Brian Ryals is a financial advisor with RFG Advisory, LLC in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms including Private Client Services, LPL Financial, and Securities America Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, Ryals serves as a board member of the 51st Aero Squadron in Bessemer, Alabama. RFG Advisory provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients such as investment companies and government entities. The firm employs a primarily discretionary investment approach utilizing model portfolios, third-party platforms, and retirement technology, and serves as a sub-adviser to multiple ETFs while offering access to alternative and structured investments.

Steven Abrams is a financial advisor at Lanark Financial, Inc. in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with NBC Securities, Inc. since 2013. Lanark Financial provides investment management, financial planning, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, municipalities, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in assets across multiple advisor teams, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements through a range of third-party and affiliated sub-advisers.

Julie Knotts is a financial advisor at RFG Advisory, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles including private client services and positions at Cetera and Regions Bank. Prior to her financial services career, she spent 25 years at NCH Corporation. RFG Advisory serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients such as investment companies and government entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to alternative investments, utilizing a range of model strategies and third-party platforms.

Richard Stamps Jr. is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors, First Allied Advisory Services, OneAmerica Securities, Edward Jones, and Charles Schwab. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2017. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm operates a vertically integrated advisory model, offering both point-in-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management through model and customized portfolios.

William Raymon is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc., where he has worked since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through more than 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of services including wrap-fee advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, investment management, brokerage, insurance products, and M&A advisory services.

Joseph Sanders is a financial advisor at Savant Wealth Management in Birmingham, AL, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at ProEquities, Inc., Wealth Management Group LLC, and Securian Financial Services. Savant Wealth Management serves a wide range of clients including individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers comprehensive wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and family office services, combining evidence-based asset allocation with actively managed strategies overseen by an investment committee.

Alan Lott is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2010. Outside of advising, he serves on the advisory board of directors for the Greystone YMCA and provides business consulting to help improve operational efficiency for business owners. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides tailored client relationships through advisor-led discretionary and model-based management, along with access to insurance products and alternative investments via its connection with Guardian Life.

Michael Lynam is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Principal Financial Services and has previously worked at Capstone Financial Group and L&R Wealth Management. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in selling health and group benefits insurance through various carriers. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

William Connor is a financial advisor at Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Meld Financial, Inc., Triad Advisors, and Ronald Blue & Co. Outside of his advisory role, he serves in several community positions including communications chair for the Vestavia Hills Rotary, co-chair of the Vestavia Hills City School Foundation grant committee, finance committee member at St. Mark United Methodist Church, and treasurer for Cub Scout Pack 1 in Vestavia Hills. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a broad range of clients including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, wealth coaching, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a network model with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, as well as access to specialized third-party platforms and managers.

Lucy Thompson is a financial advisor at Savant Wealth Management in Birmingham, AL, with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Savant Wealth Management since 2024. Prior to that, she held various roles including a position at Warren Averett and several assignments at the Country Club of Birmingham. Savant Wealth Management serves individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a blended investment approach that combines evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation with actively managed strategies and sub-advised mandates, supported by its scale and integrated legal, accounting, and trust services.

David Ward Jr. is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Savant Wealth Management. Prior to joining Savant in 2023, he worked at Bridgeworth Financial, LLC for nine years and at LPL Financial for four years. Savant Wealth Management provides comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and retirement consulting services to individuals, families, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients. The firm combines evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation with actively managed strategies and offers integrated accounting, legal, and trust services through affiliated entities.

Joseph Thomas is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Life Insurance Company, Capstone Financial Group, and McDaniels and Thomas Wealth Management LLC. Outside of advising, he is involved in several community and leadership activities, including chairing the Hoover Chamber of Commerce President Circle and serving on boards such as Leadership Hoover and Bondfire Ranch, as well as owning a computer programming business and authoring a book on business networking. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and active-duty military personnel. The firm emphasizes direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Jerry Duncan is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 63 designation and over 51 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and Stonegate Investment Group. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm utilizes multiple program structures and emphasizes centralized due diligence and technology tools to support clients and advisors.

Rebekah Williamson is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones and Regions Bank. Outside of finance, she has experience with the Academy of Arts at First Baptist Church Jackson. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain retail clients. The firm’s integrated model focuses on long-term portfolio returns and savings rates, offering both point-in-time plans and optional managed accounts.

Charles Ivey is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Savant Wealth Management since 2023 and previously spent 11 years at Bridgeworth Wealth Management and six years at LPL Financial. Savant Wealth Management serves individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and family office services. The firm combines evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation with actively managed strategies and offers integrated accounting, legal, and trust services through affiliated entities.

Ian Maddox is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial and IFP Securities, LLC, and has been with Independent Financial Partners since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, Maddox serves as Vice Chair of the Trussville Redevelopment Authority and holds board positions with the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Trussville City Schools Foundation. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform with flexible investment strategies and notable retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Gregory Roventini is a financial advisor at TLG Advisors, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at firms including The Leaders Group Inc, Concourse Financial, and Fisher Investments. In addition to his advisory role, he has served as a National Sales Manager and Advisor Development Consultant focusing on insurance solutions. TLG Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in discretionary assets, serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and institutional investors. The firm combines fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory in its portfolio construction and offers services such as investment supervisory, comprehensive financial planning, and ERISA fiduciary services.

Matthew Kiser is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Birmingham, Alabama. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BBVA Securities Inc., BBVA Compass Insurance Agency, BBVA Wealth Solutions Inc., and Compass Bank. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a discretionary online model account available by invitation. The firm primarily utilizes approved model strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists, with portfolio implementation and proxy voting delegated to external parties.

David Curles is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation, with 19 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He joined Savant Wealth Management in 2023 after spending 11 years at Bridgeworth Wealth Management and six years at LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, Curles has served as a football official at the college and professional levels. Savant Wealth Management serves individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and family office services. The firm employs a blend of evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation and actively managed strategies, supported by its scale and integrated legal, accounting, and trust services.

Ted Prosser Jr. is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2016. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management, utilizing model portfolios and customized investment strategies within a vertically integrated structure.