Kristin Peters is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Bank of America, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. Peters is based in Fort Myers, Florida. 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, and institutional investors.

Jairo Sotomayor is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, and Fifth Third Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering non-discretionary recommendations supported by an in-house manager solutions team and centralized due diligence.

Michael Longo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Cape Coral, FL. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked at Sagepoint Financial, Capital Financial Services, and has been involved with Jackson Hewitt tax services since 2005, where he oversees tax offices. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research, model portfolios, and various technology-driven strategies.

Thaddeus Obecny is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures at Avantax Insurance Agency, LLC and Avantax Investment Services, Inc. He is also a partner in a notary public service and serves as an executor of an estate, overseeing its operations. Additionally, he assists with financial management for his son's professional golf business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Taylor Schenone is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. He is based in Ft Myers, FL. 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 strategies, operates under a fiduciary standard, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Fritzler Bernagene is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Ft Myers, FL, holding a Series 65 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2018 and concurrently serves at the Collier County Sheriff's Office, where he has worked since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, he also receives compensation related to sales of home security and automation products through affiliated Primerica companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-driven investment strategies from unaffiliated asset managers and offers a range of strategic and tactical portfolio approaches supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing for trade execution and custody.

Jodi Tanner is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked primarily with Ameriprise since 1999. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a bookkeeper for her church and is a commissioned notary public in Florida. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate customized recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its extensive institutional platform.

Rebecca Durling is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in St James City, FL. She holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked in the travel industry, including roles at Corporate Travel Management and Xanterra Travel. Rebecca is co-owner of an online retail business, Sea Shell Coaster. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Brandon Bruce is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at firms including RATE QUOTE DIRECT and Capital One. Outside of his advisory role, Bruce is the founder and executive director of Build Dreams Over Time, a nonprofit organization focused on educational workshops and leadership development for youth and underserved communities, and he occasionally works as a freelance videographer. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering goal-based planning across various financial topics without discretionary trading authority. The firm combines planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option while maintaining separation between the services.

Kip Hopkins is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fort Myers, FL, where he has worked since 2018. He has seven years of industry experience and previously worked five years at Publix Supermarkets. Outside of his advisory role, Hopkins works part-time stocking shelves at Publix. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million clients, including individual, institutional, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Michael Mcfarland is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 37 years of industry experience. He holds a CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Suncoast Credit Union, CUNA Brokerage Services, Lineweaver Wealth Advisors, Triad Advisors, and Diversified Financial Concepts. Outside of finance, he owns a ride-sharing business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and brokerage solutions, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Christopher Andrews is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC and has had multiple tenures with Wells Fargo affiliates. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 advisors and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Cynthia Smith is a financial advisor at Merrill with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2002, with prior experience at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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, and institutional investors.

Brian Sauls is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Sauls serves on the boards of local nonprofit and business networking organizations in Cape Coral, FL, including as President of the Learning, Community, Business & Networking (LCBN) group. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory and brokerage services, and access to various investment programs through its integrated platform.

Jonathan Casimini is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he previously worked at Chops City Grill from 2009 to 2017. UBS Financial Services 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 investment strategies.

Aaron White is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its financial planning process.

Lizbeth Atkins is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2022 and previously spent eleven years at Bank of America. Merrill, along 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers.

Paul Savona is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cape Coral, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisor Networks and managing his own firm, Savona Financial Services. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, delivering tailored written recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

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.

Steven Sizemore is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career at Merrill Lynch in 2004 as a Client Associate immediately after earning a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Elon University. He became a Financial Advisor in 2005 and focuses on wealth management planning, portfolio construction, and delivering responsive financial management through consistent communication with clients. Steven specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, portfolio management, and tax minimization. He works closely with clients to design and construct portfolios that balance participation in favorable markets with protection during downturns, ensuring that investment objectives align with client goals. He holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Beyond his advisory role, Steven is active in the Fort Myers community, serving on the Board of Directors for the Edison Festival of Light and South Fort Myers Youth Baseball. He has also been involved with various non-profit boards and coaches youth baseball. In 2008, he received the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s "Man of the Year" award. Steven resides in Fort Myers with his wife, Paula, and their three sons. His personal interests include fishing, golfing, boating, and spending time with his family.