Andrew Schaper is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and AXA Advisor, LLC. Schaper also has a background in publishing and education from his time at D.M.D. Publications and Birmingham-Southern College. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets with over 200 advisors. The firm offers investment advisory and portfolio management programs, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services through a mix of discretionary and consultative platforms.

Leslie Finn is a financial advisor with Stonex Advisors Inc. in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Stonex in 2019, Finn worked at Quest Capital Strategies, Inc. and Liberty Tax Services, and maintained a role as an independent insurance agent for several years. Outside of advisory work, Finn has experience as a cashier at Hollywood Casino. Stonex Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA plan consulting. The firm utilizes a combination of independent advisors and an in-house Private Client Group, implementing strategies through advisor-managed portfolios, proprietary models, and third-party money managers.

Roger Hubbert Jr. is a financial advisor at RFG Advisory, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has worked at RFG Advisory since 2019. His prior experience includes seven years at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors and ongoing involvement with Investors Resource since 2011. RFG Advisory provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients such as investment companies and government entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and access to various model strategies, third-party platforms, and alternative investments, alongside its role as an ERISA fiduciary for retirement plans.

Heather Smith is a financial advisor with Stonex Advisors Inc. in Birmingham, Alabama, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 25 years of industry experience, including roles at StoneX Securities Inc. and Colonial Asset Management Inc. Additionally, she is the president and sole owner of Williams Wealth Management, LLC, a financial services business. Stonex Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through independent advisors and an in-house Private Client Group. The firm employs a variety of model-based and advisor-managed investment solutions and is part of the StoneX Group, which provides integrated execution and custody capabilities.

Brian Ryals is a financial advisor with RFG Advisory, LLC in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms including Private Client Services, LPL Financial, and Securities America Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, Ryals serves as a board member of the 51st Aero Squadron in Bessemer, Alabama. RFG Advisory provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients such as investment companies and government entities. The firm employs a primarily discretionary investment approach utilizing model portfolios, third-party platforms, and retirement technology, and serves as a sub-adviser to multiple ETFs while offering access to alternative and structured investments.

Joseph Dambrosio is a financial advisor at StoneX Advisors Inc. with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at StoneX Advisors and StoneX Securities since 2019. Prior to that, he was with Quest Capital Strategies and Merrill. Outside of advising, he serves as CFO of Corporate Computer Solutions, a computer hardware and software sales company. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations with portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA consulting, and related services. The firm uses a combination of independent advisors and an in-house Private Client Group, employing various platforms and model-based investment strategies.

Michael Crowe is a financial advisor with Merit Financial Advisors in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments since 2024 and was previously with LPL Financial from 2012 to 2024. Crowe is also involved as an independent insurance agent, providing insurance advice tailored to client needs. Merit Financial Group, LLC manages approximately $10.6 billion and serves a diverse client base, including individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach through customizable model portfolios and offers specialized services such as independent fiduciary and ESOP trustee work.

Julie Knotts is a financial advisor at RFG Advisory, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles including private client services and positions at Cetera and Regions Bank. Prior to her financial services career, she spent 25 years at NCH Corporation. RFG Advisory serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients such as investment companies and government entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to alternative investments, utilizing a range of model strategies and third-party platforms.

Alan Lott is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2010. Outside of advising, he serves on the advisory board of directors for the Greystone YMCA and provides business consulting to help improve operational efficiency for business owners. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides tailored client relationships through advisor-led discretionary and model-based management, along with access to insurance products and alternative investments via its connection with Guardian Life.

Michael Lynam is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Principal Financial Services and has previously worked at Capstone Financial Group and L&R Wealth Management. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in selling health and group benefits insurance through various carriers. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Anna Swindell is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Birmingham, AL. She has held roles in education and university admissions prior to joining Valic Financial Advisors in 2025. Valic Financial Advisors 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 managed-account programs, financial planning, consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet UMA models for portfolio construction and management.

Joseph Thomas is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Life Insurance Company, Capstone Financial Group, and McDaniels and Thomas Wealth Management LLC. Outside of advising, he is involved in several community and leadership activities, including chairing the Hoover Chamber of Commerce President Circle and serving on boards such as Leadership Hoover and Bondfire Ranch, as well as owning a computer programming business and authoring a book on business networking. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and active-duty military personnel. The firm emphasizes direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Jerry Duncan is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 63 designation and over 51 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and Stonegate Investment Group. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm utilizes multiple program structures and emphasizes centralized due diligence and technology tools to support clients and advisors.

Ian Maddox is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial and IFP Securities, LLC, and has been with Independent Financial Partners since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, Maddox serves as Vice Chair of the Trussville Redevelopment Authority and holds board positions with the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Trussville City Schools Foundation. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform with flexible investment strategies and notable retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Matthew Kiser is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Birmingham, Alabama. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BBVA Securities Inc., BBVA Compass Insurance Agency, BBVA Wealth Solutions Inc., and Compass Bank. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a discretionary online model account available by invitation. The firm primarily utilizes approved model strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists, with portfolio implementation and proxy voting delegated to external parties.

Travis Fuller is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Truist Investment Services, BB&T Securities, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. He is also an agent authorized to sell non-securities insurance products for Agia. Valic Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer that serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers wrap programs, portfolio management, and financial planning services, utilizing discretionary unified managed accounts and third-party model managers through Envestnet’s platform.

Peyton Jones is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving at Creative Planning. Prior to joining Creative Planning, he worked for seven years at Bridgeworth Wealth Management. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning–led investment approach emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a large advisory team and centralized investment infrastructure.

Alphonse Perry is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2006 and was briefly with GWFS Equities and Agia. Outside of advising, Perry serves as treasurer of the Historic Brown Chapel Preservation Society and assistant treasurer of the Selma/Dallas County Industrial Development Board. Valic Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer serving primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and unified managed account solutions through a large network of advisors, emphasizing the use of centralized technology and model strategies.

Brent Borden is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, Regions Bank, and MassMutual. 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, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Darryl Guthrie is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network who holds a Series 66 designation and has 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth since 2015 and has also been involved with Guthrie Whatley Financial Group, Guthrie Whatley Ingram Dozier LLC, and Birmingham Investment Group since 2008. Outside of his advisory roles, he is a co-owner of C323 Inc., which operates under the name Stewardship Investment Planning. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of nearly 3,000 advisors and their clients, providing a range of advisory programs, technology, and operational support. The firm offers multiple investment solutions, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized indexing, while acting as a platform provider that supports advisors operating under their own brand names.