Christopher Grant Bales

Jason Dyken is the principal of Dyken Wealth Strategies, Inc. in Gulf Shores, Alabama, with 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at First Allied Advisory Services and First Allied Securities, Inc. He serves as a councilman for the City of Gulf Shores and operates a consulting business alongside his advisory practice. Dyken Wealth Strategies provides portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individual investors and pension or profit-sharing plans. The firm follows a long-term investment approach based on modern portfolio theory, primarily utilizing mutual funds and third-party managers, and combines advisory services with affiliated insurance activities.

John Grant is the sole advisor at Grant Financial Group in Elberta, Alabama, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 26 years of industry experience. He has operated Grant Financial Group since 2008. Grant is also a licensed life, health, and variable annuity insurance agent with appointments at multiple insurance companies, focusing primarily on fixed deferred, equity-linked index, and immediate annuities. Grant Financial Group is an independent, state-registered investment adviser serving approximately 97 clients, including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses a conservative, actively managed approach blending bond funds, equities, ETFs, and mutual funds, with daily security reviews and discretionary trading authority to implement client investment plans.

Todd Turk is a financial advisor at Freedom Wealth Coaching, LLC in Elberta, Alabama, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in real estate at Coldwell Banker Coastal Realty, Patrick Daily Real Estate, and Re/Max of Orange Beach, as well as extensive experience at United Rentals. Freedom Wealth Coaching provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and non-discretionary retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and plan sponsors. The firm employs a co-advisory structure with an independent SEC-registered investment manager to implement long-term strategic asset allocation in client portfolios aligned with Modern Portfolio Theory.

Lance Williams is a financial advisor at NewSong Capital Management, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at LPL Financial LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a commercial spear fishing business and participates in fishing and diving tournaments as a brand ambassador. NewSong Capital Management provides investment management and ongoing financial planning services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers customized portfolio management that includes equities, mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, limited cryptocurrency exposure, and derivatives, combining traditional asset management with subscription-style financial planning and integrated risk management.

Patrick Bussey III is a financial advisor with Stonex Advisors Inc. holding a Series 66 license and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Stonex Advisors since 2016 and with Stonex Securities since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, Bussey serves as Vice Chairman on the board of Gumbo Inc., a nonprofit focused on economic development in South Baldwin County. Stonex Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a combination of independent advisors and an in-house Private Client Group. The firm employs a variety of model-based and advisor-managed investment strategies, supported by multiple platforms and periodic due diligence on third-party managers.

Houston Ingram is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Capstone Financial Group, LLC since 2009 and has been affiliated with Principal Life Insurance Company since 2002. His business activities include fixed insurance products such as life, health, and annuities. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and military personnel overseas. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third‑party money manager solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.