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.

Russell Wood is a financial advisor at McDonald Partners LLC in Fort Myers, FL, with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with McDonald Partners since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Wood serves as a board member for The Victory Center, a nonprofit organization focused on fundraising. McDonald Partners LLC serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, pension consulting, and brokerage services through a network of Financial Advisors, combining advisory and broker-dealer activities along with affiliated private fund management.

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.

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.

William Demarco is a financial advisor with AMFG Wealth Management LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at ORG Partners, WealthShield Partners, and several insurance and investment firms. Outside of advising, he owns a promotional products distribution business and works as a loan originator. AMFG Wealth Management LLC is a small team firm managing approximately $44 million for individual clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides portfolio management and financial planning, employing strategies based on modern portfolio theory and utilizing a mix of mutual funds, fixed income, equities, ETFs, and annuities.

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.

Dragi Paunovski is a financial advisor at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at National Securities Corp for nine years before joining B. Riley Wealth Management. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in health insurance. B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $7 billion in client assets through 274 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, offering a wide range of services including advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement solutions.

Phillip Farmer is a financial advisor with Aegis Capital Corp. in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, UBS Financial Services, and Morgan Stanley. He is also involved with ACC Corp., a general insurance agency. Aegis Capital Corp. serves a diverse client base including individual and corporate clients, offering asset management, financial planning, brokerage, annuities, insurance, and occasional investment banking services. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-member broker-dealer, providing advisory services through multiple platforms with a focus on non-discretionary client approval for trades.

Damian Varela is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at The AmeriFlex Group in Fort Myers, FL. His prior experience includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, Cetera Wealth Services, and Thrivent Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in several business ventures, including managing Damian Varela Management LLC and providing bookkeeping and payroll services for a therapy practice. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates. The firm offers customized financial planning and portfolio management, utilizing model asset allocations and discretionary manager relationships, with client accounts custodied at multiple major custodians.

Joseph Yard is a CFP® professional with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving at Harbour Investments, Inc. since 2001. He also has a longstanding affiliation with Integrity Financial Group Incorporated dating back to 1991 and has been involved with VIVE since 2014. Outside of his advisory roles, he operates as an independent insurance agent through Integrity Financial Group. Harbour Investments provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, charitable and corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to create customized investment strategies and offers various portfolio management solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary services and model-based platforms.

Gregory Wolfe is a financial advisor with Nations Financial Group, Inc. in Estero, FL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 48 years of industry experience. He has been with Nations Financial Group since 1998. Nations Financial Group provides investment advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, implementing investment strategies through proprietary model portfolios and outside managers tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Casey Croysdale is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Portfolio Medics, LLC since 2019. He previously worked at Horter Investment Management and IFS Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is a licensed soccer official for high school and non-affiliated games. 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-HNW and high-net-worth individuals, employing a mix of strategic and tactical investment approaches across various model portfolios and strategies.

Stephen Henson is a financial advisor with CreativeOne Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with CreativeOne Securities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of the Blue Heron Condo Association and owns hospitality businesses including a bar in Sidney, Illinois. CreativeOne Securities, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses through a network of 127 advisors. The firm provides financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and access to third-party manager programs via its proprietary CreativeOne Wealth platform.

Jairo Lemos is a financial advisor at Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Edward Jones and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of advising, he is involved in business ownership through LemCo LLC. Gateway Wealth Partners is a registered investment adviser that provides financial planning, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, and qualified employee benefit plans. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation using low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual securities or Independent Managers when appropriate.