Joe Friend III is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Voya Financial Advisors since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent, selling fixed insurance products. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse clientele including individual and institutional clients such as retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and plan-sponsor consulting through multiple program structures, primarily focusing on non-discretionary advisory relationships.

Timothy Duffy is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He worked at Legend Equities Corporation for 16 years before joining Lincoln Investment in 2017. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan advice, and a range of investment programs, utilizing both strategic and dynamic approaches overseen by an Investment Management & Research team.

Dillon Tierney is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. He began his career in the financial industry in 2022 and has experience at Mercer as well as previous roles outside of finance, including positions at Holloway Electric and Caryn Health. He also worked at Kennesaw State University from 2017 to 2022. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments with investment advisory, financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning services. The firm employs a globally diversified, risk-appropriate investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing low-cost ETFs, index funds, and other strategies, and offers specialized services such as retirement plan consulting and charitable advisory.

John Bowling Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Dempsey Lord Smith, LLC and Mccormack Financial Planning Inc. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary advisory strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Eric Lupardus is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Gainesville, GA, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. He worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services from 2015 to 2019 before joining Edward Jones in 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and is supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and 15,100 branch offices.

Jeremy Echuck is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He currently works at OSAIC and previously spent 14 years at Triad Advisors Inc. and 24 years at Brown Shoe Company. He is also the owner of Fundamental Wealth Advisors, where he provides financial advisory services including asset allocation and budgeting. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Kendra Bau is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank for 11 years. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to affiliated discretionary separate managed accounts, supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Verma Satterfield is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Edward Jones since 1998. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Robert Herdina is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Fidelity since 2022. His prior roles include positions at Entoro Investments, GS Mining Company, Park Avenue Securities, and Guardian Life Insurance. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across various investment vehicles.

William Stanton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Linsco Private Ledger Corp since 2002. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Kenneth Reese is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and offering 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked with Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc and is associated with Dave Ramsey's SmartVestor program. Reese also operates under the dba Keystone Investment Resources. LPL Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, advisory programs, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management and utilizes a wide range of investment strategies and technologies.

Paul Fernandez is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Canton, GA, holding a Series 66 designation with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

William Illg is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Dawsonville, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles with PFS Investments Inc., Primerica Financial Services, Echo Ministries, and the City of Dawsonville. Outside of advising, he is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through Primerica Client Services, Inc. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure distinct from fixed-fee billing.

Michael Harrington Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, he worked at Invest Financial Corp for nine years and has been affiliated with United Community Bank since 2005. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing research and model portfolios from both internal and third-party sources.

Matthew Zeliff is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2024, he worked for the U.S. Department of State 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 across more than 14,000 advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Alexander Sankowski is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 29 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Stifel Independent Advisors, TIAA-CREF, PNC Wealth Management, and Natcity Investments. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm employs a range of advisory models and provides ERISA fiduciary services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Benjamin Arias is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Dawsonville, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in the retail and hospitality sectors, including roles at Starbucks Coffee Company and several hospitality management firms. He also has experience working with Hope Church/Lagrange Christian Assembly. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies and affiliated services, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of advisors and branches.

Christopher Burns is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Cumming, GA, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Kiwanis of Cumming and is involved in preaching at Berea Baptist Church in Commerce, GA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a comprehensive range of investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Evan Davis is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Dawsonville, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing five years of industry experience. His prior roles include work at MWA Financial Services Inc and Modern Woodmen of America. 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 provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring engagements as annual, collaborative relationships that focus on goal analysis and written recommendations.

Ty Goodbar is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Gainesville, GA, where he has worked since 2021. He has five years of industry experience and served nine years with the United States Marine Corps. He currently serves as an Intelligence Officer in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.