Melissa Doughty is a financial advisor at MissionSquare Retirement with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has worked at ICMA Retirement Corporation since 2006, as well as having experience at Ameriprise. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain nonprofit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm provides plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and Guided Pathways Advisory Services managed with investment advice developed by Morningstar Investment Management.

Arlene Alexander is a financial advisor at Cyndeo Wealth Partners in Grayson, GA, holding a Series 66 designation with 20 years of industry experience. Her career includes prior roles at Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, and Ameriprise. Cyndeo Wealth Partners serves individuals, corporations, and middle-market business owners by offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, family office and wealth planning, and business advisory services. The firm constructs customized portfolios through its own models and allocations to external managers, operates a private pooled investment vehicle, and provides specialized advisory services linking business value acceleration to personal financial and tax planning.

Deryck Gryne is a financial advisor at Ally Invest Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at several firms, including Regions Bank, Cetera, and TIAA-CREF. Ally Invest Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients through web-based and virtual solutions, offering both automated and advisor-delivered investment services. The firm uses model portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory and serves a large client base with a focus on retail and high-net-worth individuals.

Dante Mcdowell is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, where he has worked since 2009. He has 25 years of industry experience, including six years at Equity Services, Inc. Mcdowell serves on the board of directors for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dekalb County, assisting club executives and planning fundraising events. Capital Investment Advisory Services provides portfolio management and supervisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, foundations, and charitable institutions. The firm tailors portfolios to client objectives, time horizons, and risk tolerance, managing most assets on a discretionary basis and employing various analytical methods and investment strategies.

Carlos Ingram is a financial advisor with Brookwood Investment Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at firms such as Redwood Private Wealth, Silver Oak Securities Inc, and Verity Investments Inc. He is based in Conyers, GA. Brookwood Investment Group serves individual investors, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm customizes portfolios with a range of strategies and utilizes ongoing monitoring and due diligence, operating through a network of proprietary partner offices and affiliated businesses.

Darnel James is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Voya Investments and Wells Fargo Advisors. He currently serves as a retirement consultant providing one-on-one investment advice to retirement plan participants and is also a financial consultant at Principal Bank. Principal Advised Services offers investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, combining third-party methodologies with proprietary models. The firm is part of the Principal Financial Group family, providing access to affiliated products and integrated operational support.

Andre Parker is a financial advisor with Global View Capital Management LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Transamerica Financial Advisors and World Financial Group. Outside of advising, Mr. Parker is involved in multiple entrepreneurial ventures such as marketing, coaching, and the music and entertainment industry, where he serves as CEO of Askim Music & Entertainment Group LLC. Global View Capital Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a technical and quantitative investment approach focused on ETFs and mutual funds, integrating proprietary research and execution capabilities through its ownership of AdvisorGuide, LLC.

William Beckett is a CFP® and ChFC® with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company and Mutual of Omaha Investor Services since 2017. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in a small family business, Evolution Pets, LLC, where he occasionally assists with recordkeeping. Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, offering financial planning, managed account programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes a range of third-party money managers and platforms, including Envestnet and Pershing, to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Courtney Ingram is a financial advisor at Brookwood Investment Group with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Brookwood, Ingram worked at Cornerstone Advisors LLC, Advisor Share Wealth Management, and Fiscal Wisdom Wealth Management, each for one year. Brookwood Investment Group serves individual investors, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and advisory services. The firm uses a range of investment strategies tailored to client objectives and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Scarlott Cagle is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in financial advising. She has been with Wealthcare Capital Management LLC since 2012. Wealthcare Capital Management LLC is an SEC-registered multi-team advisor managing approximately $3.03 billion for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and foundations. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach using model portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by alternative investments and specialty platforms, with oversight from an Investment Policy Committee.

Angel Vega is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently advising at Facet. He has worked at several firms including Morgan Stanley and Brightside Financial. Vega attended Mercer University and has experience spanning financial planning and advisory roles across multiple organizations. Facet Wealth provides subscription-based financial planning and discretionary investment management primarily through phone, video, and a proprietary web platform. The firm serves a broad range of individual clients and uses technology-driven, model-based asset allocations with a flat subscription fee structure rather than percentage-of-assets fees.

Rufus Hunley III is a financial advisor with AlphaStar Capital Management holding a Series 65 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Path Financial LLC and ARP Advisors, LLC, and maintains roles outside of finance including a position with Delta Airlines and as an independent insurance agent. He also has longstanding involvement with Advanced Retirement Planning, LLC and Paramount Hospitality. AlphaStar Capital Management manages approximately $1.84 billion for a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and other investment advisers. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, employing both model portfolios and custom strategies that incorporate quantitative analysis and tactical asset allocation.

Timothy Martin is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Tucker, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mahoney Financial Organization, LLC, and leading his own firms, Tim Martin Wealth Strategies, LLC and Timothy Martin & Associates Wealth Strategies. He serves as President of the DeKalb Library Foundation and holds board roles with the Decatur Rotary Club and Oxford College of Emory University Alumni Board. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals, defined contribution and defined benefit plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored advice delivered through various program types, with a significant portion of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Miranda Stetson is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Truist Advisory Services Inc., Truist Investment Services Inc., TRUIST Bank, and SunTrust Bank dating back to 2006. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by AI-enabled tools and an Investment Advisory Group for oversight in manager selection and portfolio reviews.

Marvin Gayle is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 14 years of industry experience, including over a decade with Guardian Life and five years at Park Avenue Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he operates MNG Designs, providing photography, graphic, and web design services, and works as a part-time rideshare driver. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides a range of financial planning and consulting services through advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and digital advisory solutions.

Michael Robertson is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with SPC and Sigma Financial Corporation since 2003. He serves as treasurer and board member of My Vision for Refugees, a nonprofit organization based in Woodstock, GA. Additionally, he is involved with Robertson Financial Group, offering accounting, tax, and planning services, as well as Robertson Financial Services, Inc. SPC serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets through a network of over 460 advisors. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services with a range of discretionary and nondiscretionary options.

Adam Billups is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley from 2010 to 2023. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Wealth Management, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and offers a range of financial planning, consulting, and investment solutions tailored to client needs.

Jellana Anderson is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at related Truist entities and predecessor firms since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she operates an in-home dog daycare, boarding, and grooming service in Tucker, GA. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Maxine Allen is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Truist Advisory Services and SunTrust Investment Services. Outside of finance, she owns M.ASHA DESIGNS LLC, a business focused on creating and selling handmade textured art. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals, providing discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan services. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor investment strategies aligned with clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Daniel Crews is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Brookstone since 2018. Crews is also involved in his family’s business, Reed Financial Group, where he assists with client services, prospecting, and business operations. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser providing fee-based asset management and financial planning through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, other RIAs, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions.