John Woodruff is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has been with LPL Financial since 2010. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement consulting services with access to model portfolios and third-party research.

Melissa Hines is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Destin, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Guardian Life from 2013 to 2019 and has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2019. Hines serves as a board member of the Hines Educational Foundation. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and custody platforms.

Angela Hilderbrand is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Destin, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2006. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured planning tools and scenario modeling.

Steven Cann is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Destin, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and having 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2009. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services supported by extensive research and multiple portfolio management styles.

Debra Reyle is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their individual goals, leveraging the investment insights of Merrill and the lending solutions of Bank of America. Debra holds a Bachelor's Degree from Davidson College and a Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of Miami School of Law. She is also designated as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In addition to her professional work, Debra is actively involved in community service, volunteering with local organizations consistent with Merrill’s tradition of community participation.

Allen Whitehurst is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a sole proprietorship selling term life insurance and fixed annuities. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing various asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct diversified portfolios for its clients.

Leanne Jewett is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has worked since 2008. She provides personalized advice to affluent families and individuals, focusing on complex wealth challenges and helping clients achieve their unique financial goals. Her expertise covers areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, socially responsible investing, and retirement income strategies. With over 16 years of institutional capital markets experience, Leanne previously held roles at Nomura Securities New York as a Vice President and Sales Trader. She holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and is a qualified Portfolio Manager in Merrill Lynch's Investment Advisory Program. Leanne attended Dalhousie University and has a High School Diploma from Hants West Rural High School. Leanne is also active in community service, supporting organizations including the Alaqua Animal Refuge, American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Hilton Head Humane Society, Noah's Ark Rescue, and the World Wildlife Fund. In her personal time, she enjoys boating, cooking, hiking, horseback riding, interior decorating, skiing, spending time with her family, and playing table tennis.

Teresa Mclaughlin Bass is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining the firm in 2007, she has worked to guide her clients toward achieving their individual and family financial goals. Her focus areas include retirement planning, college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and portfolio management services. Tess employs a defined process that begins with understanding each client's unique situation to establish objectives, develop suitable strategies, and review progress. She utilizes a conservative investment approach emphasizing tax minimization, capital preservation, and estate planning services. Tess holds the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®) designations. She graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Troy State University. A native of Destin, Tess resides in Shalimar with her husband, Joe, and their son, Carver. She supports local communities including Liza Jackson Preparatory School and Impact 100 Northwest Florida. Her personal interests include boating, fishing, football, music, reading, spending time with family, and traveling.

Raymond Mcgovern is the Senior Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he manages teams and portfolios, offering services that include estate planning, portfolio and income management strategies, and retirement income strategies. Through Bank of America, he also provides access to philanthropic services. Raymond joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 1981 following his graduation from West Virginia Wesleyan College, where he earned a bachelor's degree in business management. He holds the designations of Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His work has been recognized multiple times in Barron's annual rankings of top financial advisors in the United States. He lives in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, with his wife and three children. Raymond serves on the board of the White Wilson Community Foundation and is a senior member of the Fort Walton Beach Kiwanis Club.

Mark Kilbride is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at CUNA Mutual Group, Kestra Financial Services, and CUSO Financial Services. Kilbride is also associated with Eglin Federal Credit Union. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and approximately $256 billion in assets under management.

David Zhang is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab, and TD Ameritrade in various roles since 2019. Prior to his financial services career, he was employed at the University of Minnesota in facilities management, public safety, and other capacities. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a blend of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts via an integrated platform with centralized custody and operational support.

Kaide Farne is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining Raymond James, he spent three years at RSM US LLP. He is also involved with KMF Private Wealth LLC, a financial advising business. 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, using tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals.

Ursula Dunbar is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Ft Walton Beach, FL. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge since 2011. Dunbar is also the managing member of Authentic Insurance LLC and Authentic Financial Advisors LLC, companies involved in insurance services and financial advising. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, providing various portfolio management and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives.

Charles West is a ChFC® credentialed advisor with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial since 2009. He has prior experience founding Charles C. West and Associates and has held various roles within Raymond James Financial Services since 2001. Outside of his advisory work, West is a committee member of the Ft Walton Beach Rotary Scholarship Inc., where he assists with awarding college scholarships. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical and risk profiling tools and supports investment implementation through advisory programs and other providers.

Gary Croxall is a CFP® professional with 49 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and previously spent 17 years with National Planning Corporation. He also operates Croxall Capital Planning, a business he has been involved with since 1976. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and a variety of investment management services.

James Richburg is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2002 and also has a role at Wiley Sanders Truck Lines. Outside of advisory activities, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and maintains authority over model selection, operating primarily on a percentage-based wrap fee structure.

Carl Mignacca is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Niceville, Florida, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 25 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2000. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Harry Holmes is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and having 25 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at HD Vest, Turbo Tax TA, and his own tax preparation and business ventures. Outside of advising, Holmes owns businesses including Holmes Ice Company LLC and a tax preparation firm, and he is also a licensed real estate broker. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Thomas Hutson Wiley is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He serves clients with expertise in trading strategy and market structure. Thomas brings extensive experience to his role, having begun his career in 1998 serving the venture capital and private equity communities with Robertson Stephens. He played a key role in opening the firm's London office in 2000 and the New York office in 2001. In 2002, he co-founded Merrill Venture Services alongside partners Valerie and Andrew. Prior to his time at Robertson Stephens, Thomas worked as a financial analyst for Booz Allen Hamilton for two years. Thomas holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He has been recognized in several industry rankings, including Forbes' "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" from 2023 to 2026, Barron's "Top 100 Financial Advisors" in 2023, and Barron's "Top 1200 Financial Advisors" in 2024. Thomas splits his time between the San Francisco and New York offices of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.

John Little is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has held various positions within Wells Fargo since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the architectural review committee for a condominium association in Destin, Florida. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, employing a broad planning menu and integrating advisory services with banking and other financial products.