Angel Vega is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently advising at Facet. He has worked at several firms including Morgan Stanley and Brightside Financial. Vega attended Mercer University and has experience spanning financial planning and advisory roles across multiple organizations. Facet Wealth provides subscription-based financial planning and discretionary investment management primarily through phone, video, and a proprietary web platform. The firm serves a broad range of individual clients and uses technology-driven, model-based asset allocations with a flat subscription fee structure rather than percentage-of-assets fees.

Kristopher Gilliland is a financial advisor at OpenArc Corporate Advisory, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. prior to joining OpenArc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. OpenArc Corporate Advisory serves individual and institutional clients, including non-HNW and high-net-worth individuals, trusts, nonprofit endowments, and retirement plans. The firm provides tailored wealth management and retirement plan services through discretionary and non-discretionary models, utilizing a broad range of investment options and emphasizing institutional research and manager oversight.

Martha Badgett is a financial advisor at OpenArc Corporate Advisory, LLC with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill from 2019 to 2025. Prior to her advisory roles, she held positions at Oklahoma City University and Ray's Tax and Accounting. OpenArc Corporate Advisory serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, nonprofit endowments, and retirement plans. The firm provides wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services, utilizing a variety of investment strategies and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions.

Deaderick Jones is a financial advisor at The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation for 20 years and most recently at OSAIC for one year. Jones serves as a non-compensated board member for the Decatur Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. The Strategic Financial Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment strategies through portfolio management, third-party manager selection, financial planning, and advisory services.

Rufus Hunley III is a financial advisor with AlphaStar Capital Management holding a Series 65 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Path Financial LLC and ARP Advisors, LLC, and maintains roles outside of finance including a position with Delta Airlines and as an independent insurance agent. He also has longstanding involvement with Advanced Retirement Planning, LLC and Paramount Hospitality. AlphaStar Capital Management manages approximately $1.84 billion for a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and other investment advisers. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, employing both model portfolios and custom strategies that incorporate quantitative analysis and tactical asset allocation.

Jonathan Kessler is a financial advisor at OpenArc Corporate Advisory, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill for 14 years. Kessler serves on the boards of several charitable organizations focused on philanthropy and supporting Jewish students in the Southeastern U.S. OpenArc Corporate Advisory serves a diverse client base including individual, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers tailored wealth management, portfolio management, and retirement plan services utilizing a wide range of investment strategies and emphasizes institutional research and fiduciary governance.

Michael Sontag is a financial advisor with OpenArc Corporate Advisory, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. for 16 years and Merrill for 19 years. OpenArc Corporate Advisory serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, nonprofit endowments, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized retirement plan services, using a range of investment options and providing both discretionary and non-discretionary engagement models tailored to client objectives.

Pamela Alexander is a financial advisor with United Capital Financial Advisors in Atlanta, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has over 15 years of industry experience, including 12 years at French Wolf & Farr and multiple roles at United Capital dating back to 2019. United Capital Financial Advisors provides national financial planning and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and corporate accounts. The firm offers a range of services such as sub-advisory and consulting, supported by its FinLife Partners platform, and is notable for its broad affiliate network and integrated financial service offerings.

William Debutts III is a financial advisor at NewEdge Wealth with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Edge Capital Group, LLC and Edge Advisors. He serves on the board and chairs the Investment Committee of Buckhead Christian Ministry, where he assists with organizational strategy and investment policy. NewEdge Wealth primarily serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as foundations, endowments, and other institutional or charitable clients. The firm offers comprehensive advisory services and employs a diversified investment approach that includes model strategies, separately managed accounts, and alternative exposures.

Kevin Higginbotham is a financial advisor at OpenArc Corporate Advisory, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America and Merrill. OpenArc Corporate Advisory serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, nonprofit endowments, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services, utilizing a wide range of investment options and providing both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions.

Richie Pinnock is a financial advisor at OpenArc Corporate Advisory, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill, as well as Signature FD. He also spent five years at the University of Georgia prior to his advisory career. OpenArc Corporate Advisory serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, nonprofit endowments, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services, using a range of investment strategies from traditional equities and bonds to alternative and private market investments.

Hayden Sullivan is a financial advisor with OpenArc Corporate Advisory, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 65 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Holcombe Financial and PEACHTREE Planning. Outside of finance, his background includes roles at the University of Georgia and Deerfield-Windsor Middle & Upper School. OpenArc Corporate Advisory serves individual and institutional clients, including trusts, nonprofit endowments, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management and retirement plan services using both discretionary and non-discretionary models and provides extensive capabilities in private markets and digital assets.

Gregory Hanft is a financial advisor with Strategic Blueprint, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Brightworth LLC and Mass Mutual Investors 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 strategies through asset allocation, portfolio design, and manager selection, along with a formal Subscription Advisory Services program and a focus on client education through seminars and conferences.

Matthew Pesci is a financial advisor at OpenArc Corporate Advisory, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. OpenArc Corporate Advisory serves individual and institutional clients, including non‑HNW and high-net-worth individuals, trusts, nonprofit endowments, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of wealth management and retirement plan services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary models, and employs a broad investment toolkit including individual securities, alternative investments, and digital assets.

Kirk Licata is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience, currently working at RFG Advisory, LLC since 2025. Prior to joining RFG Advisory, he spent 13 years at LongView Wealth Management and 10 years affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. Licata is also the owner and founder of Licata Financial Design, operating as a DBA for insurance and advisory services. RFG Advisory serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients such as investment companies and municipal entities. The firm’s investment approach is primarily discretionary, utilizing model portfolios, third-party platforms, and participant-facing retirement technologies, with a notable role as sub-adviser for multiple Bluemonte ETFs and a distinct focus on insurance product integration.

Michael Brocker is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with BIP Wealth, LLC since 2015. Based in Atlanta, GA, he provides financial advisory services as part of a team within a multi-advisor firm. BIP Wealth, LLC serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management. The firm employs household-level planning with tailored asset allocations, includes private-market securities for qualified investors, and advises private pooled vehicles alongside managing covered-call strategies.

Jesse Jelle Boot is a financial advisor at BIP Wealth, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Mercer Global Advisors Inc., Bank of America, Merrill, and BlackRock. BIP Wealth, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management, including both public and private market strategies tailored to household-level plans.

Charles Murray is a financial advisor with OpenArc Corporate Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining OpenArc in 2025, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill. OpenArc Corporate Advisory serves both individual and institutional clients, providing wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services. The firm combines institutional retirement expertise with private markets and digital-asset capabilities, offering tailored investment solutions across a broad range of asset classes.

Laura Mitts is a financial advisor at OpenArc Corporate Advisory, LLC with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Northwestern Mutual, among other firms. Prior to her advisory career, she spent five years in salon management. OpenArc Corporate Advisory serves individual and institutional clients, offering wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services. The firm utilizes a broad range of investment tools and maintains a significant institutional retirement practice alongside private markets and digital asset capabilities.

Katherine Battey is a financial advisor at Balentine with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Rockefeller Financial LLC, Bank of America, Merrill, World 50, and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Outside of financial advising, she manages BWB Interiors LLC, an interior design and home furnishings business based in Atlanta. Balentine serves entrepreneurs, families, high-net-worth individuals, foundations, and institutional clients, providing comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, investment management, family office, and business advisory services. The firm employs a risk-based investment process and manages pooled investment vehicles, including private funds.