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Roderick T

Series 63, Series 66

Winder, GA

Edward Jones

Roderick Trahan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Winder, GA, with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary advisory programs, including separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Susan B

Series 66

Athens, GA

Raymond James & Associates

Susan Bencosme is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Megastar Advisors and AtlasBanc Holdings Corp. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting through various advisory programs.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Joseph T

Series 63, Series 65

Watkinsville, GA

Raymond James Financial

Joseph Taylor Jr. is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at GFG Strategic Advisors. Taylor is also involved with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Coaches Ministry in Northeast Georgia, where he has been active since 1989. He serves on the advisory board and several committees of Prince Avenue Christian School, assisting with policy and management decisions. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes risk profiling and analytical tools to tailor non-discretionary planning and consulting services aligned with client goals.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Steven S

Series 63, Series 66

Buford, GA

LPL Financial

Steven Schwartz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Buford, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, INVEST Financial Corp., and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory work, he is a part-time employee for MAGID, a company involved in vending stock safety products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset managers, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by research and technology tools.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Daniel F

Series 63, Series 65

Watkinsville, GA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Daniel Fowler is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and related entities since 2017. Fowler also operates Fowler Financial Services, LLC and serves as an independent insurance agent with SMART PRO FINANCIAL. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management and platform options.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed
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Michael M

Series 63, Series 66

Watkinsville, GA

Raymond James Financial

Michael Malone Jr. is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Edward Jones from 2001 to 2017. Malone is also involved with Bones Investments, a real estate brokerage. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Megan P

Series 66

Lawrenceville, GA

Edward Jones

Megan Pennington is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Atlanta Flooring Design and Vera Bradley. Outside of advising, she occasionally assists with paid events at her church in Auburn, GA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial services. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Multi-generational wealth transfer Retirement income strategy Inheritance planning General estate planning guidance Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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David L

Series 63, Series 66

Watkinsville, GA

Raymond James Financial

David Lilliston is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James and its affiliated entities since 2013. Lilliston operates Lilliston Wealth Management LLC, a solo business entity established to facilitate his move to Raymond James. 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, and institutional clients. The firm uses analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to tailor non-discretionary planning and consulting services to client goals.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Christopher M

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Watkinsville, GA

Raymond James Financial

Christopher Manzi is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. His prior work includes positions at Synovus Securities, Truist Investment Services, and he is involved in sports-related business activities through CJM Sports LLC and North American Golf LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports a broad network of advisors, with specialized services in municipal and public finance and employer advisory programs.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Amy R

Series 65, Series 66

Lawrenceville, GA

Cetera

Amy Rehn is a financial advisor at Cetera with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Cetera in 2024, she worked at Triad Advisors, Inc. from 2007 to 2024. Amy serves as a board member of Jambos Donates, a charitable organization, where she contributes to strategic vision and volunteer activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that supports various investment strategies and program structures.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Gina S

Series 63, Series 66

Athens, GA

Raymond James & Associates

Gina Schwartz is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Athens, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and nonprofit entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services supported by a nationwide adviser network.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Mark B

Series 63, Series 65

Monroe, GA

Cetera

Mark Bradford Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has prior experience with Avantax Advisory Services and Acuff Financial Services, among others. He serves as the financial committee chair and board member for Providence Classical Christian School and is treasurer at Walton Community Church, overseeing budgeting and financial reporting. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services with access to various model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Michael W

Series 66

Watkinsville, GA

Raymond James Financial

Michael Whitaker is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones from 2011 to 2017 before joining Raymond James. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of TW Advisory Group LLC, a support company based in Watkinsville, GA. 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, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to support client goals.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Ronnie T

Series 63, Series 66

Loganville, GA

Equitable Advisors

Ronnie Triplett is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Loganville, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. His prior career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, SunTrust Investment Services, and Merrill. Outside of advising, he owns Black Shield Entertainment, a talent management and music publishing company, and serves as Treasurer for the Georgia Prince Hall Shriners, a social and charitable organization. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individual, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm’s approach includes matching clients to advisory program models or discretionary managers, utilizing third-party sponsored programs and offering ERISA fiduciary services through credentialed representatives.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Concentrated stock management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Sandwich Generation
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Robert W

Series 63, Series 65

Watkinsville, GA

Ameriprise

Robert Watkins Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Athens, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of advising, he is involved in managing commercial real estate through an LLC that owns his Ameriprise office location. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary retirement recommendations delivered in partnership with its financial advisors.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Keith C

Series 63

Athens, GA

LPL Financial

Keith Childs is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2003, following a brief tenure at Morgan Stanley. Childs is also involved in selling fixed life insurance and fixed annuities as part of his related business activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Tondeleo D

Series 66

Loganville, GA

Edward Jones

Tondeleo Day is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Loganville, GA, having 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she has released music available on all digital platforms. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Wealth management General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Founder/Business Owner
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Thomas M

Series 66

Dacula, GA

Edward Jones

Thomas Mc Curdy is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Dacula, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at Causely from 2015 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Mc Curdy B

Series 66

Watkinsville, GA

Raymond James Financial

Mc Curdy Bennett is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2022 and has held various other roles including financial advising at The Avenue Wealth Management LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports advisory programs with an emphasis on risk profiling and analytical tools.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Hailey C

Series 63, Series 65

Hoschton, GA

Thrivent Investment Management

Hailey Costello is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank and Wells Fargo Bank. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority, allowing clients to combine planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan.

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