Chad Gardner is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Huntsville, AL. Gardner has a side business as an owner and proprietor of a rental real estate property. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting services with a variety of portfolio management styles supported by extensive research and affiliated managers.

Margaret Aaron is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Huntsville, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 29 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019, following three years at Keel Point, LLC and Keel Point Capital, LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she owns a mini storage business in Huntsville. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning uses structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools, offering a range of investment and wealth management solutions.

Lacey Simmons is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for seven years before joining Wells Fargo in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, Simmons is involved in horse training and competes in rodeo events. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Julie Alley is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services using structured discovery conversations and proprietary planning tools.

Mark Roberts is a CFP® with 19 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. He is based in Huntsville, Alabama. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment services, including a broader range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jennifer Langston is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Huntsville, AL, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Penelope Keene is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 42 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021, and previously spent 13 years with UBS Financial Services Inc. Keene holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools to create financial plans.

Avery Jacobs is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. Since 2013, he has been affiliated with both LPL Financial and Redstone Federal Credit Union. In addition to his advisory role, Jacobs owns Jacobs Logistics LLC, operating a semi-truck for interstate deliveries. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Mark Poslajko is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed as a parts supply specialist at O'Reilly Auto Parts. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.

Mark Mantooth is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Huntsville, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His career includes extensive tenure at Merrill and Bank of America prior to joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, emphasizing structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct individual engagements and corporate financial planning agreements.

John Appleton is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Huntsville, AL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His background includes work with Global Technical Services, Inc., and positions in education at the University of Oklahoma and University of Alabama Huntsville. Outside of advising, he has an active involvement in rental real estate investment. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering tailored financial planning and consulting services supported by extensive research and multiple portfolio management styles.

Garry Mcclure is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he operates McClure's Financial Services and works as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals and provides access to both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

John Grayson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Huntsville, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 31 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he is a shareholder and owner of a construction business, J 5 Contracting LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, employing model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Joseph Marotta is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Huntsville, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. from 2005 to 2017 before joining Raymond James in 2017. Marotta also serves as an independent contractor for Financial Strategies Group, LLC, where he advises clients on their financial assets. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides non-discretionary planning and investment consulting tailored to client goals, using advanced analytical tools, and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Tyler Johnson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Huntsville, Alabama, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and several local school systems. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a color commentator for Randolph High School football games and holds board memberships with the Huntsville Quarterback Club and PALS - Huntsville, a charity supporting local athletic programs. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tyler Hunt is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in assisting clients with a range of financial planning needs, including corporate benefits, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. He also provides guidance on small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Hunt earned a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Jacksonville State University before beginning his career as a financial advisor. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Growing up and residing in Huntsville, he has a strong connection to the local community and an understanding of the financial needs of families in the area. Outside of his professional role, Tyler enjoys fishing, football, golfing, music, running, skiing, spending time with his family, and traveling. He focuses on creating financial plans tailored to clients' individual goals and circumstances, emphasizing a practical and personal approach to financial advising.

Mark Powell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Huntsville, AL, holding a ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 10 years of industry experience, including prior roles outside finance at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store and Ruby Tuesday. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Christopher Helton is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Huntsville, Alabama. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 20 years of industry experience, including 14 years at Synovus Bank and Synovus Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he manages Helton Wealth Management, where he is involved in fixed annuities and fixed insurance sales. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse clientele, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work, along with specialized retirement plan consulting.

Allison Davidson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Huntsville, Alabama, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Edward Jones and Redstone Federal Credit Union, as well as experience in the restaurant and catering industries. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and brokerage solutions, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Kathy Wilson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at First Command Brokerage Services and First Command Advisory Services for six years. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers to organize and manage the voting process during elections in Madison County, Alabama. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.