Gary Goeppinger is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 credentials. Prior to his current role, he worked at several firms including Forthright Capital Advisory and Concert Wealth Management. Outside of advising, he is the president of Republic of Texas Capital Management Corporation, where he manages property-related activities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and offers specialized municipal and public finance advisory services.

Dakota Boughton is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors based in Pensacola, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2026, he worked for Edward Jones from 2020 to 2026 and served in the United States Air Force from 2010 to 2020. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals using a variety of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Benjamin Hein is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He previously spent 12 years at Edward Jones before joining LPL Financial in 2025. Outside of advising, Hein hosts a podcast based in Pensacola, Florida. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting its advisors with research tools and a broad non-advisory financial services network.

Johanna Mc Gill is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018, following roles at Regions Bank and Commerce Bank. Outside of her advisory work, she is an affiliate streamer on Twitch.TV, where she streams gameplay of The Sims 4. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and maintains a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Nicholas Mann is a financial advisor at Stifel with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Stifel in 2023, he worked at SunFarm Energy and has academic experience at the University of West Florida. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates proprietary capital market models developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support asset allocation and financial planning.

Pamela Fox is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2014 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, Pamela is involved in pet sitting in Pensacola, FL. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and includes a range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Michael Shirk is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leverages a comprehensive approach to financial planning and investment management, assisting clients at various stages of their financial journeys. His work focuses on managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, and strategies for small businesses, special needs, and women and wealth. Michael emphasizes providing clients with disciplined, impactful wealth management strategies and access to a broad array of investment services and resources through Merrill and Bank of America. With over 35 years of professional experience, including 24 years as a leader and aviation professional in the U.S. Coast Guard, Michael brings a strong work ethic and a collaborative approach to his practice. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the United States Coast Guard Academy and a Master's Degree from Purdue University System. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Michael engages in activities such as adventure sports, biking, boating, camping, hiking, reading, and traveling. He is also involved in community leadership through Leadership Mobile. Michael seeks to build trusted relationships with his clients, serving not only as their financial advisor but also as a friend and confidant.

Jonathan Warren is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Stifel, where he has worked for 15 years. He has 25 years of experience in the industry and is based in Pensacola, Florida. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, providing both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, offering asset allocation and financial planning analyses that support client decision-making.

John Mayfield III is a CFP® certificant with 40 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has held prior roles at Hancock Whitney Bank and Suntrust Advisory Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide, SEC-registered advisory firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including model portfolios and bespoke strategies, supported by over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Robert Thompson is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Pensacola, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He previously spent 14 years with Sagepoint Financial, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he has operated a sole proprietorship focused on investment-related sales and insurance activities since 1993. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated advisory and brokerage services with access to multiple investment platforms, employing asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated portfolio rebalancing to manage a broad range of investment types.

Stephen Timberlake is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pensacola, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated private bank since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a small honey-producing business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Madisyn Santora is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has worked with Ameriprise since 2019 and previously had roles at Envie Boutique and the University of South Alabama. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement. The firm combines proprietary research and algorithmic tools to deliver tailored recommendations within a defined investment framework.

Michael Douglas is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience, currently with Stifel since 2009. He has worked part-time at the Pensacola Civic Center for over three decades and maintains a part-time role at Douglas & Associates, which he has been involved with for nearly 40 years. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Tonya Estes is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Merrill for 13 years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Alexander Varidin is a financial advisor with Stifel based in Clearwater, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Stifel in 2024, he worked at KPMG and engaged in entrepreneurial activities through Varidin Properties, LLC. He serves as chapter chairperson and committee member for the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a board member of the Dunedin Cares Food Pantry, indicating involvement in both professional and community organizations. Stifel serves a wide client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Marjorie Moore is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 43 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1983 and concurrently with Bank of America since 2011. Outside of advisory work, she serves as a trustee for the H Family 2025 Survivorship Trust and is a limited partner in a family-owned marina. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services and investment strategies to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary portfolio management approaches.

Kevin Frost is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Pensacola, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2006 and Primerica Financial Services since 2004. He is also Vice President of S.R Frost & Associates, Inc., an entity formed for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors offers a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services through a large network of advisors and utilizes model-driven investment strategies managed by third parties, supported by custody and trade execution from BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Gracia Gamez is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Pensacola, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2020, she worked in the rental car and retail sectors. 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 nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Beth Navarrete is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pensacola, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She worked at Merrill from 2006 to 2023 before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, where she has been since 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates in its planning process.

Justin Gates is a financial advisor with Cetera in Pensacola, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services for nine years and currently owns multiple related entities, including LifeCycle Wealth Advisors LLC and Lifecycle Tax Resolution Specialists LLC, focusing on tax advising, IRS representation, and financial services. He also operated Harry Gates Enterprises, Inc. for four years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers across a variety of program structures and custodial relationships.