Javonda Lightner is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. Her career includes tenure at SunTrust Banks and Suntrust Investment Services prior to joining Truist. Outside of finance, she owns a custom interior painting business and is involved in life coaching focused on empowering women and young girls. 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 and non-discretionary investment approaches and integrates third-party manager and platform arrangements, supported by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate service structures.

Ameet Tijoriwala is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated private bank from 2010 to 2019, followed by positions within Truist’s advisory and investment services since 2019. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program that integrates discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches supported by third-party platforms and proprietary research tools.

Brianna Shealey is a Series 66 credentialed advisor with NewEdge Advisors, bringing four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Raymond James & Associates and Wells Fargo. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser that serves a wide range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive portfolio management and consulting services through a network of independent advisers and utilizes a variety of program structures supported by centralized due diligence and advanced technology tools.

April Jackson is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 1996. In addition to her advisory role, she is co-owner and CFO of an insurance agency and owns a tax preparation business. Jackson also serves as Immediate Past National President on the executive board of the National Women of Achievement, Incorporated. 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 utilizes a mix of strategic and tactical investment approaches and offers a range of advisory and brokerage services.

Seana Heath is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience currently serving at Truist Advisory Services. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank from 2013 to 2024. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering asset allocation analysis and fiduciary support through a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting.

Caitlin Kennedy is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in financial advisory roles. She has been with Truist Advisory Services since 2016 and holds a Series 66 license. Her prior work includes a decade at SunTrust Bank and its related investment services entities. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party manager relationships and AI-enabled research tools.

Alva O'Neal is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Decatur, GA, bringing 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Valic in 2017, O'Neal worked at Regions Bank, Cetera Investment Services, and Allstate Insurance Company. Outside of advisory work, O'Neal serves as an agent with Agia, focusing on non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet UMA models to construct client portfolios.

Tieleasha Jenkins Holley is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Truist Advisory Services since 2016. Her prior experience includes roles at SunTrust Insurance Group and Truist Investment Services, both since 2008. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in managing rental properties. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm delivers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and manager-selection programs through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary management relationships.

Theophilus Asante is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has a background with Truist, having worked across Truist Bank, Truist Investment Services, and Truist Advisory Services since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a signer for Lynks Consultium LLC, a hair braiding salon in Villa Rica, GA. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, implementing advice through discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and an Equity Research team using AI-enabled tools.

Zuhaib Lassi is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at KPMG and Bank of New York Mellon. He is based in Atlanta, GA. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate integration with Truist’s broker-dealer and bank services.

Jonathan Dimarco is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera and 52 Weeks Financial. He serves as Secretary on the board of the Georgia Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, coordinating board correspondence and chairing the nominating committee. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Sabrina Bowens Richard is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Truist Advisory Services and its predecessor firms since 2016, and at SunTrust Bank prior to that. She is based in Atlanta, GA. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary solutions supported by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate integration.

Jenna Taylor is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 65 designation. She has been with Mercer Global Advisors since 2022, following two years at Interstate Tax and Accounting and four years at Indiana University Northwest. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals and families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments with investment advisory and comprehensive financial planning services. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and focuses on globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios implemented through a variety of vehicles, including low-cost ETFs and separate account managers.

Sharina Carmon is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Atlanta, GA. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has five years of industry experience. Her career includes prior roles at Fidelity Investments and The Vanguard Group. 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 offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program that relies on third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Che Bailey is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Capital Benefit Consultants, Personal Capital, Lincoln Financial Advisors, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of advising, he is involved with Four Sons Enterprises, a spirits branding business. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and select retail brokerage clients. The firm’s approach emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and integrates services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Carter Nelson is a financial advisor at William Blair with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Bank of America, Merrill, and Raymond James. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm emphasizes active, research-driven management across multiple asset classes and provides access to proprietary models, third-party sub-managers, and private investment opportunities.

John Mayfield is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Truist Advisory Services and has a prior background at SunTrust Bank and GenSpring Family Offices. Mayfield serves on the Institutional Investor Sub-Advisory Board, providing feedback on research and conference topics. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary management and non-discretionary consulting supported by AI-enabled research tools.

Mark Dicristina is a CFP® with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services, holding roles since 2013 and 2016 respectively. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer for the Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta, an organization that provides business legal services to nonprofits. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm implements its advice through a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platform arrangements and an equity research team that uses AI-enabled tools.

Austin Clark is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise, LPL Financial, and Jackson National Life Distributors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an officer of a homeowners association. 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.

Matthew Yonak is a CFP® with 21 years of experience at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. in Atlanta, GA. He has been with the firm since 2005. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, utilizing a multi-manager approach known as the Capital System. The firm offers access to separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investment vehicles.