Frederick Vanpatten is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, previously associated with Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Vanpatten volunteers at the Qualified Plan Southeast Conference and serves as an honor ambassador promoting community involvement with local police and first responders. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm’s approach integrates third-party advisory models and offers ERISA fiduciary services through credentialed representatives.

Claudia Pineda Padilla is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services, Grace M. Williams CPA, PC, and multiple positions within Primerica-affiliated firms. Outside of financial advising, she works as an independent contractor for Instacart. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on retail clients rather than institutional pension or profit-sharing plans.

Jeremy Hodges is a CFP® and ChFC® with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and owns MH Wealth Management, LLC. Prior to his current role, he was with Commonwealth Financial Network for nine years. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals using various portfolio management and model-based solutions.

Kimberly Fox Griffin is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 33 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 1993. In addition to her advisory work, she manages a business that tracks revenues and expenses related to her financial advisor activities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary investment research, algorithmic tools, and a defined service team to deliver non-discretionary recommendations within a structured investment framework.

Alexandria Williams is a financial advisor at MassMutual Investors Services with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at MWA Financial Services Inc and Modern Woodmen of America. Williams serves on the boards of the Dawson County Rotary and the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, offering various programs and educational seminars.

Logan Gorman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab, JP Morgan Securities, E*TRADE, Morgan Stanley, CarMax, and US Fitness/Onelife Fitness. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

James Flanagan is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2019, he spent 16 years at FSC Securities Corporation. Outside of advising, he is a part owner of F&F Financial Inc. and operates Flanagan Financial. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers various investment strategies, including proprietary models and access to third-party managers, with both discretionary and non-discretionary options tailored to client objectives.

Birgitte Houen Tolstrup is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cumming, GA. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Outside of financial advising, she owns and facilitates workshops for Brigs2Grow, a consulting business. Primerica Advisors is a sponsor and discretionary portfolio manager of a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, offering model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

Larry Adams is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cumming, Georgia, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2014 and previously held positions at Raymond James Financial and A. G. Edwards & Sons. Adams serves as a board member and owner of Dawson County Wrestling Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides athletic equipment and hosts an annual wrestling tournament for children in North Georgia. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm supports its advisors with various investment platforms, including model portfolios and third-party management, and combines advisory services with non-advisory financial products across a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Thomas Woddail is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, and E*TRADE. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. Schwab’s integrated structure combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts (SMAs) and offers a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Taylor Miller is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Phase Line Capital and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Miller has also held positions at the University of North Georgia and Middle Georgia State University. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and offers services on a non-discretionary basis, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Bryan Polanski is a financial advisor at Cetera with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held roles at Cetera Wealth Services, Cetera, and Prosperity Wealth Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he is the director of sales at American Health Imaging, a medical equipment company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services, including access to third-party managers and multiple program structures.

Chase Hillenbrand is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC for one year. Outside of his advisory role, he makes handmade fishing lures and provides baseball and softball hitting lessons. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a range of integrated brokerage, custody, and investment services.

Benjamin Dreaden is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cumming, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with six years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and E*TRADE Securities, as well as roles outside finance at Apple and Georgia State University. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party analytics to support its investment approach.

Fergus Ambe is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cumming, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2022 and has been associated with Primerica Financial Services since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as CEO, President, Partner, and Co-Founder of Noah's Ark Immunology Corp., a nonprofit organization focused on medical research. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure while delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Margarita Alvarado Hernandez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Bank of America, Merrill, and American Express. Her background also includes diverse roles in landscaping, painting, and community-related positions. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Aditya Patel is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and the Series 66 license. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked at Southern Company (Georgia Power) for eleven years. Outside of his advisory role, Patel owns a construction holding company and several holding companies related to private placements and real estate. 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 affiliated services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and a trust company, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Joseph Gaudino is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has prior experience at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Reginald Pineda is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Truist Investment Services and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Samantha Dutto is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Marietta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. She has worked with PFSI Investment Inc. since 2018 and Primerica Financial Services since 2017. Outside of advisory roles, she has been involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and a limited selection of separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and offers a wrap-fee billing structure, with custody and trade execution handled by Pershing and Primerica Brokerage Services.