Kenneth Johnson Sr. is a financial advisor at Ignite Planners LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at StoneX Securities Inc. Johnson is also president of a family-owned industrial sales business and serves as a Bible class teacher and pulpit minister at Aldridge Grove Church of Christ. Additionally, he holds board member roles with The Enrichment Center, International Motorsports Hall of Fame, and the Industrial Development Board of Lawrence County, Alabama, and advocates against gambling legislation in the Alabama legislature. Ignite Planners serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, retirement plans, sovereign wealth funds, and accredited investors. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services, employing a volatility-responsive VEGA strategy with a portfolio mix of public and private investments tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Trevor Kurzhal is a financial advisor at Lanark Financial, Inc. with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to his advisory career, he worked at The University of North Alabama and has been involved with Grace Life Church of the Shoals since 2015. Outside of finance, he works in audio production, mixing, and mastering music for local artists and also handles media production and editing for church-related ministries. Lanark Financial provides investment management, financial planning, and advisory services to a range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and institutional entities. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in client assets and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory arrangements across multiple advisor teams.

Dustin Haraway is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Balefire, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Integrity Alliance, Lion Street Financial, and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, among others. Outside of financial advising, he operated the Haraway Lawn Care Company for two years. Balefire, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charities, and business entities. The firm employs a core-and-tactical investment strategy supported by an Investment Committee and offers discretionary portfolio management along with comprehensive financial planning.

Todd Kurzhal is a financial advisor at Lanark Financial, Inc. with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with NBC Securities, Inc. since 2002. Lanark Financial provides investment management, financial planning, and related advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, municipalities, and other institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in assets across multiple advisor teams and offers program-based accounts with both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

David Wyrick is a financial advisor with First Advisors National, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked as an independent contractor for Cornerstone Senior Services since 2006, providing financial services primarily related to long-term care, insurance, and annuities. First Advisors National manages discretionary assets for individual clients, including high-net-worth households, offering investment management, third-party portfolio recommendations, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach focuses on selecting and monitoring third-party money managers combined with tactical and strategic allocations, supplemented by fundamental analysis of individual securities.

James Newton is a financial advisor at Portfolio Medics, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Barlas O'Reilly Wealth Management, Plan Partners LLC, and Eqis Capital Management, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Newton Institutional, where he transacts insurance products, and PayLink IRA, which provides payroll and IRA services. Portfolio Medics is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $552.7 million for about 3,700 clients with a team of 75 advisors. The firm serves both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals, offering investment management, financial planning, and consulting services through a blend of strategic and tactical approaches.

Marty Mcguire is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at NewEdge Advisors since 2025, with prior experience at COUNTRY FINANCIAL beginning in 2015. Mcguire is also a licensed insurance agent and may offer insurance products alongside his advisory services. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm provides a broad range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing multiple program structures and technology tools to support client needs.

James Hyde is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Madison, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BBVA Compass and BBVA Securities, where he worked for nearly two decades before joining PNC. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an online discretionary model account available by invitation that uses algorithmic questionnaires to guide investment strategies implemented via mutual funds and ETFs.

William Wyker is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Athens, Alabama, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James & Associates, Inc. and The Agency on Pine. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services, including an invitation-only, model-based digital portfolio program for employees that uses algorithmic risk assessment and invests through mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Tasha Webie is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses, with 16 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services, American Portfolios, Bank of America, Merrill, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of financial services, she operated an e-commerce business for two years. 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 financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs, with investment implementation typically managed on a discretionary basis by these managers.

Paul Morris is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Decatur, AL, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles within Wells Fargo-affiliated entities since 2010 and a brief tenure at Merrill in 2021. He also owns Paul D Morris Wealth Management Inc., an investment-related business based in Florence, AL. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services tailored to clients meeting certain net-worth thresholds, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop customized recommendations.

Shanna Pendergrast is a financial advisor at Cetera with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has worked at Edward Jones, Coldwell Banker Pinnacle Properties, and Crye-Leike Realty. She currently serves clients from Madison, AL, and has been with Cetera since 2021. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm providing a multi-manager platform that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through various portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm supports a large network of independent advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs.

Thomas Mccleskey is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Securities America, Fidelity Investments, and Keel Point LLC. His background also includes roles in education and finance at the University of Alabama and Redstone Federal Credit Union. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from LPL Research, third-party subadvisors, and TAMP sponsors.

Christopher Story is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Decatur, Alabama, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James & Associates for nine years and at Burningtree Country Club for eight years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Rising Trout, Inc., a home-based business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a national network. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and research resources.

Shelli Waggoner is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Decatur, Alabama, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2017 and was previously with Investment Centers of America, Inc. from 2014 to 2017. Outside of her advisory role, Waggoner serves on the Calhoun Community College Foundation Board, where she contributes financial and investment feedback to support fundraising and scholarship efforts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and market-return modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines advisory services with various investment products and institutional offerings.

Kimchi Godwin is a CFP® and ChFC® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2022. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Godwin held roles at CUNA Mutual Group, CUNA Brokerage Services, GWFS Equities, and Mutual of America. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research and portfolios.

Hallbrook Polite Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank, Alight Solutions, and Thrivent Financial. Outside his advisory role, he is involved in diversity, equity, and inclusion training through an independent entity. J.P. Morgan Securities serves primarily institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, providing investment consulting and advisory services that include asset-allocation advice, manager searches, and customized performance reporting, using a quantitative and centralized due diligence approach combined with an ESG eligibility framework.

William Wallace is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently practicing at Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to his financial advisory career, he served 12 years in the United States Marine Corps. Outside of finance, he owns Rogue & Regent, LLC, a retail business focused on product design and social media. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Richard Reichert is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2005 and also operates Reichert Investments Inc., a support company. Additionally, he works as an independent contractor financial advisor for DBA Stonebridge Wealth Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary, goal-based planning and employs analytical tools to illustrate potential outcomes, supporting implementation through advisory programs and other providers.

Patricia Winsett is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has 27 years of industry experience, including roles at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services. In addition to her advisory work, she is the owner of Express Tax, a tax preparation and accounting business, and serves as a deacon board member overseeing financial affairs at Grace River Community Church. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor that supports a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform featuring both affiliated and third-party managers.