Mikayla Bates is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Baton Rouge, LA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing five years of industry experience. Her prior positions include roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Northwestern Mutual, and Sigma Financial Corporation. She serves on the board of the North Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce and regularly speaks on religious topics at various venues. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products through a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Keith Leblanc is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2022 and previously spent over two decades with Hancock Whitney Bank and Hancock Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in event planning, gift concierge, and creative writing promotion through his business, SOUTHERNLY SOCIAL LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and retirement services across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Patrick Hannie is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Baton Rouge, LA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at GWFS Equities, Inc., MML Investors Services LLC, and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and various institutional entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Christopher Choate is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2004. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Greenwell Springs, LA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Thomas Scott Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Zachary, Louisiana, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of advising, he serves on the Board of Commissioners for the Lane Regional Medical Center and is involved in local community support through a nonprofit football fundraising organization. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and provides a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Thomas Lee is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Walmart, Bankers Life Insurance, Another Broken Egg, and Parrains Seafood. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists and offers financial planning, third-party asset manager access, and participation in the Model Wealth Portfolios wrap program.

Brandon Pierce is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he operated Brandon's Birdies LLC for seven years. 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 range of investment management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and utilizes multiple portfolio management approaches across various program structures.

Cedric Lewis is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2025, he worked in education at several high schools in Louisiana from 2012 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is a rideshare driver in Metairie, LA. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and a range of insurance and trust services.

Pamela Malara is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She worked with Investment Professionals, Inc. for 20 years before joining Cetera in 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers weekly for the West Feliciana Animal Shelter’s fundraising events. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through more than 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Justin Tersteeg is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at Russ Davis Wholesale and the LSU economic policy and research group. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than 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 advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Rickie Johnson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Baton Rouge, LA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 1999. Johnson serves as Treasurer for the Association Haitienne de Développement Humain, Inc., a community organization. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers, focusing on matching clients to appropriate investment models and offering ERISA fiduciary services.

Patrick Amie is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Hancock Whitney Bank, Valic Financial Advisors, and several other financial services firms. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Ciara Gibbs is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2020, she held roles with Waitr, the Chamber of Commerce, and was involved with both the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts councils. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm emphasizes matching clients to appropriate program models and discretionary managers, utilizing a range of investment products and third-party advisory platforms.

Henry Young is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in St. Francisville, Louisiana, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2004 and previously worked at the University of Phoenix for 19 years. Young serves as a board member for the West Feliciana Fire Protection District #1, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by advanced operational tools.

Alexis Carrasquel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Alexis has been associated with Gladstone Wealth Partners and Bon Vue Wealth Management. Outside of finance, Alexis has been involved with the East Baton Rouge Public Library and local schools in Zachary, Louisiana. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Thomas Barrett IV is a CFP® and ChFC® at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. He previously worked for Foxy's Ascension for seven years. Outside of finance, he owns Barrett Fitness Concepts, a personal training and gym business in Baton Rouge, LA. 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 and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

John Zimek is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Senior Shield LLC, Elevate Health LLC, Call-Health LLC, and Gilsbar LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach, offering financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in a wrap program, along with affiliated insurance and lending services.

Brennan Simoneaux is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His background includes service in the United States Marine Corps and a role at ClearDefense Pest Control. He is also affiliated with Southeastern Louisiana University. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in the Model Wealth Portfolios wrap program.

Torie Christen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Baton Rouge, LA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Their career has been wholly spent at Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Rachel Partin is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at MassMutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at MetLife Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Gameday Turf Specialists, LLC, a bookkeeping business. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, goal-based planning and offering specialized services such as divorce planning and estate settlement.