Christopher Massey is a financial advisor at Everhart Advisors in Fort Myers, FL, holding a Series 65 designation. He joined Everhart Advisors in 2026 and previously worked in various roles at Chico's FAS, Adidas, and Two Men and A Truck. Everhart Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to retirement plan sponsors, individuals, trusts, and other entities, acting as an ERISA 3(21) or 3(38) fiduciary where specified. The firm follows a long-term, buy-and-hold investment philosophy and offers services including portfolio management, financial planning, participant education, and tax and bookkeeping coordination with affiliated CPAs.

Stefan Contorno is a financial advisor with Venture Visionary Partners LLC in Bonita Springs, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He worked for UBS Financial Services for 12 years before joining Venture Visionary Partners in 2026. Outside of his advisory role, he owns SJC Productions, a sole proprietorship that produces video content for entrepreneurs, and is involved with Florida Gulf Coast University as part of a nonprofit. Venture Visionary Partners LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm customizes portfolios through various investment approaches and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with a substantial retirement-plan practice.

Stephen Chow is a financial advisor at Pinnacle Investments, LLC with 54 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Pinnacle Investments since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Update Medical University Foundation. Pinnacle Investments is a multi-team advisory firm managing over $1.2 billion and serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and access to third-party managers, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis in its investment approach.

Jose Garcia is a financial advisor with Sequent Planning, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Sequent Planning in 2024, he worked at Advisory Services Network, LLC for four years. Garcia is also the owner and president of Safeharbor Management Group, an insurance agency offering group insurance and Medicare supplement products. Sequent Planning, LLC serves individuals, retirement plan sponsors, small and medium-sized businesses, endowments, and nonprofit organizations. The firm provides asset management, written financial planning, and retirement-plan services, utilizing a structured risk framework and a mix of firm-developed and third-party investment models.

Michael Gillespie is a financial advisor at CG Advisory Services with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including TD Ameritrade and Pershing Advisor Solutions. His recent roles include positions at MPS LORIA Financial Planners and CG Advisory Services. CG Advisory Services is an SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $4.02 billion for a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and consulting through proprietary model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized investment solutions.

Carole Perchal is a financial advisor with Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she occasionally sells items on Poshmark. Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, offering financial planning, managed account programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm delivers managed solutions through a platform relationship with Envestnet and operates alongside broker-dealer and insurance businesses within the Mutual of Omaha group.

Ryan Mclain is a financial advisor at M Holdings Securities, Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at AXA Advisors and Fifth Third Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President Elect and board member of LeeLac, Inc., a nonprofit youth lacrosse organization. M Holdings Securities, Inc. serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities through a nationwide network of independent firms and Financial Professionals. The firm offers a broad mix of advisory and brokerage services, including discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, financial planning, and insurance advisory.

Scott Butler is a CFP® professional with 41 years of industry experience, currently serving at StoneX Advisors Inc. since 2015. His prior roles include positions at StoneX Securities Inc. and Wrp Investments, Inc. Butler also maintains a sole proprietorship focused on insurance sales. StoneX Advisors Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, utilizing a variety of model-based solutions and third-party money managers to implement strategies.

Rafael Casillas is a financial advisor at Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has two years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Financial Group, as well as running an accounting and consulting firm. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in non-investment activities such as operating an office furniture store and providing accounting and tax planning services through Vertex Business Consulting LLC. Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, offering financial planning and managed account programs through a platform relationship with Envestnet. The firm works alongside broker-dealer and insurance businesses within the Mutual of Omaha group, with advisors often licensed in multiple capacities to implement client recommendations.

James Wesolowski is a financial advisor with Archer Investment Corporation in Cape Coral, FL, holding the PFS™ credential and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 19 years of industry experience and has previously worked at H.D. Vest Investment Services and H.D. Vest Advisory Services. Wesolowski is also the owner of J Wesolowski Financial LLC, an independent insurance agency, and serves as president of James M. Wesolowski, CPA, P.A., a tax preparation and accounting firm. Archer Investment Corporation provides investment management primarily to individual clients across a range of net worth levels through separately managed accounts and proprietary mutual funds. The firm utilizes a multi-branch, independent-contractor model and manages approximately $1.01 billion in discretionary assets with investment approaches that include diversified allocations across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and options.

Christian Stearns is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Cooper McManus. He has held prior roles at Cambridge Investment Research and First Command Advisory Services. Stearns is also involved in nonprofit activities, including serving as president and board member of a NARFE chapter and as treasurer and board member of the Bahá'ís of Cape Coral. Cooper McManus provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans, using a fundamentally driven investment process with a diverse range of instruments and model portfolios tailored to client objectives.

Wendy Nicholson is a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Ibis Point Wealth Management, Safety First Wealth Management, Safety First Financial Inc., and L Warner Cos. Nicholson has also been a self-employed insurance agent since 2019. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and employs model portfolios with an asymmetric rebalancing approach, offering services through a large network of affiliated advisers.

Alex Horvath is a financial advisor at Calton & Associates, Inc. He holds the Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Calton & Associates, he held roles at Koin Games, Inc. and operated as a self-employed professional. Calton & Associates is a registered investment adviser, broker-dealer, and corporate insurance agency serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers fee-based portfolio management and financial planning, employing a variety of analytical approaches and options for portfolio management including firm-sponsored programs and third-party money managers.

Cynthia Helms is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc. in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Synovus Securities since 1999. Synovus Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory and brokerage services including managed accounts, financial planning, and access to alternative investments. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management programs and applies due-diligence processes for manager selection.

Justin Mcguffey is a financial advisor at Portfolio Medics, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Horter Financial Strategies, Horter Investment Management, Zillow Group, Touchstone Securities, and IFS Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he is also an insurance agent involved in insurance and annuity sales. Portfolio Medics is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $552.7 million for about 3,700 clients through a team of 75 advisors. The firm serves both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals, offering investment management, financial planning, and consulting services using a mix of strategic and tactical approaches, including proprietary trading signals and a blend of passive and active strategies.

Michael Constantino is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2017, following previous roles at Legend Advisory Corporation and Legend Equities Corporation. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm provides portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice through a network of independent advisors and firm-managed programs.

Catherine Francis is an Investment Adviser Representative at Principal Advised Services with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Raymond James & Associates and Morgan Stanley. She serves on the Brooks School Alumni Board, supporting alumni relations and organizing career and networking events. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients through a combination of non-discretionary recommendations and discretionary investment management. As part of the Principal Financial Group family, the firm integrates proprietary tools and affiliated products with governance and supervision to support its advisory services.

Trent Speckman is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 37 years of industry experience. He is currently with Portfolio Medics, LLC and has previously worked at firms including Regal Investment Advisors, Center Street Advisors Inc, and Ohio National Life Insurance Company. Speckman also serves as president of Speckman Financial Group, where he is involved in insurance sales and business administration. Portfolio Medics is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $552.7 million for around 3,700 clients through a team of 75 advisors. The firm serves both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals, offering investment management, financial planning, and consulting services with a combination of strategic and tactical investment approaches.

Donald Retallick III is a financial advisor with Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC in Fort Myers, FL. He holds a Series 65 designation and has four years of industry experience, with prior roles at Visionary Wealth Management, LLC and Retallick Financial Group, Inc. He is also actively involved as an insurance agent at Retallick Financial Group, where he spends approximately 85% of his time. Gibbs Wealth Management provides discretionary investment advisory services primarily through advisor-directed model portfolios offered via third-party platforms and strategists. The firm focuses on aligning client financial situations, goals, and risk tolerance with these model portfolios rather than managing individual securities.

Jason Collins is a financial advisor at Portfolio Medics, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Portfolio Medics since 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Collins is a musician involved with Floyd Nation, LLC and other musical entities, and he is the founder of Dominating Social Growth LLC, a marketing and automation collective focused on AI-powered strategies. Portfolio Medics is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $552.7 million for about 3,700 clients through a team of 75 advisors. The firm serves both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals, offering investment management, financial planning, and consulting services using a mix of strategic and tactical approaches.