Craig Marcello is a financial advisor at Turning Point Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 65, 66, and 63 licenses. Prior to joining Turning Point Financial, he worked at Ameriprise, RoseStone Wealth Advisors, and ran his own advisory firm, Marcello Wealth Advisory LLC. He serves on the board of a local organization in Covington, LA. Turning Point Financial serves individual and family clients, business owners, and retirement plans by offering financial planning, discretionary investment management, and tax and accounting services. The firm employs a team-based fiduciary planning process with integrated in-house tax and accounting capabilities and utilizes third-party sub-advisers and custodial platforms for portfolio management.

Andrew Hoffman is a CFP® with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Beam Wealth Advisors, Inc. since 1999 and previously worked at Securities America Inc for seven years. Hoffman also practices as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, assisting clients and attorneys with financial settlements and court-related matters in divorce cases. Beam Wealth Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charities, and businesses by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses asset allocation and diversification strategies based on Modern/Post-Modern Portfolio Theory and offers coordinated tax and planning services through affiliated CPA and tax-preparation entities.

Robert McAlister is a financial advisor at Foundry Financial LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Meridian Wealth Management and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Outside of advising, he owns McAlister Ventures, LLC, a business consulting firm, and serves as a soccer referee for youth and adult games. Foundry Financial provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs risk-based, diversified portfolios and uses adviser-held discretion to manage client portfolios with an emphasis on long-term allocation.

Jason Sanchez is a financial advisor with Beam Wealth Advisors, Inc. in New Orleans, LA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Securities America Inc., and has been with Beam Wealth Advisors and Oban Wealth Management LLC since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, Sanchez serves as secretary for the Freret Street Market and Festivals, a community-based art market and festival, and is a board member of the Rotary Club of New Orleans Riverbend. Beam Wealth Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charities, and businesses by providing comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs asset allocation and diversification strategies guided by Modern/Post-Modern Portfolio Theory and integrates tax and CPA services through affiliated entities.

William Stoner is a financial advisor with Inspire Advisors, LLC in Covington, LA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 10 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Inspire Investing, Harcon, Inc., Paradiem, LLC, First Baptist Church, E Six Thirteen, LLC, and LPL Financial, LLC. Inspire Advisors, LLC manages approximately $1.33 billion in discretionary client assets and serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as institutions and charitable organizations. The firm incorporates Biblically Responsible Investing through its proprietary Inspire Impact Score™ and offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, frequently utilizing sub-advisors and proprietary ETFs.

Dustin Mitchell is a financial advisor at Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at several firms, including Coppell Advisory Solutions and Kinetic Investment Management, Inc. He is also involved in Mitchell Financial Group, where he sells fixed annuities, fixed indexed annuities, and life insurance independently. Gibbs Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management and related advisory services, utilizing third-party platforms and strategists such as Orion Portfolio Solutions and TownSquare Capital. The firm employs a combination of analytical approaches and emphasizes risk management, tax efficiency, and guaranteed-income solutions.

Brian Becker is a financial advisor with Prospera Financial Services, Inc. in Mandeville, LA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at M Holdings Securities, Inc. and Becker & Suffern, Ltd. Outside of investment advising, Mr. Becker serves on the advisory board for the American College Center for Ethics and is involved in consulting and insurance-related business activities. Prospera Financial Services is a multi-team advisory firm with 271 advisors managing approximately $14.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to various advisory programs and third-party platforms.

Keith Duet is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Advisory Services Network since 2013. In addition to his financial advisory role, Mr. Duet is an attorney providing legal services, primarily tax consulting and incidental accounting, through his own law firm. Advisory Services Network serves individuals, families, corporations, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consulting, managing approximately $8.6 billion in client assets with a range of strategies and implementation options.

Daniel Palomino is a financial advisor with Advisory Services Network, holding a Series 65 designation and beginning his industry career in 2026. He has previously worked at Simon & Simon Wealth Management and held various roles outside the financial industry, including positions in education and hospitality. Advisory Services Network provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through a network of independent advisers. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consulting, utilizing a broad range of securities and third-party managers.

Patrick Suffern is a financial advisor with Prospera Financial Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been a partner at Bsm Partner, LLC since 2009 and has been associated with Becker Suffern McLanahan, Ltd. since 1983. Outside of advising, he serves on the board of the Catholic Community Foundation Archdiocese of New Orleans and the New Orleans Estate Planning Council, and is involved in thoroughbred horse racing through Silver Julep Cup Stables, LLC. Prospera Financial Services is a multi-team advisory firm with 271 advisors managing approximately $14.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and multiple advisory programs through a combination of in-house models, sub-advisers, and third-party platforms.

Preston Christian is a financial advisor at Silver Oak Securities, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 and 63 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise, Citizens Securities Inc., Woodbury Financial Services Inc., Hancock/Whitney Bank, and Capital One Investment Services. He is also involved with Armor Financial Group, operating as an independent financial professional. Silver Oak Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other entities through a network of over 100 financial professionals. The firm offers a range of advisory programs emphasizing discretionary investment management tailored to client objectives, supported by operational features such as ongoing model monitoring and automated investment processes.

Kenneth Uhlich is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience, currently with Advisory Services Network. His prior experience includes roles at Cornerstone Advisors LLC and Park Avenue Securities. He serves as a Roman Catholic Deacon for the Archdiocese of New Orleans, engaging in various parish ministries. Advisory Services Network provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, corporations, and retirement plans through a large network of independent advisers. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, employing diversified investment strategies tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Joseph Crapanzano III is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. in Mandeville, LA, with one year of industry experience. He is also the owner of JC3 Consulting LLC, a data science consulting business, and serves as the director of the Confirmation program at St. Catherine of Siena Parish. Additionally, he is an adjunct instructor at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is a multi-team advisory firm with 271 advisors managing approximately $14.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities through financial planning, portfolio management, and access to various advisory programs and platforms.

Evangelist King is a financial advisor with Arkadios Wealth Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial, LLC, and has served in various roles at Gulf Coast Bank & Trust over the past decade. In addition to his advisory work, he provides professional speaking and training on general business topics such as sales skills, professional development, and leadership. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment solutions that include discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA retirement plan consulting, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis methods.

Charles Simon is a financial advisor with Advisory Services Network and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 12 years of industry experience, including prior roles at FOUNDATIONS INVESTMENT ADVISORS and Retirement Income Specialists. He also operates Simon & Simon Financial, LLC, an insurance and annuity agency offering fixed annuities and life insurance. Advisory Services Network provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, corporations, and retirement plans through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Christopher Hitzman is a financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked previously at TruWealth Advisors, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Ameriprise Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent selling fixed and traditional insurance products. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individual clients, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations and offers a range of investment management, financial planning, and multi-family office services.

William Miller is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, he is the owner and president of Protective Wealth Strategies, an FMO field marketing organization focused on life insurance and fixed indexed annuity products. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional investors, and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and offers advisory services combined with technology and operational solutions for other advisers through its managed account platform.

Edward Suffern is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. Since 2026, he has been with Prospera following nine years at Becker Suffern McLanahan LTD. Prior to his financial career, he worked nearly a decade at Trey Yuen Cuisine of China. He is an inactive owner of Sevin Investments, LLC, a non-investment-related business in Mandeville, LA. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is a multi-team advisory firm with 271 advisors managing approximately $14.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other entities through financial planning, portfolio management, and access to various advisory programs and platforms.

Douglas Allen is a financial advisor with John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes a 13-year tenure at Nationwide Investment Services Corporation before joining John Hancock in 2024. John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC offers financial planning and consultative services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, and business entities. The firm utilizes a technology-assisted model with third-party software to deliver written financial plans, serving a high volume of clients per advisor.

Claire Friedrichs is a financial advisor with Moors & Cabot, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Coker & Palmer, Raymond James & Associates, and Merrill. She is also a partner in Friedrichs Taylor LLC. Moors & Cabot serves retail and high-net-worth individuals as well as corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, and consulting through a range of advisory approaches and third-party sub-advisors.