Kristin Cardona is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Punta Gorda, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, she worked in healthcare-related roles at several rehabilitation and care centers. Outside of her advisory work, she is co-owner of AC Cattle Company, an agricultural business based in Branford, FL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Sharry Hawkins is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad planning menu tailored to clients meeting certain net-worth thresholds, covering areas such as retirement, education, risk management, and specialized planning needs.

Glenn Darrah is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2019 and has also been affiliated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options and bank deposit sweep programs among its offerings.

Monica Luna is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked within various divisions of Morgan Stanley since 2021. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates ML Global Resources, Inc., a business focused on organic pesticide distribution. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering customized financial planning and advisory programs supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a broad range of wealth management services.

Vanya Popadiyna is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Punta Gorda, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Merrill and Bank of America. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors.

Josh Wurtsbaugh is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Cape Coral, FL, holding a Series 66 license with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked at United Captain Services and Marinemax Fort Myers. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

Kristie Marshall is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in North Port, FL, with eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at Seacoast Bank for three years before joining Edward Jones in 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Mark Cochran is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2020, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. He is also involved with Betz Financial Advisory, a non-variable insurance business based in Greenbelt, MD. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Roland Fannin is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Charlotte, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a general partner and owner in several business ventures, including cabinetry manufacturing, agriculture, hospitality, and real estate. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and maintains a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the country.

Brian Marchwinski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. He began his career at the Professional Employment Group before joining Edward Jones in 2017. Outside of advising, he works as a contractor delivery driver for a food delivery service in the evenings. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and nonprofits. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Brian Haehl is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Punta Gorda, FL, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and having 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and BB&T Bank. Outside of advising, he owns OPM Furniture, LLC, a leasing business for office furniture and amenities. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

William Mac Donald is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. He has a long career including roles at Avantax Advisory Services and operates his own CPA practice since 1985. Mac Donald is a member and Treasurer of the Board of Directors for the Japan-America Society of New Hampshire. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options and investment strategies under discretionary and non-discretionary authorities.

Carlos Candales is a financial advisor with Merrill in Punta Gorda, Florida, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally assists with photography, artwork, and maintenance at a local dance studio owned by his wife. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Douglas Joslin is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cetera and related entities since 2021. Outside of his financial advisory work, Joslin streams video games as a Twitch affiliate, using the platform for social interaction and occasional monetary support, and serves as a mentor with the nonprofit Take Stock in Children as well as a volunteer on an ad hoc committee for the Charlotte Community Foundation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse advisory services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform that allows for a range of portfolio management and financial planning solutions.

Deena Bryan is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Port Charlotte, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2013. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers a range of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across various investment strategies.

Suzanne Kingsbury is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch since 1999. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Lowry is a Private Wealth Advisor with The Hise/Lowry Group at Merrill Private Wealth Management. He specializes in serving ultra-high-net-worth families, individuals, businesses, and private family foundations. Michael works closely with clients to develop financial strategies tailored to their goals, focusing on wealth management, legacy planning, and investment strategy. Before joining Merrill, Michael held executive leadership roles at a Fortune 100 company for over a decade, including positions as a commercial sales director and general manager. This background supports his work with corporate executives and entrepreneurs managing concentrated business holdings. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and holds a Bachelor's Degree from Eastern Illinois University. Michael enjoys boating, golfing, and traveling and divides his time between Kansas City and Punta Gorda, Florida.

Joel Rupp is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide array of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured, firm-approved financial planning process that uses tools such as Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

Frank Russo is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2004 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory work, he is a part owner of KSR Performance Physical Therapy. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Morgen Rivers is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Punta Gorda, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. His prior work experience includes roles at Lahaye Recreation and Fitness Center, Tech Marine Business, Inc., Bootleggers, Systems Planning and Analysis Inc., and The Cottage. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service. The firm’s approach includes customized Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.