Warren Gray is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has three years of industry experience and has previously worked at Philips and Resmed. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers and operates at scale with thousands of advisors and billions in assets under management.

Christopher Michalek is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Athens, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Michalek Brothers Investment Management. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services.

Michael Fitzgerald Sr. is a financial advisor at Stifel with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel since 2023 and previously spent 14 years at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Tom Allen is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2002. He works closely with individuals, families, corporate executives, and small businesses to develop personalized financial strategies that align with both their short- and long-term goals. His areas of expertise include executive compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, and retirement planning, among others. Tom coordinates and tracks customized wealth management plans by collaborating with a team of specialists within Merrill. Tom holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Georgia and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant, reflecting his commitment to professional standards in financial advising. He leverages his education and extensive experience to assist clients with investment guidance and estate planning. Residing in Athens, GA, Tom is involved in local community organizations including the Athens YMCA and Athens First United Methodist Church. He lives with his wife, Laura, and their three children. Outside of his professional work, Tom enjoys basketball, football, golfing, reading, running, skiing, tennis, and spending time with his family.

Deborah Williams is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2018, following nine years at Invest Financial Corp and maintains a role with United Community Advisory Services. Williams also serves as a referral representative for United Community Banks Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services supported by in-house and third-party research, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Akshay Patel is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Athens West Cleaners and Chestatee Golf Club. Patel is also employed with Mitchell Investment Group in an administrative trading capacity. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm offers various investment implementation options, including proprietary and third-party strategies, under both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Thurman Willis III is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a year at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he has a minority ownership interest in a family limited partnership unrelated to investment activities. 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 includes investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Samuel Doster is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Athens, GA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of experience at Morgan Stanley and previously worked in various roles at NCR/Candescent/Digital First Holdings LLC, Manpower Group/Experis LLC, Shore Webster Group LLC, Paul Sheets State Farm, and Presbyterian College. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Roy Roberts Jr. is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) at Stifel with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining Stifel in 2023, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for a combined 13 years. Roberts serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees at George Walton Academy and is Board Chair of the Boys and Girls Club of Northeast Georgia. He also holds the role of 3rd Vice-Chair for the Walton County Republican Party. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes a proprietary investment methodology from its Investment Strategy Group to support asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Glenn Cook Jr. is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, delivering written recommendations that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to provide tailored advice, primarily for clients with assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

Barry Storey Jr. is a financial advisor at Stifel with a Series 66 designation and approximately one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Community Newspapers, Inc. and West Stride, as well as experience at the University of Georgia. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services grounded in proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Patrick Mitchell is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. 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 financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing proprietary and third-party model strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Matthew Seib is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked at Optomi Professional Services and has experience at Mercer University and Georgia College. He is registered with the Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a short-term rental property through Airbnb in Athens, GA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Joanne Renshaw is a financial advisor with Merrill in Athens, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years at the firm. She has a total of seven years of industry experience, including five years working at Bath and Body Works prior to joining Merrill. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

David Varnedoe Jr. is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2000. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of advisory work, he is the owner of a real estate business, Half Moon Properties LLC, based in Jefferson, GA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 advisors.

Benjamin Roberts III is a Financial Advisor supporting The Roberts Group, established in 1980, within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He collaborates with clients to manage and preserve wealth, offering services tailored for families, businesses, and their employees. The Roberts Group has a long-standing commitment to providing personalized wealth management strategies, supported by direct access to Bank of America specialists. With expertise in family wealth management, portfolio management, and socially responsible investing, Benjamin offers insights that align with clients' values and goals. He holds the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) designation and earned his education in Labor Relations from Cornell University. He is proficient in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Beyond his professional activities, Benjamin is involved in several organizations including AIPAC, the Bank of America Native American Professional Network as a regional leader, Entrepreneurship@Cornell's Cayuga Forum, and Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. He is also an enrolled member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. His personal interests include adventure sports, boxing, music, and spending time with his family.

Angela Lankford is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2025, she worked at Merrill for 24 years. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Mark Mitchell is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an owner and partner in several business ventures, including a company funding producer education and appreciation activities. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent Financial Professionals, offering a range of portfolio management options and proprietary as well as third-party model strategies.

Walter Avrett is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Hoschton, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2012 and Primerica Financial Services since 2008. Outside of his financial advisory roles, Avrett co-owns Brick & Beam Events, LLC, an event planning business in Gainesville, GA. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on retail clients rather than institutional or pension plans.

Xavier Railey is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2023, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Disability Adjudication Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in strength, speed, and agility training at a sports facility. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services and has capabilities in municipal and public finance through its affiliate network.