Thomas Johnston II is a CFP® professional with 33 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Morgan Stanley, where he has worked since 2021, following prior roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Johnston serves as a board member of the North Georgia Community Foundation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Matthew Heard is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and Edward Jones. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and fund advisory services.

John Sulhoff is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns NGA Stewards, Inc., a company involved in managing his advisory business operations. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with specific asset thresholds, providing written recommendations on income, Social Security, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice, emphasizing managed accounts and utilizing algorithmic tools overseen by an internal committee.

Steven Julian is a financial advisor at Cetera with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial and INVEST Financial Corporation. In addition to his advisory work, he hosts and co-hosts various podcasts and serves as treasurer for a local networking group in Suwanee, GA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves 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 both affiliated and third-party managers.

Tara Judd is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lawrenceville, GA, holding a Series 66 credential and having eight years of experience in the industry. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, she worked at BlueGreen Vacations for one year. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

David Harms is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Dacula, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of Harms + Associates, Inc., an investment-related business formed for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, offering model-delivery investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supporting discretionary separately managed accounts.

Gregory Katulka serves as Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor. He has been a wealth management advisor for over 28 years, joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2010 after beginning his career with Morgan Stanley. He holds multiple FINRA registrations including Series 7, 9, 10, 31, 63, and 65. He holds three professional designations: CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®), and Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®). His financial planning expertise covers retirement, investment, tax, estate, insurance, and cash flow strategies. The CPWA® certification was completed through the Yale School of Management's Wealth Management Theory & Practice Executive Education program. Additionally, he helps business owners maximize enterprise value and prepare for ownership transitions as a CEPA® designee. Gregory is a graduate of Georgia State University with a bachelor's degree in education. Gregory is actively involved in his community, serving as a board member and past board chair for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier. Under his leadership, the organization was recognized as the top performing board in Georgia and the southeast U.S. He was also named a finalist for the Volunteer of the Year Award by the Invest in Others Charitable Foundation in 2015. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, golf, fly fishing, and cooking.

Kelly Mcnutt is a Financial Advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Gainesville, GA, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, Mcnutt was involved with Westminster Homeschool Academy and Westminster Presbyterian Church. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning that covers a range of topics, with clients able to combine planning with managed-account services through a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Davis Blough is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Boehringer-Ingelheim, Pro Unlimited, Uber Technologies, Relaxing Air, NAVEX Global, PCM, and Mississippi State University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large nationwide network of advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products.

Jean Pasteur is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at PFS Investments Inc. since 2017 and has been affiliated with Primerica Life Insurance since 2015. Prior to his financial services career, Pasteur worked at United Parcel Service for 27 years. He also receives compensation for referrals related to home security, automation, and loan products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm offers model-delivery investment strategies managed by third parties and supports trade execution and custody through established custodians, focusing on advisory services rather than institutional portfolio management.

Richard Young is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Gainesville, GA, holding a Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2019, he worked at The Strategic Financial Alliance from 2016 to 2019. He is also the owner of Amelia Consultants, LLC, a business involved in life insurance and fixed annuity sales, and serves as a board member on the City of Gainesville Planning and Zoning Appeals Board. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to create tailored Recommendation Reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Joel Swaim is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Buford, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, he worked at INVEST Financial Corporation for 11 years and Investment Professionals, Inc. for one year. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jesse Frazier is a financial advisor at OSAIC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2020, he worked at American Funds and Allied Insurance Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing member of Allied Investment Advisors, an LLC that provides marketing, prospecting, and sales related to financial planning and securities. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering a wide range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment process utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various analytical tools and multiple program options.

Kaitlyn Mathis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Gainesville, GA, holding a Series 66 license and six years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Sullivan & Schlieman Wealth Management since 2019. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions with advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers a range of investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Gary Harr is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Gainesville, GA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, including its predecessor entity, and owns a consulting business, Harr & Associates Inc. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice.

Ruby Wise Cooper is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lawrenceville, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 13 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at the Internal Revenue Service and PFS Investments Inc., alongside her longstanding affiliation with Primerica Financial Services. Outside of her advisory work, she has been involved in real estate as an agent with Virtual Properties Realty. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options in a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, offering a range of strategic investment models.

Austin Patton is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Gainesville, Georgia. In his role as a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor, he works closely with individuals and families to navigate important financial decisions, including general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events. He provides access to Bank of America specialists for a range of financial solutions, including banking, credit, home financing, and small business services. Austin holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a High School Diploma from City of Buford. He also attended institutions within the University System of Georgia. His approach involves building lasting relationships centered on understanding what matters to his clients and their families, allowing him to create personalized strategies to help them pursue their financial goals. Outside of his professional work, Austin is involved in his community as a member of a church worship team. His personal interests include camping, hiking, hunting, music, photography, singing, and spending time with his family.

Ronald Mims is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lawrenceville, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services since 1993 and Primerica Advisors since 1997. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts under a tiered wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, focusing on retail clients rather than institutional or pension plan management.

Roderick Trahan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Winder, GA, with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary advisory programs, including separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Debalina Das is a financial advisor at Cetera with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2016. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with various program structures and access to both affiliated and third-party managers.