Paul Turnbow is a financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera and affiliated entities since 2024. Prior to his financial services career, he operated World Class Taekwondo LLC for 12 years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients nationwide through a network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services and operates a multi-manager platform that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Blake Hutto is a Financial Consultant I with experience in investment consulting and workplace planning at Fidelity Investments. He has worked as an Investment Consultant from 2023 to 2024 and as a Workplace Planning Consultant from 2022 to 2023. Blake focuses on helping clients build and maintain long-term financial plans tailored to their individual needs and goals. He assists clients in navigating changes in their lives and market conditions by personalizing investment strategies to suit their unique situations.

Aspen Seeds is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Primerica, Aspen held various roles including at PFS Investments Inc. Outside of advisory work, Aspen is an independent contractor and shopper for Instacart. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients primarily through model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers. The firm supports a large advisor base and offers a range of investment models with custody and execution services provided by Pershing.

Lellwyn Griffin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 16 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Bradley Martin is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. He concurrently works as a physical therapist at UAB Medicine and owns Unconquered Financial Services, Inc. Bradley has been with Cambridge since 2020 and has prior experience in medical and financial services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across multiple platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Aishah Smith is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA and Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2018, and previously held roles at BBVA Securities Inc., BBVA Compass Insurance Agency Inc., and Compass Bank. Outside of her advisory work, she is employed as a retail sales associate at Target. 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 incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options and bank deposit sweep programs among its offerings.

Julie Shropshire is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering tailored recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support its advisory approach.

Keith Whetter is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2002 and is also involved with EHR Financial Group and several other businesses related to auctions and auto sales. Outside of advisory work, he engages in sales of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-based strategies and separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Carl Stringfellow III is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its related entities since 2013 and has been associated with Regions Bank since 2008. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors and managing assets exceeding $256 billion.

Michael Smith is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has held positions at several firms, including Sagepoint Financial Inc, Wealth Management Group, Securian Financial Services Inc, and Mass Mutual. Outside of his advisory role, he also works as a broker providing fixed life insurance and fixed annuity quotes for clients. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors, utilizing firm-provided asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

George West is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Homewood, Alabama, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, West is president and 50% owner of Westmed Disposal Inc., a medical waste processing and disposal company. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu and integrates advisory services with brokerage products and other financial offerings.

Evan Moorer is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, NA and Guardian Financial. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Gary Jester Jr. is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 16 years at TD Ameritrade before joining Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank in 2022. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary advisory guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts through an integrated structure combining advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Robert Ross II is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Northwestern Mutual in multiple capacities. Ross serves as the treasurer for the Hope for Autumn Foundation, a nonprofit organization. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm employs collaborative, software-driven planning processes and provides various specialized planning programs and educational seminars.

Patrick Nelis is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Invesco, and The Pacific Financial Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios.

Jordan Johnson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of experience at the firm. Prior to his current role, he has worked in small business ventures including pest control and boat detailing, and has engaged in full-time education for several years. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations across various planning needs.

Mary Dockery is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bessemer, Alabama, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Mary D LLC, which manages tenant communication and service coordination for a building. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

James Graham is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously with MetLife Securities Inc. Graham also serves as a notary public and an insurance agent. MML Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations, utilizing firm-approved analytical tools and delivering collaborative, goal-oriented recommendations.

Judson Morrison is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2024. His prior experience includes 11 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., followed by 4 years at Ameriprise. He serves on the finance committee for Shades Crest Baptist Church in Hoover, AL. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions, offering tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools.

Andy White is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. He brings fifteen years of industry experience to his role, having previously served as a Wealth Advisor at Merit Wealth, LLC in 2023, a Senior Financial Advisor at Vanguard from 2017 to 2023, and a Financial Advisor at Peachtree Planning from 2009 to 2016. Throughout his career, Andy has focused on building trusting relationships and providing a safe space for essential conversations. He engages clients in a collaborative planning process that helps them focus on their priorities, make prudent financial decisions, and achieve greater peace of mind about their future. Outside of his professional work, Andy has interests that include lake activities, music, reading, running, tennis, and writing.