Laura Britt is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill, with tenures of five and fifteen years respectively. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Christopher Appleby is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hoover, Alabama. He holds a Series 66 designation and has experience spanning roles at Avadian Financial Services, IBM, Santander Bank, and BBVA Bank. His career includes over a decade in the banking industry prior to joining LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Leonard Housel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and having 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2013 and concurrently serves at Cadence Bank, where he has been involved in investment-related duties since 2011. Prior to that, he worked at BB&T Investment Services for one year. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Richard Britt Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a power of attorney for his parents. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Austin Turnbow is a Series 66 licensed advisor at Cetera with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2013 and 2015 respectively, and has also been associated with Regions Bank since 1998. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a broad client base that includes individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and a multi-manager platform featuring affiliated and third-party strategies.

Gregory Powell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley from 1991 to 2005 before joining LPL Financial. Powell serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including the National Federation of Independent Business and Aldridge Gardens, and he owns FiSmart, a company that develops educational materials for the financial services industry. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various asset classes.

John Kelly is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Birmingham, Alabama, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an ordained minister. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to develop collaborative, annual financial planning relationships.

Peter Giangrosso is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2013 and is also a high school administrator with Hoover City Schools. In addition to advising, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program utilizing model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supported by third-party custodians and trade execution services.

Laci Graul is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Birmingham, AL, holding the Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Graul worked at Jacksonville State University and the Walker County Circuit Clerk's Office. Outside of advising, Graul assists with marketing, social media management, and website design for a local party equipment rental business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including both individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Richard Farrar is a CFP® and ChFC® with 42 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has held roles at Lincoln Financial Advisors, General American Insurance, and Lion Street, among others. Farrar also engages in several business activities including serving as a producer and part owner of an insurance marketing firm and working with employee benefits companies. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that supports discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across multiple program structures.

Keith Foster is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he spent 16 years with Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc. Foster is also the owner and instructor of a local gym where he offers workout classes. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser supporting a large network of independent advisors and serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through discretionary and non-discretionary program platforms, utilizing a multi-manager approach that includes affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.

Edward Davis is a financial advisor with Cetera in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his career in 2025. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at Coca-Cola Bottling Company United for nine years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions through a nationwide network of advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various investment program options and custodial relationships.

William Owen is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Anderson, Williams & Co. and Royal Alliance Associates, INC. for 35 years each. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as president of Owen Advisors Inc., a corporation involved in life insurance and annuity sales. OSAIC serves a diverse clientele including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers a range of integrated financial services, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Robert Herndon is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Birmingham, AL, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2009, including the firm’s predecessor Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part-owner of a family farm and a shareholder in a financial planning LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual, institutional, and retirement plan clients, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models primarily implemented through third-party managers and emphasizes fiduciary services for qualified plans.

Robert Easterling is a CFP® and PFS™ with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has worked with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and continues his practice at Cetera. Easterling is also co-treasurer of the Philip Mahan Davis Foundation and serves as vice-president of the Providence Park Owners Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various program structures and third-party money managers.

Crystal Bowles is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Birmingham, AL. She holds the CFP® designation and has 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include eight years at Bridgeworth, LLC and a previous six-year tenure with LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services delivered through a large network of advisors using both proprietary and third-party models.

Robert Sparks is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Sparks serves on the Board of Directors for Leadership Vestavia Hills. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research-driven strategies and tax-efficiency analysis to support clients approaching or in retirement. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Alexander Sarafianos is a financial advisor with Cetera in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its related entities since 2013 and also maintains a role at Regions Bank since that time. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to third-party money managers and a range of portfolio management and financial planning services.

Jason Hatley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Birmingham, Alabama, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Northwestern Mutual and Surgical Care Affiliates. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Sam Dayhood III is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial in Birmingham, AL. He previously worked at Sterne Agee Financial Services for 14 years before joining Raymond James Financial Services in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is the president of Great Cedar Capital Management LLC and serves as chair of the board for the Meadowbrook Place Office Condo Association. 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 uses a non-discretionary approach tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public finance work through a municipal advisor affiliation.