Charles Stephan Jr. is a financial advisor with Coordinated Capital Securities, Inc. in Estero, FL, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 38 years of industry experience, including 35 years with Coordinated Capital Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent selling and servicing life insurance and fixed annuities, and he owns Stephan Financial Services, an S-corporation involved in securities and life insurance. Coordinated Capital Securities provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, plan sponsors, and business entities. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management programs, access to wrap programs, and referrals to third-party managers, supported by a team of 16 financial professionals managing roughly $137 million for about 186 clients.

Lauren Traulsen is a financial advisor at Evolution Wealth Management Inc. with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles in the hospitality sector at Potts Sports Cafe, Lansdowne Street Bar & Grill, and Jacks Seafood Bar & Grill. Evolution Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm emphasizes a long-term, buy-and-hold strategy through diversified portfolios and sponsors an in-house wrap fee program that integrates external Independent Managers and research support.

Brett Barry is a financial advisor at Evolution Wealth Management Inc. in Fort Myers, FL. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Evolution Wealth Management since 2024, with prior work experience outside the financial industry. Evolution Wealth Management provides tailored investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $134 million in discretionary client assets, employing a long-term, passive buy-and-hold investment approach with diversified allocations across mutual funds, ETFs, bonds, equities, and Independent Managers.

Ronald Briggs Jr. is a financial advisor with SimplyRIA Advisor Network in Bonita Springs, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Guardian Pointe Private Wealth Management and Peace of Mind Private Wealth Management, and is the Founder, CEO, and Chief Investment Strategist of A Smarter Way to Invest, Inc., a third-party asset management firm serving investment advisers. He also operates Briggs Financial Group Wealth Advisors through Caitlin John, LLC. SimplyRIA Advisor Network serves individuals, trusts and estates, and qualified retirement plans by providing investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan fiduciary support. The firm combines strategic asset allocation, active and passive management, and multiple account management options, supporting a broad range of client needs through a corporate RIA structure hosting multiple independent adviser practices.

Amy Novakovich is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience, currently serving at Nova Wealth Management, Inc. in Bonita Springs, FL. She has held roles at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Brandon Brokerage, and she serves on the board of Youth Haven, a children’s shelter. Amy is also a partner at NOVA Tax Advisors, focusing on tax planning. Nova Wealth Management provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small businesses. The firm employs a range of investment strategies supported by fundamental and technical analysis and offers retirement plan consulting and held-away account management through a Pontera integration.

Jack Arduin Jr. is a financial advisor with Byrne Financial Freedom, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial LLC, Ameriprise Financial Services, Truist Advisory Services, and other firms. Byrne Financial Freedom, LLC is a SEC-registered wealth management firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, emphasizing fundamental analysis and a long-term investment approach using low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, and other securities.

Stephen Cully is a financial advisor with Advantage Wealth Partners in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with four years of industry experience. His background includes roles in hospitality and investment firms prior to joining Advantage Wealth Partners, where he has worked since 2026. Advantage Wealth Partners provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, strategic asset allocation approach with discretionary portfolio management primarily using ETFs and mutual funds, supported by sub-advisory and back-office services from AE Wealth Management.

George Bokios is a financial advisor with Regal Advisory Services, Inc. in Ft. Myers, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and over 45 years of industry experience. He has worked with Regal Securities since 1980 and Board Broker Services since 1973. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of several holding companies and an advertising agency, dedicating limited time to these activities without compensation. Regal Advisory Services, Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and institutional clients through a team of 15 advisors managing approximately $113.5 million in assets. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory, utilizing a combination of fundamental and quantitative research tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

John Campbell is a financial advisor at Aviance Capital Partners LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including Breiter Capital Management, Platinum Wealth Partners, and Capitalrock Investments. Campbell has been with Aviance since 2017. Aviance Capital Partners serves individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other business entities by providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services as well as standalone financial planning and consulting. The firm employs multiple portfolio strategies tailored to client objectives and incorporates internal research and periodic reviews in its investment approach.

Trevor Whitley is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with MNS Financial Management since 2004. He is based in Fort Myers, FL, and is part of the Marquis Wealth Management Group 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 manages portfolios through discretionary and non-discretionary engagements, employing a range of strategies including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, private investment funds, and limited options and derivatives.

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 CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor with Marquis Wealth Management Group, bringing two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Marquis Wealth Management in 2023, he held roles at Wildcat Run Country Club and taught at Florida Gulf Coast University, the University of Central Florida, and Bishop Verot High School. Marquis Wealth Management Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, businesses, pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, utilizing a range of securities including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs, with an emphasis on ongoing monitoring and treating cash as an asset class.

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.

Terrance Murphy is a CFP® professional with 34 years of experience in the financial industry. He is affiliated with Total Clarity Wealth Management, Inc., where he has been active since 2006. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial LLC and Cetera Advisor Networks. Outside of advisory services, he has been involved in tax preparation and accounting through a related business. Total Clarity Wealth Management provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and 401(k) plan sponsors. The firm employs discretionary portfolio management using a range of investment vehicles and offers customized asset allocations, including an active PreActive strategy that utilizes derivatives and margin where suitable.

Stephen Casey is a financial advisor at Signet Financial Management, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Signet since 2007, following a recent role at Summit Financial, LLC. Signet Financial Management provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.06 billion in discretionary assets and employs a long-term, fiduciary investment approach using fundamental and quantitative analysis, including the use of back-tested and model-based strategies.

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.

Jack Brown is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Aviance Capital Partners LLC since 2011. Brown serves as an adjunct economics professor at Florida Gulf Coast University, a role he will begin in early 2025. Aviance Capital Partners provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other business entities. The firm employs multiple investment strategies and uses internal research and client-specific objectives to tailor portfolios across various asset types.

Steven Merkel is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ciccarelli Advisory Services Inc and has previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation and OSAIC. Merkel serves as a board member of the Greater Naples YMCA Endowment Board. Ciccarelli Advisory Services serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm offers comprehensive financial management and planning services, emphasizing strategic long-term investing with a primarily non-discretionary portfolio management approach.

Richard Romano is a financial advisor with Romano Brothers and Company in Bonita Springs, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and over 62 years of industry experience. He has been with Romano Brothers since 1964. Outside of his advisory role, Romano is a principal in Romano Ventures Partnership, which invests in privately held startup companies. Romano Brothers and Company serves individuals, employee benefit plans, non-profits, trusts, estates, and corporate entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm employs a generally conservative, long-term investment approach with both active and passive strategies, managing accounts through an eight-advisor team.

John Cimino is a financial advisor at Naples Wealth Planning with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 license and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, Laidlaw Wealth Management, and Laidlaw & Company (UK) Ltd. Naples Wealth Planning manages over $356 million in client assets, providing investment management and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and institutions. The firm focuses on customized, primarily long-term portfolios using a range of investment vehicles and conducts ongoing client oversight and portfolio monitoring.