James Parsons is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2016 and MetLife Securities from 1999 to 2017. Outside of his financial services work, he is a varsity football announcer at Aubrey Rogers High School. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning and various investment programs using firm-approved analytical tools and structures engagements as annual, collaborative relationships.

William Lopresti is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of finance, he receives royalties from a prior acting role with Mesquite Productions. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options, including specialized services like business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Joel Spitz is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley based in Naples, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 41 years of industry experience. His prior work includes tenures at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is associated with Jamsage LLC, a for-profit business located in Naples. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling methods as part of its advisory process.

Katheryn Compitello is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Naples, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation from 2013 to 2020 and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Robert Mclendon is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in advising affluent clients on investment and wealth management strategies, including portfolio management, retirement planning, life insurance analysis and funding, stock option analysis, philanthropic planning, and wealth preservation and transfer services. Using proprietary analysis, historical data, and BofA Global Research, he creates customized portfolio strategies aimed at meeting client expectations and long-term goals. He collaborates with clients' other advisors, such as attorneys and accountants, to coordinate estate, wealth transfer, and tax minimization planning. Robert holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from the University of Georgia. He has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His community involvement includes participation in Trinity By The Cove Episcopal Church and Habitat for Humanity. Outside of work, Robert enjoys boating, hiking, music, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Brett Oley is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2017. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. from 2006 to 2017. He is co-author of two books on financial planning and Florida residency, including *Sunshine State Strategy: Your Essential Guide to Becoming a Florida Resident*. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and investment consulting using a range of analytical tools and supports its clients through various advisory programs and institutional consulting services.

Thomas Smith is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pittsford, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and currently works at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner of 2030 Properties LLC, a real estate business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

Nicholas Steinbach is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing, having previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is the majority owner of a motorsports business in Naples, FL. 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.

Andrea Corella Saint Pere is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Fort Myers, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2018, she worked at Bank of America and Merrill. She is also affiliated with Hodges University. Outside of her advisory role, she is a manager of KSP Home Solutions, LLC. Raymond James & Associates is a nationally recognized broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and municipal entities, offering tailored financial planning and consulting services supported by a wide range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Darrin Sanger is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Naples, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and concurrently operates Sanger Consulting Group, LLC. Prior to this, he spent five years at Triple Canopy, Inc., a Constellis Company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Scott Sanders is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc from 2009 to 2018. Sanders has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2018. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports, focusing on income sources, Social Security options, and withdrawal strategies.

Benita Alstatt is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2016. Prior to that, she was employed at Walgreens from 2015 to 2018. Alstatt also works as an associate and registered sales assistant at Weinstein Wilkes Financial Group in Fort Myers, FL. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary planning and investment consulting to client goals, supporting implementation through various advisory programs.

Bradford Marshall is a CFP® and securities professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2008. He is based in Naples, FL. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as chairman of the Gene Doyle Adventure Scholarship committee and is a board member of Fostering Success, a nonprofit supporting youth impacted by the foster care system. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services with a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Mitchel Wise is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Bonita Springs, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services, Citadel Securities Americas, and Goldman Sachs. He also teaches a financial education course on retirement strategies at Florida Gulf Coast University through their Continuing Education Program. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, providing a broad range of planning options and specialized services informed by proprietary research and tools.

Byron Posadas is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Naples, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles within Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, supported by a structured discovery process and firm-approved planning tools.

Tim Foster is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Estero, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He worked at Merrill for 15 years before joining UBS in 2016. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Amy Charlson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Estero, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and totaling 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 1999. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and provides a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Mauricio Ramirez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Truist Investment Services, BB&T Securities, and JPMorgan Chase. Outside of his advisory work, he is also a freelance DJ. Wells Fargo Advisors serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets through a large network of financial professionals.

Nadine Wilkes is a CFP® professional with 44 years of industry experience, currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2010. She has held leadership roles including branch ownership through Weinstein Wilkes Financial Group and partnership at WWFG Ventures. Wilkes serves on the finance and investment committee of Citygate Church and is involved in counseling and mentoring on financial hardship using biblical principles. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Paul Lauster is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Naples, Florida, and has three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at various J.P. Morgan entities, as well as experience with Northwestern Mutual and the U.S. Marine Corps. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, supporting recommendations that may include ESG considerations and broader derivatives capabilities.