Riley Groves is a CFP® professional at HB Wealth with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Global Financial Atlantic Group and has an academic background that includes time at Boston College and The Lawrenceville School. HB Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, foundations, family offices, institutional clients, and investment companies. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, and investment management with a disciplined investment process that includes both public and private strategies.

Michael Stone Jr. is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His background includes various roles at Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services, along with prior experience outside the financial sector. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

James Garman is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. He is also appointed as an agent to sell non-securities insurance products for Agia. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models and operating at a large scale with over 1,200 advisors.

Roger Perry is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Truist Investment Services, SunTrust Investment Services, and SunTrust Bank, spanning from 2015 to the present. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, and manager-selection programs, implementing advice through a combination of discretionary manager relationships and consulting supported by proprietary research and inter-affiliate integration.

Shane McMahon is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2021 and previously spent 19 years with The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Based in Atlanta, GA, McMahon’s career spans both advisory and wealth management roles. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth households, corporate participants, and institutional clients. The firm leverages centralized investment resources, integrated affiliate services, and tailored programs such as Executive Wealth and Private Family Office support.

David Young is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp in Kennesaw, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes six years at Edward Jones and a 20-year tenure with the Army National Guard. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director for the Georgia Military Institute Alumni Association and is involved in teaching and coaching through Untamed Media Group. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a range of managed programs and investment strategies, combining model portfolios, adviser-designed portfolios, and third-party sub-advisers.

Ali Mahbod is a CFP® certificant with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving with Truist Advisory Services. His prior roles include positions at SunTrust Advisory Services and E*Trade Capital Management. Outside of finance, he has been a licensed Grade 07 soccer referee with the United States Soccer Federation since 2004 and volunteers with a nonprofit supporting education through sports. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, employing a mix of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platform arrangements.

Jared Sanders is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Atlanta, holding a Series 65 designation. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at BlueTrust, Fidelis Wealth Partners, and Wealth Enhancement Group. Prior to his advisory career, he spent several years as a student and worked at Maggie Valley Nursing & Rehab. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, utilizing third-party platforms and AI-enhanced research to support manager selection and investment oversight.

Thomas Arvanites is a CFP® and Series 63 credentialed financial advisor with 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC since 2012. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse clientele including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.

Javonda Lightner is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. Her career includes tenure at SunTrust Banks and Suntrust Investment Services prior to joining Truist. Outside of finance, she owns a custom interior painting business and is involved in life coaching focused on empowering women and young girls. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches and integrates third-party manager and platform arrangements, supported by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate service structures.

Amanda Lorch is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. in Atlanta, GA. Her prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab and Co., TD Ameritrade Investment Management, and Scottrade. Outside of her financial advisory work, she owns and operates a small business specializing in yard sign sales and installations. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering services such as annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations across various asset classes. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem, delivering advice through standardized asset allocation models and Schwab research tools while leaving final investment decisions to clients.

Eldon Williams Jr. is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott in Atlanta, GA, holding a ChFC® designation along with Series 66 and 63 licenses. He has seven years of industry experience and has worked at multiple firms, including Northwestern Mutual and Highland Capital Brokerage. Williams also held a role at Outlier AI, indicating involvement with a technology-focused business. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base with brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs, utilizing both in-house and third-party portfolio management across several wrap programs and model portfolios.

Robert Schuckmann III is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience, currently serving at Truist Advisory Services. He has worked at SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Bank since 2014. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a mix of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate resources.

Jesse Hansford is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Osaic Advisory Services, LLC since 2022. He previously worked with Triad Advisors and Raymond James Financial Services, among other firms. Outside of his advisory role, Hansford is treasurer for Loaves & Fishes, a nonprofit organization focused on eliminating hunger. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and utilizes multiple program models with custodians like Schwab and Fidelity.

Travis Scarbrough is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities from 2013 to 2022. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services and operates as a registered broker-dealer providing securities transactions, variable insurance products, and investment banking services.

Jellana Anderson is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at related Truist entities and predecessor firms since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she operates an in-home dog daycare, boarding, and grooming service in Tucker, GA. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Jennifer Birchett is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Creative Planning since 2020 and previously worked at Truewealth, LLC (FNA Windham Brannon) from 2014 to 2020. She is based in Atlanta, GA. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning–led investment process centered on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by specialized approaches such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting.

Ameet Tijoriwala is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated private bank from 2010 to 2019, followed by positions within Truist’s advisory and investment services since 2019. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program that integrates discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches supported by third-party platforms and proprietary research tools.

Brianna Shealey is a Series 66 credentialed advisor with NewEdge Advisors, bringing four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Raymond James & Associates and Wells Fargo. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser that serves a wide range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive portfolio management and consulting services through a network of independent advisers and utilizes a variety of program structures supported by centralized due diligence and advanced technology tools.

Wenyi Wei is a financial advisor with VALIC Financial Advisors in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Wei has been with VALIC since 2000 and also works part-time as an accountant at a local CPA firm. Additionally, Wei serves as a registered agent for a family rental property and is involved with Agia as an agent for non-securities insurance products. VALIC Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, along with corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.