Ricky Andreas is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 20 years of industry experience, including 13 years with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Andreas is the owner of RA Capital of Louisiana, a support company specializing in bookkeeping. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client goals, with a focus on municipal and public-finance work and specialized retirement plan advisory services.

Charles Soprano III is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he attended Louisiana State University and St. Thomas More High School. He is also involved with The Investment Partners of Acadiana LLC in a support capacity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports a wide advisor network with specialized municipal and public-finance services.

Phillip Hebert is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Lafayette, LA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Hebert Insurance LLC and State Farm Insurance for a combined nine years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual, institutional, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Shelley Moncrief is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 38 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2015. She previously worked at Capital One Financial Advisors and Capital One Investments. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, employing various investment strategies and platforms supported by advanced operational tools.

Brad Sonnier is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Lafayette, LA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2008 and previously held positions at St. Martin Bank & Trust, Investment Professionals, Inc., Wells Fargo Advisors, and Legg Mason Wood Walker. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

John Foster is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and has a background that includes roles at Red River Bank, Cetera Investment Services, Capital One Financial Advisors, and Edward Jones. Foster is affiliated with Red River Bank, where he refers customers to the mortgage department. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Jaime Fontenot is a Senior Financial Advisor and Portfolio Manager at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has worked since 1995. He provides financial counseling to high net-worth individuals, families, and business owners, focusing on helping clients articulate their financial goals and develop strategies aligned with their objectives. Jaime offers services including income planning, retirement planning, risk management, and wealth management. With over 20 years of experience, Jaime concentrates on goal-based and estate planning services and leverages the expertise of various specialists within Merrill Lynch to support his clients. He manages personalized and defined investment strategies incorporating individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment options. Jaime works with clients in the Lafayette area and across the country. He holds an Accredited Certificate from Louisiana Business College and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Jaime is proficient in English and French and participates professionally within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Outside of his professional life, Jaime enjoys spending time with his family and partakes in outdoor activities such as boating, camping, cooking, fishing, football, hunting, photography, scuba diving, swimming, and traveling.

Stephen Daste is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James & Associates, Inc., and Ffc Capital Advisors, LLC. He serves as a board member of The Black School, an independent alternative school in New Orleans, providing oversight of school operations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of investment advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Paul Fink is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he has worked at Ortego Oil & Supply Co. since 2006. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Christopher Magouirk is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 41 years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved as a college baseball umpire. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofit organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and partnerships with third-party managers.

Christopher Stutes is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lafayette, Louisiana, and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, he worked in banking and mortgage roles at Family First Mortgage, The Bank, and Capital One Bank. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at clients nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficient strategies through a centralized consulting team. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Brandon Cordero is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with Series 66 credentials and approximately one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Picture Pros Photography. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm that serves both individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies, utilizing investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools in its recommendations.

John Marceaux is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lafayette, LA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with several family and business ventures, including serving as owner and general manager of a climate-controlled storage facility and participating as a non-active partner in pool service and construction businesses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory and investment solutions, supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors and 15,121 branch offices.

Zachary Mitchell Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lafayette, LA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at PFSI Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services, along with experience in education at South Louisiana Community College and the Iberia Parish School Board. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and manages approximately $15.5 billion in assets, delivering advisory services through model-driven strategies and supported by custodial and trade execution partnerships.

Justin Barden is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at First Tennessee Brokerage, Inc. for 14 years and continues to operate under the trade name First Horizon Advisors. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

John Briley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and over 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, he spent over two decades at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He is involved in several business ventures related to tax preparation and consulting, including Total HR Solutions, LLC and Briley Consulting Group, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms.

Jillian Rivers is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Lawrence N. Curtis, Ltd. for one year. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Beau Lasseigne is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Baker Hughes for eight years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and is notable for its extensive retail advisor network and affiliated financial services.

Heidi Jacobs Mcdonald is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a board member for Lafayette Community Fridge, a nonprofit focused on providing food access, and is an owner/partner of Foodies of Lafayette, a local commerce business. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Andre Fontenot is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lafayette, LA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Citigroup Global Market Inc. since 2009 and 2008, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a financial planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.