professional life, Laura enjoys fitness and horseback riding.

Tammy Laurent is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Naples, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and having 36 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1989. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in book publishing through ownership of Trekker Enterprises LLC and Moonlight Press LLC and is a part-owner of two golf courses in Minnesota. She also participates as a motivational speaker for the agriculture industry. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

George Bryan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. from 2004 to 2008. Bryan serves as an investment committee member for the First Presbyterian Church in Brentwood, Tennessee. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Yolanda Vasquez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC since 1989. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a notary public in Naples, Florida. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm provides both brokerage and advisory solutions and manages approximately $671 billion in assets.

Mark Wingerd is a CFP® professional with 35 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He previously spent 20 years at Financial Dimensions Group, Inc. and Osaic Wealth, Inc. (formerly Royal Alliance Associates, Inc.). Wingerd is also involved in business entities related to tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Christopher Rossi is a financial advisor with Merrill in Naples, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Merrill since 1986 and Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a family-held yoga franchise, Xponential Fitness, as a partner. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Christina Frerks Inslee is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She holds professional designations as a Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC). Christina has been assisting clients with determining their long-term financial goals and implementing strategies since 1982. Her expertise includes educating clients, creating, growing, and preserving wealth, as well as customizing plans for the accumulation and distribution of assets during their lifetime, retirement, and through their estate in tax advantageous ways. Christina works closely with clients' accountants and attorneys to ensure detailed and confidential service. Christina obtained a Bachelor's Degree from Marymount Manhattan College and has completed accredited certificate programs at The Wharton School, College for Financial Planning, and University of Chicago. She is also involved in community activities such as serving as PR Director for Naples Tables and being a member of The League Club in Naples, Florida.

Kim Hoffman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Bonita Springs, FL, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations with 32 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 1994. She serves as a board member of the Wilson Botanical Gardens in Wilson, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Vincent Suter is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bonita Springs, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the advisory board of the Wisconsin Chapter of the PGA of America. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment committee models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Linda Natale is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 29 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2012. 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 a variety of wrap fee advisory programs and implements customized portfolios through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers with options for tax management and responsible investing.

Jorge Calleja is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Naples, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Calleja serves as a committee member with the Shelter for Abused Women and Children. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individual and institutional clients, offering comprehensive financial planning and access to a wide range of investment programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and models as part of its financial planning process.

Arthur Sconochia II is a financial advisor at Stifel with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 12 years before joining Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Endowment Board of St Mary High School in Monroe, MI. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary analysis developed by its Investment Strategy Group, offering asset allocation and planning guidance intended as a basis for client decisions.

Richard Coppola is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2004 following a decade of experience in the financial services and banking industry. In his current role, Richard manages relationships and specializes in traditional and alternative investments as well as concentrated stock strategies. He holds the position of Global Institutional Consultant and Portfolio Manager at Merrill, where he manages personalized or defined investment strategies on a discretionary basis for clients. Richard's expertise encompasses corporate executive services, executive compensation, institutional consulting, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, defined benefit plans, managing new wealth, philanthropic planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, and tax minimization. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Notre Dame and a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School. He has earned the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and is also qualified as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Outside of his professional responsibilities, Richard enjoys football, reading, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Liz Berg is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2024. In her position, she collaborates with Financial Consultants to understand clients' short- and long-term goals, helping to develop customized financial plans tailored to meet their unique needs. Prior to her current role, Liz served as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments in 2024 and as a Financial Representative from 2021 to 2024. She holds the CFP® designation, reflecting her commitment to financial planning standards and ethics. Outside of her professional work, Liz has personal interests that include cooking and baking, hiking, playing musical instruments, music, reading, and tennis.

Loren Sydney is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. 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, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services supported by extensive research and portfolio management resources.

Ashley Chouinard is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2026, she worked at UBS Financial Services, Edward Jones, Raymond James, and Midland Trust. Before her career in finance, she held roles in the hospitality industry and education. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jared Sanborn is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing based in Naples, FL. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 11 years of industry experience, including seven years with Wells Fargo Bank N.A. prior to joining his current firm. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Steven Karlik is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 39 years of industry experience, currently with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MetLife Securities Inc. He is involved in other business activities including life and health insurance sales and life settlements. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative and goal-oriented planning engagements.

Janice Charles is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Naples, FL, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 credentials and 37 years of industry experience. Her career includes prior roles at Fidelity, Northwestern Mutual Investment Management, Money Strategies, LLC, and USI Advisors. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm operates on a large scale with over 14,000 advisors and approximately $671 billion in assets under management, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jared Smith is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Naples, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role beginning in 2023, he worked at Carnegie Mellon University from 2019 to 2023 and taught at the junior high and high school levels from 2013 to 2019. He is also involved with Clarity Wealth Insurance Solutions LLC as a wealth advisor. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services using proprietary research and tools, covering areas from retirement and education planning to niche services like business-owner transition and special-needs analysis.