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.

Andrew Ramsey is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC. He has prior experience at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Lumature Wealth Partners, Raymond James Financial Services, Goldman Sachs, and Cetera Advisor Networks. Ramsey serves as Chair of the Fellowship Endowment Committee and is a committee member of the Advancement Committee at The Kings Academy, where he assists with fundraising efforts. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a customized, long-term investment process utilizing ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and alternative investments, supported by a network of approximately 286 advisors.

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.

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.

Joseph Latour is a financial advisor at Sowell Management with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Sowell since 2016. Prior to that, he was with CONCERT Wealth Management, Inc. and Symetra Investment Service, Inc. Latour is also an owner and agent involved in the sales and service of fixed and immediate annuities, as well as various insurance products including life, health, disability, and Medicare-related plans. Sowell Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other RIAs through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm offers a range of investment strategies including strategic and tactical allocation, individual equity selection, and model portfolios, and supports its network of independent advisers with trading, compliance, technology, and back-office services.

Megan Brown is a financial advisor with Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Dempsey Lord Smith, LLC for 11 years and has been with Ascentis since 2026, as well as with Bristal Lane Group since 2025. Ascentis Independent Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services including asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a mix of public and private securities and employing discretionary management through model portfolios, sub-advisory arrangements, and co-advisory platforms.

Ya Ting Yang is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Henssler Financial since 2026. Prior to joining Henssler, she worked at Ernst & Young and held positions at Sugarloaf Wealth Management and Creative Financial Group. Her background also includes a year of extended travel and various roles outside the financial sector. Henssler Financial is a multi-team registered investment adviser that serves 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 and offers customized model portfolios, automated rebalancing, and tax-loss harvesting.

Brett Baker is a financial advisor at Sound Income Strategies, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc., and TVA Community Credit Union. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in fixed insurance sales and client acquisition at Stearns Retirement Group. Sound Income Strategies manages approximately $4 billion in assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm emphasizes fixed-income analysis combined with equity review and offers a range of services including discretionary asset management, financial planning, and sub-advisory relationships.

Marilynne Shadow is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Canton, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE Securities, Fidelity Brokerage Services, and Charles Schwab. Outside of her advisory role, she is the sole proprietor of The Barking Crab, an art and culture business based in Centennial, Colorado. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing in its planning approach.

Darlene Van Beek is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 12 years of experience, currently serving at Money Concepts Capital Corp since 2014. She owns Van Beek Advisors, LLC, a non-investment related business, and serves as a board member of the East Cobb Business Association. 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 mix of model portfolios, IAR-designed portfolios, and third-party sub-advisers, applying fundamental and technical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory to manage approximately $3.33 billion across about 14,700 clients.

Pratt Phillips IV is a CFP® and holds a Series 63 license with 27 years of industry experience. He currently works at Truist Advisory Services and has held positions within affiliated Truist entities since 2016. Prior to that, he worked at Ameriprise from 2003 to 2009. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, fiduciary support, and manager selection programs, utilizing a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by AI-enabled research and inter-affiliate integration.

Kimberly Scouller is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 28 years of industry experience. She has worked with multiple firms, including WealthWave Media, LLC and Plan Choice, Inc., and serves as an attorney through her own practice, Jade Law Offices of Kim Scouller. Additionally, she is a board member of the Atlanta Neuroscience Institute and is involved in financial literacy education through How Money Works, LLC and WealthWave Media, LLC. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers across multiple platforms, with regulatory assets under management of approximately $1.7 billion.

Alexander Paslay is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Kestra Advisory. His background includes roles at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, along with involvement in mortgage lending through a nonprofit mortgage company. Paslay also holds a volunteer board position with Once Lost Disciples, providing general and ministerial guidance. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, including plan sponsors. The firm provides services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms, managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets.