Glen Payne Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Roy Borrego is a financial advisor with Merrill in Punta Gorda, Florida, holding a Series 66 credential and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch PF & S Inc. since 1999 and Bank of America, NA since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Borrego is involved as a general partner in Borrego Brothers LLC and serves as a committee member for It's Our Turn, Inc., a local nonprofit supporting veterans. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and charitable organizations.

Rachel Layton is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., Merrill, Chapman Insurance Group, and Landmark Realty. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Bradley Schott is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms, including Investacorp Advisory Services and Securities America Advisors, Inc. He is based in Punta Gorda, Florida. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by a variety of discretionary and third-party managed strategies.

Christopher Church is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Port Charlotte, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2008 and previously served with Charlotte County Fire/EMS for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is CEO and partner of Estates Authority LLC, a non-investment-related business. Primerica Advisors sponsors 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 uses model-driven strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and provides advisory services through a large network of financial advisors.

Ryan Rupert is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and partner of Willow Pens LLC in Punta Gorda, FL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Richard Kubis is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2013 and has a longstanding role as a golf course on-course reporter for CBS Sports. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base of individuals and institutions, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a large network of financial professionals.

David Scott is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Punta Gorda, FL, and has 21 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, David serves as a notary public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of solutions including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Pablo Roca is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley, where he has worked for four years, and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and several Morgan Stanley-related entities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Steven Muse is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Port Charlotte, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He was previously with Merrill from 2003 to 2018 before joining Edward Jones in 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated financial services.

Kenneth Layton is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2012 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2013. He is based in Punta Gorda, Florida. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Charles Cash is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Avantax Insurance Agency and Avantax Advisory Services, and he is the managing member of AIS Tax and Financial, LLC, a tax advising and preparation firm he has operated since 2011. Outside of financial advising, he manages Suncoast Stables, LLC, a horse boarding facility he co-owns. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a multi-manager platform with both affiliated and third-party managers.

Stephen Elcock is a financial advisor with Merrill in Punta Gorda, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Scottrade, Harrisdirect, and Ameriprise. 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.

Jennifer Wilson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Melissa Cunningham is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services and Ameriprise Financial Services. She also has experience in the restaurant industry, having been involved with 3 Fisherman Seafood Restaurant for three years. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

James Domgard is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at RBC Capital Markets and City National Bank. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in business activities related to promotional services and commercial real estate ownership. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

James Stein is a CFP® and ChFC® with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2019, following roles at several firms including Waddell & Reed, Citizens Securities, and PNC Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, Stein is also involved as a non-variable insurance agent. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services, leveraging both proprietary research and third-party strategies, and supports its extensive network of over 22,800 advisors.

Byron Firestone is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Punta Gorda, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked with Wells Fargo Bank NA starting in 2015. 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 and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and other sources.

Stephen Wierhake is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2019. He previously worked at Summit Financial Group Inc. and Summit Brokerage Services Inc. He is also an artist specializing in drawing and pastel painting and serves as an elected board member of the Port Charlotte Sunrise Kiwanis Club. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, supporting a variety of program structures and third-party money managers.

Brian Sumwalt is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Punta Gorda, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branches.