Samuel Thomas Madaris Jr.

Matthew Greene is a financial advisor at Stirlingshire Investments with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Allstate Insurance Co., Ameriprise Financial Services, and Banc of America Investment Services. He is also the owner of Greene Financial Services LLC, which focuses on life insurance and fixed annuity sales. Stirlingshire Investments serves individuals, trusts, and other entities with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and IRA rollover advice, offering a wide range of investment options tailored to client profiles. The firm employs multiple analytical methods to construct and manage portfolios and operates with a broker-dealer affiliation that requires clients to use designated custodial services.

Research indicates money is one of the top issues that couples argue about and over 60% of adults identify as a significant source of stress. At Lifewater, I share financial know-how and create personalized plans to help people avoid financial mistakes and stress so they can achieve financial freedom and live with security and peace of mind. Since 2000, I have worked with families and individuals regarding personal finances and investment matters. I am a licensed CPA in the states of Georgia and Alabama and FINRA Series 65 licensed. My experience includes over 15 years in corporate financial planning, budgeting, analysis and management, and 3 years with the public accounting firm Deloitte. Proudest Accomplishments: - Marrying my lovely wife, Laurie, 23 years ago - Being a fun and loving father to my sons - Giving to global missions and ministries that are impacting the world with love and resources for people who need them most - Launching my second financial planning firm, LIFEWATER Wealth Management Interests: - All things Family - College Football – Superfan - All things Personal Finance - Movies & Local Foodie - Travel - Jazz Music Skills: - Listening - Creating Simplicity & Clarity - Finance & Analysis - Strategy & Planning - Producing Results - Problem Solving Read Fredrick's blog here: https://getlifewater.com/blog

Hieu Nguyen is a financial advisor at LegacITree Wealth Management, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at WeathTree Capital Management, LLC since 2020 and Pruco Securities LLC since 2015. LegacITree Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and cyclical analysis, utilizing proprietary models and third-party research, and offers strategies ranging from long-term holdings to active trading techniques with ongoing supervision and periodic rebalancing.

James Dowdy is a financial advisor at Legacy Partner Group with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Avantax Insurance Agency, Avantax Advisory Services, and Cetera Wealth Services. Legacy Partner Group is an independent advisory practice that provides fee-based, discretionary portfolio management and custom investment services to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a tactical allocation strategy using fundamental and cyclical analysis to manage risk and seeks improved performance across approximately $85 million in discretionary assets.

James Izett is the principal of Izett & Associates, LLC in Suwanee, Georgia, with 45 years of experience in the financial industry. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Retirement Partner Advisors, OneDigital Investment Advisors LLC, Independent Financial Group LLC, and AdviseMe National Advisors. Izett & Associates is a state-registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs a combined long-term growth and income strategy focused on dividend- and interest-producing securities, including REITs and BDCs, and utilizes both long and short equity trading.

Richard Bryson is a financial advisor with Premier Financial Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He is also a licensed attorney in Georgia since 1998 and serves as the attorney for his law practice, Bryson Law Firm, P.C., which he has operated since 2003. Additionally, he owns a property management company, Triforium Inc. Premier Financial Advisory Services is an independent registered investment adviser managing approximately $37.3 million for around 117 clients. The firm provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, businesses, and trusts, with expertise in estate, retirement, and education planning. It creates individualized asset allocations based on client goals and risk tolerance, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside regular reviews and reporting.