John Dipietro is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2018 and previously at Ascend Financial Services and Minnesota Life. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in independent insurance brokering. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through a centralized team that provides written recommendations and ongoing advice tailored to dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jason Duke is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley based in Fort Myers, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm‑approved tools and analysis. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Jason Scoggins is a financial advisor at Stifel with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2021, following a 13-year tenure at UBS Financial Services Inc. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment analysis relies on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing asset allocation and planning guidance based on forward-looking capital market assumptions.

Melissa Palmer Ball is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cape Coral, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Big Sisters of Greater Racine. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, written recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Mark Ratay is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 41 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley and its associated Private Bank since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Brian Murphy is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Fort Myers, Florida, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors since 1997 and has a background with Navy Pier, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Elite Business Solutions and owns MAM & Associates, Inc., both involved in investment-related activities. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients through a network of nearly 3,700 advisors. The firm utilizes model-based strategies managed by external asset managers and offers discretionary separately managed accounts with oversight from BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing for trade execution and custody.

Michael Matheson is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at LPL Financial since 2024. Prior to joining LPL, he worked for Financial Dimensions Group, Inc. and Osaic Wealth, Inc. (formerly Royal Alliance Associates, Inc.) for 19 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisor representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and diverse investment strategies.

Sam Mazzotti is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cape Coral, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, Mazzotti serves as a trustee for the City of Cape Coral General Employee Pension Plan. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jenna Bornhorst is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fort Myers, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Patrick Naidl is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Ft Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2011 and with Primerica Financial Services since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a hair salon business based in Naples, FL. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale, offering model-delivery investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

Mark Landskroner is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include six years at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, as well as two years with Citizens Bank and Citizens Securities. Outside of advisory services, he also engages in sales of loan products and home security and automation referrals for affiliated Primerica companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-delivery strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supported by an overlay manager and custody providers. The firm operates on a large scale with approximately 3,961 advisors and offers a range of strategic investment models, including those incorporating exchange-traded funds focused on cryptocurrency.

Amanda Pflanz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and advanced modeling tools.

Tana Reich is a financial advisor at Stifel with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Bank of America from 2011 to 2022 before joining Stifel in 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers with Wildblue Charitable Neighbors, serving on the services committee to support local initiatives related to hunger, housing, animal welfare, youth education, seniors, and veterans in Lee County. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation guidance developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Edward Newman is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, where he served for over three decades. He also acts as a Prudential-sponsored non-variable insurance agent in Cape Coral, FL. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Juan G. Colon is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Fort Myers, Florida. He serves individuals, families, business owners, and retirees, providing personalized wealth management strategies that encompass retirement planning, investment management, wealth preservation, education funding, legacy planning, liquidity management, and portfolio construction. Juan is fluent in English and Spanish. Before his career in financial services, Juan served 20 years in the United States Air Force, retiring with honorable service. His military background informs his disciplined approach to financial advising, emphasizing preparation, accountability, and execution. He holds professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), earned through the College for Financial Planning. Juan participates in community activities such as Toys For Tots and is a member of The American Legion. His personal interests include antiquing, biking, boxing, hiking, spending time with family, swimming, watching movies, and woodworking.

Terry Frith is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cape Coral, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1994. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a broad network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and proprietary funds.

Tina Turi Shelley is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Naples, Florida, with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Advisory Board and Finance Committee for the Theta Nu Chapter of the Phi Mu sorority at Florida Gulf Coast University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients through a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services supported by structured planning tools and firm-wide investment insights.

John Deppisch is a financial advisor at Cetera with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at various Cetera entities and First Allied Advisory Services since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in non-CPA accounting and tax preparation as a sole proprietor. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers.

Norman Kapp is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Fort Myers, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2009 and Primerica Financial Services since 2008. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses an exclusively percentage-based wrap fee structure.

P Kilborn is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. As team leader, he focuses on crafting personalized asset allocations for families based on their financial strategies. He has been providing financial and wealth management advice at Merrill since 1983, drawing on over 40 years of experience. His expertise includes family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. P holds a bachelor's degree from Southern Methodist University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is involved with the Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund. In his personal time, P enjoys basketball, football, golfing, ice hockey, reading, swimming, and spending time with his family.