Gavin Barford is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. He has previously worked at Cetera Wealth Services, WealthCare Inc., and held roles at Ave Maria University. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kelly Johnson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cape Coral, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates SWANKSHACK, LLC, an online sales business. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, managing approximately $671 billion in assets across more than 14,000 financial advisors.

Tina Richards is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cape Coral, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. She previously worked as a self-employed bookkeeper for 12 years before joining Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jane Passy is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jane earned her Bachelor's Degree from New York University. Her role involves providing clients with guidance on investment strategies and wealth management.

David Rouse is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Cape Coral, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial and its affiliated entities since 2009 and is also a partner in Rouse Kelly Financial, a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by analytical tools and maintains specialized programs in municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

George Vogt is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 40 years of experience in the financial services industry, including more than 30 years with Merrill. He focuses on developing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' individual goals, leveraging insights from Merrill and banking solutions from Bank of America to help clients navigate changing market conditions. George holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Washington University in Saint Louis, earned in 1970. He carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Throughout his career, he has maintained strong ties to his community, volunteering with organizations such as Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church and St. Louis Priory. Residing in St. Louis his entire life, George is married with three adult daughters and nine grandchildren. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys basketball, golfing, hiking, reading, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Randall Norden is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates and its affiliated entity since 2010. 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, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Nicole Giannone is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently advising clients at LPL Financial since 2019. Her prior experience includes roles at FSC Securities Corporation, King’s Way Christian Center, and D. Gates Wealth Management. She is also a business owner of Business Supporting Communities, Inc., based in Cape Coral, FL, and is a Florida-licensed notary. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Frank Virno Jr. is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2014. He owns Gulf Coast Premier Wealth Management LLC and holds a treasurer position with the Rotary Club of Cape Coral, where he manages the club’s financials and historical records. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options that include specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis. The firm combines advisory services with other financial products and referral channels through a large network of financial advisors.

Royal Clark is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2014 and also owns Financial Legacy Wealth Advisors, a support company serving clients. 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, corporations, and institutional clients, using tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and risk profiling.

Maria Clare is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partial owner and silent partner in a family business, the Majestic Hotel in Barranquilla, Colombia. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Christopher Maxwell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Cape Coral, FL, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Edward Jones in 2026 after working in the automotive industry at Lexus of Fort Myers, Germain Lexus, and Moses Auto Group from 2016 to 2025. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Joseph Hudson is a financial professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously with First Allied Securities and Brunette & Associates. Hudson is also involved with Artistic Strategies, a financial services DBA, where he serves as a financial professional. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers and program structures.

Zachary Brown is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2021 and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. His prior work experience includes roles at Fine Designs and BJ’s Wholesale Club. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm uses a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence, applying an ESG eligibility framework in constructing investment recommendations.

Ian Frashier is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2019, he worked at Best Buy Inc. from 2015 to 2019. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Peter Kelly is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Cape Coral, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James Financial and affiliated entities since 2009 and is a partner in the Rouse Kelly Financial Group. 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 individuals, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Jonathan Linares is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America and Merrill. Linares is based in Cape Coral, Florida. J.P. Morgan Securities 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

John Lazzaro is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for seven years. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets through a network of over 14,000 advisors and integrates research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute along with third-party analytics to support diversified, research-based investment strategies.

Omar Mandes is a financial advisor at Merrill based in Cape Coral, FL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, N.A., he worked for Communications International for 16 years. 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 strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Cary Kleinfield is a CFP® with 44 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial. He holds leadership roles at Caribou Investments LLC and Kleinfield Wealth Group, LLC, and was recently elected president of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Center, a nonprofit organization. Cary operates out of Fort Myers, Florida, and has held positions at Caribou Investments since 2012 alongside his work with Raymond James. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports a broad advisor network with specialized programs including municipal advisory services and employer SIMPLE IRA consulting.