Michael Cocke is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for one year. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing personal investment-related entities. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Damon Smith is a financial advisor at Stifel with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2009 and holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he is actively involved with First Tee Gulf Coast, a nonprofit junior golf organization in Pensacola, Florida, where he serves as chairman of the board and has held various leadership positions. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional investors, and nonprofit organizations, providing both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to deliver asset allocation and financial planning guidance.

Matthew Lacour is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012, working at both Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. He is based in Pensacola, Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services that incorporate structured discovery and modeling tools, while generally acting in an advisory capacity rather than providing individual security recommendations.

James Hunter Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Pensacola, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Hunter Livery and Crabs on the Beach. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, tax-efficient services, and access to affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Christopher Kelly is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pensacola, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and having 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Kelly serves as a board member of the Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Association Foundation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and models to support tailored financial plans.

Joseph Peterson Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Pensacola, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has been with MetLife Securities Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property and casualty insurance brokerage and life settlements, and serves as president of Peterson Advisory Services, LLC. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and provides specialized event-driven planning programs.

Timothy Stewart is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of experience, all at Edward Jones since 2016. He is based in Gulf Breeze, Florida. 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 advisory services, operating under a fiduciary standard and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Michael Tylavsky is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Pensacola, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services grounded in modern portfolio theory and tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances. The firm includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, in its investment menus.

Jeffrey Knisley is a Private Wealth Management (PWM) Investment Management Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he partners with clients and their Wealth Management Advisors to design, implement, and monitor customized investment strategies aimed at achieving long-term investment goals. Jeffrey has been with Fidelity Investments since 1998, holding various positions including Senior Portfolio Specialist, Senior Investment Consultant, Assigned Relationship Manager, Fixed Income Specialist, Premium Service Representative, and Service and Trading Specialist. His extensive experience within the firm reflects a deep knowledge of investment management and client service. Outside of his professional work, Jeffrey enjoys activities such as spending time at the beach, family activities, fitness, football, running, and volunteering.

Suzanne Minter is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Edelman Financial Engines and its predecessor entities since 2010. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services primarily focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages large asset bases through model-based and customized portfolios and delivers both advisor-led and online offerings.

Stephen Harrod is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pensacola, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on finance and investment committees for Olive Baptist Church, a nonprofit organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools guided by its Global Investment Committee.

Robert Whibbs is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pensacola, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2020, he worked in the automotive sector for six years at StepOne Automotive Group and Vince Whibbs Automotive. He serves on the boards of two local organizations focused on civic and cultural activities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and investment management services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Richard Ralston is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc, Sa Stone Investment Advisors, and Sterne Agee Financial Services. He is also president of Parkway Financial Group, through which he provides investment advice and insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with diverse program options and model portfolios.

Lee H Ellis is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in providing advice, guidance, and strategies for individuals and families navigating the complexities of asset management. He focuses on client areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, and socially responsible investing, among others. Lee works to create flexible wealth management strategies aligned with his clients' values and goals, emphasizing one-on-one communication to understand individual and family objectives. Lee began his career with Merrill in 2006, initially serving as an Investor Services Advisor in Jacksonville, Florida, before relocating to the New York City Park Avenue Office as a Financial Advisor. During his time in New York, he completed a Master’s Degree at Columbia University, taught at Columbia, contributed to The New Yorker website, and served as an Editorial Assistant in The New Yorker’s Fiction Department. In 2017, he returned to Pensacola, Florida, to work with his father, Tommy Ellis, with whom he helped build Ellis & Associates, focusing on high-net-worth individuals and businesses. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Stetson University and a Master’s Degree from Columbia University. Lee is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is multilingual, speaking French, English, and Spanish, and participates in community activities as a board member of the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra. Lee’s personal interests include baseball, biking, chess, cooking, golfing, hiking, reading, traveling, writing, and spending time with his family.

Jason Lombardo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Pensacola, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its related entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in investment-related businesses, including Premier Coast Advisors, LLC and Phil48, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, utilizing Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Margarita Vazquez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Milton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1999 and previously served as Supervisor of Elections for Santa Rosa County in 2020 and 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in sales of home security, automation products, and loan products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-driven strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports account custody and trade execution through third-party providers.

Kimberly Flynn is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Pensacola, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a range of investment options such as money market funds, collective investment trusts, mutual funds, group annuity contracts, and insurance-related vehicles.

Derek Park is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2015. 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 provides a range of investment strategies and fiduciary advisory services through a large nationwide network of financial advisors.

Ernst Leidner is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in financial services in 1997 and established The Leidner Group in 2001. In his role, he assists clients by developing wealth management strategies tailored to their individual needs, focusing on a comprehensive approach to managing wealth. Ernst's areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the Louisiana State University System. Outside of his professional work, Ernst enjoys outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, hunting, surfing, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Susan Reed is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Reed holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a variety of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.