Vance Richard is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 36 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Iberia Financial Services, infinex Investments, and First Horizon Advisors. Richard serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Bank Insurance & Securities Association and owns VARCO of Acadiana, a business involved in buying and selling drill pipe in the energy industry. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools, and supports a broad network of advisors and affiliated firms.

Allison Williams Fogg is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. She previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., with a combined tenure of 17 years across those roles. Her credential includes the Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and models.

Michael Gurzi is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2019 and previously with Summit Financial Group Inc. from 2015 to 2021. Outside of his advisory role, Gurzi serves as the Aquatics Director for the Lafayette Consolidated Government Parks and Recreation Department, where he develops new swimming activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services and operates a multi-manager platform with various program structures and affiliations.

Mary Le Blanc is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a position she has held since May 2017. She assists clients with investment and retirement planning by understanding their financial goals and objectives. As a Financial Advisor, Mary offers a comprehensive approach to managing wealth that begins with listening to clients' needs to ensure solutions are aligned with their individual objectives. Mary began her financial services career in 2009 and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Northwestern State University of Louisiana. She has earned the CRPC® designation and is recognized as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her expertise includes helping clients develop short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals, with access to various financial solutions including banking, credit, home financing, and small business services. Mary resides in Lafayette with her three children and is actively involved in her community. She participates in organizations such as ACTs, One Acadiana, and St Jude's, and has previously served as local Chapter President for the Northwestern State Alumni Association of Lafayette. Mary is also involved with her local church, the ACTs community, and The Mardi Gras Krewe of RIO.

Blake Harper is a financial advisor at OSAIC with seven years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and a Series 66 license. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2023, he worked at Royal Alliance for five years and has been involved with The Rock Financial Group since 2014. Harper is also the owner of Rock Private Wealth Management, LLC, where he serves as a financial advisor and insurance representative. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services with a variety of portfolio management options including access to third-party money managers and customized investment strategies.

Ross Woodring is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lafayette, Louisiana, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2007 to 2021 before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2021. Outside of his advisory work, Woodring is a partner in Ragin Cages, LLC, a recreation business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Nolan Venable is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he spent 20 years with Wealth Advisors, LLC and 27 years with OSAIC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an insurance agency and a tax preparation firm. 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, managed portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Calen Gondran is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Lafayette, LA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. for 13 years before joining OSAIC in 2024. In addition to his advisory role, he manages Legacy Maritime LLC, a non-investment business focused on overseeing the LLC’s interests. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to multiple investment platforms. The firm utilizes proprietary asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to offer tailored portfolio management across various asset classes.

Kelly Stoutes is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lafayette, Louisiana, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an officer of Stoutes Enterprises, Inc., an insurance-related business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and analysis.

Clint Laviolette is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 28 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with OSAIC since 2024 and has a long history with Financial Advisory Solutions, LLC and Retirement Resources of Louisiana, Inc. He serves as President of the Lakes on the Teche Homeowners Association board of directors. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, including access to third-party money managers and customized portfolio solutions.

Rhett Hackett is a CFP® and ChFC® with 25 years of experience in financial advising, all of which have been with Edward Jones since 2000. He is based in Lafayette, LA, and also serves as a college instructor for nine hours per year outside of trading hours. 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 solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Thomas Webre is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at First Horizon Advisors, Infinex Investments, Iberia Bank, and ProEquities. Webre operates out of Lafayette, LA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

John Landry Jr. is a CFP® with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and is also affiliated with Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory role, he was involved with St. Joe Properties LLC from 2020 to 2024. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Brady Broussard is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses, and has 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Camellia Advisory and Cetera Wealth Services, and has operated Lifesource Financial Partners since 2010. Broussard also teaches a retirement planning course at a local university twice a year. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that supports both discretionary and non-discretionary authorities.

Ken Meyers is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Lafayette, LA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Outside of his advisor role, Meyers is involved in investment-related entrepreneurial activities, including ownership interests in Acadiana Wealth Advisors, LLC and Meyers Investments, LLC, as well as a house-flipping business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Damon Scimemi serves as a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he provides goals-based wealth management services to a diverse clientele, including affluent families, oil field personnel, accomplished professionals, and successful business owners. He employs a disciplined approach to investing and offers customized advice to help clients pursue their financial objectives. Before joining Merrill Lynch in 1995, Damon spent six years as an Independent Agent selling health, disability, and life insurance in Lafayette, Louisiana. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a High School Diploma from Alfred M Barbe High School. Damon participates in community activities through his involvement with the DREAMS Foundation and Holy Cross Church. Outside of his professional commitments, he enjoys boating, fishing, hunting, reading, scuba diving, and spending time with his family.

Thomas Maggio is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lafayette, LA, holding the ChFC® designation and a Series 63 license. He has 57 years of industry experience, including over 20 years with LPL Financial and two years at WS Griffith Securities, Inc. Outside of advising, he is involved with an insurance agency under the name Weber and Maggio. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment management options through a large network of advisors using both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Cory Lavergne is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2017, he worked at Halliburton for three years. Lavergne serves as a board member of the Cathedral-Carmel Foundation, where he participates in managing investments for the school's foundation. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting through a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Curt Arcement is a CFP® professional with 29 years of experience in financial advising, currently serving at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He previously worked at Investment Partners of Acadiana, LLC for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several business ventures, including co-ownership of a mixed martial arts gym and a fight promotion company, as well as providing accounting and business consulting services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting, using analytical tools and risk profiling to support clients’ goals, and features specialized programs such as municipal advisor services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Andrew Gutierrez is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities for over a decade before joining Raymond James. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 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 and pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.