Cynthia Rivas is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations, reflecting her expertise in retirement planning and investment advisory services. Cynthia earned her Bachelor's Degree from Georgia Gwinnett College. Fluent in English and Spanish, Cynthia provides financial guidance for a diverse clientele. Outside of her professional role, she enjoys adventure sports, cooking, dancing, hiking, reading, running, playing soccer, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Thomas Woddail is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, and E*TRADE. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. Schwab’s integrated structure combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts (SMAs) and offers a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Elizabeth Baldwin is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Gainesville, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1990. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies alongside affiliated mutual funds and other services.

Prerak Patel is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones and Walmart Stores Inc. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a subsidiary of MassMutual that provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers structured, collaborative planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and delivers written recommendations across various investment categories.

Cindy Casey is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with six years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 2016 and also works as a Client Service Associate at Stribling~Whalen Financial Group. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, utilizing tailored non-discretionary planning and analytical tools.

Bryan Polanski is a financial advisor at Cetera with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held roles at Cetera Wealth Services, Cetera, and Prosperity Wealth Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he is the director of sales at American Health Imaging, a medical equipment company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services, including access to third-party managers and multiple program structures.

Chase Hillenbrand is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC for one year. Outside of his advisory role, he makes handmade fishing lures and provides baseball and softball hitting lessons. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a range of integrated brokerage, custody, and investment services.

Andrew Tymchuk is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Gainesville, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2023, he spent 13 years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Tymchuk assists with budget organization at Corinth Baptist Church and owns a business dealing in sports cards, comics, and memorabilia. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers tailored financial planning and consulting, utilizing a range of portfolio management styles supported by firm research and model managers.

Johnny Johnson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cantella and Co., Inc. for 12 years before joining Raymond James in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an independent contractor for Turner Johnson Group in Gainesville, GA, a non-investment-related position he has held since 2007. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools, supporting clients through various advisory programs and institutional consulting services.

Walter Avrett is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Hoschton, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2012 and Primerica Financial Services since 2008. Outside of his financial advisory roles, Avrett co-owns Brick & Beam Events, LLC, an event planning business in Gainesville, GA. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on retail clients rather than institutional or pension plans.