Matthew Gardner is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2009. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee portfolios, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Tiffany Lauro is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Oscar Hernandez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 42 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021. Prior to that, he was with Wells Fargo Clearing and WELLS FARGO Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Hernandez serves as a commissioner and finance committee member for St. Tammany Corp in Mandeville, LA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

James Hightower is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several firms, including OneAmerica Securities, American United Life, and Ohio National Financial Services. He is also an owner and partner in RCH Financial Services and GGM Wealth Advisors, which operates in insurance, benefits, and human resources. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers services such as financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent financial professionals, utilizing multiple custody platforms and a range of investment strategies.

Richard Looper is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2018, following six years as a self-employed professional. He holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Donald Irwin Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Mandeville, LA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, with a broad range of retail and institutional offerings.

Jerome Renaudin is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Mandeville, LA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 47 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President and Finance/Investment Committee Member for Triple J Tree Farm. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and public entities. The firm offers financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with a broad range of portfolio management styles supported by in-house research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Michael Bergeron is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Postlethwaite & Netterville and Peoples Health. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a hunting club in Covington, Louisiana, which serves as a shared camp with friends. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment and advisory programs, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jeremy Witt is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various divisions of JPMorgan Chase since 2007. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers these advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities, operating on a non-discretionary basis with a centralized due-diligence framework.

Michelle Warshauer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, prior to which she was with CitiGroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients by providing a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured tools and modeling techniques, with clients responsible for implementation and updates.

Lauren Crosby is a financial advisor with Merrill in Mandeville, LA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America and Merrill for the past 10 years. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Julien Larisey Hebert is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC since 2020 and has held various roles, including co-owner of Charlie's Coffee Co. and providing product reviews as an Amazon influencer. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that include written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Anthony Bonura is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Mandeville, LA, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked multiple roles within J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013 and is also involved in land cleanup through Pioneer Land Solutions LLC. Outside of finance, he has operated a seafood and catering business for over a decade. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to guide investment recommendations.

Michael Sciortino Jr. is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Mandeville, LA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cambridge Investment Research since 2021 and also operates Sciortino Financial, LLC, where he provides tax preparation and CPA enrolled agent services. He serves as a board member of the Northshore Food Bank. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, providing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Andrew Tarbell is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Mandeville, LA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has professional experience including nine years with Major League Soccer prior to joining Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank in 2026. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured, model-driven planning process.

John Curren is a Wealth Management Advisor and Merrill Resident Director who partners with clients to create personalized wealth management strategies tailored to their unique financial situations and life priorities. He offers a comprehensive approach that begins with understanding clients and their families, focusing on areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, retirement income, socially responsible investing, tax minimization, and portfolio management services. John leverages investment insights from Merrill alongside banking and lending solutions from Bank of America to support his clients’ evolving needs amidst changing market conditions. John holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rhodes College and an MBA from the University of New Orleans. He holds professional designations including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is a member of Toastmasters International and engages with the community through involvement with Junior Achievement. Outside of his professional work, John enjoys adventure sports, basketball, chess, football, golfing, hiking, painting, skiing, traveling, and spending time with his family. He is married and a father of three, sharing a strong motivation with his wife to help people.

Stewart Shields is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience, currently practicing at LPL Financial since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he is an author and publisher of fictional materials and operates a professional photography business as a personal outlet. LPL Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs and brokerage services supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Paul Hanley is a financial advisor with Cetera in New Orleans, LA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Before joining Cetera in 2025, he worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. from 2024 to 2024. In addition to his advisory work, Hanley operates Animal House Spa, a dog boarding, grooming, and daycare business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager investment platform with a wide range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Ashley Mahner is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mandeville, LA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Keller Williams, Bezou Financial Planning Group, and Hancock Whitney Bank. She previously owned Sign Dat LLC, a notary public signing service, though she no longer provides notary services. 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 solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Devin Ladner is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Hancock Investment Services. He serves as a board member for the Hurricanes Swim Club in Slidell, Louisiana. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.