Dillon Hemphill is a CFP® professional with six years of experience in the financial services industry, currently associated with Edward Jones in Gainesville, GA. His work history includes multiple engagements with Edward Jones since 2019 and prior roles at Textron Aviation and other firms. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jeffrey Gunter is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and affiliated entities since 2025 and previously at Concourse Financial Group Securities and REO Partners. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of a local pre-school and is a deacon at his church in Cumming, GA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Mark Baker is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Suwanee, GA, bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2010 and previously worked at Merrill from 2004 to 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Atlanta Wealth Partners, LLC, a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice using analytical tools and supports a large network of advisors with a focus on municipal and public finance as well as specialized retirement plan consulting.

David Moore is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Equitable Advisors prior to joining OSAIC. He is also licensed as an insurance agent, focusing on life, long-term care, and disability insurance products. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services across various programs. The firm’s investment process centers on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and the use of discretionary and third-party managed strategies.

Samuel Latimer is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He also serves as a partner at Rushton, LLC, a full-service accounting firm specializing in audits of local governments, construction, and nonprofit entities, where he leads audit teams and oversees technical compliance. In addition, he refers clients to Rushton Wealth Management, an investment advisory firm connected to the accounting practice. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across diverse program structures and custodial relationships.

Richard Levine is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, where he has worked since 2001, accumulating 25 years of industry experience. He is based in Suwanee, GA, and has spent his entire advisory career at Ameriprise. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written recommendations and ongoing tax-aware retirement income planning.

Dorian Piekarz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Before joining LPL Financial in 2026, he worked at Edward Jones for four years and Backbone International for one year. Outside of advising, he has participated occasionally in disaster relief efforts by transporting supplies to areas affected by natural disasters and has assisted community members with setting up LLCs and business licenses. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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, supported by extensive operational tools and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Debby Minot is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, she provides wealth management services and financial strategies to affluent individuals, retirees, executives, women, and business owners. She focuses on creating comprehensive plans to build, manage, preserve, and transfer wealth, tailoring advice to clients' risk tolerance, investment goals, and liquidity needs through a disciplined, long-term process. Debby’s expertise includes college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. She is a member of the Wood DeTienne O'Connor Group, which has been recognized on Forbes' "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list in 2023 and 2024. Debby holds professional designations such as CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned her bachelor's degree from Minot State University. Her community involvement includes participation with the American Heart Association, Boys and Girls Clubs of the Valley, and Phoenix Children's Hospital. Debby enjoys adventure sports, basketball, golfing, hiking, running, skiing, traveling, and spending time with her family. Born and raised in North Dakota, she relocated to Arizona in 2000 to begin her career in the financial industry.

Cathy Couch is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. She is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and previously worked for Dempsey Lord Smith, LLC and WFG Investment Inc. Outside of advising, she provides bookkeeping and accounting services for local organizations, including a humane society resale shop and a condominium association. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual, pension, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a wide network of financial professionals and multiple platform options.

Vishal Padda is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase. 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 employs over 14,000 advisors and manages approximately $671 billion in assets, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jolette Landress is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Renasant Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wachovia Bank. 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.

Warren McClellan is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His career includes over a decade at Pruco Securities, LLC, and ongoing roles since 2000 with Warren S. McClellan P.C. and McClellan & Associates, CPAs, LLC. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services delivered through a multi-advisor platform that emphasizes model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and access to both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Carlton Ford is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Duluth, GA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at companies such as Ford Motor Company, Schneider Electric, Southern Company, and Incomm Inc. He is involved in sales of investment-related products and also engages in part-time referrals for home security, automation, and loan products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages 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 operates on a large scale with thousands of advisors and offices and offers model-based investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

Bradley Roberson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Merrill for 12 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2024. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Jacob Sanders is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at Infinite Asset Management and Capital Asset Advisory Services, among others. He also operates Jacob Sanders Financial, LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by research and operational tools.

Joshua Wright is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cumming, GA, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. He has three years of industry experience and previously served 26 years in the United States Army. In addition to his advisory role, he works part-time as a simulated brigade combat team commander for Valiant Integrated Services. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies and advisory services. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Martha Spence is a Senior Financial Advisor and Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She brings over 20 years of experience in financial services, concentrating her practice on supporting business owners by applying methodologies from the Exit Planning Institute and utilizing resources from Merrill and Bank of America. Martha collaborates closely with CPAs, attorneys, and families as part of the comprehensive planning and advisory process to deliver a tailored client experience. Her professional designations include the CEPA and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and she holds FINRA Series 7 and 63 registrations as well as a Life, Accident, and Sickness Insurance Agent License. Martha serves clients across 17 states in the U.S. and was named to the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list from 2024 through 2026. She is a member of several professional organizations including the Exit Planning Institute, North Georgia Community Foundation, North Georgia Estate Planning Council, and the Rotary Club of Gainesville. Outside her advisory role, Martha is involved in community service through her membership in the Gainesville Rotary Club and her annual participation on the Rotary Banquet Committee. She was named a Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary International in 2022. Additionally, Martha serves on the Board of the North Georgia Community Foundation and has been active with the Disabled Veteran Auxiliary and other charitable organizations in North Georgia. Her personal interests include racing and spending time with her son, who is preparing to attend college.

David Shaw is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera in Johns Creek, GA. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James and Blueprint Wealth Solutions. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Busy Mimi LLC, a company focused on expense management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary strategies under various program structures.

Joseph Szathmary is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2017. Prior to that, he was with Newport Group, Inc. and Newport Group Securities, Inc. for a combined seven years. 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

William Hicks Jr. is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2010. Hicks serves as president of Beta Delta House Corporation, overseeing the management of a fraternity house, and is involved in community organizations including Habitat for Humanity of Hall County and the Beyond Dementia Coalition, Inc. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide analysis and asset allocation guidance.