Charles Pinigis is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Duluth, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice that addresses income sources, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and Social Security options.

Howard Burke is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Cumming, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2014 and previously at Axa Advisors LLC from 2014 to 2020. Additionally, he is involved in outside insurance brokerage activities. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a variety of advisory models, many implemented through third-party programs, and offers ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans via credentialed investment adviser representatives.

Shayna Markel is a financial advisor at OSAIC with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked primarily with Markel Financial Services, LLC in addition to her current role. Markel also serves as an associate financial advisor and insurance broker specializing in life, health, disability, long-term care, dental, and Medicare products. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering advisory and brokerage services. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with portfolio optimization and offers a range of managed accounts and third-party manager programs.

Charles Gorman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing who holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Equitable Financial Life Insurance, and service as an infantryman in the Georgia Army National Guard. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with a focus on research-driven, diversified investment approaches.

Charles Nelson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership in Noslen Group LLC, involved in investment-related activities. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Shelly Beaulieu is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She has held her current position since 1999 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joshua Cabada is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in helping individuals and families navigate important financial decisions with confidence, focusing on building strong, trust-based relationships through clear communication and responsive service. Joshua works closely with clients on areas such as family wealth management strategies, retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible investing, tax minimization, and small business strategies. Joshua holds a Bachelor's Degree from Kennesaw State University and has earned professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is bilingual, proficient in both English and Spanish. Outside of his professional role, Joshua enjoys camping, genealogy, hunting, music, soccer, spending time with his family, and woodworking. His approach centers on uncovering what matters most to clients and their families to create strategies aimed at pursuing their financial goals.

Charlton Bulkin is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Peachtree Corners, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and also has experience with MassMutual Life Insurance Co and MetLife Securities Inc. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

James Tuenge is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Johns Creek, GA. He holds a Series 66 credential and began his advisory career in 2025 after a 28-year tenure at Newell Brands. Outside of his advisory role, he participates in market research studies related to food product testing. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management. Their approach includes comprehensive written recommendations across various planning areas and allows clients to integrate planning with managed-account services through a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan.

Cory Robinson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Buford, GA, holding a Series 66 license and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2018 and previously worked at Invest Financial Corporation for five years. Robinson also owns Cory L Robinson CPA PC, a tax preparation and accounting business he has operated since 2012. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of financial planning and asset management solutions including model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and institutional platforms.

Charles Williams III is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2011 to 2022. Wells Fargo Clearing specializes in retirement plan consulting for qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, providing tailored investment solutions and acting as an ERISA fiduciary when advising clients.

Tok Son is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Bank of America NA and has experience in construction and retail sectors. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies supported by internal and third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Alex Cunningham is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Duluth, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services since 2009. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and a selection of discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm uses a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Nathaniel Langley is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network, Avantax, and 1st Global Advisors. He is also a co-owner of Gwinnett Financial Services, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through unique affiliations within a large advisor network.

Jaaymen Rochell is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in wealth management, focusing on areas such as family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and sports and entertainment. After graduating from the Georgia Institute of Technology in three years while competing as a student-athlete, Jaaymen began his career in wealth management. He holds the Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA) designation. His approach is guided by principles of faith, service, and stewardship, aiming to help clients build wealth with purpose and create an impact beyond themselves. Outside of his professional role, Jaaymen enjoys a variety of personal interests including cooking, golfing, hiking, photography, reading, running, spending time with family, table tennis, traveling, and writing.

Hang Nguyen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Nguyen worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities for five years. 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 offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Kelli Rogan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley since 2019, following prior roles at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Outside of her advisory work, Rogan serves as a trustee for an investment-related real estate entity and acts as power of attorney for a family member. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offering planning solutions that include scenario modeling and tailored financial strategies.

Christopher Chance is a financial advisor at Cetera with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo Clearing, Merrill, and First Allied Advisory Services. He is currently based in Johns Creek, GA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, supporting a wide range of program options and custodial arrangements.

William Flowers is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He currently works with LPL Financial and previously spent nine years at SunTrust Advisory Services and 17 years at SunTrust Investment Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a range of strategic, tactical, and alternative investment options.

Michael Woods is a CFP® professional with 32 years of experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2005. He is also the president and owner of MMW Financial LLC, an entity he uses for business income and expense bookkeeping, and owns a small eBay sales venture that supports his son’s activities. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser affiliated with MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations.