Charles Pipes is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Before joining Brookstone, he worked at AmeriLife and held roles outside financial services, including positions at Alpha E Bikes and The Belmont Bar. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and trusts. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including strategic and dynamic asset allocation models, Unified Managed Accounts, and options-enhanced strategies, while also serving as a sub-advisor to other advisory programs.

Randy Wentz is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Reeder Financial Group, NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, and Navy Federal Credit Union. He also operated Wentz Home Services for one year. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional sponsors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm offers multiple program types tailored to client objectives and emphasizes fiduciary responsibilities, with the majority of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Du Tran is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Pensacola, FL, with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with Nylife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company since 2011. Eagle Strategies serves both individual and institutional clients by offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm provides tailored recommendations through multiple program types and manages a majority of its regulatory assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Eric Mc Arthur is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and has prior experience with firms including National Marketing Group and Pinnacle Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in Medicare insurance sales and works with clients on estate planning documents through his association with Net Law. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Ty Miller is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and Consolidated Planning, as well as experience outside finance at Hanks Fine Furniture. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management and a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian Life, serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients by offering brokerage services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of investment advisory programs.

Michael Mcgurk is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at various entities within the First Command organization since 2010. He is based in Pensacola, FL. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs utilizing model portfolios and third-party managers selected by a centralized Investment Management Team.

Victor Sokul III is a CFP®, ChFC®, and holds a Series 66 license with eight years of industry experience. He has worked with First Command Advisory Services and its affiliated entities since 2017, following prior roles at Cintas Corporation. He serves as treasurer on the board of a local homeowners association in Pensacola, FL. First Command Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, delivering investment management through a centralized team that selects model portfolios and third-party managers from approved lists.

Jeffrey Endecott is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC who holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at First Command Advisory Services and FullLife Financial Planning. Outside of finance, he is involved in firearm and ammunition manufacturing as a professional shooter and advisor with CAM- Chamber Arms Manufacturing. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a variety of managed account programs and fee-based management of variable annuity and universal life subaccounts, supported by an investment committee and multiple custodial platforms.

Savannah Arnold is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Pensacola, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and with five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Ameriprise, NPC Financial, Bank of America, Merrill, and several other firms. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives, providing fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to multiple investment platforms for individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Heatherann Bozeman is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Pensacola, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with two years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked for the Escambia County School District for ten years. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed by a centralized Investment Management Team.

Dr. Alfredo Gerardo Discepolo is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Pensacola, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Latino & American Financial Group, LLC, New York Life Securities LLC, and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner-consultant at Castaneda-Discepolo Consulting LLC. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm offers tailored advice across multiple program types, including fee-based hourly advice and co-advisory relationships, primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis for individual and institutional clients.

Dexter Leger is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Gulf Breeze, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Valic Financial Advisors and Edward Jones, among others. Outside of advisory work, he occasionally works as a weekend rideshare driver. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to certain IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary and third-party planning methodologies focused on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates, delivered through a large-scale platform tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative services.

Wendy Kickhofel is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2018. Prior to that, she was with Money Concepts Capital Corp from 2016 to 2018 and AGIA since 2022. Outside of her advisory work, she manages a rental property as a sole proprietor. Valic Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer serving primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a large network of advisors, utilizing discretionary unified managed accounts and third-party UMA model managers.

David Padgett is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. He has experience working with affiliated firms including AE Financial Services, American Heritage Financial, and Padgett Private Wealth, as well as a long career in the US Navy since 2007. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm uses discretionary model portfolios and employs a range of investment strategies, supporting a large client base through standardized model and platform services.

James Lawrence is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. His background includes roles at multiple First Command entities as well as experience with Lionheart Merchant Advocates LLC and NetSimple. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and various wrap-fee asset management programs using model portfolios and third-party managers selected by a centralized Investment Management Team.

James Palmiotto is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding a Series 65 credential and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Bankers Life Advisory Services since 2018 and has a long-standing background with affiliated entities dating back to 2012. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales and training as a USV/Satellite Manager and insurance agent with Bankers Life & Casualty, and he owns JPALMS INC, a business established for managing his insurance operations. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals. The firm emphasizes customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to guide investment decisions.

Bailey Hargrave is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Amazon and Automatic Data Processing. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a mix of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Stephen Pederson is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Pensacola, FL. He holds the Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors and Gulf Winds Credit Union. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides tailored advice utilizing multiple program types and primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Jeremy Reeder is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Milton, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2019 and also operates Reeder Financial Group, Inc., focusing on brokering non-registered insurance products. Reeder serves as a board member and secretary of the Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce and chairs the Santa Rosa Young Professionals Committee. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, defined contribution and defined benefit plans, charitable and corporate clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm delivers tailored advice through various program types, with the majority of assets under management handled on a non-discretionary basis.

Thomas Dietrich is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Truist Advisory Services since 2016 and Truist Investment Services since 2010. Dietrich holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation and investment policy analysis, plan sponsor fiduciary support, participant advice, and a manager-selection program combining discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.