Karla Merritt is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at E*TRADE Securities LLC and E*TRADE Capital Management LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools to support its financial advisory process.

Deyka Charneco is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2026, she worked at Edward Jones for three years and was involved with Biome Soaps, LLC from 2015 to 2018. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm that serves individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting over 10,000 advisors and managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Jackson Harris is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Grayson, GA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has experience working since 2017 across several firms, including The Hardy Group and Reeves Young. Harris joined Edward Jones in 2026. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Stephanie Lawson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2022 and has prior work experience in various industries including distribution and cleaning solutions. Outside of her advisory role, she is the sole proprietor of Earth Angel Compassion Initiative Inc., an elder care business based in Conyers, Georgia. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Jerome Hansen is a CFP® and ChFC® with 44 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010 and also worked at the University of Phoenix from 2006 to 2018. Hansen operates Hansen Financial Services, Inc., a business related to his advisory work at LPL. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced technology tools.

Roger Green is a financial advisor at Cetera with over 38 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has been associated with Cetera and its affiliates since 2004. In addition to his advisory work, Green teaches retirement planning courses at Gwinnett Technical College and serves as secretary of a local religious organization as well as chairman of the board for a nonprofit assisting deaf children. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services through multiple program platforms and third-party money managers.

Joshua Brown is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at OSAIC with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Hiscox Inc., Sogeti, CompliancePoint, Coyote Logistics, and Georgia College and State University. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party managed accounts through a broad network of affiliated advisers.

Ian Cole is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Dacula, GA, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and previously was employed at Emmanuel College from 2011 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Ziyi Peng is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of experience at the firm. Prior to Merrill, Peng worked at Bank of America, N.A. and has also served with the Fulton County Board of Education. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Larry Shriver II is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Duluth, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1996. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in the management and operations of investment-related products. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which serves individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and a limited range of separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on non-institutional clients rather than pension or profit-sharing plans.

Preston Nevil Rincon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Trinity Wealth Securities, LLC, and Florida Financial Advisors DBA Georgia Financial Advisors. Outside of finance, he is associated with 30 Bar, a non-investment business activity. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Jose Nedumpurath is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Duluth, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His professional background includes roles at Intuit Inc, Cardtronics USA Inc, NCR, PFS Investments Inc, and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of advising, he serves as CEO of Jr Consultants Inc, a non-investment-related business. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, with trading and custody services facilitated by BNY Mellon Advisors, Pershing, and Primerica Brokerage Services.

William Galvin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he worked at Play Anywhere Inc. and held various roles at institutions including ESMT Berlin and James Madison University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools alongside investment modeling, providing advisory services without individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning.

Charles Major is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2023 and previously at E*TRADE Securities LLC for 10 years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and firm‑approved tools, with a broad range of retail and institutional investment offerings.

Stacey Stanford is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and five years of industry experience. She has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2018 and has a background in real estate through roles with Halstan Realty and Atlanta Communities Real Estate. Stanford is also involved in several non-investment related business ventures as a partner and independent contractor. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-based investment strategies developed by third-party asset managers and supports account custody and trade execution through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Annette Walters is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2011 and is also involved with the Mitchell Chase Jones Foundation, Inc. since 2010. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions supported by advanced research tools and maintains oversight of over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Emily Delaney is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with three years of industry experience. Prior to her current role starting in 2022, she held various positions in the poultry science sector and worked in retail and education. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs third-party asset managers and emphasizes a tiered wrap-fee structure in its investment approach.

David Morgan is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Peachtree Corners, GA. He holds the ChFC® designation and a Series 63 license, with 40 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at MetLife Securities Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of a social car club in Atlanta. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and investment management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved tools and offers various specialized programs including estate and employer-sponsored planning.

Kimberly Almond is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for two years and Verizon Wireless for ten years before joining Merrill and Bank of America, where she has been since 2019. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a variety of individual and institutional clients.

Daniel Woodring is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been associated with various Primerica entities since 2001. His background includes management and operations of investment-related products. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on a wrap-fee solution and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.