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NAPLES GLOBAL ADVISORS, LLC
720 5th Avenue South, Ste. 200
Naples, Florida 34102
®
®
®
Michael H. Morris
John M. Suddeth, Jr., CFA
Kerry M. Geroy, CTFA, IACCP
Grzegorz (“Greg”) S. Debski, CFA
Isaac E.W. Codrey, CFA
Sara B. Perkins
Kelly K. Walker, CFP
John Kent Cheesborough
Austin K. Herzer
Thomas Wyatt Russo, CFA
Juan J. Botero
Matthew J. Oleksak, CFP
VERO BEACH GLOBAL ADVISORS
3003 Cardinal Drive, Ste. E
Vero Beach, Florida 32963
®
David W. Griffis, CFA
Andrew B. Hartline, CFA
James (“Jim”) C. Davis, CFP
Contact Information:
Henry J. Venker
Telephones: 239-776-7900 / 772-213-8000
Email: compliance@naplesglobaladvisors.com
Facsimile: 239-776-7909
Websites: www.NaplesGlobalAdvisors.com / www.VeroBeachGlobalAdvisors.com
Updated
March 25, 2026
This Brochure Supplement provides information on the personnel of Naples Global Advisors, LLC
and its affiliate, Vero Beach Global Advisors (together the “Firm”) and supplements the Naples
Global Advisors, LLC Firm Brochure. Clients and prospective clients receive a copy of the Firm
Brochure. If you did not receive the Firm’s Brochure, or if you have any questions about the contents
of this Supplement, please contact Kelly Walker, Chief Compliance Officer, via email at
compliance@naplesglobaladvisors.com or via telephone at 239-776-7900.
information about these
individuals
is available on the SEC’s website at
Additional
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Form ADV Part 2B: Brochure Supplement
Name:
Year of Birth:
Michael H. Morris
Education:
1959
BS in Finance from Millsaps College in 1981
Business Experience:
MBA from Millsaps College in 1983
Michael relocated to Florida in 1984 and to Naples in 1994, serving in
senior leadership roles in wealth management for Florida National Bank and SunTrust until
2000. In 2000, Michael became president and CEO of First National Trust Company, a wholly
owned subsidiary of FNB Corporation. In 2004, the Florida operations of FNB Corporation
were spun out to shareholders and Michael became a member of the new banking company,
First National Bankshares of Florida, executive committee, as well as continuing to be
responsible for trust, investment services, and private banking. First National was acquired by
Fifth Third Bancorp in January of 2005, with Michael continuing to lead the investment
advisors business until January 2006. Michael co-founded Naples Capital Advisors in 2007 and
served as the CEO for the firm. The firm was acquired by TIB Financial Corp. in January of 2008.
He also served as an executive officer and member of the board of directors of TIB Bank until
co-founding Naples Global Advisors in September of 2011. Michael is an Investment Advisor
Representative of Naples Global Advisors registered with the Florida Office of Financial
Regulation and FINRA, an accreditation granted for passing the Series 65 Exam.
Michael serves as the Chief Executive Officer for the Firm.
Disciplinary Information:
No disciplinary actions.
Other Business Activities:
None.
Additional Compensation:
No additional outside compensation received.
Supervision:
The Management Committee of the Firm is responsible for the overall
supervision of Firm employees and adherence to Firm policies and procedures. The
Management Committee consists of Michael H. Morris, Chief Executive Officer (239-776-
7901), John M. Suddeth, Jr., Chief Investment Officer (239-776-7902), and Greg S. Debski, Chief
Information Security Officer (239-776-7907).
Form ADV Part 2B: Brochure Supplement
Name:
John M. Suddeth, Jr., CFA
Year of Birth:
1963
Education:
BS in Finance from Auburn University in 1986
MBA from Georgia State University in 1993
Business Experience:
John began his financial services career with Drexel Burnham Lambert
in Orlando, Florida in 1986. After earning a Master of Business Administration degree from
Georgia State University, John moved to Southwest Florida and spent the next nine years
working for SunTrust Bank and Northern Trust Bank as a portfolio manager. During this
period he earned the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and later served as a director of
the Naples Financial Analyst Society. The CFA designation is globally recognized and attests to
a charterholder’s success in a rigorous and comprehensive study program in the field of
investment management and research analysis. In 2001, John accepted an executive level
position with the A.I. duPont Trust in Jacksonville. As Director of Investments for the multi-
billion-dollar charitable trust, he was responsible for the public market component of the
portfolio along with providing input on broader strategic investment issues. During his five-
year tenure with the duPont Trust, John had direct oversight responsibility for the trust’s
publicly-traded equity and debt securities, including domestic and foreign markets, as well as
active and passive mandates. John co-founded Naples Capital Advisors in 2007 and served as
the Chief Investment Officer for the firm. The firm was acquired by TIB Financial Corp. in
January of 2008, and John maintained his role there until co-founding Naples Global Advisors
in September of 2011.
John serves as the Chief Investment Officer for the Firm.
Disciplinary Information:
No disciplinary actions.
Other Business Activities:
None.
Additional Compensation:
No additional outside compensation received.
Supervision:
The Management Committee of the Firm is responsible for the overall
supervision of Firm employees and adherence to Firm policies and procedures. The
Management Committee consists of Michael H. Morris, Chief Executive Officer (239-776-
7901), John M. Suddeth, Jr., Chief Investment Officer (239-776-7902), and Greg S. Debski, Chief
Information Security Officer (239-776-7907).
Form ADV Part 2B: Brochure Supplement
Name:
®
Kerry M. Geroy, CTFA, IACCP
Year of Birth:
1966
Education:
BS in Sociology from University of Florida in 1988
Business Experience:
®
Kerry began her career in financial services with SunTrust (formerly
SunBank/Naples, N.A.) in 1990 as a Trust Administrative Assistant and subsequently moved
into the roles of Trust Administrator and Trust Officer. She spent the next 18 years with
NationsBank, Comerica Wealth and Institutional Management and National City Bank as Vice
President/Trust Officer where she managed client relationships. In 2001, she earned the
Certified Trust and Financial Advisor designation. The CTFA is designed to recognize a
standard of knowledge and competence for the trust and wealth advisory field. In 2008, Kerry
joined TIB Bank and Naples Capital Advisors. Her primary role was to develop and implement
the trust services offering in the wealth management division of TIB Bank and to serve as the
Chief Compliance Officer for Naples Capital Advisors. In 2015, Kerry earned the designation
of Investment Adviser Certified Compliance Professional. The IACCP
is co-sponsored by the
Investment Adviser Association and NRS and is designed to ensure that compliance
professionals have been trained, tested and certified to meet high industry professional
standards. Kerry is an Investment Advisor Representative of Naples Global Advisors
registered with the Florida Office of Financial Regulation and FINRA, an accreditation granted
for passing the Series 65 Exam. Kerry joined Naples Global Advisors in September of 2011.
Kerry serves as a Client Advisor for the Firm.
Disciplinary Information:
No disciplinary actions.
Other Business Activities:
None.
Additional Compensation:
No additional outside compensation received.
Supervision:
The Management Committee of the Firm is responsible for the overall
supervision of Firm employees and adherence to Firm policies and procedures. The
Management Committee consists of Michael H. Morris, Chief Executive Officer (239-776-
7901), John M. Suddeth, Jr., Chief Investment Officer (239-776-7902), and Greg S. Debski, Chief
Information Security Officer (239-776-7907).
Form ADV Part 2B: Brochure Supplement
Name:
Year of Birth:
Grzegorz (“Greg”) S. Debski, CFA
Education:
1986
Business Experience:
BS in Finance from University of Connecticut in 2008
Greg started his career in financial services as a Junior Analyst for a
Senior Wealth Management group with UBS. He worked closely with high-net-worth clients
on portfolio management and investment analysis. After his time at UBS, he moved to a private
alternative investment firm where he invested firm capital as a derivatives trader and equity
portfolio manager. Greg earned his Chartered Financial Analyst designation in 2016. The CFA
designation is globally recognized and attests to a charterholder’s success in a rigorous and
comprehensive study program in the field of investment management and research analysis.
Greg joined Naples Global Advisors in March of 2013.
Greg serves as the Chief Information Security Officer and Portfolio Manager for the Firm.
Disciplinary Information:
No disciplinary actions.
Other Business Activities:
None.
Additional Compensation:
No additional outside compensation received.
Supervision:
The Management Committee of the Firm is responsible for the overall
supervision of Firm employees and adherence to Firm policies and procedures. The
Management Committee consists of Michael H. Morris, Chief Executive Officer (239-776-
7901), John M. Suddeth, Jr., Chief Investment Officer (239-776-7902), and Greg S. Debski, Chief
Information Security Officer (239-776-7907).
Form ADV Part 2B: Brochure Supplement
Name:
Year of Birth:
Isaac E.W. Codrey, CFA
Education:
1984
BA in Physics from Rollins College in 2006
MBA from Rollins College in 2008
Business Experience:
Isaac started his career in financial services with Raymond James in
2008 as a Junior Analyst in Naples, Florida. He worked with high-net-worth clients on portfolio
management and investment analysis. In 2009, Isaac joined CreditSights, a leading
independent credit research provider. As a senior analyst on the U.S. Strategy team, he was
responsible for authoring research that focused on global macro-economic and credit trends
in the U.S. high-grade and high-yield corporate bond markets. Isaac earned his Chartered
Financial Analyst designation in 2010. The CFA designation is globally recognized and attests
to a charterholder’s success in a rigorous and comprehensive study program in the field of
investment management and research analysis. Isaac joined Naples Global Advisors in January
of 2017.
Isaac serves as an Investment Analyst and Portfolio Manager for the Firm.
Disciplinary Information:
No disciplinary actions.
Other Business Activities:
None.
Additional Compensation:
No additional outside compensation received.
Supervision:
The Management Committee of the Firm is responsible for the overall
supervision of Firm employees and adherence to Firm policies and procedures. The
Management Committee consists of Michael H. Morris, Chief Executive Officer (239-776-
7901), John M. Suddeth, Jr., Chief Investment Officer (239-776-7902), and Greg S. Debski, Chief
Information Security Officer (239-776-7907).
Form ADV Part 2B: Brochure Supplement
Name:
Year of Birth:
Sara B. Perkins
Education:
1989
BS in Finance from University of Florida in 2012
Business Experience:
Sara began her career at Cameron, a division of Schlumberger Group,
in Houston, Texas after obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University
of Florida. During her time with Cameron, Sara was involved in an accelerated development
program and held numerous roles in the Finance functions of the company including a global
experience during a year-long project in Singapore supporting the startup of a new production
plant. After repatriating to Houston in 2014, Sara continued with Cameron and held roles as
Finance Project Controller and Finance Project Manager. In September 2017, Sara moved to
Naples and joined the NGA team. Sara is an Investment Advisor Representative of Naples
Global Advisors registered with the Florida Office of Financial Regulation and FINRA, an
accreditation granted for passing the Series 65 Exam.
Sara serves as a Client Advisor for the Firm.
Disciplinary Information:
No disciplinary actions.
Other Business Activities:
None.
Additional Compensation:
No additional outside compensation received.
Supervision:
The Management Committee of the Firm is responsible for the overall
supervision of Firm employees and adherence to Firm policies and procedures. The
Management Committee consists of Michael H. Morris, Chief Executive Officer (239-776-
7901), John M. Suddeth, Jr., Chief Investment Officer (239-776-7902), and Greg S. Debski, Chief
Information Security Officer (239-776-7907).
Form ADV Part 2B: Brochure Supplement
Name:
®
Year of Birth:
Kelly K. Walker, CFP
Education:
1997
BS in Mathematics and Economics and Finance from Florida Southern College
in 2019
Business Experience:
Kelly began her financial services career at Naples Global Advisors as
a Client Services Officer followed by her role as a Client Advisor before progressing to the Chief
Compliance Officer. Kelly earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida Southern College
where she double-majored in Mathematics as well as Economics and Finance. She is an
Investment Advisor Representative of Naples Global Advisors registered with the Florida
Office of Financial Regulation and FINRA, an accreditation granted for passing the Series 65
Exam.
®
®
professional or a CFP
®
®
®
certification at www.cfp.net.
®
®
professionals have met CFP Board’s high standards for education, examination,
professional, an individual must fulfill the following
In 2023, Kelly became certified for financial planning services in the United States by Certified
Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (“CFP Board”). Therefore, she may be referred as a
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER
professional and may use these and
the other certification marks (the “CFP Board Certification Marks”) that Certified Financial
Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. has licensed to CFP Board in the
United States. The CFP
certification is voluntary. No federal or state law or regulation
certification. You may find more information
requires financial planners to hold the CFP
about the CFP
CFP
experience, and ethics. To become a CFP
•
requirements:
®
•
Education: Earn a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university
and complete CFP Board-approved coursework at a college or university through a CFP
Board Registered Program. The coursework covers the financial planning subject areas
CFP Board has determined are necessary for the competent and professional delivery
of financial planning services, as well as a comprehensive financial plan development
capstone course. A candidate may satisfy some of the coursework requirement through
other qualifying credentials. CFP Board implemented the bachelor’s degree or higher
requirement in 2007 and the financial planning development capstone course
requirement in March 2012. Therefore, a CFP
professional who first became certified
before those dates may not have earned a bachelor’s or higher degree or completed a
financial planning development capstone course.
®
Certification Examination. The
the comprehensive CFP
Examination: Pass
examination is designed to assess an individual’s ability to integrate and apply a broad
base of financial planning knowledge in the context of real-life financial planning
situations.
•
•
Experience: Complete 6,000 hours of professional experience related to the personal
financial planning process, or 4,000 hours of apprenticeship experience that meets
Fitness Standards for Candidates for CFP® Certification and Former
additional requirements.
CFP® Professionals Seeking Reinstatement
Code of
Ethics: Satisfy the
Ethics and Standards of Conduct
and agree to be bound by CFP Board’s
(“Code and Standards”), which sets forth the ethical and
®
practice standards for CFP
professionals.
•
Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics
requirements to remain certified and maintain the right to continue to use the CFP Board
Certification Marks:
®
®
•
Code and Standards
Ethics: Commit to complying with CFP Board’s Code and Standards. This includes a
commitment to CFP Board, as part of the certification, to act as a fiduciary, and
therefore, act in the best interests of the client, at all times when providing financial
professional who does
advice and financial planning. CFP Board may sanction a CFP
not abide by this commitment, but CFP Board does not guarantee a CFP
professional's
services. A client who seeks a similar commitment should obtain a written engagement
that includes a fiduciary obligation to the client.
Continuing Education: Complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years to
maintain competence, demonstrate specified levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities,
and keep up with developments in financial planning. Two of the hours must address
the
.
Kelly serves as the Chief Compliance Officer for the Firm.
Disciplinary Information:
No disciplinary actions.
Other Business Activities:
None.
Additional Compensation:
No additional outside compensation received.
Supervision:
The Management Committee of the Firm is responsible for the overall
supervision of Firm employees and adherence to Firm policies and procedures. The
Management Committee consists of Michael H. Morris, Chief Executive Officer (239-776-
7901), John M. Suddeth, Jr., Chief Investment Officer (239-776-7902), and Greg S. Debski, Chief
Information Security Officer (239-776-7907).
Form ADV Part 2B: Brochure Supplement
Name:
Year of Birth:
John Kent Cheesborough
Education:
1987
BS in Business from Miami University in 2009
Business Experience:
Kent began his career in financial services with Fisher Investments in
2010 as a Client Management Associate. He worked with high-net-worth clients managing the
operational aspects of their advisory relationship with the firm. His focus on investments later
developed in his roles in Institutional Fixed Income Sales and Trading with Carolina Capital
Markets, a FINRA registered Broker-Dealer and with Brownstone Investment Group, where he
served as a Director of Sales and Trading working in both the North Carolina and New York
offices. At Brownstone, he provided execution and advisory services to a variety of
institutional clients. Prior to joining Naples Global Advisors, Kent served as a Wealth Advisor
with Investors Trust Company, an investment management and financial planning advisory
firm in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Kent is an Investment Advisor Representative of Naples
Global Advisors registered with the Florida Office of Financial Regulation and FINRA, an
accreditation granted for passing the Series 65 Exam. Kent joined Naples Global Advisors in
2021.
Kent serves as an Investment Analyst and Portfolio Manager for the Firm.
Disciplinary Information:
No disciplinary actions.
Other Business Activities:
None.
Additional Compensation:
No additional outside compensation received.
Supervision:
The Management Committee of the Firm is responsible for the overall
supervision of Firm employees and adherence to Firm policies and procedures. The
Management Committee consists of Michael H. Morris, Chief Executive Officer (239-776-
7901), John M. Suddeth, Jr., Chief Investment Officer (239-776-7902), and Greg S. Debski, Chief
Information Security Officer (239-776-7907).
Form ADV Part 2B: Brochure Supplement
Name:
Year of Birth:
Austin K. Herzer
Education:
1995
BS in Finance from University of Florida in 2017
Business Experience:
Austin graduated from the University of Florida in 2017 with a
Bachelor of Science in Finance. He then completed a two-year post baccalaureate program in
medical sciences at the University of Florida. After successfully graduating from this program,
he attained the Director of Enterprise Sales role for Vive Remote Patient Monitoring, a
healthcare startup company. Austin joined the NGA team in 2022 as an Investment Analyst. He
is an Investment Advisor Representative of Naples Global Advisors registered with the Florida
Office of Financial Regulation and FINRA, an accreditation granted for passing the Series 65
Exam.
Austin serves as an Investment Analyst for the Firm.
Disciplinary Information:
No disciplinary actions.
Other Business Activities:
None.
Additional Compensation:
No additional outside compensation received.
Supervision:
The Management Committee of the Firm is responsible for the overall
supervision of Firm employees and adherence to Firm policies and procedures. The
Management Committee consists of Michael H. Morris, Chief Executive Officer (239-776-
7901), John M. Suddeth, Jr., Chief Investment Officer (239-776-7902), and Greg S. Debski, Chief
Information Security Officer (239-776-7907).
Form ADV Part 2B: Brochure Supplement
Name:
Year of Birth:
Thomas Wyatt Russo, CFA
Education:
1987
BA in Economics from Denison University in 2010
MBA from Columbia Business School in 2017
Business Experience:
Prior to joining Naples Global Advisors, Wyatt worked in the Market
Structure & Partnerships group in the Global Banking & Markets division at Goldman Sachs.
While at Goldman Sachs, he was responsible for strategic investments, partnerships, and
electronic trading. Wyatt began his career at Bloomberg LP in the financial products group.
Wyatt earned a BA in Economics from Denison University and an MBA from Columbia Business
School. Wyatt earned the Chartered Financial Analyst designation in 2021. The CFA
designation is globally recognized and attests to a charterholder’s success in a rigorous and
comprehensive study program in the field of investment management and research analysis.
Wyatt serves as an Investment Analyst and Portfolio Manager for the Firm.
Disciplinary Information:
No disciplinary actions.
Other Business Activities:
None.
Additional Compensation:
No additional outside compensation received.
Supervision:
The Management Committee of the Firm is responsible for the overall
supervision of Firm employees and adherence to Firm policies and procedures. The
Management Committee consists of Michael H. Morris, Chief Executive Officer (239-776-
7901), John M. Suddeth, Jr., Chief Investment Officer (239-776-7902), and Greg S. Debski, Chief
Information Security Officer (239-776-7907).
Form ADV Part 2B: Brochure Supplement
Name:
Year of Birth:
Juan J. Botero
Education:
1994
BS in Finance from Florida State University in 2017
MS in Business Analytics and Information Systems from University of South
Florida in 2022
Business Experience:
Juan earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Florida State
University in 2017 and later obtained a Master of Science in Business Analytics and
Information Systems from the University of South Florida in 2022. Prior to joining Naples
Global Advisors, Juan served as a Vice President at Citigroup within the Corporate Treasury
team. In this role, he focused on liquidity management, including contingency funding
planning, stress testing, and balance sheet analysis supporting the firm’s global treasury and
risk management framework. Juan joined NGA in 2025 as a Client Advisor. He is an Investment
Advisor Representative of Naples Global Advisors registered with the Florida Office of
Financial Regulation and FINRA, an accreditation granted for passing the Series 65 Exam.
Juan serves as a Client Advisor for the Firm.
Disciplinary Information:
No disciplinary actions.
Other Business Activities:
None.
Additional Compensation:
No additional outside compensation received.
Supervision:
The Management Committee of the Firm is responsible for the overall
supervision of Firm employees and adherence to Firm policies and procedures. The
Management Committee consists of Michael H. Morris, Chief Executive Officer (239-776-
7901), John M. Suddeth, Jr., Chief Investment Officer (239-776-7902), and Greg S. Debski, Chief
Information Security Officer (239-776-7907).
Form ADV Part 2B: Brochure Supplement
Name:
®
Year of Birth:
Matthew J. Oleksak, CFP
Education:
1988
BA in History from University of Tampa in 2010
M.Ed. from University of Tampa in 2012
Business Experience:
®
After graduating from the University of Tampa in 2010, Matt began his
career in education. In 2013, he transitioned into financial services, joining MetLife which later
became Brighthouse Financial. His focus was supporting insurance-based solutions of a wide
range of retirement, income, and planning-related needs. Matt is an Investment Advisor
Representative of Naples Global Advisors registered with the Florida Office of Financial
Regulation and FINRA, an accreditation granted for obtaining the CFP
certification.
®
®
professional or a CFP
®
®
®
certification at www.cfp.net.
®
®
professionals have met CFP Board’s high standards for education, examination,
professional, an individual must fulfill the following
In 2021, Matt became certified for financial planning services in the United States by Certified
Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (“CFP Board”). Therefore, he may be referred as a
professional and may use these and
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER
the other certification marks (the “CFP Board Certification Marks”) that Certified Financial
Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. has licensed to CFP Board in the
United States. The CFP
certification is voluntary. No federal or state law or regulation
requires financial planners to hold the CFP
certification. You may find more information
about the CFP
CFP
experience, and ethics. To become a CFP
•
requirements:
®
•
•
Education: Earn a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university
and complete CFP Board-approved coursework at a college or university through a CFP
Board Registered Program. The coursework covers the financial planning subject areas
CFP Board has determined are necessary for the competent and professional delivery
of financial planning services, as well as a comprehensive financial plan development
capstone course. A candidate may satisfy some of the coursework requirement through
other qualifying credentials. CFP Board implemented the bachelor’s degree or higher
requirement in 2007 and the financial planning development capstone course
requirement in March 2012. Therefore, a CFP
professional who first became certified
before those dates may not have earned a bachelor’s or higher degree or completed a
financial planning development capstone course.
®
Certification Examination. The
Examination: Pass
the comprehensive CFP
examination is designed to assess an individual’s ability to integrate and apply a broad
base of financial planning knowledge in the context of real-life financial planning
situations.
Experience: Complete 6,000 hours of professional experience related to the personal
financial planning process, or 4,000 hours of apprenticeship experience that meets
additional requirements.
•
Fitness Standards for Candidates for CFP® Certification and Former
Code of
CFP® Professionals Seeking Reinstatement
Ethics: Satisfy the
Ethics and Standards of Conduct
and agree to be bound by CFP Board’s
(“Code and Standards”), which sets forth the ethical and
®
practice standards for CFP
professionals.
•
Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics
requirements to remain certified and maintain the right to continue to use the CFP Board
Certification Marks:
®
®
•
Code and Standards
Ethics: Commit to complying with CFP Board’s Code and Standards. This includes a
commitment to CFP Board, as part of the certification, to act as a fiduciary, and
therefore, act in the best interests of the client, at all times when providing financial
professional who does
advice and financial planning. CFP Board may sanction a CFP
not abide by this commitment, but CFP Board does not guarantee a CFP
professional's
services. A client who seeks a similar commitment should obtain a written engagement
that includes a fiduciary obligation to the client.
Continuing Education: Complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years to
maintain competence, demonstrate specified levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities,
and keep up with developments in financial planning. Two of the hours must address
the
.
Matt serves as a Client Advisor for the Firm.
Disciplinary Information:
No disciplinary actions.
Other Business Activities:
None.
Additional Compensation:
No additional outside compensation received.
Supervision:
The Management Committee of the Firm is responsible for the overall
supervision of Firm employees and adherence to Firm policies and procedures. The
Management Committee consists of Michael H. Morris, Chief Executive Officer (239-776-
7901), John M. Suddeth, Jr., Chief Investment Officer (239-776-7902), and Greg S. Debski, Chief
Information Security Officer (239-776-7907).
Form ADV Part 2B: Brochure Supplement
Name:
Year of Birth:
David W. Griffis, CFA
Education:
1968
BA in Organizational Management/Finance from Bluffton University in 1995
MBA from Otterbein University in 2002
Business Experience:
David has more than 30 years of experience in Investment
Management. In addition to his undergraduate and master’s degrees, David earned the
Chartered Financial Analyst designation. The CFA designation is globally recognized and
attests to a charterholder’s success in a rigorous and comprehensive study program in the field
of investment management and research analysis. Prior to co-founding Vero Beach Global
Advisors, David served as a Senior Investment Officer/Senior Vice President at Northern Trust
and as a Senior Portfolio Manager at PNC Bank. He joined with Naples Global Advisors and
Andrew Hartline to form Vero Beach Global Advisors in 2017.
David serves as Managing Partner of Vero Beach Global Advisors which is an affiliate of Naples
Global Advisors, LLC.
Disciplinary Information:
No disciplinary actions.
Other Business Activities:
None.
Additional Compensation:
No additional outside compensation received.
Supervision:
The Management Committee of the Firm is responsible for the overall
supervision of Firm employees and adherence to Firm policies and procedures. The
Management Committee consists of Michael H. Morris, Chief Executive Officer (239-776-
7901), John M. Suddeth, Jr., Chief Investment Officer (239-776-7902), and Greg S. Debski, Chief
Information Security Officer (239-776-7907).
Form ADV Part 2B: Brochure Supplement
Name:
Year of Birth:
Andrew B. Hartline, CFA
Education:
1967
BBA in Finance from Stetson University in 1989
Business Experience:
Andrew has over 20 years of experience in the areas of portfolio
management, trust administration, private banking, and commercial/corporate lending. He
earned his Chartered Financial Analyst designation in 1999. The CFA designation is globally
recognized and attests to a charterholder’s success in a rigorous and comprehensive study
program in the field of investment management and research analysis. Andrew also earned
the Certified Investment Management Analyst designation in 2005. He is a graduate of the
Southeast Bank Commercial Management Associate Program, the Florida Graduate Trust
School, and the National Trust School at Northwestern University. Prior to co-founding Vero
Beach Global Advisors, Andrew served as a Senior Vice President and Senior Wealth Strategist
at Northern Trust. He joined with Naples Global Advisors and David Griffis to form Vero Beach
Global Advisors in 2017.
Andrew serves as Managing Partner of Vero Beach Global Advisors which is an affiliate of
Naples Global Advisors, LLC.
Disciplinary Information:
No disciplinary actions.
Other Business Activities:
None.
Additional Compensation:
No additional outside compensation received.
Supervision:
The Management Committee of the Firm is responsible for the overall
supervision of Firm employees and adherence to Firm policies and procedures. The
Management Committee consists of Michael H. Morris, Chief Executive Officer (239-776-
7901), John M. Suddeth, Jr., Chief Investment Officer (239-776-7902), and Greg S. Debski, Chief
Information Security Officer (239-776-7907).
Form ADV Part 2B: Brochure Supplement
Name:
®
Year of Birth:
James (“Jim”) C. Davis, CFP
Education:
1960
BBA in Finance from University of Georgia in 1982
Business Experience:
Jim has more than 40 years of financial service experience. After
graduating from the University of Georgia with a business degree in finance, Jim started his
financial services career with Trust Company Bank of Georgia (now Truist Bank). In 2000, he
moved to Vero Beach, Florida and held senior positions in wealth management and private
banking. Prior to joining the Vero Beach Global Advisors, Jim was a Vice President with Fidelity
Investments in the role of a Wealth Planner working with high net-worth individuals and their
families.
®
®
professional or a CFP
®
®
®
certification at www.cfp.net.
®
®
professionals have met CFP Board’s high standards for education, examination,
professional, an individual must fulfill the following
In 2014, Jim became certified for financial planning services in the United States by Certified
Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (“CFP Board”). Therefore, he may be referred as a
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER
professional and may use these and
the other certification marks (the “CFP Board Certification Marks”) that Certified Financial
Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. has licensed to CFP Board in the
certification is voluntary. No federal or state law or regulation
United States. The CFP
requires financial planners to hold the CFP
certification. You may find more information
about the CFP
CFP
experience, and ethics. To become a CFP
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requirements:
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Education: Earn a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university
and complete CFP Board-approved coursework at a college or university through a CFP
Board Registered Program. The coursework covers the financial planning subject areas
CFP Board has determined are necessary for the competent and professional delivery
of financial planning services, as well as a comprehensive financial plan development
capstone course. A candidate may satisfy some of the coursework requirement through
other qualifying credentials. CFP Board implemented the bachelor’s degree or higher
requirement in 2007 and the financial planning development capstone course
requirement in March 2012. Therefore, a CFP
professional who first became certified
before those dates may not have earned a bachelor’s or higher degree or completed a
financial planning development capstone course.
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Certification Examination. The
Examination: Pass
the comprehensive CFP
examination is designed to assess an individual’s ability to integrate and apply a broad
base of financial planning knowledge in the context of real-life financial planning
situations.
Experience: Complete 6,000 hours of professional experience related to the personal
financial planning process, or 4,000 hours of apprenticeship experience that meets
additional requirements.
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Fitness Standards for Candidates for CFP® Certification and Former
Code of
CFP® Professionals Seeking Reinstatement
Ethics: Satisfy the
Ethics and Standards of Conduct
and agree to be bound by CFP Board’s
(“Code and Standards”), which sets forth the ethical and
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practice standards for CFP
professionals.
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Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics
requirements to remain certified and maintain the right to continue to use the CFP Board
Certification Marks:
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Code and Standards
Ethics: Commit to complying with CFP Board’s Code and Standards. This includes a
commitment to CFP Board, as part of the certification, to act as a fiduciary, and
therefore, act in the best interests of the client, at all times when providing financial
professional who does
advice and financial planning. CFP Board may sanction a CFP
not abide by this commitment, but CFP Board does not guarantee a CFP
professional's
services. A client who seeks a similar commitment should obtain a written engagement
that includes a fiduciary obligation to the client.
Continuing Education: Complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years to
maintain competence, demonstrate specified levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities,
and keep up with developments in financial planning. Two of the hours must address
the
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Jim serves as a Financial Advisor of Vero Beach Global Advisors which is an affiliate of Naples
Global Advisors, LLC.
Disciplinary Information:
No disciplinary actions.
Other Business Activities:
None.
Additional Compensation:
No additional outside compensation received.
Supervision:
The Management Committee of the Firm is responsible for the overall
supervision of Firm employees and adherence to Firm policies and procedures. The
Management Committee consists of Michael H. Morris, Chief Executive Officer (239-776-
7901), John M. Suddeth, Jr., Chief Investment Officer (239-776-7902), and Greg S. Debski, Chief
Information Security Officer (239-776-7907).
Form ADV Part 2B: Brochure Supplement
Name:
Year of Birth:
Henry J. Venker
Education:
2003
BS in Finance from Indiana University in 2024
Business Experience:
Henry holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the Kelley School of
Business at Indiana University. Henry is pursuing the Chartered Financial Analyst designation
and has passed all three levels of the program. He is currently accumulating the required work
experience to be awarded the CFA designation. The CFA designation is globally recognized
and attests to a charterholder’s success in a rigorous and comprehensive study program in the
field of investment management and research analysis. Prior to joining VBGA, Henry gained
hands-on experience as an Equity Research Intern at Mitchell Capital Management.
Henry serves as an Investment Analyst of Vero Beach Global Advisors which is an affiliate of
Naples Global Advisors, LLC.
Disciplinary Information:
No disciplinary actions.
Other Business Activities:
None.
Additional Compensation:
No additional outside compensation received.
Supervision:
The Management Committee of the Firm is responsible for the overall
supervision of Firm employees and adherence to Firm policies and procedures. The
Management Committee consists of Michael H. Morris, Chief Executive Officer (239-776-
7901), John M. Suddeth, Jr., Chief Investment Officer (239-776-7902), and Greg S. Debski, Chief
Information Security Officer (239-776-7907).