Kristopher Marion is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Pensacola, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at MetLife Securities Inc. and New England Securities. Additionally, he is a licensed agent for individual life and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software tools to develop collaborative, goal-based plans.

Benjamin East is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pensacola, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Abeka Services, Inc. for 17 years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. in 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with financial planning and advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools, including Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations, to support its financial planning process.

John Shoemaker is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2000 and at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2005. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and provides integrated advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

William Mertins is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Pensacola, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services and Raymond James Financial Services, and he is also the owner of William Mertins Photography, a sole proprietorship focused on portrait and landscape photography. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to multiple platforms, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct portfolios including a range of asset types tailored to client preferences.

Beverly Currin III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pensacola, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and over 36 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1998 and also operates Currin Insurance & Investments, Inc., which provides insurance services alongside his advisory work. Beverly is involved in non-variable insurance activities through Acentria/Foundation Risk Partners. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Paul Snider is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pensacola, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2010. He serves on the Baptist Healthcare Investment Subcommittee in Pensacola as a board member. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and models to assist clients in making informed decisions.

John Strickler is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Hancock Whitney Bank. He serves as a board member and president for Trinitas Christian School. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides advisory services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to various investment strategies and program structures.

Amelia Pate is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with STIFEL, based in Pensacola, FL. She has six years of industry experience, including five years at Huron Consulting - Studer Group before joining STIFEL in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with The Society of the Debutante Charity Cotillion, serving on the ball and floral committee to support fundraising for educational and charitable purposes. STIFEL serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach utilizes proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Diane Lindsey is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Gulf Breeze, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a network of more than 23,700 advisors nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment options under a fiduciary standard.

Jason Kozon is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1997. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Bryn Markey is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Markey owns and oversees a self-storage business and operates a firm providing divorce planning solutions. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions, delivering tailored recommendations through a variety of niche planning options and investment products.

Melissa Matteson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2009 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a dance fitness instructor at Anytime Fitness. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, with portfolio implementation varying by strategy and incorporating tactical asset allocation and tax-aware options.

Cover Brooks is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2020, Brooks worked for 14 years at International Paper. Brooks serves as Treasurer and board member of the Pensacola Womens Alliance, a local civic organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and offers investment management through various programs and affiliated entities.

Helena Rice is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Gulf Breeze, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including various types of households and organizations, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies under a fiduciary standard, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Ryan Patton is a CFP® and CFA® affiliated with Stifel in Pensacola, FL, with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for the Rotary Club of Pensacola - Five Flags. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Jarrod Dawson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Pensacola, FL, where he has worked since 2022. He has nine years of industry experience, including roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Dawson serves as an advisory board member for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida, a mentoring organization focused on underprivileged youth. Raymond James & Associates oversees approximately $501 billion in assets and serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers non-discretionary investment consulting, financial planning, and institutional fiduciary services, supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Kyle Fortman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pensacola, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Aflac, and New York Life. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Michael Hofmann is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 45 years of industry experience. His career includes time at Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Advisors, before his current tenure at LPL Financial that began in 2005. He is also involved with The Hofmann Group, a business entity related to his LPL activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by both proprietary and third-party investment strategies and technological tools.

Brett Laferrera is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has prior experience at MetLife Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Crimson Capital Group, an insurance brokerage focused on property and casualty as well as specialized coverages such as aircraft insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved tools to develop collaborative, annual financial planning relationships.

Philippe Trouillot is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and various Cetera entities. He serves on the board of Mulherin Home, attending quarterly meetings. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that provides services to individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform with diverse investment program options.