David Rauch is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Destin, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services since 2003 and Raymond James Financial since 2009. Rauch is also president of DMR Wealth Services, a support company, and serves as a director for Preserve Bluewater Bay Inc., a nonprofit focused on land preservation related to a local golf course. 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 tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to support client decision-making.

Davis Parrish is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Destin, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James Financial and Renasant Bank. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing various portfolio strategies and operational tools.

Tod Ingram is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones and Envision Realty Group LLC before joining Thrivent Financial in 2020. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm integrates planning with managed-account programs while maintaining separate services and does not provide portfolio management or adviser selection for institutional clients.

Mark Wingate is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Destin, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Primerica Financial Services, COMPASS Bank, and BBVA Securities Inc. He also worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. before his current role. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and offers a wide range of investment and financial services.

Lesley Telatovich is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she occasionally works as a bartender at a restaurant in Destin, FL, and has also served as a substitute teacher for the Escambia County School District. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated services, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the country.

Zachary Seabolt is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. He joined Ameriprise in 2022 after brief tenures at SA Stone Investment Advisors and SA Stone Wealth Management. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support retirement planning and delivers this service through a centralized consulting team in partnership with its financial advisors.

Christopher Poate is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following six years at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He serves on the finance committees of Rocky Bayou Country Club and Sinfonia Gulf Coast. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm employs a large network of advisors and utilizes research and analytics to support its investment approach, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Rufus Allen Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Niceville, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. 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 and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

David Densmore is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley, Jackson National Life Distributors, Amundi Pioneer Institutional Asset Management, and Columbia Management Investment Advisers. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a mobile home dealership in Florida. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning for business-owner transitions and other niche areas. The firm’s advisors use proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations, with clients deciding how to implement them.

Aaron Volz is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Destin, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and has been involved in land investing and gutter maintenance businesses. Outside of advising, he is CEO of Ascent Growth LLC, which focuses on improving business efficiency through AI implementation. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals—including high-net-worth clients—as well as institutional and municipal clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and consulting services using a variety of portfolio management styles supported by in-house research and a broad affiliate network.

Maurice Stouse III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Destin, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Renasant Bank, Raymond James Financial Services, and Fidelity. He serves as a board member for the nonprofit Path of Grace, assisting with fundraising and governance. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Kim Lepley is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Taylor, Lepley & Associates team. She has been recognized on the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list for multiple years, including 2023 through 2026. Kim joined Merrill Lynch in 2010 after practicing as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley, bringing experience in credit and lending as well. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of South Carolina and holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Kim's expertise includes college education planning, legacy planning, retirement income, family wealth management strategies, and special needs planning, among others. Prior to her financial services career, she worked at Alabama Power Company and Southern Company with experience in finance, accounting, and information technology. Active in the community, Kim has served on the boards of Girls Inc. of Central Alabama and The Bell Center. Outside of her professional and community involvement, she enjoys outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, tennis, and spending time on the beach, as well as cooking.

Krista Kenney is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2018, she worked with the Department of Defense Education Activity. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, providing financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with a range of portfolio management styles.

David Lauch is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Keegan & Company, LLC and Amsouth Investment Management Company LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Lauch manages a rental property in Olive Branch, Mississippi. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics, serving over 14,000 financial advisors and managing approximately $671 billion in assets.

Hunter Eager is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he is a general partner and managing member of Eager Operative LLC, a business involving freelance writing, administrative assistance, and consulting primarily for his wife. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Shane O'dell serves as a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been a part of the team since 2006, beginning his career with McGovern, O'Dell & Associates. His professional focus includes strengthening client relationships, acquiring new clients, corporate retirement income strategies, and investment selection. Shane holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P®), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®). Shane earned his bachelor's degree in business management from Cazenovia College. He has received multiple recognitions including appearances on Forbes' "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list for consecutive years and was named among America's Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors by Forbes/SHOOK. Additionally, he has served in leadership and community roles such as president of the Dianne L. O'Dell Scholarship Foundation and as a member of the Board of Trustees for Cazenovia College from 2017 to 2023. Based in Destin, Florida, Shane lives with his wife, Briane, and their two children, Jax and Avalyn. His professional philosophy centers around working one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at pursuing their long-term goals.

Craig Martin is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Destin, Florida. He holds the Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked at First Command Advisory Services and served in the United States Army for 24 years. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses and written recommendations across various financial topics. The firm emphasizes a planning-focused approach without discretionary portfolio management or institutional advisory services.

Brance Parker is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Destin, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial and affiliated firms since 2002 and owns Support Company LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of a condo association and provides personal financial counseling to military families. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools such as probability modeling to support client decision-making.

William Kline is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Fort Walton Beach, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2020, he worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and written summary letters.

Brian La Monica is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Miramar Beach, FL, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations with four years of industry experience. He previously spent 13 years at Sandestin Investments LLC before joining Edward Jones in 2022. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and is notable for its extensive network of advisors and branch offices, along with its affiliated trust and securities-based lending capabilities.