Matthew Meurer is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 10 years of industry experience, including roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a diverse retail client base, offering brokerage and advisory services alongside financial planning and consulting. The firm utilizes a range of proprietary and third-party investment strategies and supports various account-level services such as lending solutions and donor-advised funds.

James Harris III is a financial advisor at Stifel with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Stifel since 2015. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology that uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support asset allocation and financial planning.

Leslie Layne is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Hoover, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has seven years of experience at Edward Jones following previous roles at PRUCO Securities and The Prudential Insurance Company of America, as well as ten years at State Farm Insurance and its management corporation. Leslie has served as a panelist in a FINRA dispute resolution arbitration case in Alabama. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Whitney Henson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm employs a structured financial planning process and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jeffrey English is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009, including time with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Prior to that, he was with Citigroup Global Markets for nine years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Joseph Donald IV is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, Alabama, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and involvement with Sunrise Fly Shop. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery tools and firm-approved methodologies.

Glenn Draper II is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 34 years of industry experience, with prior roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools, with services spanning cash-flow, retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, among other specialized areas.

Caroline Hancock is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021. Her prior work experience includes roles in automotive merchandising and nonprofit organizations, as well as a position at Birmingham Southern College. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis from its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Harrison Koon is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor based in Birmingham, AL, currently affiliated with Merrill. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2026. Prior to his current role, he gained experience at the University of Alabama and held positions outside of finance, including work with Ike's Beach Service and Russell Marine. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Paul Bush is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Bank of America, Merrill, BBVA Securities, and Compass Bank. 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, providing financial planning and advisory services with non-discretionary consulting based on detailed analyses and supported by firm research and a range of portfolio management options.

William Cummings is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2019 and previously held roles at BBVA Securities Inc., BBVA Wealth Solutions Inc., BBVA Compass Insurance Agency, Inc., and Compass Bank from 2004 to 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools, including Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations, to develop tailored financial plans.

Rhett Whitley is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with over 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Primerica since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a public notary in Birmingham, AL. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selective separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on percentage-based fees rather than fixed billing.

Dylan Young is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Peachtree Planning and held various roles in event management, hospitality, and education. He serves as a Junior Board Member for Down Syndrome Alabama, where he contributes to event planning and awareness efforts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research while serving both retail and institutional clients.

Hollis Gieger Jr. is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently advising at Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, AL. His work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, International Advisory Consultants Inc., and Brookline Investments, Inc. He is a passive investor in several biotechnology and technology ventures, including early-stage companies and low-income housing tax credit syndication. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, combining tailored financial planning with access to extensive investment resources and tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes structured, advisory-driven planning processes.

Barry Jeffery is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 37 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Lincoln Investment and Capital Analysts, Incorporated. Outside of advising, he is an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals using a variety of investment and platform solutions.

David Gilchrist Jr. is a financial advisor at Stifel with 29 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2013. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to offer asset allocation, retirement, insurance, and estate planning analyses.

Steven White is a financial advisor with Cetera holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Allied Advisory Services and First Allied Securities. He serves as a member of the Endowment Investment Committee for Vestavia Hills Baptist Church. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Lisa Gibbs is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Hoover, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. Her background includes teaching and choreography roles at several educational and performing arts institutions, and she is the author of a business-related book. Outside of finance, she works with a Creole food truck as a server and independent contractor and serves as a choreographer and instructor for Magic City Performing Arts. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily for individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-driven strategies managed by third parties and offers a range of options supported by an overlay manager and custody services.

Edward Powell is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has built a career spanning over three decades in financial services, beginning his advisory work in 1988 after a career as an entrepreneur in the building materials distribution industry. Edward has spent his entire advisory career with Merrill, developing long-term relationships with clients, many of whom have remained with him since the start of his tenure. With over 36 years of experience at Merrill, Edward specializes in creating personalized financial strategies tailored to each client's risk tolerance, investment objectives, and time horizon. His approach emphasizes a disciplined process that involves getting to know clients and their families to deliver service aligned with their unique financial situations. Edward holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Auburn University. Edward and his wife Sarah live in Mountain Brook, Alabama. They spend much of their free time at Lake Martin with their five children and seven grandchildren.

Thomas Noon is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. since 2002. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning on a range of topics, with planning and managed-account services available separately or combined under a consolidated billing option.