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.