Diaundra Hall is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Based in Athens, she works with individuals, families, and business owners to help them make confident financial decisions through personalized advice and long-term planning. Her client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, women and wealth, and sports and entertainment. Diaundra holds professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She earned her high school diploma from Cedar Shoals High School and an associate's degree from Athens Technical College. She aims to build strong relationships by understanding what matters most to her clients and creating strategies tailored to their unique goals. Outside of her professional work, Diaundra is involved in community organizations such as the Ashton Hope Keegan Foundation and the Boys & Girls Club. Her personal interests include cooking, dancing, football, gardening, music, reading, spending time with family, traveling, and watching movies.

Robert Watkins Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Athens, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of advising, he is involved in managing commercial real estate through an LLC that owns his Ameriprise office location. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary retirement recommendations delivered in partnership with its financial advisors.

Keith Childs is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Athens, GA, holding a Series 63 designation and 36 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in selling fixed life insurance and fixed annuities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options, supported by research, model portfolios, and various technology-driven tools.

James Neves Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he is a senior instructor and performer at Canopy Studio, an aerial dance studio where he teaches trapeze and related disciplines. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products.

Tia Marrano is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with LPL Financial and Truxton Trust since 2014. Her role includes responsibilities as an associate wealth advisor. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Mc Curdy Bennett is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2022 and has held various other roles including financial advising at The Avenue Wealth Management LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports advisory programs with an emphasis on risk profiling and analytical tools.

Patrick Mc Cabe is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Athens, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including a wide range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a variety of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment options under a fiduciary standard.

Charles Brown is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the 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 manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Marisa Junkins is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2015. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Ronald Seib is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Athens, GA, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee of two family trusts, participates as a partner in two investment clubs, and serves on the advisory board of a non-profit health clinic. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies along with affiliated mutual funds and securities-based lending options.

Allan Wiltshire is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he collaborates with a team to assist families, professionals, and business owners in simplifying their complex financial lives. He joined The Childs Group in 2022, bringing his experience to support clients primarily throughout the Southeast and across the country. Before entering the financial industry, Allan served nine years in the U.S. Marine Corps as an Infantry Officer and Team Commander with Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC). His military background has influenced his approach to leadership, discipline, and decision-making, which he applies to helping clients with areas such as equity compensation, succession planning, business transitions, family wealth management, retirement planning, and tax minimization. Allan holds a Bachelor's degree in History from The Citadel and an MBA from the University of Georgia's Terry College of Business. He is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of work, Allan is involved in his church and supports a women's health nonprofit organization. He enjoys reading, running, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Carla Braswell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Athens, GA, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. Her prior work includes five years at Chasteen Insurance Agency before joining Edward Jones. 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 solutions supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Gregory Settineri is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Watkinsville, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2022 and previously spent 16 years at Bankers Life & Casualty Co. and 6 years at Bankers Life Securities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Samuel Hudson is a Financial Advisor with the Frierson Hudson Wealth Management Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with families, business owners, and foundations to support confident financial decision-making. Samuel's approach focuses on understanding each client's unique circumstances and goals to provide tailored guidance aligned with their financial objectives. Samuel's background includes experience in nonprofit leadership and banking, which informs his relationship-driven method in wealth management. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and nonprofits, legacy planning, and managing new wealth. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Berry College and has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional role, Samuel is involved in his community, including active participation with Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Athens and the local SORBA mountain biking chapter. He enjoys biking, reading, and spending time with his family.

Jessica Higgins is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017. Prior to her current role, she was employed at the University of Georgia from 2012 to 2017. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brandon Loggins is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Jefferson, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and previously served with the Cornelia Police Department from 2013 to 2017. 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 nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

James Edwards serves as a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With 41 years of experience at Merrill, he specializes in delivering customized wealth management strategies tailored to clients’ unique financial situations and long-term goals. He integrates the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to create flexible approaches that address changing market conditions and varied client needs. James focuses on a range of client areas including college education planning, retirement income, family wealth management, legacy planning, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. His approach emphasizes understanding clients deeply, asking thoughtful questions, and listening carefully to ensure strategies reflect what matters most to each individual and their family. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), a Bachelor’s degree from Presbyterian College, and a High School Diploma from Cedar Shoals. Outside of his advisory role, James participates actively in community organizations such as Recording For The Blind and Rotary. His personal interests include football, golfing, hunting, and spending time with his family.

Jendry Gadea is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015 and holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Warren Gray is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has three years of industry experience and has previously worked at Philips and Resmed. Primerica Advisors sponsors 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 uses model-delivery strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers and operates at scale with thousands of advisors and billions in assets under management.

Christopher Michalek is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Athens, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Michalek Brothers Investment Management. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services.