Hastings Marks is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc. in Birmingham, AL, having four years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles within Synovus Bank and a recent position at Pinnacle Bank. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients by offering both investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm utilizes Envestnet’s platform for portfolio management and provides access to alternative investments and educational services for ERISA plans.

Henry Clay is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at The Welch Group, LLC since 2018 and previously at Welch Investments, LLC (formerly Fee-Only Planning Professionals, LLC) from 2014 to 2018. He is based in Birmingham, Alabama. The Welch Group, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.2 billion in client assets across about 24 advisors. The firm serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and family-office services tailored to clients’ objectives through a combination of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analyses.

Miles Gunn is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with Waverly Advisors, LLC in Birmingham, AL, where he has worked since 2025. He has one year of experience in the financial industry and previously held positions at Brasfield & Gorrie and Northwestern Mutual. His background also includes various roles at Samford University and other organizations. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm integrates traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations and provides a range of services including investment management, financial planning, and multi-family office support.

Carson Eddy is a CFP® professional at Waverly Advisors, LLC with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cahaba Wealth Management, LLC and Strategic Financial Partners, and spent time at Samford University and Briarwood High School. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm integrates traditional equity and fixed income strategies with alternative and private market allocations, serving a diverse client base including both non-HNW and high net worth clients.

Kyle Hewlett is a financial advisor with Sagespring Wealth Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His career includes previous roles at Hewlett Davidson Powell LLC and Raymond James Financial Services, among others. Sagespring Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base that includes individual households across wealth levels, institutional clients, and plan sponsors. The firm offers tailored discretionary investment management and consulting services, leveraging a multi-team platform with a range of investment strategies and third-party manager relationships.

Kelly De Roy is a financial advisor at The Welch Group, LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with The Welch Group since 2011. The Welch Group, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.2 billion in client assets with about 24 advisors serving individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and wealth-management services, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor portfolios to clients' objectives.

Mary Smith is a financial advisor with Waverly Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Invista Advisors, LPL Financial, Raymond James Financial Services, and Morgan Stanley. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations, and offers a range of services including investment management, financial planning, and multi-family office solutions.

John Adams Jr. is a financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked for Warren Averett Asset Management, LLC for 10 years before joining Waverly Advisors in 2022. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm integrates traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private markets allocations, and provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and multi-family office services.

Steven Causey is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Warren Averett Asset Management and Warren Averett, where he spent over three decades. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers a range of services including investment management, financial planning, and multi-family office support, combining traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market investments.

Murry Vaughan is a financial advisor at Synovus Securities, Inc. in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations with 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Synovus Securities since 1999. Synovus Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional clients such as banks and pension plans. The firm provides both investment advisory and brokerage services, employing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management programs through the Envestnet platform.

Gerald Ginwright is a financial advisor with Gradient Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Gradient Advisors since 2017 and has been self-employed since 1987. Ginwright is the founder of 2 KnowMoney, a nonprofit that offers financial literacy workshops and presentations, and he serves on the boards of CEOTA and the Elder Foundation, supporting community art programs and homebound seniors. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, utilizing a largely non-discretionary model with a focus on client approval and risk analysis tools.

Maria Mora Velasquez is a financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Samford University and Thompson High School. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individual and institutional clients across a broad range of strategies, including traditional equity and fixed income as well as alternative and private-market allocations. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and multi-family office services.

Andrew Gearhart is a financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC in Birmingham, AL, holding the CFP® designation with 15 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Warren Averett Asset Management, Kinsight, LLC, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. He serves on the board of a 501(c)(3) donor-advised charitable platform, contributing to business-related advisement. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a diverse investment approach combining traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternatives and private markets, and offers a range of services including financial planning, retirement consulting, and multi-family office solutions.

Melissa Brown is a financial advisor at OneSeven with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Kestra Advisory Services, LLC. Brown joined OneSeven in 2026. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers diversified portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, bonds, and access to alternatives and private placements, applying a primarily long-term investment approach with both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Bradley Rathe is a financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Strategiq Financial Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is the principal and managing director of Astor Janssen Holdings, LLC, a commodity pool operator. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individual clients, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations, offering comprehensive investment management, financial planning, and multi-family office services.

Aiden Pierce is a financial advisor with Csenge Advisory Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms, including Integrity Alliance, LLC, Lion Street Financial, and Csenge Advisory Group. Outside of advisory roles, he has experience reviewing life insurance policies through a related insurance provider position. Csenge Advisory Group provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, high net worth clients, charities, and corporate/business clients. The firm employs a combined fundamental and technical investment process with customized portfolio management and operates through a network of independent advisors.

Thomas Davis IV is a financial advisor with Virtue Capital Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Virtue Capital Management since 2019 and is also president of Designed Income Advisory, LLC, a firm focused on sales of insurance and insurance-based investment products. His prior roles include positions at Horter Investment Management, The Davis Insurance Agency, Aura Asset Management, and Ameriprise. Virtue Capital Management is a federally registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, qualified retirement plans, and other advisers. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and sub-advisory services, employing a multi-team model and a mix of tactical, strategic, and dynamic investment approaches.

Stewart Welch III is a CFP® professional with 34 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with The Welch Group, LLC since 1998 and previously worked at Welch Investments, LLC (formerly Fee-Only Planning Professionals, LLC) for 19 years. The Welch Group, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.2 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and family-office services tailored to client objectives using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Kaleigh Shipman is a financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Hightower Advisors, Raymond James & Associates, and Williamson Wealth Group, Inc. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm integrates traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations, serving both non-discretionary and discretionary clients.

Jeffrey Helms is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. He currently works at Waverly Advisors, LLC, where he has been since 2022, and previously spent 10 years at Warren Averett Asset Management, LLC. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations, serving a broad client base that includes non-high net worth and high net worth individuals.