Michael Lakner

Matthew Ringler is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Lakeland Investment Advisors, LLC. He has worked at Lakeland Investment Advisors since 2011 and has been associated with Harris Investor Services, Inc. since 2007. Ringler holds licenses to offer life insurance and fixed annuities in Indiana and Florida and acts as an independent contractor broker between clients and various companies. Lakeland Investment Advisors is an independent registered investment adviser providing discretionary investment management and fee-based financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory approach, emphasizing low-cost ETFs, indexed mutual funds, and individual bonds, with a focus on keeping portfolio expenses below 0.50%.

I'm Brennan Vitali, the founder of Vitality Wealth Planning and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professional. My family splits time between the U.S. and Costa Rica, and I built this firm specifically for families making that same transition. Most financial advisors have never handled a client leaving the country. I have. I know what it feels like to sit with the tax unknowns, the healthcare gap, the "are we making a huge mistake" feeling. That firsthand experience is why I focus exclusively on cross-border financial planning for Americans relocating to Costa Rica. My work covers the full picture: cross-border tax strategy, investment management across two countries, healthcare planning for the gap before CAJA eligibility, estate planning that works in both jurisdictions, and the sequencing of accounts and assets before, during, and after the move. As a fee-only fiduciary, I don't sell products. I charge for planning and advice. Whether you're in the early research phase or you've already booked the flight, I help you make confident financial decisions so you can focus on the life you're building abroad.

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Aaron Coates is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience and is the sole advisor at Relevant Financial Advisors LLC, an independent registered investment adviser based in Elkhart, IN. He has led the firm since 2015. Relevant Financial Advisors serves individuals, families, and select entities with complex financial situations, offering comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management through concierge and traditional service tiers. The firm employs a core-and-satellite investment approach guided by written policies, incorporating third-party research and derivative strategies, including options, to manage risk and express market views.

Edward Bails is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience. He is the owner and president of B2 Financial, Inc., an insurance agency, and currently serves as the sole advisor at Fortified Wealth Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Enlightened Finance LLC, AE Wealth Management, Securities America, Arbor Point Advisors, Private Advisor Group, and LPL Financial. Fortified Wealth provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental analysis approach, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and integrates advisory services with affiliated insurance and tax/accounting offerings under common control.

Richard Horner Jr. is a financial advisor with Atlantis Wealth Advisors LLC in Elkhart, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Atlantis Wealth Advisors since 2015 and previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of his advisory role, Horner is involved in community service through the Elkhart Breakfast Optimist Club and serves as a member and past president of Marine Riders Michiana, a charity focused on veteran and youth services. Atlantis Wealth Advisors LLC provides financial planning, asset management, and consulting services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of proprietary strategies and third-party managers, using both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, and manages approximately $146.7 million in assets across five offices.