William Schenck III is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He employs an integrated approach to wealth management, evaluating and coordinating investor needs to manage investments accordingly. William regularly meets with clients to help ensure they are on track to meet their financial goals. William graduated from Mississippi State University with degrees in business management and finance. He began his career in the securities industry in March 2000 and has a focus on physicians and small business owners, emphasizing retirement plans and providing access to banking and lending solutions through Bank of America, N.A. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is involved with community organizations including Big Brother Big Sister, Biloxi Chamber of Commerce, and The Boys and Girls Club of South Mississippi. William's experience spans mortgage lending, bank management, and financial advising, which enables him to assist clients effectively on both sides of the balance sheet.

Lawrence Adams is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on managing clients' wealth by developing personalized strategies that adapt to evolving market conditions. Leveraging the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions available through Bank of America, he aims to help clients pursue their financial goals through comprehensive wealth management. Lawrence holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Southern Mississippi and carries the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He follows the tradition of Merrill in actively participating in community service and dedicates time to volunteering with local organizations. His philosophy emphasizes the importance of meeting with an experienced financial advisor to discuss retirement strategies regardless of how much time remains before retirement.

Evan Ladner is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. After serving over a decade in the United States Navy, he transitioned to financial advising with a focus on helping individuals and families pursue their financial goals. He utilizes Merrill's investing insights and access to Bank of America's banking services to support clients in enhancing their financial strategies. Evan works with clients on retirement planning and overall financial strategy by assessing lifetime cash flow needs, risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity, and goals. He offers wealth planning services integrated with credit, lending, and banking solutions through Bank of America to manage all aspects of clients' financial lives. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and managing new wealth. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the United States Naval Academy and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Evan is involved in his community through coaching soccer and volunteering with veteran organizations. He resides in Pass Christian with his wife and three children and enjoys boating, camping, fishing, hiking, and spending time with his family.

Karen Wallace is a financial advisor at Cetera with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Hancock Bank since 2011 before joining Cetera in 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the boards of the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce and the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Daniel Anderson Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Gulfport, MS, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked for Farm Bureau of Mississippi from 2015 to 2018 before joining Edward Jones in 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jason Huffman is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial since 2020. Prior to this, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing from 2014 to 2020. He is also the owner of Mississippi Sound Financial Planning, a financial planning support company based in Gulfport, MS. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and maintains unique offerings such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting programs.

Phillip Hartness is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Gulfport, MS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis delivered through a centralized consulting team, emphasizing managed accounts and algorithmic automation in its recommendations.

Bailey Braswell is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation, with 10 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including various types of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

James Hardaman is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Gulfport, MS, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2004 and with Raymond James Financial since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent contractor for Gulf Coast Group. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using advanced analytical tools and supports clients through a broad network of advisors and affiliated firms.