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 with Wells Fargo Advisors in Destin, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having 36 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He is also involved in his community through service on the architectural review committee of a local condominium association. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options that include retirement, education, and specialized needs such as business-owner transition and sports and entertainment planning. Advisors use Wells Fargo research and planning tools to deliver tailored recommendations, with implementation options available through the firm’s brokerage or advisory programs.

Roy Gray is a Wealth Management Advisor with The Gray Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with successful families, corporate executives, small business owners, and medical and legal practitioners to help them prepare for and pursue the next stage of their financial lives. His advisory approach involves understanding clients' personal objectives, identifying their wealth accumulation strategies, and preparing to distribute their wealth. Roy's expertise includes family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, and small business strategies. He holds multiple professional designations including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Roy earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland and a master's degree from the College for Financial Planning. His language skills include English and German. Outside of work, he enjoys antiquing, biking, chess, dancing, golfing, running, scuba diving, swimming, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Thomas Hickman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Miramar Beach, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Raymond James Financial, BancorpSouth Investment Services, Amsouth Investment Management, and UBS Financial Services prior to joining LPL Financial in 2011. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customizable strategies across various asset classes.

Stephanie Duffield is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Destin, Florida. She holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has 16 years of industry experience, including over 17 years with Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard, and maintains a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Tamara Kotaska serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and completed a Non Accredited Certificate Program at the University of Louisville. Tamara's professional focus includes delivering personalized and comprehensive financial guidance aimed at empowering individuals and families to make informed decisions that enhance their financial well-being. She specializes in providing tailored advice across areas such as wealth management, estate and succession planning, tax optimization, risk management, philanthropy, and family governance. Her mission centers on building long-lasting relationships based on trust and integrity, using education, transparency, and proactive planning to align financial strategies with each client's unique needs and aspirations.

Adam Vafides is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Destin, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Guaranteed Rate and PrimeLending. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Samuel Shackle is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Niceville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has one year of industry experience, including roles at PFS Investments Inc., Primerica Financial Services, and Gulf Winds Credit Union. Prior to entering financial services, he worked in education for several years. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates through a large network of advisors and utilizes model-driven investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers.

Robert Wilson is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Destin, Florida, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. He has two years of industry experience, having previously worked at Safe Barriers North America LLC and as a self-employed professional. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing about $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Charles Doucette Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes multiple roles at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory work, he is the sole owner of a rental property business. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Robert Runkle is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Destin, Florida, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Bank of America, with over a decade at each, before joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board and investment committee of the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to both individuals and institutions, offering financial planning and investment programs supported by structured processes and advanced modeling tools.

Janice Bennett is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Niceville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 42 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1983 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-based strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and offers a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Tracy Lardiere is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Destin, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2015. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services through a variety of portfolio management strategies and research resources.

Daniel Feliz is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting services with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Michael Bedsole is a CFP® professional with 31 years of experience in financial advisory services. He has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2021 and previously spent 18 years at SunTrust Investment Services, including five years at SunTrust Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in real estate ventures involving land development and property holdings in Crestview, Florida. Raymond James & Associates serves a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a large adviser network and a range of portfolio management styles.

Richard Yoch is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting services that are generally non-discretionary, supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Richard Miller is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. He also owns Rick Miller LLC, an investment-related business based in Niceville, FL. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services using Wells Fargo research and tools, integrating advisory services with other financial product offerings.

Luther Byrd is a financial advisor at Merrill with 46 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2009, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kyle Davis is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 12 years of industry experience with prior roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Regal Investment Advisors, and Integrity American Group. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors as well as institutional clients, using model-driven investment approaches and access to third-party asset managers and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Amy Parrish is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Destin, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 16 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services, First Florida Bank, Renasant Bank, and The First, A National Banking Association. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in a family rental real estate business generating income to cover property expenses. 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.