John Picardi is a financial advisor with Bison Wealth, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Metric Financial, and J.W. Cole Advisors. He is also involved in the sale of fixed and traditional insurance products. Bison Wealth serves individuals, high net worth clients, family offices, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, curated model portfolios, and ERISA retirement plan services, utilizing a multi-manager investment approach that combines tactical and strategic allocations across liquid and private-market strategies.

Michelle Mangum is a financial advisor at Bison Wealth, LLC with 38 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Partners Capital Services, Inc., L.M. Kohn & Company, Midsouth Capital, Inc., Raymond James & Associates, and Citigroup Global Markets. She has been with Bison Wealth since 2015. Bison Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high net worth clients, family offices, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach focuses on outcome-driven, multi-manager model portfolios that blend tactical and strategic allocations across liquid and private-market strategies, supplemented by specialized offerings such as an options-based Overlay strategy and access to third-party managers.

Thomas Garcia is a financial advisor at Bison Wealth, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at The Pacific Financial Group, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he manages Green Side Lawn Care, a local business involved with property maintenance and clerical duties. Bison Wealth serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, family offices, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services. The firm’s investment approach focuses on outcome-driven, multi-manager model portfolios blending tactical and strategic allocations across liquid and private-market strategies.

Jeremy Johnson is a financial advisor at Bison Wealth, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Bison Advisors, TruAdvice, LLC, Sawtooth Solutions, LLC, and Safe Harbor Retirement Advisors, where he also serves as president of an independent insurance brokerage offering Medicare, life insurance, and fixed index annuities. Bison Wealth serves a range of clients including individuals, high net worth clients, family offices, and retirement plans, providing financial planning, portfolio management, and model portfolios. The firm’s investment approach combines multi-manager model portfolios with tactical and strategic allocations across liquid and private-market strategies.

Ronald Savarese is a financial advisor at Bison Wealth, LLC with 43 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Sterne Agee Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Home Planet Ventures LLC and publishes books through Home Planet Publishing, a family-operated business. Bison Wealth serves individuals, high net worth clients, family offices, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, portfolio management, curated model portfolios, and ERISA retirement plan services. The firm’s investment approach features outcome-focused, multi-manager model portfolios combining tactical and strategic allocations across liquid and private-market strategies.

Becky Lightman is a financial advisor at Bison Wealth, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including UBS Financial Services, Northern Trust, and Credit Suisse Securities. Lightman serves on the advisory board of the Florida Atlantic University College of Business and is an unpaid board member of the Yale Club of the Palm Beaches. Bison Wealth serves individuals, high net worth clients, family offices, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and ERISA retirement plan services. The firm’s investment approach includes outcome-focused, multi-manager model portfolios blending tactical and strategic allocations across liquid and private-market strategies, along with specialized offerings such as an options-based overlay strategy and turnkey asset management platform services.

Dirk Wall is a financial advisor at Bison Wealth, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked previously with Truadvice, LLC and Global Financial Private Capital, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates a life insurance agency under Solid Wealth Company. Bison Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high net worth clients, and institutions, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and ERISA retirement plan services. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes outcome-focused, multi-manager model portfolios that combine tactical and strategic allocations across liquid and private-market strategies.

Nicholas Fontanella is a financial advisor at Bison Wealth, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at TD Ameritrade and Charles Schwab. Bison Wealth serves individuals, high net worth clients, family offices, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, model portfolios, and ERISA retirement plan services. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes outcome-focused, multi-manager model portfolios that combine tactical and strategic allocations across liquid and private-market strategies, including alternatives and options-based overlay strategies.

Lane Turner is a financial advisor at Bison Wealth, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Armis Strategies, LLC, Armis Advisers LLC, Advocacy Wealth Management, and served in the United States Army for 25 years. Lane is also the owner of Armis Strategies, LLC, a licensed insurance agency focused on life and annuity insurance products. Bison Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high net worth clients, family offices, and institutions, offering financial planning, portfolio management, curated model portfolios, and ERISA retirement plan services. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes outcome-focused, multi-manager model portfolios that combine tactical and strategic allocations across various asset classes and includes specialized strategies and third-party manager access.

James Caufield is a financial advisor with Bison Wealth, LLC in Windermere, Florida. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been part of several firms since 2022, including Faith Financial Solutions and Back40 Financial. His professional experience includes roles outside the traditional financial advisory space, such as positions at FedEx and the United States Postal Service. Bison Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high net worth clients, family offices, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services, with an investment approach focused on outcome-driven, multi-manager model portfolios that incorporate tactical and strategic allocations across various asset classes.

Christopher Sleight is a Series 65-licensed advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently with Bison Wealth, LLC. He has held roles at several firms, including Global Financial Advisory and Truadvice, LLC, where he is a partial owner. Sleight also owns CS Sleight, Inc., which engages in the sale of fixed life insurance and annuities. Bison Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high net worth clients, family offices, and institutional entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to third-party managers. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes outcome-focused, multi-manager model portfolios that combine tactical and strategic asset allocations across liquid and private-market strategies.

James Ahern is a financial advisor with Bison Wealth, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has seven years of industry experience, including prior roles at LPL Financial, Gladstone Wealth Partners, and Merrill Lynch. Outside of finance, he serves as a police officer with the Nassau County Police Department and provides security presence for schools, churches, and businesses through Upfront Security Associates, LLC. Bison Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, family offices, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and ERISA retirement plan services. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes outcome-focused, multi-manager model portfolios combining tactical and strategic allocations across various asset types, including alternatives and private-market strategies.

Richard McGrath is a financial advisor with Bison Wealth, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 19 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Armis Advisers, Brokers International Financial Services, Rauch Advisory LLC, and Dominion Financial Solutions, where he also served as Founder and CEO. He serves on the boards of the We Promise Foundation and the Old Dominion University Athletic Foundation. Bison Wealth serves individuals, high net worth clients, family offices, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to third-party managers. The firm’s investment approach features outcome-focused multi-manager model portfolios blending tactical and strategic allocations across liquid and private-market strategies.

Erin Holloway is a financial advisor with Bison Wealth, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Bison Wealth in 2023, Erin worked at Truadvice, LLC, AE Wealth Management, LLC, and Global Financial Private Capital, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in ranching through Kemo Farms and is a partner at Western Legends Sports Management, a rodeo sports agency. Bison Wealth serves individuals, high net worth clients, family offices, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, curated model portfolios, and ERISA retirement plan services. The firm’s investment process includes multi-manager model portfolios blending tactical and strategic allocations across liquid and private-market strategies, along with specialized offerings such as options-based Overlay strategies and interval funds.

Antonio Ladron De Guevara is a financial advisor at Bison Wealth, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential with experience beginning in 2024. His prior work includes roles at Makoto, Katsuya, Novikov Miami, Palmar, and One Door East. Bison Wealth serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, high net worth clients, family offices, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, portfolio management, and ERISA retirement plan services. The firm’s investment approach involves outcome-focused, multi-manager model portfolios that blend tactical and strategic allocations across liquid and private-market strategies.

Mary Hanson Kent is a financial advisor at Bison Wealth, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Raymond James and Village Global. Bison Wealth serves individuals, high net worth clients, family offices, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, portfolio management, model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and ERISA retirement plan services. The firm’s investment approach focuses on outcome-driven, multi-manager model portfolios blending tactical and strategic allocations across liquid and private-market strategies.

Randy Nevins is a financial advisor with Bison Wealth, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and Fidelity Investments. Bison Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high net worth clients, family offices, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to third-party managers through curated model portfolios and a Turnkey Asset Management Platform. The firm’s investment approach features outcome-focused, multi-manager model portfolios blending tactical and strategic allocations across liquid and private-market strategies.

Trisha Perez is a financial advisor with Bison Wealth, LLC holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has one year of industry experience. She has worked with several firms since 2023 and has been involved with Storm Praise Publishing, LLC and Storm Praise Design & Consulting, LLC since 2014 and 2019 respectively. Bison Wealth serves individuals, high net worth clients, family offices, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, portfolio management, access to third-party managers, and ERISA retirement plan services. The firm utilizes outcome-focused, multi-manager model portfolios combining tactical and strategic allocations across various liquid and private-market strategies.

Brian Mcginnis is an investment adviser representative and managing director at Bison Wealth, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Pacific Financial Group, IFP Securities, Independent Financial Partners, LPL Financial, and National Planning Corporation. He is the owner and president of Serve and Protect Financial, Inc. and Capital Defender Advisors, Inc., both investment-related entities. Bison Wealth serves individual and institutional clients, including high net worth individuals, family offices, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to third-party managers. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes outcome-focused, multi-manager model portfolios blending tactical and strategic allocations across liquid and private-market strategies, along with specialized options-based and overlay strategies.

Joseph Martinez is a financial advisor at Bison Wealth, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience at Data Source Technology, Cerecore, Connect Partners, and 3-D Technology Group. Outside of advising, he serves as president of DataSource, a Tampa-based company, working 10-12 hours per week during trading hours. Bison Wealth serves individuals, high net worth clients, family offices, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, curated model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and ERISA retirement plan services. The firm’s investment approach includes outcome-focused, multi-manager model portfolios blending tactical and strategic allocations across liquid and private-market strategies.