Jeffery Picard is a Senior Financial Advisor, Senior Vice President, and Portfolio Manager with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over 26 years of experience in providing personalized, client-focused strategies aimed at managing and preserving wealth for a diverse clientele. His expertise encompasses legacy planning, portfolio management services, and special needs planning strategies, with a focus on assisting business owners, entrepreneurs, professionals, corporate executives, and families in achieving their financial goals. Mr. Picard holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and has earned professional licenses including the General Securities Representative Examination (FINRA Series 7), the Uniform Combined State Law Examination (FINRA Series 66), and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He emphasizes a continuous educational approach to investment management and strategy, recognizing the dynamic nature of financial markets. Banking and lending services are provided through Bank of America, N.A., complementing his wealth management offerings. In addition to his professional work, Jeffery participates in community service through involvement with the Kiwanis Club of Lafayette and the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association. His personal interests include fishing, football, horseback riding, and hunting, and he shares a particular passion for breeding, raising, and training thoroughbred horses.

David Stelly is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Lafayette, LA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 1997. 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.

Sabrina Bayless is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previous experience at First Horizon and Fidelity Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Katelan Caffey is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lafayette, LA, holding a Series 66 designation and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked at UBS Financial Services and spent ten years with the Vermilion Parish School Board. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and broker-dealer services to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers a range of investment programs without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Beau Miller is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and institutional consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Barry Uze is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Lafayette, LA, with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Edward Jones since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, he is a trustee and owner of the Broussard family farm in Kaplan, LA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Nancy Kinchen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and over 41 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 1984. In addition to her advisory role, she works as an accountant for two local tax preparation and accounting businesses and teaches part-time at South Louisiana Community College. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, 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, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Jeffrey White is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for eight years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, where he has been since 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Joseph Signorelli III is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2009. He has 24 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a movie exhibition business in Crowley, LA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Lisa Heath is a CFP® with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2005. She has held roles within the Cambridge organization since 2001. Outside of her advisory work, Heath is a member of the Tri Delta Housing Board of Directors. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Scott Lowry is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Crowley, LA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of VGT Holdings, LLC, a real estate business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a broad network of advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Lauren Beck is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at UBS Financial and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she is the sole proprietor of JL Beck LLC, a real estate business based in Lafayette, Louisiana. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning using structured tools and modeling techniques and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kevin Hebert is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been working since 1998. He assists clients through the wealth management and investment management processes to develop personalized strategies tailored to their financial goals. Kevin’s areas of focus include retirement income, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, managing new wealth, and consulting for defined benefit and contribution plans, as well as institutional investment consulting and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Hebert holds a Bachelor of Science degree in International Trade and Finance from Louisiana State University. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant, a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designee, and a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® designee. Additional credentials include Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Kevin has also contributed to the community as a past board and committee member of an independent school. Outside of his professional life, Kevin is an active church member and enjoys spending time with his family. His personal interests include boating, fishing, music, photography, and tennis.

Steven Self is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lafayette, LA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1997. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Mark Culbertson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lafayette, LA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2017. Prior to this, he worked at Lowes Home Centers LLC and World Tree Financial, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services that incorporate structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

William Stracener III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera, Summit Financial Group, OSAIC, and Waddell & Reed. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Stephen Theunissen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a registered official for the Louisiana High School Officials Association, officiating high school football games. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 multiple market-facing registrations and delivers its program on a non-discretionary basis.

Richard Baldwin Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Lafayette, LA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Edward Jones. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, providing financial planning and advisory services through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Krystal Boudreaux is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Enterprise since 2024 and previously at Pinnacle Group and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she manages accounting for two real estate-related LLCs in Lafayette, Louisiana. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Gregory Daigle is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Enterprise and has previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Daigle serves as the board president of the South Louisiana Community College Foundation. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, as well as institutional clients. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment strategies and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products through its affiliated entities.