Personal Advisors | Florida

Florida: Fort Myers/Red Cedar Drive

5246 Red Cedar Drive | Fort Myers, FL 33907 | 239.267.6655

Executive Vice President,
Regional President

Executive Vice President,
Executive Managing Director, Wealth Advisory

Senior Vice President,
Fiduciary Advisor

Assistant Vice President
Wealth Advisor Associate

Executive Vice President, Regional President | 239.267.6655

Charles brings more than 35 years of financial services experience and leads the Florida Wealth Advisory team. Prior to joining Busey, he was the founding member and President & CEO of Investors’ Security Trust.

As a lifelong resident of Southwest Florida, Charles works tirelessly with volunteer endeavors to make his community a better place to live. He has received countless honors for his dedication, including the Boy Scouts Distinguished Service Award, Clara Barton Humanitarian Award, Gulfshore Life Magazine’s Man of the Year Award, and the Distinguished Leadership Award from Leadership Lee County.

Currently, Charles is Chairman of the Board for the Jewish Federation of Lee County; Director/Chairman of the Board for Hope Hospice; Director for the Children's Advocacy Center; and Senior Advisor for the Southwest Florida Community Foundation. He also served as Director/Chairman with the Lee Memorial Health Foundation; Lee County School Foundation; FGCU Foundation; and United Way of Lee County.

Charles graduated from the University of Georgia with a BA degree in Business and Finance and completed the LSU Graduate School of Banking.

Email:

charles.idelson@busey.com

Brent Crawford

Executive Vice President, Executive Managing Director, Wealth Advisory | 239.689.7181

As Executive Vice President, and Managing Director of Busey Wealth Management, Brent provides fiduciary guidance to ultra-high-net-worth clients and family offices across the United States.

Prior to joining Busey Wealth Management in 2012, Brent served as Managing Director of U.S. Trust at Bank of America where he led offices in Sarasota, Bonita Springs, and Naples, Florida. Originally from North Carolina, Brent earned his undergraduate degrees in Business Administration and Trust & Estate Administration from Campbell University. He also holds a master’s degree in Business Administration from Campbell University and earned his ATFA designation in 2023. He has worked in the trust and estate planning arena since 1994.

Brent has served as a director for several nonprofit agencies in Southwest Florida, including Lee Memorial Health System Foundation, the Foundation for Lee County Public Schools, Take Stock in Children, and Evangelical Christian School. He is a past recipient of Gulfshore Life Magazine’s Forty Under 40 award. Brent currently serves as a Board Member for the Trust Education Foundation of Campbell University and as a mentor within the University’s Trust Fellows Program.

Senior Vice President, Fiduciary Advisor | 239.689.7184

For over 30 years, Kathy has worked with trusts and legacy organizations, assisting clients with wealth structuring, and estate and trust administration.

In 2013 she obtained the CTFA designation through the Institute of Certified Bankers, a subsidiary of the American Bankers Association.

Kathy is a Fort Myers native and is actively involved in the southwest Florida community, including her past role as Board President of the Lee County Estate Planning Council.

Email:
kathy.bright@busey.com

Senior Vice President, Fiduciary Advisor | 239.689.7115

Karen has 35 years of banking and trust experience and has extensive knowledge in trust administration, estates, and asset management. She enjoys all her clients, meeting new ones, and takes pride in helping them obtain all their financial goals. A graduate of the Stevens Institute of Business and Art in St. Louis, MO., Karen successfully completed Trust School I, II and III through Cannon Financial Institute. She also graduated from the Illinois Bankers Association Trust and Investment Management School.

Karen serves on the Southwest Community Foundation Scholarship Committee and is a member of the Lee County Estate Planning Council. She loves spending time with her family and gives back to the community by volunteering her time with various organizations.

Email:
karen.cameron@busey.com

Senior Vice President, Fiduciary Advisor | 239.267.6655

Chris is a seasoned trust administrative officer with over 30 years’ experience focusing on fiduciary administration and trust operations. She has a high level of technical knowledge in the field of Estate and Trust Administration.

As a Fiduciary Advisor, she works with individuals and families to understand their goals and provide solutions to achieve these goals.

Chris graduated from Old Dominion University and the Florida Bankers Association Trust School in 1992.

Email:
chris.lawson@busey.com

Assistant Vice President, Wealth Advisor Associate | 239.433.7001

Jessica Curry is Assistant Vice President – Wealth Advisor Associate for Busey Bank.

In this role, Jessica cultivates and manages a portfolio of high-net-worth clients. This requires her to develop a deep understanding of each client’s unique goals and objectives, and then work with the rest of her team to develop a plan of action. She serves as the main liaison for her clients and works closely with Investment Advisors and Private Client Associates to provide personalized financial guidance.

Jessica joined Busey in 2021 and has held several positions in the financial industry. A certified Wealth Management Specialist, her philosophy is centered on providing service excellence for her clients by providing a financial plan uniquely suited to their individual needs.

Jessica holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Psychology from the University of Tampa. She also obtained a Certificate in Financial Planning from Florida State University, as well as an Accredited Trust Fiduciary Advisor license from Campbell University. She is an active member in her community, serving on the Lee County Estate Planning Council and regularly volunteering for various other local organizations.

Email:

Jessica.Curry@Busey.com