Steven Smith is a financial advisor with Capital Research Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Capital Research Advisors since 2003 and has prior experience with Ceros Financial Services and All Star Printing. Additionally, Smith has served on the Taylor County Board of Education since 1988 and operates as a licensed insurance agent. Capital Research Advisors, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, families, businesses, non-profits, and other advisors. The firm employs mathematically designed, rules-based investment models across multiple asset classes and offers model licensing, financial planning, and non-investment consulting services.

Lee Stennes is a financial advisor with AFS Wealth Management LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MPWM Advisory Solutions, LPL Financial, Wells Fargo Advisors, J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services, Merrill, and Waddell & Reed. He is a member of The Golf Club Oconee, a private membership club and workspace in Watkinsville, GA. AFS Wealth Management is a small registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers portfolio management, pension consulting, and financial planning services, using a combination of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and economic analysis to guide asset allocation across various investment vehicles.

Brent Burgesser is a financial advisor at QRIA, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Brookwood Investment Group LLC, Belpointe Asset Management, International Assets Advisory, LPL Financial, Wells Fargo Clearing, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. He is also involved in insurance sales through Brookwood Insurance Group. QRIA, Inc. provides investment advisory and portfolio management services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a multi-method analytical approach and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, tailoring portfolios based on client risk tolerance, tax, and financial circumstances.

Tiffany Johnson is a CFP® professional with five years of experience in financial advising. She is currently the sole advisor at Piece of Wealth Planning LLC in Dacula, GA. Her prior experience includes roles at Origin Financial, Creative Planning, Inc., and TrueWealth, LLC. Piece of Wealth Planning LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management primarily to individual clients through a bundled Comprehensive Financial Planning Package that includes investment management, ongoing planning, and personal tax return preparation. The firm emphasizes passive, index-based portfolios guided by Modern Portfolio Theory and integrates accounting and tax services with its advisory offerings.

Robert Scott is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Preston F. Sanders, ChFC, LLC since 2015. Sanders & Scott, ChFC provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm manages portfolios tailored to client objectives using charting analysis, fundamental analysis, and long-term purchase strategies, overseeing over $135 million in discretionary assets across nearly 480 client relationships.

Paul Culbreth is a financial advisor with Culbreth Wealth Management in Dacula, GA. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has 21 years of industry experience. Prior to founding his firm, he worked at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors for over 15 years. He serves as treasurer and finance committee chair for Rainbow Village, Inc., a nonprofit focused on transitional housing. Culbreth Wealth Management provides fee-based asset management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, plan sponsors, and organizations. The firm employs asset-allocation strategies using a range of investment types, including alternative investments, and offers portfolio management, standalone financial plans, and advisory services tailored to client needs.

Rhonda Grover is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience at Wealth 360, LLC and six years of self-employment prior to that. She is based in Buford, GA. Wealth 360, LLC serves individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations by providing financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm is notable for its sub-advisory business, managing assets on behalf of other advisers, and offers a range of ERISA services alongside its long-term investment approach.

Robert Gaillard is a financial advisor at Arch Partners Wealth Management, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Maximum Wealth Management Inc., MML Investors Services, and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. He is also involved in selling life, disability, and long-term care insurance products through Gaillard Financial Group. Arch Partners Wealth Management, Inc. provides investment supervisory services, portfolio management, and financial planning to individual, pension, and corporate clients. The firm primarily employs passive investment strategies using mutual funds and ETFs and manages approximately $109 million in discretionary assets.

Preston Sanders, ChFC, is a financial advisor with Sanders & Scott, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has 20 years of industry experience. He has operated Preston F. Sanders, ChFC, LLC since 1997. Sanders & Scott, ChFC provides discretionary asset management and financial planning to individuals—including both high-net-worth and non-HNW clients—as well as charitable organizations and corporations. The firm tailors portfolios using charting analysis, fundamental analysis, and long-term purchase strategies, managing approximately $135 million in discretionary assets across 479 client relationships.

Hayden Stone is a financial advisor at Culbreth Wealth Management with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Culbreth Wealth Management, he held various positions in education and property management. Culbreth Wealth Management provides fee-based asset management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individual and high-net-worth clients as well as plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes asset-allocation strategies aimed at optimizing risk-adjusted returns, using a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, private placements, and securitized real estate interests.

J. Brian King is a financial advisor at Research Financial Strategies with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations. King is also the owner of 323 Consulting LLC, a business focused on college planning and insurance. Research Financial Strategies provides investment management, asset allocation, and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans and trusts. The firm employs a technical analysis and active trading approach with a focus on risk mitigation and ETF-centric strategies, managing approximately $254 million in discretionary assets through a team of six advisors.

Gregory Waters is a financial advisor at Investors Asset Management of Georgia Inc with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Investors Asset Management of Georgia since 1990. Investors Asset Management of Georgia provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized portfolios typically diversified among stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, using a buy-and-hold strategy with tactical adjustments based on economic cycles.

Contey Smith is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Origin Investment Advisory LLC. He has worked at Origin Financial, Motus Wealth, Elwood & Goetz Wealth Advisory Group, and TrueWealth. Additionally, Smith is contracted as a financial planner for Blend Financial, Inc. dba Origin Financial. Origin Investment Advisory provides financial planning, budgeting, and portfolio management services to individual retail clients through a subscription model and employer-sponsored programs. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach with behavioral-finance adjustments, utilizing AI-driven tools and automated compliance systems.

Gary Glover is a financial advisor with Concorde Asset Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked with Concorde Asset Management and Concorde Investment Services since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as local service chair and foundation chair for Rotary International, organizing community events and managing grant writing and volunteer efforts. Concorde Asset Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset management programs for a diverse client base, including individuals, corporate and charitable clients, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes individualized asset allocation and model-based portfolio construction, offering a range of investment products and ERISA fiduciary services.

Mariah Wisely is a financial advisor at Axxcess Wealth Management, LLC with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and has worked at Axxcess Wealth Management since 2018, with prior roles at Peachtree Wealth Strategies and State Farm. Outside of finance, she was involved with Lake Lanier Island Resort’s Sunset Cove Beach Cafe and Club for six years. Axxcess Wealth Management provides wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and third-party asset management services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized multi-asset portfolios and supports third-party managers through its distinctive Third-Party Asset Management Platform (TAMP) and sleeve-manager capabilities.

Scott Harlan is a financial advisor with Inspire Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fiduciary Capital, Inc., Richlife Advisors LLC, SunTrust Banks, Inc., and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. He is also an independent licensed insurance agent in Georgia, authorized to offer life, accident and sickness, long-term care, and annuity products. Inspire Advisors, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.03 billion for around 3,800 clients, including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and broker-dealers. The firm incorporates Biblically Responsible Investing through its proprietary Inspire Impact Score™ and employs a range of strategies including index-based, strategic, and tactical allocations, often utilizing model portfolios and affiliated proprietary ETFs.

Ralph Brooks Jr. is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently serves at Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC and previously spent 15 years with Edward Jones. Kingsview Wealth Management is a multi-advisor wealth management firm serving individuals, retirement plans, endowments, trusts, and municipal clients. The firm offers financial planning, wealth management, and asset management services utilizing a blend of in-house strategies, third-party managers, and alternative investments.

Coleman Benko is a financial advisor with Strategic Blueprint, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Strategic Blueprint in 2020, he worked at Oconee State Bank and LPL Financial. He serves on the board of St. Mary’s Health Care System – Highland Hills, a community providing independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Strategic Blueprint, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers customized, goal-based investment strategies and a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and educational seminars.

Gregory Garcia is a financial advisor with Strategic Blueprint, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. He has worked at Garcia & Associates, ATTYs since 1982. Outside of advisory work, he is managing partner of Research Partners Inc, a real estate corporation, and a managing member of Athens Arches, LLC, a real estate limited liability company. Strategic Blueprint, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers customized, goal-based portfolio management and financial planning services through a network of independent advisory representatives, featuring a formal Subscription Advisory Services program and a focus on client education.

Brian Cranford is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Lincoln Investment, Legend Advisory Corporation, and Legend Equities Corporation. Capital Analysts serves a diverse clientele including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, advisor-managed custom and model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and in-house investment teams.