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Thomas Ferrell is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC and has held roles at firms including Cantella & Co., Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of the Musgrove Country Club in Jasper, Alabama. Steward Partners Investment Advisory manages approximately $28.34 billion in assets and serves a diverse client base ranging from non-high-net-worth individuals to institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through proprietary strategies and third-party managers, utilizing a range of investment vehicles tailored to client objectives.

Andrew Wiginton is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC in Jasper, Alabama. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2025. Prior to his current role, he worked in general contracting and engineering. Outside of advisory activities, he is a limited partner in MWIG3, LLC, a residential real-estate acquisition and development business. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC manages over $28 billion in assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management using proprietary and third-party strategies across multiple asset classes.

Michael Wiginton Sr. is a CFA® charterholder with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC and has previously worked at Cantella & Co Inc and Cambridge Investment Research. Outside of advisory roles, he serves as a board member for The Grand Residences HOA in Panama City, FL, and is involved in several real estate ventures. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC manages approximately $28.34 billion in regulatory assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable and corporate clients, and institutions. The firm’s investment approach integrates proprietary Life Wealth Optimization models and third-party money managers, offering portfolio management across multiple asset classes tailored to client objectives.

Luke Ferrell is a financial advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Cambridge Investment Research and Cantella & Co., Inc. Outside of finance, he has experience associated with country club operations. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC manages approximately $28.34 billion in regulatory assets and serves a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable and corporate clients, and institutional plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management using proprietary and third-party strategies across multiple asset classes.

Randa Byars is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to Edward Jones, she worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Adam Rhoades. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Matthew Laird is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Jasper, AL, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director on the board of Bank of Walker County and is a part-owner of a Mosquito Authority franchise in San Antonio, Texas. He also holds officer positions with the Walker Area Community Foundation. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations through a range of advisory and institutional fiduciary solutions.