Nicholas Bruner is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has worked at Cetera and Avantax Advisory Services as well as 1st Global Advisors, and he is also a CPA partner involved with Rushton, LLC. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair for the United Way of Hall County and is Treasurer of the Elachee Nature Science Center, as well as Immediate Past President of the Gainesville Jaycees. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform that offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and a variety of program structures and third-party money manager options.

Roderick Bishoff is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Dawsonville, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011 and previously worked at Independent Financial Partners. He is also involved with Exchange Properties LLC, an accounting entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, and institutions through a broad platform of advisory and brokerage services.

Jeffrey Wegner is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior employment includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill. He is currently based in Cumming, Georgia. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing comprehensive written recommendations across retirement, tax, estate, and other planning areas. The firm combines goal-based analyses with managed-account programs under its WealthPlan option, while maintaining separate planning and portfolio management services.

Michael Sheen is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has held roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2022 and previously worked at Itential, Priority Technology Holdings, Corida Insurance, and RaceTrac Petroleum. 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 offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, combining scaled client service with integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory capabilities.

Brian Blough is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 1998. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, operates under a fiduciary standard, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Harrison Adams is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Charles Schwab and Professional Benefits Consulting. He also spent four years at Reinhardt University and was involved with B&B Moving and Delivery for three years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, 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 participant-level retirement advice.

Luke Donahue is a financial advisor with Edward Jones holding a Series 66 designation and currently based in Cumming, GA. He has one year of experience in the financial industry following a 20-year career in the United States Navy. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment options. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jeffrey Sulka is a CFP® certificant with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 2000, serving clients from Gainesville, Georgia. 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 services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and 15,100 branch offices.

Samuel Heath is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. 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 services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Bradley Chapman is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017 and held roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Wells Fargo prior to that. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services primarily to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative analysis, with a range of affiliated implementation services and a notable capacity in derivatives and commodities trading.

Jayson Im is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, and Truist. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, delivers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary strategies supported by internal and third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Kimberly Mc Donald is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill Lynch for 24 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools, including Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations, to model financial outcomes.

Jonathan Shepard is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2021 and previously worked at Life Time Asset Management, Commonwealth Financial Network, and TD Ameritrade. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and a range of alternative investment options, supported by a large-scale, integrated operational platform.

Milton Martin is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cumming, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services since 1985 and Primerica Advisors since 1999. In addition to his advisory role, he receives compensation for referrals related to home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with a range of model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and offers a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on retail investors rather than institutional or pension plan clients.

Matthew English is a financial advisor with Merrill in Oakweed, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2013. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

A King Ishmael is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and E*TRADE Securities LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Micah Gear is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Gainesville, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Edward Jones. Outside of his work at Raymond James, Gear manages his independent financial advisement practice through InGear Wealth Management, Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non‑discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools, and it supports municipal and public-finance work through a municipal advisor affiliation.

Matthew Thorne is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, and personal retirement planning. Matthew works closely with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies designed to help reach those goals, providing ongoing advice and adjusting strategies as clients' situations change. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the United States Air Force Academy. Matthew is a veteran of the Air Force and balances his professional responsibilities with personal interests including baseball, football, golfing, reading, and spending time with his family.

Ted Guyton Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Gainesville, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Merrill and extensive work with CUNA Brokerage Services and Cuna Mutual Group. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers diverse advisory services and utilizes a range of investment strategies supported by research and advisor-facing technology.

Robert Kurkjian Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cumming, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors.