Joining the new branch is managing director Charles Nezuh, who is a former branch manager with Janney Montgomery Scott and Moors & Cabot. He brings more than 40 years experience in the securities industry and 19 years as a financial advisor to the firm.

Also joining the Winter Park office is Dennis Nolte, Marcus Michels and Gus Nicholson. The three have been advising clients for 21 years, 27 years and 43 years, respectively.

Nezuh's son, Keith, who has more than 15 years of experience at Wachovia Investments, Janney Montgomery Scott and Moors & Cabot, will operate a satellite office in St. Cloud.

Regional wealth manager Capital Guardian has 27 offices predominantly on the east coast.