Mark Demos is a CFA® charterholder with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Anson Analytics. Prior to joining Anson Analytics, he worked in consulting and spent ten years at Foundry Partners LLC. Anson Analytics provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting services to both individual clients, including high-net-worth households, and institutional plan sponsors. The firm’s investment approach combines Modern Portfolio Theory with qualitative and quantitative analysis to manage small- and mid-cap focused portfolios.

Kristin Vano is a financial advisor at Anson Analytics with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Anson Capital, Inc. since 2015. Anson Analytics provides investment advice to individuals, retirement plans, endowments, trusts, charitable organizations, and other entities. The firm uses a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach supplemented by fundamental and cyclical analysis, with a focus on qualitative and quantitative assessments through its Archalos SMA process.

Joseph Norton is a financial advisor at Capital and Planning, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Wisdom Planning Center, Principal Life Insurance, and Woodbury Financial Services. Norton is also involved in fixed insurance sales, offering life insurance, annuities, Medicare, disability, and long-term care insurance. Capital and Planning, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, small businesses, trusts, estates, and charities. The firm manages approximately $193.9 million in assets and emphasizes asset allocation, fundamental and technical analysis, and mutual fund and ETF selection tailored to clients’ objectives.

Samuel Sweitzer is a CFA® charterholder with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Anson Analytics since 2004. He is also a pilot for Delta Airlines, flying MD-88 aircraft since 1999. Anson Analytics provides investment advice to individuals, retirement plans, endowments, trusts, and other entities, employing a framework based on Modern Portfolio Theory combined with fundamental and cyclical analysis. The firm offers services including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, model portfolios, financial planning, and pension consulting.

Valerie Williams is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Sincerus Advisory since 2022. Her prior roles include positions at Capital Investment Group, Inc., MWA Financial Services Inc, Modern Woodmen of America, and The Websuasion Group. She is also the owner and president of ClientLeap, Inc., a lead generation and sales consulting firm, which is currently inactive. Sincerus Advisory is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households. The firm combines passive portfolio construction with active analytical tools to create individualized investment plans and offers discretionary management alongside comprehensive financial planning services.

Thomas Smith is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with FAPA Financial Services since 2015 and has been self-employed since 2011. FAPA Financial Services serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning through MoneyGuidePro, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm’s investment approach focuses on long-term asset allocation and diversified portfolios primarily composed of passive mutual funds and ETFs, with advisory relationships tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

David Simmons is a financial advisor at QM Advisors LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including the QM Alpha Fund, US 50 Fund, KD&D Partners, Capital Research Advisors, and Ceros Financial Services. He is also the owner of Simmons Financial LLC and is a licensed insurance agent. QM Advisors LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and private pooled vehicles. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary management using a combination of quantitative, fundamental, technical, cyclical, and modern portfolio theory methods, and serves as adviser and general partner to a private hedge fund.

Andrew Toering is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at QM Advisors LLC since 2019. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and United Community Banks, Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation. QM Advisors LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and retirement plans, and acts as adviser to a private hedge fund. The firm employs a variety of analytic methods and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple asset classes.

Jerry Purvis is a financial advisor with MariPau Wealth Management LLC in Peachtree City, GA, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. He also works with Melton and Company and has a long-term career at GEICO Insurance Company as an Injury Claims Examiner. MariPau Wealth Management provides tailored investment advisory and portfolio management services, financial planning, consulting, and educational seminars primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm utilizes a network of advisory affiliates, third-party independent managers, and technology platforms to support its investment strategies.

Joshua Edmonds is a financial advisor at QM Advisors LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been managing Area Medical LLC, a medical device sales and service company, since 2005. Edmonds has worked at Edmonds Capital LLC since 2021 and joined QM Advisors in 2023. QM Advisors LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and retirement plans, including high-net-worth clients and private pooled vehicles. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and fiduciary retirement plan services, employing a range of analytic methods and managing both separately managed accounts and a private hedge fund.

William Archibald is a financial advisor at MariPau Wealth Management LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Edelman Financial Engines, Charles Schwab, Aprio Wealth Management, and Taverik Capital. Outside of advisory work, he is listed as a director of a family-run construction business in New Mexico. MariPau Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and business entities. The firm manages discretionary portfolios using a range of investment vehicles and offers additional services such as financial planning, consulting, and educational seminars.

John De Ment is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at QM Advisors LLC. He has worked at QM Advisors LLC since 2019, with prior roles at Gradient Advisors LLC and ownership of JP DeMent & Co., where he provides financial planning and insurance services, including teaching classes related to annuities and insurance. QM Advisors LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and retirement plans, managing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios using a range of analytic methods. The firm also serves as adviser and general partner to a private hedge fund, the QM Alpha Fund LP, and plans to register as a Commodity Pool Operator to facilitate commodity futures trading.

Darren Heil is a financial advisor with QM Advisors LLC in Peachtree City, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at AM Alpha Fund, LP, KD&D Partners, LLC, US 50 Fund, Ceros Financial Services Inc., and Capital Research Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he owns 1776 Capital LLC and is a licensed insurance agent. QM Advisors LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, 401(k) plans, and private hedge funds. The firm employs a mix of analytical methods and manages accounts through documented investment policies, including operating a private hedge fund and managing pooled investment vehicles.

Jonathan Melton is a financial advisor at MariPau Wealth Management LLC in Peachtree City, GA, holding a Series 65 designation and with two years of industry experience. He is also president of Melton and Company Risk Management and Financial Services Firm, LLC, where he has provided licensed life insurance and annuity services since 2020. Prior to this, he operated Jmelton Insurance Agency for over two decades. MariPau Wealth Management offers tailored investment advisory, portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and educational seminars primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm coordinates advice through a network of affiliates and third-party managers, utilizing multiple platforms and technology to support client asset management.

Dawn Bond is a financial advisor with Amerity Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Blacktower Financial Management, Beacon Global Advisor Network, and Commonwealth Financial Network. She is also involved with Amerity Financial, where she performs insurance agent activities. Amerity Wealth Management is a multi-advisor fiduciary serving individual clients, high-net-worth households, businesses, plan sponsors, and trusts. The firm manages approximately $339 million in assets and offers services including asset management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and specialized UK pension transfer and management.

Francois Bigot is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Investor FAN. His career includes roles at Edward Jones, Cape Securities / Financial Concierge Concepts, BB&T Investment Services, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Investor FAN provides investment management, financial consulting, and retirement plan advisory to individuals, high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored plans, foundations, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a diversified investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and integrates fundamental, technical, cyclical, and macroeconomic analysis in portfolio construction.

David O'dell is an advisor at QM Advisors LLC with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include work at Tradestation Securities, Inc. and entrepreneurial activities with !QCL Solutions LLC. QM Advisors LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, 401(k) plans, and private hedge funds. The firm employs a variety of analytical methods and manages both separately managed accounts and pooled investment vehicles, including a private hedge fund.

Martin Smith is a financial advisor at WealthCare Financial Group, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial LLC, Kovack Advisors, and Equitable Advisors. Smith is also the owner and agent of an insurance agency affiliated with Wealthcare Financial Group. Wealthcare Financial Group serves individuals, families, business owners, non-profit organizations, and retirement plan sponsors, offering financial planning, portfolio management, pension consulting, and rollover guidance. The firm employs a structured investing approach focused on diversification, customization, and long-term strategies through both hybrid model portfolios and standalone planning engagements.

Kelly Larson is an Investment Advisor Representative at ELE Advisory Services, Inc. with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining ELE Advisory Services, Larson held roles at several related entities, including ELE Wealth Solutions, Financial Wealth Solutions, and 1st Consumer Insurance Agency, where Larson is also a general agent involved in life and health insurance products. ELE Advisory Services is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, business owners, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, third-party adviser selection, and retirement planning, employing fundamental analysis and client-specific Investment Policy Statements to guide asset allocation and monitoring.

Harold Gay is a financial advisor with QM Advisors LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Edward Jones before joining QM Advisors in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Trustees and Annual Support Committee of the Whitfield Healthcare Foundation and is involved with the Dalton Organization of Churches-United for People. QM Advisors LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and retirement plans, including high-net-worth clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and acts as adviser to a private hedge fund, employing a variety of analytic methods and investment strategies.