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Jarrod Lege is an independent LPL Financial Advisor with SIA Investment Services located in Lafayette, LA. He has over 16 years of experience in the financial services industry helping individuals and small businesses with their financial needs. He is Series 7, Series 63, and Series 65 registered through LPL Financial. Jarrod believes in providing financial advice specific to his clients’ goals, offering exceptional service every step of the way. As part of his commitment to his client relationships, he works hard on building a deeper connection based on trust, excellent communication skills, and a desire to help his clients pursue...

Jeromy T. Bourque, CPA has over 10 years of experience in public accounting. Jeromy is proactive and dedicated to addressing issues early and with full attention. He enjoys getting to know his clients personally, and his goal with any client relationship is to build trust through communication and dedication to being informed on the latest tax laws. He hopes to empower his clients to make decisions for their business that align with their values and helps them reach their goals. His experience in both tax and audit provides him with a dynamic view of the big picture in his approach...

Alaina Kidder, Accountant/Tax Consultant, is the owner of Kidder's Tax Service and Accounting, LLC, alongside her husband, Alex located in Cecilia, LA. Alaina has over 10 years' experience in public accounting specializing in small businesses and individual and business income tax preparation. Alaina's positive attitude, personality, and willfulness of going the extra mile has helped business grow beyond expectations. She loves interacting with her clients making them feel like family, giving the reassurance that they are well taken care of. Alaina's business motto is "No one leaves our office with questions unanswered" Tax season is a stressful time for most...

Patrick Painter is an agent with The Painter Agency located in Lafayette, LA. Patrick has been a top producer of insurance for 9 years and uses cutting edge technology to shop many insurance companies in just a few short minutes. Patrick is able to find the right coverage at a competitive price. He takes the time to review all of the options and customizes a policy based on the unique risks and desires of each client. After finalizing an option, Patrick is backed by an A+ service team that has a high client loyalty rating. Request a quote from Patrick...

Alison Loupe is a seasoned personal lines insurance producer at Trey Hargrove State Farm in Lafayette, LA, with lines of authority in auto, fire, health, life, and business throughout Louisiana. She has honed her expertise in crafting personalized insurance solutions for individuals and businesses alike. Alison’s genuine care for her clients sets her apart, always taking the time to understand their unique needs and provide them with the vast coverage options available. Her commitment to transparency and clear communication ensures her clients are well-informed and confident in their insurance decisions. Alison’s dedication extends beyond her work, as she is an...

Blair Kling has more than 12 years of experience in Commercial Insurance solving risk management issues and servicing clients in the greater Louisiana and Texas region. As a Commercial Insurance Broker at McGriff, she partners with clients to strategically improve margins and provide results-driven solutions to risk management issues. She currently works with companies ranging from Upstream and Mid-Stream Oil and Gas to Construction and Industrial industries developing comprehensive insurance programs that help clients protect employees, company assets, cash flows and bottom lines. Prior to joining McGriff, Ms. Kling spent over four years at Hub International as a marketing executive,...

As a Commercial Insurance Producer for Poirrier Group my specialty is educating clients on their insurance needs and providing support and resources to be proactive in preventing losses. At Poirrier Group, our focus is writing commercial accounts that require creative solutions to challenging risks. In order to provide the best possible coverage, pricing, and service available, we must understand our client’s business and growth strategy. Before joining the insurance world, I spent 18-years working in the Oil & Gas industry; this gives me insider knowledge, straight from the field, so you can rest easy knowing that we understand the risks...

Candace Gaudette is a Commercial Lender with JD Bank in Lafayette, LA. She provides professional financial services, specializing in financing the purchase and refinance of commercial real estate, for both owner-occupied and investment properties. She has experience working with a variety of operating companies, including service firms, dental and veterinary practices, manufacturers, distributors and more. Candace has been in the financial industry since 2006, and enjoys walking her clients through the commercial real estate buying process while finding them the best loan product that suits their needs. In her free time, she enjoys exploring new restaurants in Lafayette and traveling...

David O is a Commercial Banker with Hancock Whitney. With over 20 years of experience in financial services, O will help build and maintain strong, lasting relationships, discover financial needs and tailor product and service solutions to meet the overall financial needs of Hancock Whitney commercial clients in the Lafayette and New Iberia area. “David is passionate about his community and about building relationships through a strong personal and professional network. We are very pleased to welcome back this experienced local banker to our team,” said Hancock Whitney Market President Grant Guillotte. O has been involved in numerous community projects...

Robert Dominic is a Sr. Relationship Banker with First Horizon Bank in Lafayette, LA. He has over 15 years of experience helping individuals and businesses with their financial needs. Robert strongly believes in providing financial advice specific to the client’s financial goals, offering dedicated service along the way. As part of his commitment to developing relationships with is clients, he focuses on education, open communication, and a desire for his clients to exceed their financial goals. Robert holds a BS in Business Management from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette; He lives in Youngsville with his wife and two children....

With a drive to make the right things happen, Brittanie works alongside her clients to identify what they’re looking for in a property, and provide them with support before, during, and after their transaction. Brittanie’s lively and energetic approach to the real estate process not only puts her clients at ease, but also gets them excited about the journey and endless possibilities.

Born in Virginia, raised in South Carolina, to then finally calling New Iberia LA home in 2006, this girl’s two Marine Corps parents unknowingly planted a seed early on that would eventually grow into a genuine love for real estate. Relocating became second nature very young, and the fond memories of home-hunting with her mom became the inspiration for her to make real estate into a career. “Home is where the heart is,” is a well-known saying but is one that truly resonates with Fran and is something she seeks to apply to all of her real estate transactions, from...

Lauren Tylock is a Senior Loan Officer in the Lafayette office of Assurance Financial. She joined the team in May 2014. Lauren has been a mortgage specialist for 7 years in the banking industry, offering a wide range of knowledge of home loan products. She is licensed through the National Mortgage Licensing System and Registry. Lauren received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Marketing from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. In her free time, she enjoys inviting her family and friends over for BBQs with her husband, Paul, and their sons, Kolston and Hudson.

I am the Broker/Owner of Baseline Mortgage in Youngsville, LA. I love building relationships with my clients and making customer service my priority. I always strive to exceed clients’ expectations while making what is usually a daunting process, easy, comforting, and stress-free. Baseline Mortgage was established in March 2023 based on these core values and armed with years of experience and expertise. I hold a bachelor’s degree from the University of Louisiana at Monroe, where I played baseball and selected 2009 Sunbelt Conference Newcomer of the Year. Prior to ULM, I played at LSU-Eunice, winning two National Championships. I am...

Margo Huval Dugas is a 2009 magna cum laude graduate of the University of Louisiana, where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance. In 2012 she graduated cum laude from Southern University Law Center. Following graduation, Margo served as a judicial law clerk to The Honorable James R. McClelland of the 16th Judicial District of Louisiana. Margo has practiced Real Estate Law as well as Estate Planning for the past 8 years. Margo is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association and the Lafayette Bar Association. She is also a member of the Junior League of Lafayette...

Meghan Young Duplantis is a native of Opelousas, Louisiana. While attending the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Meghan Young Duplantis had the honor of participating in an internship with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Louisiana under United States Attorney, Donald Washington. In 2006, Meghan graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Political Science Pre-Law from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Thereafter, Meghan moved to New Orleans to pursue her dream of becoming an Attorney, where she attended Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, earning a Juris Doctorate Degree in...

Karly Kyzar Dorr is an associate attorney at NeunerPate Attorneys-at-Law, a law firm located in Lafayette, Louisiana with over thirty experienced attorneys whose practice areas cover a wide range of legal specialties. In her daily practice, Karly routinely handles estate planning, which includes drafting last wills and testaments, powers of attorney, testamentary trusts, and advanced healthcare directives; succession administration and litigation; business and commercial transactions; general business advice; contract drafting and negotiation; commercial and business litigation; and property dispute litigation. While Karly enjoys all of her practice areas, she especially loves her estate planning practice because of the personal relationships...