Frederick Vanpatten is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, previously associated with Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Vanpatten volunteers at the Qualified Plan Southeast Conference and serves as an honor ambassador promoting community involvement with local police and first responders. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm’s approach integrates third-party advisory models and offers ERISA fiduciary services through credentialed representatives.

Claudia Pineda Padilla is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. She has worked at multiple firms including Avantax Advisory Services and Grace M. Williams CPA, PC. In addition to her advisory role, she works as an independent contractor for Instacart. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily for individual investors, including non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-delivery investment strategies developed by third-party managers and oversees account custody and trade execution through Pershing.

Jesus Huallanca is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2013. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

John Thomas Turner is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Gainesville, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-based financial planning services.

Britton Adams is a financial advisor at MassMutual Investors Services with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 65. Prior to joining MassMutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance in 2023, he worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance for 19 years. Outside of his advisory role, Adams serves as a director for the Lanier Baseball Academy, a youth travel baseball organization. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Thomas Davis is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing Service. He practices within Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory services.

Zhongqi Luo is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Orlando, Florida. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Zhongqi takes the time to understand clients’ unique financial goals to develop tailored short-, mid-, and long-term plans. With expertise in financial planning and investment management, Zhongqi supports clients through retirement planning, investment management, tax optimization, education savings, and asset preservation. As a native Mandarin speaker, he is well-positioned to serve clients from diverse cultural backgrounds, particularly Chinese families, offering clear and culturally informed financial advice. Zhongqi holds professional designations as a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, Zhongqi enjoys playing pickleball, skiing, and tennis. He is actively involved in the Orlando pickleball community, reflecting his engagement in local activities.

Edward Wise is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2024. He spent 21 years at Triad Advisors, Inc. prior to joining OSAIC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns E.F. Wise Planning LLC, an insurance sales and marketing business. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services across multiple programs. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, with a platform supported by both proprietary models and third-party managers.

Kimberly Fox Griffin is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 33 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 1993. In addition to her advisory work, she manages a business that tracks revenues and expenses related to her financial advisor activities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary investment research, algorithmic tools, and a defined service team to deliver non-discretionary recommendations within a structured investment framework.

Luke Hedrick is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, as well as earlier work in education at Wesleyan School and Georgia Southern University. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal research, third-party strategists, and TAMP sponsors, with additional services that include financial planning, consulting, and access to third-party asset managers.

Hunter Crain is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles including at UberEats and the University of North Georgia. Crain also has outside involvement managing an advisory business as a franchise advisor with Kevin L Murphy, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning with a written recommendation report and ongoing advice.

James Hollifield is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Avantax and 1st Global, and is managing member of Rushton, LLC and Rushton & Company, LLC, both CPA firms. Outside of advisory work, he serves as treasurer of the nonprofit CASA, sits on the board of the Georgia Mountains YMCA, and participates in finance committees for Trinity United Methodist Church and Northeast Georgia Health System. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management options, including model portfolios and bespoke strategies, with over $256 billion in assets under management and a nationwide network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Larry Dennis Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Bank of America, and PRUCO Securities. He is based in Dacula, GA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Beth Morgan is a financial advisor at Cetera with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at LPL Financial for 22 years. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a freelance writing and editing business and serves as the secretary of a local church board, where she advises on and oversees financial records. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Jai Hong Park is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 2001. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm delivers services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and offers a range of investment options through both proprietary and third-party programs.

Kathryn Barnett is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and Avantax Advisory Services, and is also a Wealth Management Assistant at Rushton Wealth Management. Outside of her advisory role, she creates educational content for Teachers Pay Teachers, focusing on classroom activities for English language arts. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Jonak Gonzalez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. Prior to this, he was employed at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance in 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking market assumptions, and it offers extensive derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Scott Hogan is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera, having joined the firm in 2021, and previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors. Hogan also serves as secretary on the board of the Michael D Stephens Memorial Foundation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered adviser that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering a range of investment solutions through affiliated and third-party managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Artavius Morgan is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Duluth, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Primerica Financial Services, Pharmaceuticals, Home Chef, iMarketsLive, and Xtra Lease. He is involved in management and operations related to investment products. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing, managing approximately $15.5 billion in assets.

Brittany Floyd is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. She is currently with Fidelity Investments and has prior experience at Wells Fargo and BB&T. She works at Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery.