Kimberly Marmalich is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has a background as a partner and CPA at Alexander, Van Loon, Sloan, Levens & Farve PLLC. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a broad client base, including individual investors, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party advisory solutions through an open-architecture platform that supports both advisor-managed and model-based portfolios.

Percy Kaigler is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. since 2016. He is based in Gulfport, MS, and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer with approximately 436 advisors managing around $15.7 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and nonprofit organizations, offering a range of advisory and consulting services alongside access to various model strategies and managed account solutions.

Eric Bland is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding a Series 65 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stratos Wealth Partners since 2014 and has been associated with Piltz, Williams, LaRosa & Co. since 2000. Outside of advising, he is a partner in two property management businesses where he handles financial duties such as bookkeeping and tax preparation. Stratos Wealth Partners provides advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers an open-architecture Strategic Wealth Management platform that supports customized portfolio management and active asset allocation across multiple custodians and sub-advisors.

Paul Sala Jr. is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. and LPL Financial, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. He has 11 years of industry experience, all with his current firms since 2015. Stratos Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered enterprise wealth management firm overseeing approximately $18.6 billion in assets with about 366 advisors serving over 24,000 clients. The firm offers a range of advisor-managed and model-based investment strategies under an open-architecture platform, providing personalized asset allocation and discretionary or non-discretionary account management.

Bridget Weatherly is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. since 2016. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is active in her community as secretary of the Gulfport School District and a board member of the Mississippi Tennis Association Junior Tennis Council. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer with approximately 436 advisors and $15.7 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and nonprofit organizations, offering a variety of advisory programs and investment strategies that include firm-developed and third-party models, with ongoing oversight from an Investment Strategy Committee.

Amber Pfarrer is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at the University of Southern Mississippi Foundation, Eley Guild Hardy Architects, and Zender Communications. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company provides investment advice and related services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm offers a variety of model-based and customized investment strategies along with discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs.

Frank Van Kirk Jr. is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Stratos Wealth Partners and affiliated LPL Financial since 2014. Stratos Wealth Partners provides advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers an open-architecture Strategic Wealth Management platform that supports both advisor-managed and model-based portfolios, utilizing multiple custodians and a mix of affiliated and third-party sub-advisors.

Thomas Wiltz III is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms, including Woodbury Financial Services and Ameritas Investment Corp. He is also the owner and advisor of Platinum Capital Advisors, where he places clients in life insurance and annuity products. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, families, businesses, trusts, and foundations. The firm delivers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Pierce Weatherly is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Community Bank, The First ANBA, Bancorp South, and Mississippi State University. Weatherly also owned and operated Lee's Detailing, LLC. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. provides investment advice and related services to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm offers a range of investment strategies combining model-based and customized approaches, with ongoing portfolio monitoring and rebalancing.

Angela Wolfe is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. in Gulfport, MS, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. since 2016. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer with approximately 436 advisors and $15.7 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and charitable and educational organizations, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies with oversight from an Investment Strategy Committee.

Heidi Ardis is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Roberts Wealth Management, Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as treasurer for the nonprofit organization For The Coast. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm utilizes discretionary model portfolios and a variety of investment strategies, serving over 127,000 clients through a platform-focused approach.

Stephen Byrne is a CFP® with over 42 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd and has a long tenure at LPL Financial dating back to 2007. Byrne is also involved in writing life, disability, and fixed annuity insurance products with several companies. Stratos Wealth Partners provides advisory services to individual investors, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, retirement plans, and other institutional clients through portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party advisory solutions. The firm offers an open-architecture Strategic Wealth Management platform that supports both advisor-managed and model-based portfolios across multiple custodians.

Matthew Lawing is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Benjamin F. Edwards in 2025, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC. He serves on the finance committee of the Southern Miss Alumni Association, where he participates in investment oversight and financial reporting. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer with approximately 436 advisors and $15.7 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs and consulting services that include both firm-developed and third-party investment strategies.

Frank Van Kirk III is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial since 2014. Van Kirk also serves as a trustee for multiple trusts, a role separate from his investment advisory activities. Stratos Wealth Partners provides advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers a Strategic Wealth Management platform with an open-architecture approach that supports advisor-managed and model-based portfolios, emphasizing active monitoring and asset allocation across multiple custodians.

James Luffey is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Apple Guerin Company, and The Dock. He also has experience related to Louisiana State University and the Pass Christian Yacht Club. Stratos Wealth Partners provides advisory services to a broad client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party advisory solutions through an open-architecture platform that supports both advisor-managed and model-based portfolios.

Suzie Sawyer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 35 years of industry experience. She previously worked for Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC for 20 years. Sawyer serves as a FINRA arbitrator in addition to her advisory role. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Diana Garrard is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked extensively within Thrivent-affiliated firms since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she has engaged as an independent contractor with various soccer associations over a ten-year period. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering holistic, goal-based financial plans that cover topics such as retirement, tax, and estate planning. The firm separates its planning services from portfolio management, focusing on written recommendations without discretionary trading authority.

Wendy Roper is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Gulfport, MS, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2012. 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 strategies, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Brian Ellerman is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2022 and has been associated with Hancock/Whitney Bank and Hancock Investment Services since 2016. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, employer-sponsored retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing multiple investment program structures and affiliated and third-party manager platforms.

Charles Rumsey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Gulfport, MS, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, and Bancorpsouth Bank. Outside of finance, he has experience working at Strange Brew Coffeehouse and operated Rumsey Consulting Engineering Incorporated for several years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by in-house and third-party research.