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Kristi Pool is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Integrity Registered Investment Advisors and Consolidated Electrical Distributors. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm primarily manages assets on a discretionary basis and employs both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, using third-party sub-advisers and maintaining a due diligence process for recommended managers and private investments.

Andre Guerin is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with a Series 65 credential. He joined Arete Wealth Advisors in 2025 and has prior experience at Dupre Carrier Godchaux and a long tenure at Tri-City Physical Therapy. Outside of advising, he is a shareholder and franchisee in several businesses, including a physical therapy clinic and a StretchZone franchise. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, utilizes third-party sub-advisers, and acts as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

Scott Peyton is a financial advisor at Advisory Services Network with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Cornerstone Advisors LLC and Actus Wealth Strategies. Outside of advising, Peyton is involved in community activities such as serving on the board of the Opelousas Museum and Interpretive Center and managing a family LLC focused on advocacy for sexual abuse survivors. He also owns a collectibles resale business. Advisory Services Network provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, and institutions through a large network of independent representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services with flexible engagement models and employs a multi-asset investment approach tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Joseph Godchaux Jr. is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor with 34 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC and has been involved with DCG Agency Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is engaged in several business ventures including ownership and partnership positions in insurance agencies and other financial services, as well as investments in banking and hospitality sectors. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and employs both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations while acting as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

Jonathan Lewis is a financial advisor with SPC in Opelousas, LA, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 39 years of industry experience, including roles at Parkland Securities, Sigma Planning Corporation, and Acadiana Insurance Agency Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Lewis serves as a minister for a local church and occasionally speaks at church functions. SPC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm operates a large advisory network and delivers tailored, discretionary advice through various account programs supported by partnerships with Fidelity and third-party advisers.

Jennifer Varga is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Opelousas, LA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Principal Securities, Inc., she worked at Pruco Securities, LLC and has a background in dental hygiene. She is also licensed as an insurance agent, providing sales and service of fixed insurance products including life, annuities, disability, long-term care, health, and group insurance. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.