Pablo Roca is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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, including tailored financial planning that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

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 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at both Merrill and Bank of America since 2012 and 2013, respectively. 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.

Randall Van Sickle is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career as an intern with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management from 1983 to 1985 while attending college, ultimately building over 30 years of experience in wealth management and real estate industries. Van Sickle's expertise spans a range of client focus areas, including college education planning, corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a bachelor's degree in business from Bucknell University and has earned multiple professional designations, including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Van Sickle emphasizes building authentic client relationships through personalized planning that aligns with clients’ life priorities and financial goals. Van Sickle maintains active involvement in his community, having served in leadership roles such as former president of the Eastward Ho! golf club. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, fishing, football, golfing, spending time with his family, and traveling. He resides in Chatham with his wife and twin sons.

Stephen Elcock is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Scottrade, Inc. He is based in Punta Gorda, Florida. Merrill, alongside 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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 65 and Series 63 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of finance, she worked at 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, offering 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 solutions with various 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® certified financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2021, and previously held positions at Waddell & Reed, Citizens Securities, and various insurance carriers. Stein is also active as a non-variable insurance agent through Edison Risk. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a wide range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by comprehensive research and technology.

Byron Firestone is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo-related entities since 2015, including Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank NA. 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 brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and external 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.

Christopher Neal is a financial advisor with Cetera in Punta Gorda, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and multiple banking institutions. Outside of his advisory work, Neal owns EV & EM LLC, a real estate investment company based in Cape Coral, FL. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Jay Jacobs is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at both Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2010. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Logan Davis is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over a decade of experience in the industry. He is a native of Southwest Florida and a graduate of Florida State University. He holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Logan specializes in areas such as equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. He approaches client relationships by understanding their unique perspectives and priorities to create personalized financial plans aimed at pursuing their long-term goals. Beyond his professional role, Logan is actively involved in his local community, serving on the Cape Coral Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee. He speaks English and Spanish, and his personal interests include boating, cooking, fishing, golfing, hiking, music, pickleball, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Judi Aber is a Wealth Management Advisor and Managing Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She is a founding partner of Aber & Leedy Wealth Management and has over 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. Judi focuses on helping a select group of high net worth individuals and retirees manage all aspects of their financial lives, including implementing tax-efficient strategies for concentrated stock positions and developing retirement and educational planning strategies. Judi works closely with her clients to develop customized wealth management plans that address their financial needs, objectives, time horizons, and risk tolerance. She often collaborates with clients' tax and legal advisors to create comprehensive strategies aimed at tax minimization and wealth preservation. Her areas of expertise include legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Judi holds a Bachelor's Degree in Management from Hodges University and obtained the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification in 2008. She resides in Punta Gorda with her husband, Jeff, and their two daughters. Her interests include baseball, football, cooking, traveling, and spending time with family.

Robert Nelson Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in North Port, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of Summit Park LLC, a property management company, where he participates in board meetings and supports governance activities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard, with notable scale in retail advisory services, branch offices, and affiliated financial capabilities.

Linda Coules is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Port Charlotte, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She 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 solutions through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branches.

Edward Dancek is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 1989. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the Christian Franchise Advisor Network and is involved as an elder and finance committee member at a local church, as well as a board member for Advent Health Port Charlotte. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to develop customized income plans. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its institutional platform.

Paul Penzel is a CFP® with 41 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC, joining the firm in 2024, and previously spent over two decades at Securities America Advisors. Penzel also maintains a long-standing investment management business under his own name. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated financial advisers and multiple platforms. The firm employs various investment tools and third-party solutions to construct portfolios across a wide range of asset classes.