Hitesh Ghangus is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2016, with prior roles at Truist Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, and Fifth Third Securities. Outside of his advisory duties, he owns and manages rental properties. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm supports its advisory process with centralized due diligence and incorporates ESG considerations, offering a program that includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Jeffrey Brady is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Arthrex from 2013 to 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory services to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs firm-approved planning tools and models as part of its structured financial planning process.

Elizabeth Cole is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with Merrill since 1995, leading a team that guides clients' investment decisions implemented by the Greene, Metcalfe, Cole, and Associates team. Elizabeth focuses on optimizing her clients' investments to support their financial and personal goals, building long-term, multi-generational relationships. She leverages the firm's research to identify tailored investment opportunities for each client's specific objectives. Elizabeth earned a Bachelor's degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University in 1994. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Elizabeth is involved with the National Gallery of Art as a member of the Collectors Committee and engages with Washington's business leaders and officials through Merrill's sponsorship of The Economic Club of Washington, DC. She enjoys traveling to warm climates and spending time with her family in McLean, Virginia.

Christopher Martin Rodin Sierra is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Before joining Merrill, he worked at Bank of America, N.A., and has a background that includes roles in education and service industries. Outside of his advisory work, he is employed part-time as a delivery driver for a transportation company. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC (MAA), provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Seth Kuhn is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2015. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a nationwide advisory force.

Patrick Buettner is a Wealth Management Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He operates out of the Williamsville, NY office, where he serves as a Senior Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor. Patrick also functions as a Portfolio Manager, managing personalized investment strategies on a discretionary basis that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Patrick has over three decades of experience in the financial services industry, beginning his career as a Financial Advisor in 1988. He has held roles such as Associate Vice President, Vice President of Investments, Senior Portfolio Manager, and Portfolio Manager in various firms, including Dean Witter and Advest prior to their acquisition by Merrill Lynch. His expertise includes developing financial strategies and advice for individuals, families, and businesses, with a focus on retirement planning. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Canisius College and has earned professional designations including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Patrick has also participated in the Harvard Institute during his time at Advest. Committed to community service, he has been actively involved in local organizations and was recognized with the Paul Harris Award during his tenure as President of the Amherst North Rotary. Patrick resides in Clarence, NY with his wife and three sons.

Mark Jones is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Ameriprise. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services that address cash flow, retirement, education, risk, wealth transfer, and specialized areas like business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

George Grotlisch is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Naples, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Anna Dean is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Naples, FL, where she has worked since 2018. She has six years of industry experience and previously worked at Dell from 2012 to 2018. Outside of her advisory role, Dean has involvement with DoorDash in the food delivery sector. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers research and capital markets products through a large network of financial advisors.

Thomas Willingham is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Naples, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1988. He also owns and serves as president of a commercial condominium suite used for his branch office in Kennewick, WA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of investment advisory programs and maintains a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Stephen Eller is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2001 and is also the owner of King Eller, LLC. He serves as Vice President on the board of the nonprofit Healthy Start in Fort Myers, FL. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical and risk-profiling tools, and supports municipal and public finance through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Brian Isroff is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009. He is based in Naples, FL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by structured processes and advanced modeling tools, serving clients directly and through corporate financial planning arrangements.

Cheryl Tucker Refregier is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked with Wells Fargo Clearing and Fifth Third Securities. Cheryl also serves as a notary in Naples, FL. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu, including specialized services such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Edward Mccormick Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2022, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2021, and UBS Financial Services from 2001 to 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that include both direct client engagements and corporate financial planning agreements.

John Joyce is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Naples, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Citigroup Global Markets, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is a general partner in Private Capital Partners and manages ReJoyce4 LLC. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a wide client base that includes individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary consulting services supported by extensive research and a diverse range of portfolio management strategies.

Joseph Trotto is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2020. He has accumulated 12 years of industry experience, having held roles at Merrill Lynch and TD Ameritrade in various capacities including Financial Advisor, Senior Financial Consultant, Business Development Specialist, and Client Service Specialist. As a Certified Financial Planner™, Joseph partners with clients to provide clear and unbiased guidance, helping them make confident decisions across their full financial picture. He focuses on developing disciplined long-term plans, preparing for life's changes, and making investment decisions aligned with clients' goals. Outside of his professional work, Joseph has interests that include family activities, fitness, golf, hiking, pets, and running.

Ebdon Darling is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Prudential-related firms. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Highland Property Solutions, LLC, a business providing home watch services in Naples, Florida. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm manages model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Hunter Bassett is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked as a pickleball instructor and has been affiliated with Florida Gulf Coast University since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he continues to work as a pickleball instructor. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of investment solutions, including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by research and technology tools.

Vivek Kaul is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He was previously with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Timberwolf Consulting LLC, which manages his Ameriprise business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Brian Hansen is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bonita Springs, FL, with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1993. 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, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.