Kyle Hammond is a financial advisor at Elevation Point Wealth Partners, LLC with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Inc. and Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company. Elevation Point Wealth Partners is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $8.29 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and other entities through model portfolio strategies that include tactical asset allocation and use various investment vehicles such as mutual funds, ETFs, and private-market opportunities.

Brent Blair is a financial advisor at RFG Advisory, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 license and has worked at MassMutual Investors Services and related entities for 12 years before joining Barrett Capital Advisory and RFG Advisory in 2022. He serves as a board member for Smart Eye Technology, Inc., a technology start-up. RFG Advisory is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 178 advisors managing around $8 billion for over 17,000 clients, including individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm uses both actively managed and passive investment strategies, direct indexing, and tax-aware approaches, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and alternative investment solutions.

James Malatos is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Elevation Point Wealth Partners, LLC and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. He serves as a Pro Bono Director for the Financial Planning Association of Georgia. Elevation Point Wealth Partners is a multi-team investment adviser managing approximately $8.29 billion in assets, serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and other entities. The firm employs a model portfolio approach featuring tactical asset allocation and incorporates third-party managers, while also integrating insurance distribution and annuity servicing within its advisory services.

Christopher Armstrong is a CFA® charterholder with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors. His prior experience includes roles at St. John & Associates, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, and Invesco Ltd. Outside of his advisory work, Armstrong is the owner of CK Properties LLC, where he is involved in real estate investing. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion and serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment strategy using model portfolios and customizable investment sleeves, supported by a central Investment Management team and an Investment Committee.

David Elder is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merit Financial Advisors since 2009, with prior experience at LPL Financial and PKS Investments. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion with 144 advisors serving individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and customizable strategies overseen by an Investment Committee.

James Breen is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merit Financial Advisors since 2025, following eight years at AMP Wealth Management and two years at Horizon Investments. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion for a diverse client base, including individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and customizable strategies, supported by a central Investment Management team and an Investment Committee.

Glenn Keen is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. since 2003. He also owns and operates KEEN & COMPANY, an accounting and tax preparation practice for small businesses and individuals. The Strategic Financial Alliance provides advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through multiple portfolio programs and a subscription-style wealth planning service.

Zachary Stout is a financial advisor at Howard Capital Management, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Howard Capital Management since 2017, including previous roles at Beaumont Capital Management, LLC and Beaumont Financial Partners, LLC. Howard Capital Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other investment advisers, offering discretionary portfolio management and other investment services. The firm utilizes proprietary tactical indicators and model portfolios, often implemented with its own mutual funds and ETFs.

Ronald Skopek is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Kennesaw, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Kovack Advisors since 2015 and Kovack Securities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and president of Summit Financial Services, Inc., focusing on retail sales of securities, and also leads a fixed insurance business. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities, using a combination of internally developed models and third-party managers to construct and manage portfolios.

Daniel Kistler is a financial advisor with Arkadios Wealth Advisors in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 66 credential and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Dempsey Lord Smith, LLC. He is also the owner of a business in the insurance, benefits, and human resources sector. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment solutions using a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, with a range of portfolio management options including internally managed accounts, model portfolios, and third-party managers.

James Byers II is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Merit Financial Advisors and has previously worked at Clearbridge Wealth Management, Inc. and LPL Financial, LLC. Based in Atlanta, GA, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion for a diverse client base that includes individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm uses a long-term, diversified investment approach through customizable model portfolios and provides a range of services including asset management, financial planning, and employee financial wellness programs.

Katrina Falke is a financial advisor with Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 40 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes nearly three decades at INVEST Financial Corp, as well as roles at LPL Financial and Fortis Group Advisors. She is also the owner of Denali Wealth Management and engages in writing fixed insurance policies. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses a goals-based financial advising approach supported by patented software and behavioral economics, combining quantitative metrics with fundamental, technical, and behavioral analysis to implement both passive and active investment strategies.

Branson Nelson is a financial advisor with Henssler Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Henssler Financial, he worked at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC and has experience outside finance, including roles at Papa John's Pizza and political involvement with the Democratic Party of Georgia. Henssler Financial is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individual clients, other advisers, registered investment companies, pension plans, and municipal clients. The firm employs a cash-flow driven investment approach using fixed income and high-quality equities, offering customized model portfolios, automated strategies, and institutional investment management.

Alexander Barthold is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Merit Financial Advisors. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and E*TRADE Capital Management. Barthold holds the Series 66 designation and operates out of Alpharetta, GA. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion across 144 advisors and over 14,000 clients. The firm serves a diverse client base with a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and customizable strategies overseen by a central Investment Management team and Investment Committee.

April Sheldon is a financial advisor at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates and Raymond James Financial Services. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on customized, primarily long-term portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, and other investment vehicles, supported by a network of approximately 286 advisors.

Jonathan Duggan is a financial advisor with INTELLICENTS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS INC and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has 19 years of industry experience, with prior roles at American Trust Retirement Services, TRG Advisors, Inc., Touchstone Retirement Group, and TRG Financial Inc. Intellicents Investment Solutions Inc. serves retirement plan sponsors, third-party administrators, HSA/VEBA account sponsors, individual clients, charitable institutions, foundations, and municipalities. The firm emphasizes long-term, buy-and-hold investment strategies overseen by a CFA Chief Investment Officer and offers a range of services including retirement plan consulting, individual wealth management, and a wrap fee program.

Colin Clarkson is a financial advisor at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services Inc. Clarkson has also been affiliated with Lumature Wealth Partners. Concurrent Investment Advisors is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth and investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing primarily long-term, customized portfolios with ETFs, mutual funds, and various other investment options.

Laura Sithens is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Merit Financial Advisors since 2015, with prior experience at LPL Financial and PKS Investments. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with 264 advisors serving over 20,000 clients across 66 offices and managing approximately $23.9 billion in assets. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services and employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using centrally managed model allocations overseen by an internal Investment Management team and committee.

Brandon Barfield is a financial advisor at Larson Financial Group, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Barfield is co-founder and Regional Director of Doctors Without Quarters, LLC, an organization that helps recent graduates manage student loan debt, where he contributes to operations and delivers loan repayment presentations nationwide. Larson Financial Group serves individuals, trusts, corporations, nonprofits, and pension plans, with a focus on doctors and related businesses. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting using both strategic and tactical investment approaches, alongside a range of specialized services including model portfolios, discretionary programs, and third-party manager recommendations.

Isaac Dixon is a financial advisor at Henssler Financial in Kennesaw, GA, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Holistiplan and Beckett & Associates Investment Services, Inc. Outside of finance, he has worked with Baddies Burgers and was involved with the Athens Rock Lobsters baseball team. Henssler Financial is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individual clients, other advisers, registered investment companies, pension plans, and municipal clients. The firm employs a cash-flow driven “Ten Year Rule” investment approach that combines fixed-income securities for near-term needs with high-quality equities selected through quantitative and qualitative screening.