Brandon Melick is a financial advisor at Howard Capital Management, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at PwC for six years before joining Howard Capital Management in 2021. Howard Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, retirement plan participants, and other investment advisers. The firm employs proprietary technical indicators to guide tactical investment strategies and manages both proprietary mutual funds and ETFs while supporting retirement plan participants through various web-based tools and programs.

Jeffrey Peller is a CFP® and PFS™ with 19 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Savvy and previously worked at Cherry Bekaert Wealth Management LLC and SignatureFD, LLC. Outside of his advisory roles, he owns 4Real Growth Partners, LLC, where he engages in non-financial writing and content creation. Savvy provides customized discretionary and non-discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm’s investment approach combines index-based strategies with tailored solutions such as direct indexing, tax-loss harvesting, and ESG-focused models, supported by a parent technology platform and third-party sub-advisers.

David Kapchinske is a financial advisor with The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. in Acworth, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 34 years of industry experience. He has been with The Strategic Financial Alliance since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he operates KAP Financial Solutions and is involved in fixed insurance sales through various carriers. The Strategic Financial Alliance provides advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and a subscription-style wealth planning service. The firm uses both in-house portfolio management and third-party manager platforms, serving a broad client base including high-net-worth individuals.

William Brumlow is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with AlphaStar Capital Management, bringing one year of industry experience. Prior to joining AlphaStar, he held roles at BJM Group/Internet Accountant, Brumlow and Company PC, and Ricoh Americas. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner at The Bab Group, LLC, and co-owns a coffee vending machine business, Bean Crushers Coffee. AlphaStar Capital Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients with discretionary investment management, financial planning, and subadvisory services. The firm utilizes firm-designed and advisor-directed model portfolios employing strategic and tactical approaches, and manages approximately $2.5 billion in assets across over 8,400 client relationships.

Albert Martinez is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Core Planning with one year of industry experience. He has been affiliated with The Mika Group, Inc. since 2011. Core Planning is a multi-team firm that provides fee-only financial planning, wealth management, and portfolio management services primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management, employing third-party model portfolios and rule-based rebalancing tools to tailor investment strategies to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Michael Rowe is a financial advisor at Howard Capital Management, Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Absolute Capital Management and Northern Lights Distributors, LLC. Howard Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, retirement plan participants, and other investment advisers. The firm employs proprietary technical indicators to guide tactical investment strategies and offers a range of tools and services including participant-focused web programs, private wealth services, and management of mutual funds and ETFs.

Kim Martin is a financial advisor with Apollon Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 31 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Apollon, Kim worked at Raymond James & Associates from 2016 to 2020 and has been associated with J Alden Associates, Inc since 2020. Apollon Wealth Management is a multi-team SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and pooled vehicles. The firm combines centrally managed investment strategies with locally managed portfolios, offering a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan advisory, and sub-advisory roles, incorporating various asset classes and tax-managed solutions.

Curtis Turner III is a financial advisor with Lifemark Securities Corp. in Canton, GA, holding a ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 49 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Foresters Equity Services, Inc. and a long tenure as president of Executive Ideas, Inc., where he serves as an independent insurance agent. He is also a volunteer board member of the Cadence Homeowners Association. Lifemark Securities Corp. provides fee-based investment advisory services and financial planning primarily to individual investors and retirement plan sponsors, offering various portfolio management programs and tailored, suitability-driven advice.

Steven Meyer is a financial advisor at Howard Capital Management, LLC in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Howard Capital Management since 2018, including its earlier iteration, and previously worked briefly at Edward Jones in 2017. Howard Capital Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other investment advisers. The firm employs proprietary tactical indicators and model portfolios primarily using its own mutual funds and ETFs, offering discretionary portfolio management and private wealth services among other investment solutions.

Derek Illston is a financial advisor at Sound Income Strategies, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and serves as Chief Operations Officer at Stearns Retirement Group, where he manages daily firm operations. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in property and casualty insurance sales as well as real estate referrals and sales. Sound Income Strategies, LLC manages approximately $4.0 billion in client assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm focuses on customized managed portfolios with an emphasis on fixed-income analysis and employs a scalable advisor network supported by affiliated business lines and specialized services.

Bruce Horng is a financial advisor with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Navy Federal in 2024, he spent ten years at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union along with individual, trust, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and automated investment options. The firm primarily uses managed advisory programs with third-party portfolio managers and supports various layered investment solutions alongside digital automated ETF portfolios.

Stephanie Van Dyke is a financial advisor at OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Northwestern Mutual and Jeffrey W Miller. OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners provides customized financial planning and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a variety of portfolio management models and integrates technology and operational outsourcing into its service approach.

Judah Margulies is a financial advisor at Trajan Wealth, L.L.C. in Atlanta, GA, with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Strategic Blueprint, LLC, The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc., Equitable Advisors, LLC, and AXA Advisors, LLC. Margulies is also involved in insurance sales as a licensed insurance agent. Trajan Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as foundations, endowments, and institutional investors. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, using a tailored investment process documented in an investment policy statement.

Matthew Parker is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Synovus Securities Inc. and CREATIVE Financial Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is an associate at HILL & HILL FINANCIAL LLC in Woodstock, GA. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, uses third-party sub-advisers, and acts as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

Jillian Stearns is a financial advisor with Sound Income Strategies, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Sound Income Strategies, she was associated with Stearns Retirement Group and has experience at PricewaterhouseCoopers and the Deloitte Center for Ethical Leadership. Sound Income Strategies, LLC is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $4.0 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm emphasizes fixed-income analysis alongside equity review and offers a range of services including discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and ERISA plan services.

Michael Cunningham is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Foundations in 2025, he worked at Your Wealth Advisors, Gradient Securities, Strategic Retirement Solutions, and Bankers Life Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales and provides non-legal estate planning administrative services through Your Wealth Advisors. Foundations Investment Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering financial planning and portfolio management through a large network of affiliated offices. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, uses model portfolios with an asymmetric rebalancing approach, and incorporates third-party sub-advisers and custodians in its investment process.

Tracey Trapani is a financial advisor at Elevation Point Wealth Partners, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 10 years before joining Elevation Point Wealth Partners in 2024. Elevation Point Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered, multi-team investment adviser managing approximately $8.29 billion in assets with 53 advisors. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities, employing a model portfolio approach that includes tactical asset allocation and third-party manager integration, along with advisory services that incorporate insurance and annuity solutions.

Stephanie Feaser is a financial advisor at Elevation Point Wealth Partners, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 18 years before joining her current firm in 2026. Elevation Point Wealth Partners is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $8.29 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm emphasizes model portfolios with tactical asset allocation across various investment vehicles and integrates insurance distribution and annuity servicing within its advisory services.

Jefferson Olney is a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Dempsey Lord Smith, LLC and Synovus Bank. Outside of finance, he is a contract musician and has ownership in a brewery as well as involvement in renting audio equipment. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services, utilizing an open-architecture platform with third-party managers and an operational model that supports insurance-linked account management.

Brian Boles is a financial advisor at Howard Capital Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience with LoneStarOne Financial Strategies and Northern Lights Distributors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with golf and social clubs, including Red Feather Golf & Social Club. Howard Capital Management serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other investment advisers. The firm utilizes proprietary tactical indicators and model portfolios, often implemented with its own mutual funds and ETFs, and offers services ranging from discretionary portfolio management to retirement tools.