Ricky Howard is an advisor at RFG Advisory, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked in investment management roles since 2024, including positions at Black Oak Asset Management and Silver Oak Securities. In addition to his advisory work, he is a part-time public school teacher with Forsyth County Schools. RFG Advisory provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and select institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management leveraging model strategies, third-party platforms, and serves as a sub-adviser to multiple ETFs, while providing access to alternative investments and retirement technology solutions.

David Stearns is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Sound Income Strategies, LLC since 2016 and has operated The Stearns Agency since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice Chairperson for Watkinsville First Baptist Church. Sound Income Strategies, LLC is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $4.0 billion in client assets across a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm emphasizes a customized investment approach with a focus on fixed-income analysis and equity review, offering a range of services from asset management to insurance planning.

Matthew West is a CFP® professional at Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kestra in 2022, he held roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is the managing partner of Canton Wealth Partners, an insurance business. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC offers investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams serving individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $13.45 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad range of investment products and platforms, with both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements, and supports specialized offerings such as annuity subaccount and 529 plan services.

Matthew Lankford is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Inc. for 10 years and has also been associated with Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and LPL Financial. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 260 advisors serving more than 20,000 clients across 66 offices. The firm focuses on long-term, diversified portfolios managed through centrally developed models and offers services including asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan advice.

Rick Kent is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Merit Financial Advisors in Alpharetta, GA. He has worked at firms including LPL Financial, Lifestyle Planning Solutions, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and MFG Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is CEO and owner of Mentoro Group, LLC, a holding company, and also owns a holding company for a boat. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion with 144 advisors serving individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment strategy using model portfolios and modular sleeves, overseen by an internal Investment Management team and committee, while allowing advisors to tailor portfolios on various platforms.

Joseph Yi is a financial advisor at Aegis Capital Corp. with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Equity Services, Inc., Apogee Financial Partners, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Yi is also involved in providing term life insurance services through a Lincoln Term Life Insurance app. Aegis Capital Corp. serves individual investors, retirement and benefit plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients by offering investment advisory and brokerage services, financial planning, and managed account programs. The firm operates as both a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing discretionary and non-discretionary account options with a focus on individual and corporate business.

Hayden Gerwien is a financial advisor at Howard Capital Management, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He has held positions at Howard Capital Management since 2018 and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill in 2017–2018. Gerwien holds the Series 66 designation. Howard Capital Management serves a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and institutions, offering discretionary portfolio management and other advisory services. The firm employs proprietary tactical indicators and model portfolios, including its own mutual funds and ETFs, with client engagements managed through a primary investment professional.

Johnnie Brooks III is a financial advisor with Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. in Holly Springs, GA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 15 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Country Financial and JP Morgan securities and banking divisions. Brooks is also a member of Foundation Financial, LLC, where he is involved in property and casualty, life insurance, and annuity sales. Packerland Brokerage Services serves individual and institutional clients through a network of 176 advisors and manages $1.358 billion in assets. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers via a range of advisory programs.

Patrick Kendrick is a financial advisor at Henssler Financial in Kennesaw, GA, holding a Series 65 credential with two years of industry experience. He has been with G W Henssler & Associates LTD since 2019 in various capacities. Henssler Financial is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as other advisers, registered investment companies, pension plans, and municipal clients. The firm employs a cash-flow driven “Ten Year Rule” investment approach, utilizing fixed-income securities for near-term liquidity and selecting high-quality equities through a quantitative and qualitative process.

Graham Thomas is a financial advisor at Howard Capital Management, Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and began his advisory career in 2024. Prior to joining Howard Capital Management, he worked in various roles across hospitality, data processing, and sports media. Howard Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, retirement plan participants, and other investment advisers. The firm uses proprietary technical indicators to guide tactical investment strategies and offers a range of services including retirement plan support tools, private wealth services, and management of mutual funds and ETFs.

Ryan Dohallow is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Synovus Securities, Inc. He previously spent 15 years with OSAIC in various roles. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional investors, offering advisory and brokerage services such as managed accounts, financial planning, and access to alternative investments through the Envestnet platform.

Charlotte Legrand Allen is a financial advisor at RiverFront Investment Group, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles at RiverFront Investment Group and ALPS Distributors, Inc. Allen serves as a Regional Director for RiverFront’s South Central region. RiverFront Investment Group provides investment management services to individual investors, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses a valuation framework combined with tactical asset allocation and risk management across global fixed income and equities, implementing strategies through various model delivery platforms and custom portfolio solutions.

Iain Brackstone is a financial advisor with Arkadios Wealth Advisors in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Southpark Capital and Kalos Management. He is also a member of Alternative Risk Strategies, LLC, where he provides consulting services related to private placement variable insurance contracts. Arkadios Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans with customized investment and wealth management solutions, utilizing advisor-managed accounts, third-party money managers, and an internal portfolio team to implement diversified strategies across asset classes.

Dylan Paul is a financial advisor at Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Encyclon Capital, Yale Angels, and Raymond James & Associates. Van Clemens Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients with customized investment advisory and financial planning services. The firm utilizes a variety of investment strategies, including modern portfolio theory and third-party managers, to tailor portfolios according to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Chrissy Lee is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Kalos Financial, LPL Financial, and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of advising, Lee serves as COO for several Merit-related entities, including Merit Employment Services, MFG Securities LLC, and Merit Agency. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion and serving a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and customizable sleeves, overseen by a central Investment Management team and an Investment Committee.

Ronald Womack II is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Kovack Advisors since 2015 and Kovack Securities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Highland Path Financial Group, LLC, where he is involved in the sales and service of investment and insurance products. 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 plans, charitable organizations, and governmental entities, employing both internally created models and third-party managers to construct and monitor investment portfolios.

Scott Emerson is a financial advisor at Elevation Point Wealth Partners, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Bank of America N.A., and Merrill. Elevation Point Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered, multi-team investment adviser managing approximately $8.29 billion in assets with 53 advisors. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and other entities, utilizing model portfolios with tactical asset allocation and incorporates third-party managers, insurance distribution, and annuity servicing within its advisory services.

Megan Brown is a financial advisor at Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bristal Lane Group, Dempsey Lord Smith, LLC, McCormack Financial Planning Inc., and Cape Investment Advisory, Inc. Ascentis Independent Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities by providing asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a tailored investment approach that includes discretionary management, third-party managers, and private direct investments, with portfolios actively monitored and rebalanced.

Matthew Kennedy is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC since 2023 and has worked at Jefferies LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Metropolitan Ballet Theater, assisting with fundraising and organizational planning. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a collaborative, goal-oriented planning process using third-party software and scenario analysis, while maintaining a fiduciary role separate from implementation and brokerage services.

Andrew Windham is a financial advisor at Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Wealthcare Advisory Partners since 2019. In addition to his advisory role, Windham owns and operates the College Planning Institute, providing consulting services to college-bound students and families, and is also involved with the Georgia Prep Sports Network as director of broadcasting. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC manages approximately $6.0 billion in client assets through a team of over 150 advisors, serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines a goals-based planning approach with an evidence-based investment framework, utilizing proprietary tools and offering access to a broad range of investment options including alternatives and private placements.