Dexter Lyons is a financial advisor at Horizon Capital Management, Inc. with 7 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been involved with Horizon Capital Management since 1990 as well as Lyons Capital Management since 1997. Horizon Capital Management provides discretionary separately managed account investment management to individuals and small-business clients, including IRAs, trusts, and small-business retirement plans. The firm employs an active, multi-method investment process that combines fundamental, technical, and chart analysis to tailor strategies, adjusting allocations among mutual funds, ETFs, and individual stocks based on market conditions.

Alajahwon Ridgeway is a financial advisor at A.B. Ridgeway Wealth Management LLC in Lafayette, LA, with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. Ridgeway holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. A.B. Ridgeway Wealth Management provides investment management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, employing a strategy that combines passive and active investments based on Modern Portfolio Theory. The firm offers comprehensive planning, estate planning support, and values-based investment options, including ESG and Biblically Responsible Investing.

Justin Marcantel is a financial advisor at Marcantel Wealth Management in Lafayette, LA, holding a Series 65 designation with five years of industry experience. He has worked at PFS Investments Inc. since 2018 and Primerica Financial Services since 2017. Prior to his financial services career, he was employed at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette from 2012 to 2017. Marcantel Wealth Management provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individual clients and legal entities, focusing on low-cost index funds and passive strategies. The firm employs a long-term, passive investment approach based on Vanguard research, emphasizing low costs, broad diversification, and tax-aware asset allocation, with options for active, value-oriented strategies upon request.

Tyler Leblanc is a financial advisor at Marcantel Wealth Management in Lafayette, LA, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. He has been associated with Na since 2014. Marcantel Wealth Management provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individual clients and legal entities, focusing primarily on low-cost index funds and passive strategies with an emphasis on tax-aware asset allocation and long-term investment horizons. The firm serves around 128 clients with two advisors and offers tailored active strategies upon request.

Hab Barton is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Barton Advisory Services, L.L.C. in Lafayette, Louisiana, where he has worked since 2014. He also serves as a CPA at Harry V. Barton CPA, LLC, providing tax advice and filing services since 2011. Barton has 10 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. Barton Advisory Services offers investment management and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and small businesses. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold strategy focused on diversified, passively managed asset-class mutual funds and ETFs, supported by written investment policy statements and independent sub-advisory services.

Jeffrey Johnson is a financial advisor with Signal Securities, Inc. in Lafayette, LA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cetera and Liberty Tax. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a poll worker during elections and is a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps Reserves. Signal Securities provides advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes risk management through diversification and a consultative process to tailor model portfolios or customized allocations, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management.

Brandon Varisco is a financial advisor at FMSA with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at FMSA since 2017. Prior to that, he was with Oxford Asset Management for nine years and also operates the Brandon Varisco Insurance Agency. He is licensed to sell life and health insurance products. FMSA is a privately owned registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate pension plans, municipalities, and trust programs. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning, following a fundamental, research-driven investment approach that emphasizes company financials and SEC filings.

David Varisco is a financial advisor at FMSA with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at FMSA since 2017, following an 11-year tenure at Oxford Asset Management. In addition to his advisory work, he owns MobileMyApp.com, a web-based mobile website generator company, and performs as a drummer with other musicians. FMSA is a privately owned registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, municipalities, and trust programs. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning using a fundamental, research-driven investment approach focused on company financials and SEC filings.

Scott Hayes is a financial advisor with Going CPAs & Wealth Advisors, LLP in Opelousas, Louisiana. He holds the PFS™ designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, Hayes worked at Fruge Seafood. He is a partner at Going, Sebastien, Fisher & LeBouef, LLP, where he focuses on tax preparation and accounting and also owns an accounting firm. Going CPAs & Wealth Advisors, LLP is a registered advisory and accounting firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm combines financial planning with portfolio management and retirement consulting, managing about $160.8 million in discretionary assets with a tax-aware, long-term investment approach.

Victoria Dickerson is a financial advisor at FMSA with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms, including LSA Securities LLC, Allstate Insurance Company, and N.I.S. Financial Services, Inc. In addition to her advisory role, she sells fixed insurance products as an agent. FMSA is a privately owned registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, municipalities, and trust programs. The firm employs a fundamental, research-driven investment approach and provides discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning.

Jonathan Eleser is a financial advisor at FMSA with a Series 65 credential and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at FMSA since 2019 and has also operated Eleser Financial since 2018, where he provides insurance brokerage and business consulting services. Additionally, he offers tax preparation and advisory services. FMSA is a privately owned registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, municipalities, and trusts. The firm manages approximately $216 million for over 1,200 clients using a fundamental, research-driven investment approach and provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management across a broad range of investments.

Michael Fontenot is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the LSUE Community College Foundation Board and the John Paul the Great Academy board, and works as a basketball referee. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and banking institutions. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes diversified asset-class exposure through mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by third-party asset manager recommendations and continuous portfolio supervision.

Stanley Keyes is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Kovack Securities and Kovack Advisors since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he is a lay missionary involved in speaking engagements at church. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and banking institutions. The firm emphasizes diversified asset-class exposure primarily through mutual funds and ETFs and offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, third-party manager recommendations, and financial planning services.

Kristi Pool is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Integrity Registered Investment Advisors and Consolidated Electrical Distributors. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and employs both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, integrating affiliated financial businesses and third-party money managers in its approach.

Andre Guerin is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with a Series 65 credential. He joined Arete Wealth Advisors in 2025 and has prior experience at Dupre Carrier Godchaux and a long tenure at Tri-City Physical Therapy. Outside of advising, he is a shareholder and franchisee in several businesses, including a physical therapy clinic and a StretchZone franchise. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, utilizes third-party sub-advisers, and acts as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

Kendra Cain is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. She is currently with Arvest Wealth Management and has previously worked at First Horizon Advisors, Infinex Investments, Inc., and iBeria Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she is an owner and member of BOBBYO, LLC. Arvest Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and written financial plans tailored to client objectives.

Neal Hebert is a CFP® professional with 31 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC and previously held roles at firms including Gulf Coast Bank, LPL Financial, and Securities America Advisors. Hebert is also involved with Body Symmetry, L.L.C., a non-investment related business. Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals. The firm customizes portfolios through discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements, employing methods such as modern portfolio theory and fundamental and technical analysis, and utilizes a range of third-party managers alongside an in-house Growth Opportunities model focused on micro- and small-cap equities.

Scott Peyton is a financial advisor at Advisory Services Network with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Cornerstone Advisors LLC and Actus Wealth Strategies. Outside of advising, Peyton is involved in community activities such as serving on the board of the Opelousas Museum and Interpretive Center and managing a family LLC focused on advocacy for sexual abuse survivors. He also owns a collectibles resale business. Advisory Services Network provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, and institutions through a large network of independent representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services with flexible engagement models and employs a multi-asset investment approach tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Kevin Gayle Jr. is a financial advisor with B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with B. Riley Wealth Management since 2014 and joined B. Riley Wealth Advisors in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for a family land holding company. B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $7.03 billion in client assets through around 274 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans with a broad range of advisory programs and financial solutions.

Joseph Godchaux Jr. is a Series 65 credentialed financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC, and has been involved with DCG Agency Inc. since 2005. Outside of advising, he has ownership interests in several insurance agencies and holds shareholder positions in Investar Bank and Evangeline Hospitality. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm primarily manages assets on a discretionary basis using advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and it incorporates affiliated financial businesses and third-party managers into its service offerings.