Adonis Roberson

Phillip Hulme, grew up believing there was a better way. Money was tight, his parents worked long hours and yet there never seemed to be enough to escape the grind. If it wasn't one thing, it was another. As fortune would have it, Phillip had a mentor in the Army who spotted his curiosity for finance and guided him to read and learn more. It lit a fire inside of Phillip and he has never looked back. After serving in the U.S. Army for over 7 years as a special operations signal soldier, Phillip sharpened his passion for finance and his strategic mindset by earning a Bachelor’s of Science in Finance and an MBA with concentrations in both Finance and Strategy. Phillip went to work in corporate America earning, saving and investing all along. After he achieved financial independence at the age of 34, he decided to follow his calling by sharing his learnings with the people who have given us all so much, the Veterans of this great country.

Daphane Simmons is a financial advisor with Nvest Wise, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Nvest Wise since 2007. Nvest Wise, LLC serves primarily small business owners and individual clients, providing financial planning, portfolio analysis, cash-flow and business consulting, and 401(k) plan services. The firm employs a disciplined investment approach that combines fundamental research with technical analysis and focuses on written recommendations rather than turnkey discretionary management.

Hakeem Webb is a financial advisor at National Christian Financial Advisors, Inc. in Douglasville, GA, with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with the firm since 2006. In addition to his advisory role, he engages in solicitor activities for real estate lenders and provides investment banking services. National Christian Financial Advisors serves individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and other business entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and qualified plan consulting. The firm emphasizes active management focused on risk control and value principles and provides faith-based investment strategies alongside institutional portfolio management and sub-advisory services.

Lamar Plunkett is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of experience in financial advising. He has been the sole advisor at Plunkett & Associates, Inc. since 1998. Plunkett & Associates serves individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, focusing on financial planning and discretionary portfolio management through individualized client relationships. The firm primarily uses direct selection of individual stocks and bonds, combining fundamental analysis with technical and cyclical methods, and conducts regular account reviews.

Jason Backus is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Independent Advisor Alliance since 2018 and previously at Independent Financial Partners and LPL Financial. Backus is also involved with Villa Rica First United Methodist Church. Independent Advisor Alliance is an SEC-registered enterprise RIA serving individuals, small businesses, retirement plans, charities, and estates. The firm utilizes a network of 219 advisors and employs a mix of model portfolios, sub-advisors, and technology platforms to manage client assets.

Ivan Magalit is a financial advisor at United Brokerage Services, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at firms including Merrill and Thrivent Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is the co-founder of The A.U.T Initiative, a nonprofit focused on improving access to mental health services for marginalized communities. United Brokerage Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, corporate pension plans, and trust clients through various wrap fee and advisory programs. The firm primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis and is affiliated with United Bank, offering a combination of banking relationships and investment services.