Karen Powell is a CFP® with 40 years of experience in the financial industry. She is currently with TLG Advisors, Inc. and has held roles at Orion Financial Associates and Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she manages cash flow strategies and coaches business owners through a separate business venture. TLG Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in discretionary assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and institutional investors through a combination of investment supervisory services, comprehensive planning, and a direct-to-consumer program called Starlight Portfolios.

Diane Schmidt is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at SunTrust Advisory Services since 2016, following seven years at SunTrust Bank. Based in Atlanta, GA, she has been with Truist through its transition from SunTrust. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, participants, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting with third-party manager arrangements, supported by AI-enabled research tools and a team that oversees manager selection and periodic reviews.

Elie Engler is a CFP® and ChFC® with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Primerica Advisors and Park Avenue Securities. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities since 2010 and has concurrent roles at Guardian Life Insurance Company and Ashford Advisors starting in 2009. Engler serves as a board member and participates in multiple committees for the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta. Park Avenue Securities serves a diverse retail client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services, utilizing proprietary and third-party investment strategies across various asset classes and account types, supported by a digital advice platform and lending solutions.

Marlin Duncan Jr. is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at Truist Advisory Services since 2019. His career includes prior roles at Merrill and SouthTrust Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is president of a real estate and farming business. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary strategies and uses third-party platforms for manager selection and due diligence, with a distinctive inter-affiliate operating structure.

Chantel Sainsbury is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at SunTrust Advisory Services, SunTrust Investment Services, and SunTrust Bank since 2017. Prior to her current roles, she had positions at Delaware North Companies, Premier Global Services, and Dantanna's. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, and fiduciary support, implementing advice through discretionary and non-discretionary manager arrangements supported by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate integration.

Blake Winters is a CFP® and CFA® with 17 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Truist Advisory Services and has held various roles within the Truist organization since 1996. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Mark Bramble is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Truist Investment Services, Advisor Group, and Wells Fargo in various capacities. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, delivering services through an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates in its financial planning approach.

Robert Ausband Jr. is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at TLG Advisors, Inc. He has held positions at Nationwide Advisory Services, Inc., Nationwide Securities, LLC, and The Leaders Group, Inc. outside of his advisory role, he is CEO of The Ausband Agency, Inc. and holds various leadership roles including board memberships in local development authorities and private companies. TLG Advisors, Inc. serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm provides investment supervisory services, portfolio management, and financial planning through a network of independent advisors and sub-advisors, using fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to construct diversified portfolios.

Patience Watson is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Truist Advisory Services in 2023, she worked at SunTrust Bank and SunTrust Investment Services from 2015 to 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a business importing African fashion, organic makeup, and travel services, supporting charitable efforts for homeless children in Zimbabwe. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platforms and AI-enhanced research.

Margaret Robinson is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of industry experience. She is currently with Truist Advisory Services in Atlanta, GA, where she has worked since 2019 following three years at Goldman Sachs. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships with non-discretionary consulting and uses AI-enabled research tools alongside traditional methods as part of its manager selection and oversight processes.

Travis Wells is a financial advisor at Money Concepts Capital Corp with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Money Concepts Capital Corp since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches free resume and LinkedIn classes for job seekers at a local church and serves as secretary of the Fayetteville Rotary Club. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a variety of managed programs and combines model portfolios, internally designed strategies, and third-party sub-advisers to manage approximately $3.33 billion for around 14,700 clients.

Christopher Conrod is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Truist Investment Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, Truist Bank, Orchestrate Experience LLC, and the University of Georgia. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and manager-selection programs, implementing advice through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

David Ladd is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 license and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Truist-affiliated entities since 2015, including Truist Investment Services and SunTrust Advisory Services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, using a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Chad Kishel is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in financial services. He is currently with Planmember Securities Corporation and has previously operated Kishel Financial LLC and Financial U since 2014, along with experience at Summit Capital Solutions. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved in fixed annuity sales and works as an agent for Financial Reserve Services. Planmember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation approach and manages risk-based mutual fund portfolios, offering education and support services including personalized retirement planning and separation counseling.

Horace Johnson III is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services who holds a Series 66 designation and has 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors before joining Truist in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, Johnson serves as a board member of the Arts Association of Newton County, a nonprofit organization focused on promoting dance, music, and visual arts. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships with non-discretionary consulting and utilizes AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate resources to support its investment and manager selection processes.

Robert Garrett is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked with Truist Advisory Services and its predecessor entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a part-time lawn maintenance business. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a mix of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate integration with Truist Investment Services and Truist Bank.

Jacob Onufrock is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 65 credential and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Truist, he worked at Blue Trust and OTR Solutions and has six years of experience in the food service industry at Chick-Fil-A. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, plan sponsor fiduciary support, participant advice, and a manager-selection program through its AMC Advantage platform.

Benton Rhodan is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and E*TRADE Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Rockin Rhodan Printing Services LLC, a vinyl printing business based in Lithonia, Georgia. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates in their financial planning approach.

Olivia Marks is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill Lynch for 11 years before joining SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Investment Services, both of which are part of her current role at Truist. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including asset allocation, investment policy analysis, and fiduciary support, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting.

Connie Ellis Foster is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Truist Investment Services, SunTrust Investment Services, Merrill, and Bank of America. Outside of her advisory work, she owns and manages several online retail and creative businesses focused on women's fashion accessories, artwork, and photography. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.