Johnathan Etherly is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at E*TRADE Securities LLC and maintains a long-term role at Ingles Markets Inc. outside the financial industry. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research.

Shane Wilson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2013. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a variety of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Clark Jensen is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Dacula, GA. He has 12 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households of varying net worth, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds under a fiduciary standard.

Cheryl Pallant is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Douglasville, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 1991 and PFS Investments, Inc. since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Jackson Memorial Baptist Church. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery and separately managed account strategies. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure distinct from fixed-fee models.

Jay Gentry is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and OppenheimerFunds. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for a local homeowners association. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies.

Ernest Madyun is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, he worked at E*TRADE Capital Management LLC and E*TRADE Securities LLC from 2018 to 2023. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly to individuals and through employer-sponsored financial planning agreements.

Alexander Lee is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Trinity Wealth Securities, LLC and Florida Financial Advisors DBA Tristate Financial Advisors. He also has several years of experience at Auburn University and Mt. Paran Christian School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm‑approved tools and modeling techniques.

Allston Lewis is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and has held various roles including positions at Texas Christian University and Camp Greystone. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Benjamin Casebolt is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2003 and Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios with strategic asset allocations supported by in-house research.

Matthew Dion is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing in various capacities from 2009 to 2026. Dion also owns and operates MATT DION LLC, an independent financial practice based in Roswell, Georgia. 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 provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and technology.

Samuel Richmond is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at Edward Jones, Personal Capital Advisors Corporation, and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Evolve Autos, LLC, a business unrelated to investments. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from both internal and third-party sources.

Abdul Ayanwale is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, he worked at several firms including BMO Financial Group and Kanshe Info Tech. He also has experience as the sole proprietor of Suboy Auto Enterprise, an automotive and transportation business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing firm‑approved tools and market simulations.

Mohamed Aalen is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Cetera in Decatur, GA, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at Avantax Advisory Services and also operates multiple accounting and tax businesses, including MMA CPA Inc., Childcare CFO Ltd Co, and Childcare Business Academy LLC, providing specialized tax and accounting services particularly focused on the childcare industry. He serves as a director for the Al Hilal Sports Association Inc., a youth soccer organization in DeKalb County. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary programs and access to diverse investment strategies.

Jonathan Gibson is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Fisher Investments since 2010. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals, offering discretionary portfolio management across various asset classes. The firm employs a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios and manages risk through tax-aware strategies and defensive tactics.

David Halpern is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 43 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Merrill Lynch for 25 years, currently based in the Atlanta/Buckhead office, where he serves high net worth individuals, families, and nonprofit organizations. Prior to Merrill Lynch, David spent 18 years with New York Life Insurance Company focusing on estate, charitable, financial, retirement, and investment planning for business owners and high net worth clients. David holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from The Ohio State University. He has earned several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He is a former President of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), Atlanta Chapter, and is a member of the National Association of Plan Advisors and the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA). David and his wife, Jody, live in Milton, Georgia, and have four children. He is actively involved in community service, volunteering and fundraising for organizations focused on heart, cancer, and brain health research. Outside of work, David enjoys basketball, music, and spending time with his family.

Jesus Huallanca is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2013. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Nancy Tice is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Merrill since 2012, with a brief tenure at RBC Capital Markets from 2019 to 2021, and prior experience at IMG Sports Marketing. Nancy is based in Alpharetta, GA. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Todd Goldman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at E*Trade Securities LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-based financial planning services.

Tyler Reece is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Duluth, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a residential property management business. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and manages approximately $15.5 billion in assets, delivering advisory services primarily through model-based investment strategies managed by external asset managers.

Chris Stewart is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with various Morgan Stanley entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of Treebeard, LLC, a non-investment-related business based in Marietta, GA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm emphasizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and serves clients through both direct and employer-based financial planning agreements.