Lakena Belcher is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America N.A., Merrill, United Credit Education Services, and AT&T/Bellsouth. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Clinton Copeland is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors based in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cambridge since 2019 and has extensive teaching roles at institutions including The American College for Financial Services, the College for Financial Planning, Clark-Atlanta University, Georgia State University, and the University of Maryland-Global Campus. Copeland also serves on boards of nonprofit organizations focused on financial education and community water quality. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large 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 advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management solutions across multiple platforms tailored to client objectives.

Mark Shames is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tyrone, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he worked at SunTrust Investment Services and SunTrust Advisory Services from 2012 to 2019. He serves as a board member of the Fayette County Board of Equalization in Fayetteville, GA, where he participates in property tax appeal decisions. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients through a network of approximately 23,701 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Madison Nixon is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Peachtree City, GA, holding the Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Madison worked at Merrill Lynch from 2016 to 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory services and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Rick Clemons is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Primerica Financial Services since 1984, including his current role at Primerica Advisors since 2022. Clemons also engages in the sale of home security and automation products through affiliations with Primerica Mortgage, LLC and Primerica Client Services, Inc. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors and provides a wrap-fee asset management program driven by model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers. The firm operates at scale, with thousands of advisors and offices, and offers a range of investment models including tax-managed and cryptocurrency ETF allocations.

Thelvie Winston Sr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously was employed by The Boeing Company from 2015 to 2019. 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 through a network of more than 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Chad Smith is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for nine years and MooreColson LLP for two years. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Jamie Spradley is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Morrow, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at DMG Worldwide, Inc., Georgia Green Energy Services, The Intersect Group, and PFS Investments Inc. Outside of advising, he is involved with Atlanta Habitat for Humanity. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and offers discretionary separately managed account options, supported by custodial and trade execution services from Pershing.

Christopher Stanford is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Fayetteville, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and having 21 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Bank of America and Merrill. He serves as a director on the board of the Worldwide Discipleship Association, a nonprofit organization. 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 wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Juan Castillo is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on understanding clients' immediate, short-term, and long-term financial goals to provide tailored advice and guidance aimed at meeting and exceeding those objectives. He utilizes the full investment platform of Merrill Lynch alongside the suite of banking products available through Bank of America to assist clients in achieving financial independence. Juan's areas of expertise include employee benefits planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, employee financial health, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has completed a non-accredited certificate program from Andrews University as well as earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland. He is fluent in both Spanish and English. Outside of his professional duties, Juan enjoys football, golfing, reading, soccer, and spending time with his family.

Royce Kountis is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at First Citizens Bank and First Citizens Investor Services. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Bruce Sutherland is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Peachtree City, GA, where he has worked since 2006. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Austin Carroll is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Peachtree City, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having three years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Amentum, Mutual Advisors, Prime Capital Investment Advisors, and Cornerstone Retirement Group, and spent nine years at DynCorp International before entering the financial advisory field. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services tailored to clients meeting certain net-worth thresholds and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Charles Boyd is a financial advisor with Merrill in Peachtree City, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2012 and associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2013. Outside of advisory work, Boyd owns a referral business through which he receives fees by connecting leads to a contractor. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Craig Carroll is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He previously worked at Edward Jones and James M Pleasants Company. Carroll owns and operates 1519 Wealth Management LLC and works as an independent contractor for CoWealth Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a broad client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance services, along with specialized advisory programs.

Glenda Whitlock is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as president of Largin Co, an investment-related business based in Fayetteville, GA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Avon Drummond is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Primerica Advisors in 2019, Drummond has been affiliated with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2005. Outside of financial advising, Drummond serves as a minister at the Spiritual Living Center of Atlanta and operates a writing and publishing platform through Substack. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers model-driven portfolio strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers, with trade execution and custody support provided by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Jasmine Silas is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Thrivent Financial, Truist, and Marriott International. She has also been involved with Sharon Mann designs in two separate periods. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Timeka Arora is a Financial Solutions Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, she works closely with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies aimed at helping them achieve those objectives. She provides ongoing advice and adjusts financial plans as clients' situations evolve. Ms. Arora’s expertise includes general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected expenses. She holds professional designations such as Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She completed an Accredited Certificate Program at the University of Pune. Fluent in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu, Ms. Arora emphasizes understanding the priorities important to each individual and family to create tailored financial plans.

Alonso Gomez Martinez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Puerta Del Sol for 14 years and currently has a half ownership in a hospitality business where he is involved in day-to-day operations. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to a broad client base including individuals, corporations, and institutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and analytics.