Travis Sherman is a financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Gradient Advisors since 2017. Prior to that, he was with Horizons Financial Group and Principal Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, Sherman coaches cyclists and runners through Podium Finish Training and is involved with a cycling-related website. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm operates primarily through third-party money managers and emphasizes a largely non-discretionary approach to portfolio management.

James Sandifer is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience. He is currently with Waverly Advisors, LLC, where he has served since 2022, and previously led his own firm, JE Sandifer Financial Consultants Inc, operating as Sandifer & Associates, for ten years. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, combining traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations.

Michele Fasanello is a financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including BCR Wealth Strategies and StoneX Financial Inc. before joining Waverly Advisors. 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 financial planning, retirement consulting, and multi-family office services.

Anna Atfield is a financial advisor with Inspire Advisors, LLC in Birmingham, AL. She holds a Series 65 credential and has experience in public accounting as a licensed CPA. Her prior work includes roles at Rick Brown & Associates, Inc. and RSM US LLP. Inspire Advisors, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.03 billion for individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and broker-dealers. The firm integrates Biblically Responsible Investing with proprietary screening technology and employs a range of investment strategies including index-based and tactical allocations.

Harold Miller is a financial advisor at Lanark Financial, Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including M Holdings Securities, Inc., Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc, and Stifel. Lanark Financial provides investment management, financial planning, and related advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, municipalities, and other institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in client assets across multiple advisor teams and offers program-based accounts through several platforms.

Sean Tweedy is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently advising at The Welch Group, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Valic Financial Advisors, Inc. and Amazon, among others. The Welch Group serves individual investors, trusts, business entities, and retirement plans with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm offers family office-style and concierge services and employs a multi-faceted investment approach that integrates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various time horizons.

Robert Hopper is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc. in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 license and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and involvement with Camp Mac. He serves as Treasurer of the Board of Chapter Advisors for the Theta Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Inc., where he manages the organization’s balance sheet and financial statements. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional investors. The firm offers investment advisory and brokerage services through various managed account programs, utilizing the Envestnet platform to guide asset allocation and manager selection based on client risk tolerance.

Stephen Garrett Sr. is a financial advisor with Summit Financial, LLC in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 63 designation and 35 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 19 years and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. He serves on the Board of Directors for the University of Southern Mississippi Alumni Foundation and is Treasurer Emeritus of the Bassett Hound Rescue of Alabama. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets with 216 advisors serving around 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs alongside financial planning and retirement plan advisory services, employing a mix of discretionary and consultative approaches.

Hamilton Poynor is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, LLC and RFG Advisory Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of St. Luke's Episcopal Church Foundation and Lutheran Services Florida and is involved with the Million Dollar Round Table finance committee and the Make A Wish Foundation of Alabama. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs discretionary portfolio management, proprietary model allocations, and third-party sub-advisers, and integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels in its operations.

Jennifer Evans is a Series 65-licensed advisor at 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with 1919 Investment Counsel since 2015 and also has a background with Sterne Agee dating back to 2013. 1919 Investment Counsel provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and wealth-planning services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, endowments, foundations, and pension plans. The firm focuses on customized portfolios emphasizing liquid mid- and large-cap equities and investment-grade fixed income, supported by proprietary research and third-party resources.

Samuel Pritchard is a financial advisor at SageSpring Wealth Partners in Birmingham, AL. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining SageSpring, he worked at Southern Company Services for three years and has held roles at Samford University and The Lovett School. SageSpring Wealth Partners serves individual and institutional clients, including retirement plans, banks, insurance companies, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting, offering portfolios tailored to client objectives with a mix of traditional and alternative investment strategies.

Debra Cinquemani is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Principal Advised Services. Her prior roles include seven years at Thrivent Financial and one year at Century Silver Exchange. She is also involved in providing retirement consultation services and holds a position related to advice and education at Principal Bank. Principal Advised Services offers investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, combining third-party methodologies with proprietary models. The firm operates as part of the Principal Financial Group family, providing integrated access to affiliated products and services while maintaining governance and supervision to manage conflicts of interest.

Jack Morris is a financial advisor at EverSource Wealth Advisors, LLC in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 designation and with seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Allied Mineral Products, Inc., and Riverside Refractories, Inc. EverSource Wealth Advisors serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, families, estates, trusts, charitable foundations, broker-dealers, retirement plans, and other RIAs. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, and investment advisory services through a national network of advisors using multiple investment platforms, and manages private market funds alongside providing back-office support and sub-advisory services.

Diana Contorno is a financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at Warren Averett Asset Management, LLC and Kinsight, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a marketing consultant for The Heritage Institute, LLC, which trains professionals to assist clients in transferring values and principles across generations. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving 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 investment management, financial planning, and multi-family office services.

Caroline Ryals is a financial advisor with RFG Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has been with RFG Advisory since 2018 and also has experience with Private Client Services and the Alabama Panhellenic Association. RFG Advisory provides investment advisory and planning services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and select institutional clients. The firm utilizes discretionary portfolio management supported by model strategies and third-party platforms, and offers specialized services including sub-advisory roles with ETFs and access to alternative investments.

Kristyn Bayles is a financial advisor at StoneX Advisors Inc. with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Merrill and Quest Capital Strategies. She is also a limited partner in a family real estate partnership. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations with portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm utilizes a variety of portfolio strategies and platforms, combining independent advisors with an in-house Private Client Group to support diverse client needs.

Brock Eson is a financial advisor with RFG Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, Metlife Securities Inc., and New England Securities. He is also licensed to sell insurance products through Crump. RFG Advisory serves 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 offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to alternative investments, utilizing model strategies and third-party platforms while providing fiduciary oversight for retirement accounts.

Zachary Lee is a financial advisor at StoneX Advisors Inc. in Birmingham, AL, with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at StoneX Advisors Inc. and StoneX Securities Inc. since 2020. StoneX Advisors Inc. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and related consulting services to individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of advisor-managed portfolios, proprietary models, and third-party managers, supported by platforms like Envestnet and Advyzon.

Robert Russell is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed financial advisor at SageSpring Wealth Partners with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services, Cahaba Wealth Management, and The University of Alabama. SageSpring Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a tailored investment approach utilizing stocks, bonds, ETFs, alternatives, and third-party manager relationships, supported by comprehensive operational and oversight capabilities.

Zachary Wicker is a financial advisor with RFG Advisory, LLC in Vestavia Hills, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Energen Resources/Diamondback Energy. RFG Advisory provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and select institutional clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to alternative investments. The firm utilizes a range of model strategies and third-party platforms, and it acts as a sub-adviser to multiple Bluemonte ETFs while serving investment company and state or municipal clients.