Audie Rea is a financial advisor at StoneX Advisors Inc. in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 41 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc and BancorpSouth Investment Services, Inc. Outside of advising, he is president and owner of Pinetucky Farms, where he handles farming operations. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations with portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across various account structures.

Leslie McGill is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc. in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Leslie's career includes roles at First Commercial Bank and Synovus bank before joining Pinnacle Bank in 2026. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management programs on the Envestnet platform, utilizing risk tolerance assessments and due diligence processes to guide investment decisions.

Jennifer Dunaway is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc. in Birmingham, AL. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at multiple Synovus entities and BBVA affiliates, as well as Pinnacle Bank beginning in 2026. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individual, high-net-worth, and institutional investors. The firm provides investment advisory and brokerage services using discretionary and non-discretionary programs on the Envestnet platform, applying risk-tolerance assessments and due diligence to guide portfolio management.

Jeffery Riley is a financial advisor at StoneX Advisors Inc. in Birmingham, AL, with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including Charles Schwab and L&R Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an outside agent for United Healthcare in a limited capacity. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA consulting, and related services. The firm employs a combination of independent advisors and an in-house Private Client Group, using various platforms and third-party managers to implement tailored investment strategies.

Thomas Wagner is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at The Welch Group, LLC since 2006. He is based in Birmingham, AL. The Welch Group, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.2 billion in client assets with about two dozen advisors and over a thousand clients. The firm serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and family-office services.

Peter Saab is a financial advisor at StoneX Advisors Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 credential and has previously worked at NextSite, LLC and Chance Partners. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan consulting, and related services. The firm uses a variety of advisor-managed portfolios, proprietary models, and third-party money managers to implement customized investment strategies.

Nicole Clarke is a financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Strategiq Financial Group LLC and SII Investments, Inc. Nicole is based in Birmingham, Alabama. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations and offers a range of wealth management and consulting services.

Savannah Montgomery is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently advising at The Welch Group, LLC. Her prior experience includes roles at Bridgeworth Wealth Management, Pivotal Finance, ShineOn Living, and The University of Alabama. The Welch Group serves individual investors, trusts, business entities, and retirement plans through discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm offers family office–style and concierge services and employs a mix of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis across various investment horizons.

Matthew Lemen is a financial advisor with Arkadios Wealth Advisors in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions with Northwestern Mutual and operating Rfg Advisory, LLC dba Lemzar Capital. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment plans implemented through various portfolio management strategies, blending fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Michael Murray is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc. in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Synovus Securities since 2005. Synovus Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory and brokerage services including managed accounts, financial planning, and access to alternative investments. The firm uses a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management programs supported by a structured due-diligence process and serves a diverse client base.

Thomas Newbauer is a financial advisor with Stonex Advisors Inc. in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He worked at Quest Capital Strategies, Inc. from 2001 to 2019 before joining StoneX Advisors Inc. and StoneX Securities Inc. in 2019. He serves as a trustee for the Thomas Newbauer Family Number Three Limited Partnership, where he monitors equity transactions. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA consulting, and related services through independent financial advisors and an in-house Private Client Group. The firm uses a range of strategies and platforms including proprietary models and third-party money managers, supported by its affiliation with StoneX Group and its integrated clearing and custody capabilities.

Charles Smith is a financial advisor at The Welch Group, LLC in Birmingham, AL, holding the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 designations with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with The Welch Group since 2002. The Welch Group, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.2 billion in client assets with about two dozen advisors and over a thousand clients. The firm serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and family-office services tailored to each client's objectives.

John Cox Jr. is a CFA® charterholder with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with Waverly Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2022. His prior roles include positions at Warren Averett Asset Management, LLC and Kinsight, LLC. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm integrates traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private markets, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with financial planning and multi-family office services.

Ann Haas is a financial advisor at 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 12 years of industry experience. She has been with 1919 Investment Counsel since 2015. 1919 Investment Counsel provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and wealth-planning services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, endowments, foundations, pension plans, and public entities. The firm constructs customized portfolios focusing on liquid mid- and large-cap equities and investment-grade fixed income, supported by proprietary and third-party research, and benefits from its affiliation with Stifel Financial Corp.

Donna Stricklin is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc., based in Birmingham, AL, and has 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Synovus Securities and Synovus Bank in various roles since 1999 and joined Pinnacle Bank in 2026. Synovus Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory and brokerage services across a range of products including separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments. The firm employs discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management programs guided by risk-tolerance assessments and due diligence processes.

Adrian Castellano is a financial advisor at RFG Advisory, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at RFG Advisory since 2024. In addition to his financial advisory role, Castellano serves as an on-air meteorologist for Hearst Television's WVTM in Birmingham, Alabama. RFG Advisory is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 178 advisors managing around $8 billion for more than 17,000 clients. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional accounts using a combination of actively managed and passive strategies, alternative investments, and tax-aware portfolio management.

Sharilyn Moxley is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at RFG Advisory, LLC. Prior to joining RFG Advisory, she spent ten years at Raymond James. Outside of her advisory role, she is an author of the book *Change in My Pocket* and contributes to an audio and visual storytelling network as a sponsor and content contributor. RFG Advisory is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 178 advisors managing around $8 billion for individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a mix of actively managed and passive strategies, including direct indexing and tax-aware approaches, and serves a wide range of clients with portfolio management, financial planning, and alternative investment services.

Kristi Trowbridge is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Nfsg Corporation. She has worked at NewBridge Securities Corporation since 2019 and Kestra Financial Services, Inc. from 2016 to 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Trowbridge Wealth Management, LLC, where she provides investment advisory, insurance, tax, and accounting services. Nfsg Corporation offers investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment approach with internal portfolio management support and partnerships with third-party asset managers.

Justin Davenport is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with six years of industry experience. He has been with The Welch Group, LLC since 2019 and previously worked at Warren Averett from 2015 to 2019. The Welch Group, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.2 billion in client assets and serving individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and family-office services, using a comprehensive approach that includes fundamental and technical analysis tailored to each client's objectives.

Frederick Wedell II is a financial advisor at RFG Advisory, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with RFG Advisory Group, LLC since 2016. RFG Advisory is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 179 advisors managing about $8 billion for over 17,000 clients. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional accounts using a mix of actively managed and passive strategies, tax-aware approaches, and alternative investments.