Matthew Wilbur is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Athens, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Valic Financial Advisors for nine years before joining Raymond James in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, Wilbur is a partner in Hope Anthem LLC, where he writes, records, and performs music for religious gatherings and ceremonies. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual, institutional, and municipal clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and notable municipal advisory services.

Natalie King is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Athens, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, she worked with Consolidated Planning Corp and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of advising, she is involved in inspection services and serves as a notary. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and utilizes model portfolios and research to support diversified investment strategies.

John Sligh is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Athens, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. Sligh serves as Treasurer and a board member of the Stuart F. Sligh Jr. Athletic Scholarship Fund, a family foundation supporting scholarships in memory of his nephew. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering customized financial planning and consulting services with a range of portfolio management strategies.

Mary Griffith is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, FinTrust Capital Advisors, and Raymond James. She has academic experience from the University of Georgia, including a master's program. 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.

Joshua Mashburn is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Thrivent, his work history includes roles at Woodmen Financial Services, Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society, and O'Reilly Auto Parts, as well as seasonal positions with Mountain Fellowship Camp and Vail Resorts. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers goal-based financial planning across a broad range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under its “WealthPlan” program.

Jason Piper is a CFP® and ChFC® with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2021. Prior to that, he worked at Cetera Advisors LLC for eight years and Green Financial Resources for 18 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a youth basketball coach in Bogart, GA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services with various investment management options supported by research and third-party subadvisors.

Susan Bencosme is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Megastar Advisors and AtlasBanc Holdings Corp. 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 diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting through various advisory programs.

Claude Lett IV is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering model portfolios through systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Joshua Childs is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining the firm in 2015, he has worked closely with physicians’ practices to address their 401(k) needs and supports clients who are actively accumulating wealth. He assists clients in preparing for key financial milestones such as retirement and business sales. His approach emphasizes maintaining frequent and timely communication to build strong client-advisor relationships. Joshua serves a diverse clientele including healthcare administrators, attorneys, business owners, and corporate executives, helping them manage new wealth and plan for retirement income, college education, tax minimization, philanthropic goals, and portfolio management. He coordinates with clients’ CPAs and attorneys to ensure comprehensive financial planning that aligns with their evolving circumstances and risk tolerance. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from The Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia and has earned multiple professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Joshua resides in Athens, Georgia with his wife and daughter. He contributes to his community by volunteering with the Sparrows’ Nest to serve food to the homeless and participates in mission trips to Jamaica.

Joseph Frierson III is a financial advisor with Merrill in Athens, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1994 and has additionally been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of a rental property in Athens. Merrill 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 various institutional investors.

Joseph Taylor Jr. is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at GFG Strategic Advisors. Taylor is also involved with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Coaches Ministry in Northeast Georgia, where he has been active since 1989. He serves on the advisory board and several committees of Prince Avenue Christian School, assisting with policy and management decisions. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes risk profiling and analytical tools to tailor non-discretionary planning and consulting services aligned with client goals.

Daniel Fowler is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and related entities since 2017. Fowler also operates Fowler Financial Services, LLC and serves as an independent insurance agent with SMART PRO FINANCIAL. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an 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 plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management and platform options.

Dennis Bradberry is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a dump truck hauling business and holds ownership interests in other business entities. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of services such as financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing various custody platforms and both proprietary and unaffiliated investment strategies.

Peri Bloodworth is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2024 and previously was with Edward Jones from 2022 to 2024. Bloodworth holds the Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning guided by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides financial planning without individual security recommendations as part of its standalone service.

Michael Malone Jr. is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Edward Jones from 2001 to 2017. Malone is also involved with Bones Investments, a real estate brokerage. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

David Lilliston is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James and its affiliated entities since 2013. Lilliston operates Lilliston Wealth Management LLC, a solo business entity established to facilitate his move to Raymond James. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to tailor non-discretionary planning and consulting services to client goals.

Christopher Manzi is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Watkinsville, GA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James Financial Services, The Avenue Wealth Management Group, and has business experience with CJM Sports LLC and North American Golf LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm provides tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools, and supports municipal and public finance advisory work through a municipal advisor affiliation.

Marcus Childs is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a role he has held since joining the firm in 1986. Over his career, Marcus has provided personalized wealth management advice and guidance to a diverse client base, including physicians, health care administrators, attorneys, business owners, and corporate executives across Georgia and nationwide. He focuses on helping clients prepare for key financial transitions and offers services such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, and portfolio management. Marcus's approach involves conducting in-depth analyses of clients' financial situations and aspirations, creating clear blueprints to guide their decision-making processes. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned his bachelor's degree from the University System of Georgia. Marcus's professional work is supplemented by collaborations with clients' CPAs and attorneys to establish philanthropic and estate planning strategies. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Marcus is actively involved in community and charitable organizations. He and his family support Operation Restoration Christian Home for Boys in Trenchtown, Jamaica, and are engaged with groups including the American Heart Association, Athens Area Community Foundation, Atlanta Lab Rescue, Food Bank of NE Georgia, and the Oconee Humane Society.

Nathaniel Sedlacek is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley, he worked for Walman Instruments - Luxottica of America and Five Points Eye Care. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a rental property in Winterville, Georgia. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm employs structured planning tools and offers broad retail and institutional investment services.

Gina Schwartz is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Athens, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and nonprofit entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services supported by a nationwide adviser network.