Amy Ungles is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 20 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include work with Nationwide Investment Services Corporation and Transamerica entities since 2016. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through managed advice programs and investment education services. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and retirement planning guidance, supported by Morningstar Investment Management’s proprietary portfolio construction and oversight tools.

Nicole Brusher is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. since 2012. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of fee-based wrap programs, financial planning, and investment management services, utilizing various model strategies and maintaining an internal trading desk.

Randal Locklier is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including TD Ameritrade, Merrill, and Secure Investment Management. Additionally, he is a licensed insurance agent operating a non-investment related insurance agency through J.D. Mellberg Financial, LLC. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and trusts. The firm employs strategic asset allocation models and offers discretionary portfolio management through its turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program.

Kathleen Crowley is a CFP® professional with 32 years of experience in the financial industry. She is currently with Ameriprise, where she has worked since 2020, following a seven-year tenure at Raymond James & Associates. Crowley serves on the board of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee Northwest Florida Foundation and acts as its Investment Chair. She is also an adjunct professor for FIN 4045 at Florida State University and co-owns a jet ski rental business and a tree farm in Panama City, FL. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds, offering detailed recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis with advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Brenda Whitwell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley for two years before joining Edward Jones in 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies alongside affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Sheila Stoutamire is a financial advisor with Merrill in Panama City, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1987. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Greg Scott is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America, Merrill, Summit Bank, and Raymond James. Outside of his advisory role, Scott manages daily operations for 2H&V Construction Services, a construction company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured planning tools and extensive asset management.

Charles Owens is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His background includes entrepreneurial roles in the hospitality and watersports sectors, such as ownership and management positions at Florida Parasail Company and Owens Wealth Management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of investment program options and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Saige Emanuel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Saige was self-employed and previously worked in education at Emerald Coast Middle School and Fruit Cove Middle School. Saige also founded Abadie Academy LLC, an educational venture. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and investment analyses.

Jesse Underwood is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Panama City, FL, holding a Series 66 license and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked with First Command Insurance Service and its affiliated advisory and brokerage services for four years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Prometheus Performance, a business that trades in performance oils and lubricants. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and extensive operational tools.

Les Brackett is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Panama City, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the advisory board of Tech Farms, a nonprofit focused on fostering technological advancement in his area. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals—including both non‑HNW and high-net-worth clients—as well as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to tailor investment strategies to client needs.

Michael Sears III is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2026. Prior to his current role, he held various positions across multiple industries including landscaping, cleaning services, education, and food service. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Beverly Hager is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, Hager serves as Chair of the City of Panama City General Employee Pension Fund Board and operates a notary business. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, utilizing various portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Noah King is a CFP® professional based in Panama City, FL, with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and Capital City Bank, having previously worked at Ameriprise and Raymond James & Associates. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individual investors, 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.

Paul Largo is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2016. He also owns Dune Lakes Private Wealth Advisors LLC, a private practice based in Rosemary Beach, FL. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, using proprietary research and planning tools.

William Wahl is a Wealth Management Advisor and founder of The Wahl Group, a Merrill Lynch Wealth Management team based in St. Louis. With over three decades of experience in wealth planning, he leads a practice dedicated to putting clients first and focusing on what matters most in their lives. His team serves a select number of corporate executives, business owners, and affluent families across the country. William holds multiple professional designations, including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri Columbia. He has been recognized on the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list for nine consecutive years as of 2026. Outside of his professional endeavors, William is married to his wife, Amy, and has three children. He is involved in community organizations such as the Guardian Angel Settlement Association and Living Water International. His personal interests include golfing, music, pickleball, singing, spending time with family, and traveling.

Joe King Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Panama City, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 50 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Raymond James & Associates, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory work, he is an author with several published books. 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 wide range of financial planning and investment services supported by extensive technology and a large network of advisors.

John Stevenson is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes six years at Edward Jones and one year in real estate at Star Real Estate. Stevenson is involved in community activities, serving as Vice President and Financial Chair of Scenic Walton and Chairman of Friends of Scenic 30A, where he helps oversee fundraising and grant applications. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser supporting a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through various portfolio management and financial planning services, leveraging a multi-manager platform with model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Heather Noyes is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Panama City, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in Triple A Homes LLC, where she manages project budgets, secures financing, and contributes to design and interior decisions. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that oversees approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Dan Griggs is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2019 and previously worked at Summit Financial Group and Summit Brokerage Services. Griggs is also president of Austin Coordinated Resources, Inc., a financial services and tax entity. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and unaffiliated managers.