Roman Shlyakhetko is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Henssler Financial. His prior experience includes roles at Financial Navigators Inc., Odyssey Personal Financial Advisors, CETERA Financial Specialists LLC, Cannon Financial Strategists, and Narwhal Capital Management. Henssler Financial serves individual clients ranging from non-high-net-worth to high-net-worth, as well as institutional clients including pension plans and municipal entities. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management services, employing a cash-flow driven investment process known as the “Ten Year Rule” combined with proprietary quality screens and model portfolios.

Lisa Evans is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Kovack Securities Inc. since 2014. Evans is also involved in her local community as a finance committee member at Pine Crest Baptist Church of Forsyth County. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and banking institutions nationwide. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and third-party manager recommendations, emphasizing diversified asset-class exposure primarily through mutual funds and ETFs.

Adam Ledbetter is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Henssler Financial since 2001. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Kennesaw, GA. Outside his advisory role, he is an independent distributor for Herbalife Ltd., focusing on weight management and nutritional products. Henssler Financial is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth households, other advisers, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm employs a cash-flow driven investment approach known as the “Ten Year Rule,” combining fixed-income securities for near-term needs with high-quality equities selected through quantitative and qualitative methods, and offers customizable model portfolios along with automated rebalancing and tax-loss harvesting.

Steven Meyer is a financial advisor at Howard Capital Management, LLC in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Howard Capital Management since 2018, including its earlier iteration, and previously worked briefly at Edward Jones in 2017. Howard Capital Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other investment advisers. The firm employs proprietary tactical indicators and model portfolios primarily using its own mutual funds and ETFs, offering discretionary portfolio management and private wealth services among other investment solutions.

Tara Shannon is a Series 65 licensed advisor with Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC, based in Alpharetta, GA. She has been with Wealthcare Advisory Partners since 2025 and has a decade of experience at Owenby Jones Wealth Management. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a goals-based financial advising approach supported by proprietary software and quantitative metrics, combining passive and active investment strategies with dynamic rebalancing when appropriate.

Derek Illston is a financial advisor at Sound Income Strategies, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and serves as Chief Operations Officer at Stearns Retirement Group, where he manages daily firm operations. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in property and casualty insurance sales as well as real estate referrals and sales. Sound Income Strategies, LLC manages approximately $4.0 billion in client assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm focuses on customized managed portfolios with an emphasis on fixed-income analysis and employs a scalable advisor network supported by affiliated business lines and specialized services.

Jacob Zuniga is a financial advisor with Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has served at Wealthcare Advisory Partners since 2017 and is also the owner and sole attorney of Zuniga Law Group LLC, a legal practice based in Marietta, GA. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a goals-based financial advising approach incorporating patented software and behavioral economics, combining quantitative metrics with fundamental, technical, and behavioral analysis while utilizing both passive index tracking and active management strategies.

Thomas Mc Leod is a financial advisor at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Before entering the financial sector, he spent eight years in physical therapy, working at ERW Physical Therapy and North Fulton Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth and investment management, financial planning, and retirement services through customized, primarily long-term portfolios that utilize ETFs, mutual funds, and other investment vehicles, supported by a network of approximately 286 advisors.

Scott Meyer is a financial advisor with Merit Financial Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merit Financial Advisors since 2015 and was previously affiliated with LPL Financial and PKS Investments. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion for a diverse client base that includes individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a long-term, diversified investment approach implemented through customizable model portfolios and offers specialized services such as independent fiduciary and ESOP trustee work.

Bruce Horng is a financial advisor with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Navy Federal in 2024, he spent ten years at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union along with individual, trust, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and automated investment options. The firm primarily uses managed advisory programs with third-party portfolio managers and supports various layered investment solutions alongside digital automated ETF portfolios.

Ryan Bauman is a financial advisor at Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 65 credential with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Gibbs, he worked at UPS for five years and attended the University of Georgia. Gibbs Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary investment advisory services through a model management program that utilizes third-party platforms and strategists to implement model portfolios. The firm focuses on aligning portfolios with clients’ financial situations, goals, and risk tolerances rather than selecting individual securities.

Stephanie Van Dyke is a financial advisor at OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Northwestern Mutual and Jeffrey W Miller. OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners provides customized financial planning and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a variety of portfolio management models and integrates technology and operational outsourcing into its service approach.

Layla Vanderslice is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merit, she worked for Yeomans Consulting Group, Inc. and operated under her own name for 20 years. She is also a licensed insurance agent. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with 264 advisors serving over 20,000 clients across 66 offices and managing approximately $23.9 billion in assets. The firm provides comprehensive wealth-management services and employs a long-term, diversified investment approach supported by a centralized investment management team and customizable portfolio models.

Judah Margulies is a financial advisor at Trajan Wealth, L.L.C. in Atlanta, GA, with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Strategic Blueprint, LLC, The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc., Equitable Advisors, LLC, and AXA Advisors, LLC. Margulies is also involved in insurance sales as a licensed insurance agent. Trajan Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as foundations, endowments, and institutional investors. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, using a tailored investment process documented in an investment policy statement.

Matthew Parker is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Synovus Securities Inc. and CREATIVE Financial Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is an associate at HILL & HILL FINANCIAL LLC in Woodstock, GA. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, uses third-party sub-advisers, and acts as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

Jillian Stearns is a financial advisor with Sound Income Strategies, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Sound Income Strategies, she was associated with Stearns Retirement Group and has experience at PricewaterhouseCoopers and the Deloitte Center for Ethical Leadership. Sound Income Strategies, LLC is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $4.0 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm emphasizes fixed-income analysis alongside equity review and offers a range of services including discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and ERISA plan services.

Matthew Speed is a financial advisor at BIP Wealth, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Suntrust Investment Services since 2016. Outside of finance, he is involved in documentary production, focusing on semi-professional football content through his project Willowdale Studios. BIP Wealth, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans with financial planning and portfolio management. The firm offers tailored asset allocation strategies and advises private pooled investment vehicles, distinguishing itself with private-market offerings and firm-run covered-call strategies.

Alyson Kountz is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with Henssler Financial in Kennesaw, GA, where she has worked since 2021. She has two years of industry experience and previously held roles at Kennesaw State University and Maurice's. Henssler Financial serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and pension advice. The firm’s investment approach uses cash-flow analysis to align fixed-income holdings with liquidity needs and allocates assets to equities based on proprietary quality screens and model portfolios.

Michael Cunningham is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Foundations in 2025, he worked at Your Wealth Advisors, Gradient Securities, Strategic Retirement Solutions, and Bankers Life Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales and provides non-legal estate planning administrative services through Your Wealth Advisors. Foundations Investment Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering financial planning and portfolio management through a large network of affiliated offices. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, uses model portfolios with an asymmetric rebalancing approach, and incorporates third-party sub-advisers and custodians in its investment process.

Tracey Trapani is a financial advisor at Elevation Point Wealth Partners, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 10 years before joining Elevation Point Wealth Partners in 2024. Elevation Point Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered, multi-team investment adviser managing approximately $8.29 billion in assets with 53 advisors. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities, employing a model portfolio approach that includes tactical asset allocation and third-party manager integration, along with advisory services that incorporate insurance and annuity solutions.