Oluwa Raines is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Suntrust Advisory Services and Suntrust Investment Services since 2016 and has prior experience at MSI Financial Services and Edward Jones. 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 employs a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, utilizing third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools to support client investment strategies.

Wade White is a CFA® charterholder based in Atlanta, GA, with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at SunTrust Advisory Services since 2016 and has been with SunTrust Bank since 1997. He is affiliated with Truist Advisory Services, an enterprise firm serving individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting and advisory services including asset allocation, investment policy analysis, and fiduciary support, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting.

Sarah Welch is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. She has held various roles within Truist and its predecessor entities since 2017. Outside of her advisory work, Welch serves as Director of Regional Sales for Blue Chip Green Cleaning and is president of Roadmap Publishing, a venture focused on writing and publishing books. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, participants, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation and investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and manager‑selection programs implemented through a combination of discretionary and non‑discretionary approaches supported by integrated inter‑affiliate platforms.

Tonia Hammond is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. She previously worked with Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Bank before joining Truist. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Michael Skordeles is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with SunTrust Advisory Services since 2016 and SunTrust Bank since 2012. He serves as a board member of One Cumberland, a nonprofit foundation supporting the Cumberland Community Improvement District focused on community and environmental initiatives. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and AI-enhanced research tools.

Shayon Moore is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at various SunTrust entities since 2015, including SunTrust Investment Services and SunTrust Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, Moore is involved in managing two party and event equipment rental businesses specializing in inflatables, concessions, and photo booths. 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 that combines discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, supported by AI-enabled research and supervisory oversight.

Karen Powell is a CFP® with 40 years of experience in the financial industry. She is currently with TLG Advisors, Inc. and has held roles at Orion Financial Associates and Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she manages cash flow strategies and coaches business owners through a separate business venture. TLG Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in discretionary assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and institutional investors through a combination of investment supervisory services, comprehensive planning, and a direct-to-consumer program called Starlight Portfolios.

Diane Schmidt is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at SunTrust Advisory Services since 2016, following seven years at SunTrust Bank. Based in Atlanta, GA, she has been with Truist through its transition from SunTrust. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, participants, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting with third-party manager arrangements, supported by AI-enabled research tools and a team that oversees manager selection and periodic reviews.

Elie Engler is a CFP® and ChFC® with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Primerica Advisors and Park Avenue Securities. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities since 2010 and has concurrent roles at Guardian Life Insurance Company and Ashford Advisors starting in 2009. Engler serves as a board member and participates in multiple committees for the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta. Park Avenue Securities serves a diverse retail client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services, utilizing proprietary and third-party investment strategies across various asset classes and account types, supported by a digital advice platform and lending solutions.

Marlin Duncan Jr. is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at Truist Advisory Services since 2019. His career includes prior roles at Merrill and SouthTrust Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is president of a real estate and farming business. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary strategies and uses third-party platforms for manager selection and due diligence, with a distinctive inter-affiliate operating structure.

Gregory Hutcheson is a financial advisor at Mariner with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Infosys Consulting and PNC Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he is the president and owner of RFS LLC, which manufactures and sells bitters. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolio strategies overseen by an investment committee and integrates in-house research with third-party managers, alongside coordinated tax and CFO services.

Blake Winters is a CFP® and CFA® with 17 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Truist Advisory Services and has held various roles within the Truist organization since 1996. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Tosha Alexander is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Douglasville, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, Valic Financial Advisors, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of advisory work, she owns Victoria's Vintage Design, a business focused on estate sales and design solutions. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage account holders, delivering services through an integrated platform linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative systems.

Patience Watson is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Truist Advisory Services in 2023, she worked at SunTrust Bank and SunTrust Investment Services from 2015 to 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a business importing African fashion, organic makeup, and travel services, supporting charitable efforts for homeless children in Zimbabwe. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platforms and AI-enhanced research.

Margaret Robinson is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of industry experience. She is currently with Truist Advisory Services in Atlanta, GA, where she has worked since 2019 following three years at Goldman Sachs. 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 manager relationships with non-discretionary consulting and uses AI-enabled research tools alongside traditional methods as part of its manager selection and oversight processes.

Travis Wells is a financial advisor at Money Concepts Capital Corp with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Money Concepts Capital Corp since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches free resume and LinkedIn classes for job seekers at a local church and serves as secretary of the Fayetteville Rotary Club. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a variety of managed programs and combines model portfolios, internally designed strategies, and third-party sub-advisers to manage approximately $3.33 billion for around 14,700 clients.

Christopher Conrod is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Truist Investment Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, Truist Bank, Orchestrate Experience LLC, and the University of Georgia. 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 manager-selection programs, implementing advice through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

David Ladd is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 license and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Truist-affiliated entities since 2015, including Truist Investment Services and SunTrust Advisory Services. 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, using a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Horace Johnson III is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services who holds a Series 66 designation and has 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors before joining Truist in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, Johnson serves as a board member of the Arts Association of Newton County, a nonprofit organization focused on promoting dance, music, and visual arts. 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 with non-discretionary consulting and utilizes AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate resources to support its investment and manager selection processes.

Robert Garrett is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked with Truist Advisory Services and its predecessor entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a part-time lawn maintenance business. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a mix of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate integration with Truist Investment Services and Truist Bank.