Margot Lane is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. She has worked in various roles including positions at Morgan Stanley and University of Alabama before joining Fidelity in 2026. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm’s distinctive use of algorithmic methods, AI, and formal advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies differentiates it in the institutional space.

Peter Huver is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches cross country and track runners at Northside High School in Northport, Alabama. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement, typically serving clients with at least $1 million in net investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Richard Britt Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a power of attorney for his parents. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

John Kelly is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Birmingham, Alabama, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an ordained minister. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to develop collaborative, annual financial planning relationships.

Cecil Deas Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Cambridge Investment Research, and Fidelity, among others. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing both proprietary and third-party research and model portfolios.

William Hopkins is a financial advisor at Cetera with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience working with Regions Bank in wealth advisory and customer service roles. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to various investment strategies and program structures.

Bryan Parker is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Indian Springs, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation through his CPA firm, serves as treasurer on the board of Southeastern Leadership Training for Christ, and owns a commercial real estate business as well as a check-printing company. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

William Owen is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Anderson, Williams & Co. and Royal Alliance Associates, INC. for 35 years each. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as president of Owen Advisors Inc., a corporation involved in life insurance and annuity sales. OSAIC serves a diverse clientele including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers a range of integrated financial services, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Robert Herndon is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Birmingham, AL, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2009, including the firm’s predecessor Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part-owner of a family farm and a shareholder in a financial planning LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual, institutional, and retirement plan clients, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models primarily implemented through third-party managers and emphasizes fiduciary services for qualified plans.

Robert Easterling is a CFP® and PFS™ with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has worked with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and continues his practice at Cetera. Easterling is also co-treasurer of the Philip Mahan Davis Foundation and serves as vice-president of the Providence Park Owners Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various program structures and third-party money managers.

Crystal Bowles is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Birmingham, AL. She holds the CFP® designation and has 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include eight years at Bridgeworth, LLC and a previous six-year tenure with LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services delivered through a large network of advisors using both proprietary and third-party models.

Robert Sparks is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Sparks serves on the Board of Directors for Leadership Vestavia Hills. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research-driven strategies and tax-efficiency analysis to support clients approaching or in retirement. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Ryan Nast is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its related entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a Sunday school teacher, church deacon, and finance committee member at Dawson Memorial Baptist Church, and acts as a school liaison for Wise Guys Ministries at Dolly Ridge Elementary School. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide, offering a range of portfolio management and advisory services across various program structures.

Grady Kelly is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works with clients to develop personalized, holistic financial plans. In his role, he partners with individuals to create comprehensive strategies that align with their retirement objectives, addressing concerns and identifying opportunities to enhance their financial security. Kelly has held multiple positions at Fidelity Investments, progressing from Financial Representative (2023-2025) to Relationship Manager (2025-2026), before assuming his current role in 2026. This experience has provided him with a foundation in client relations and financial planning. Outside of his professional work, Kelly enjoys baseball, golf, outdoor adventures, skiing, and traveling.

William Murphree is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he focuses on empowering clients to make informed financial decisions and building lifetime relationships aimed at advancing clients toward financial freedom through comprehensive analysis and wealth planning. William's career in financial services spans several years, including roles such as Financial Consultant and Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2016 to 2019, Director of Training and Development at AIG Financial Network from 2015 to 2016, Financial Services Representative at Financial Group of The South from 2014 to 2015, and Branch Manager and Financial Services Representative at Country Financial from 2013 to 2014.

Edward Jones is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1982 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of his advisory role, Jones is a partner in Stonebridge Development and Azalia Cove, LLC, and owns The Easy Street Band in Birmingham, Alabama. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, along with corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that delivers model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party managers and custodial services.

Tyler Noles is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC and business operations within The Noles Group, an S-Corp supporting investment-related client services. He also works as an insurance agent specializing in fixed products through multiple agencies. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by proprietary asset-allocation tools and access to third-party managers. The firm is notable for its extensive platform network, multiple mergers, and integration of various investment solutions.

Sam Dayhood III is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience, based in Birmingham, AL. He is currently with Raymond James Financial, where he has worked since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Chair of the Board for the Meadowbrook Place Office Condo Association and holds positions related to insurance sales and business management through Great Cedar Capital Management LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling in its non-discretionary planning and maintains specialized programs including municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Dylan Saulsbury is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2019. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2013, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Financial Representative. Dylan focuses on helping clients develop comprehensive financial plans that align with their key life priorities. His approach involves understanding each client's complete financial situation and collaborating with them to create plans designed to perform well across various economic conditions. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Dylan has interests in cars, family activities, football, golf, pets, and reading.

Conjia Bridges is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch since 1999 prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2024. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.