Timothy Donahue Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Stifel and Donahue and Associates. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, written recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Kurt Britnell is a CFP® with 35 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently affiliated with Cetera since 2025. He has held roles at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, and Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc, and has operated under the dba Security Financial Advisors since 2011. Outside of financial advising, Britnell is co-owner and instructor at a local gym, Fitness 459 LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that works with a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers.

Michael Player is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Matthew Hope is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and possessing 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of advising, he is involved in other business activities including serving as a financial representative selling life insurance for multiple carriers and managing an LLC for pass-through compensation. 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 a structured planning approach using firm-approved analytical tools and provides event-driven planning programs, including a recent addition of Divorce Planning services.

William Wykle is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Highland Associates for eleven years and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2022. Wykle serves on the Investment Committee of the Independent Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and models as part of its financial planning process.

Susan Sloan is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with 15 years of experience in the banking and wealth management industry. She combines the resources of Merrill and Bank of America to provide investment guidance, banking and borrowing solutions, digital tools, and financial planning. Her client focus areas include Corporate Executive Services, Women and Wealth, Tax Minimization, and Retirement Income. With 12 years in banking and 3 years as a Financial Advisor, Susan specializes in simplifying complex financial decisions and creating personalized strategies that align with clients' lifestyles and long-term goals. She is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and holds a Bachelor's Degree from Auburn University. Beyond her professional role, Susan serves as an Ambassador for the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce. She is involved in community organizations such as The Red Barn, Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce, and Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest. Her personal interests include antiquing, boating, cooking, gardening, interior decorating, and running.

Cynthia Matthews is a financial advisor with Merrill in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1998. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries.

Alexander Belt is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bridgeworth Wealth Management, Stifel, and employment roles outside finance such as at Coast Bar and Grill. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser with more than $500 billion in assets under management and over 5,400 advisors. The firm serves a diverse client base through wealth advisory planning and investment consulting, offering firm-sponsored wrap fee programs and institutional consulting services with a distinctive focus on municipal and public finance.

Jack Wells III is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with one year of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at OSAIC and held positions at Chick-Fil-A, DoorDash, and Mercedes Benz of Birmingham. He also attended the University of Alabama. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $500.956 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and government entities, providing wealth advisory planning and investment consulting through non-discretionary financial planning and firm-sponsored programs.

Sophie Ventura is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Birmingham, AL. She holds the Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience. Since 2016, she has been with Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as treasurer for Scouts BSA Troop 193 in Hoover, AL, managing financial records and processing payments. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes research and analytics to guide its investment approach and offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Alfredo Formentano is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill from 2008 to 2022 before joining Morgan Stanley in 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Brian Woodke is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in helping clients navigate the transition from accumulating wealth to managing spending during retirement. His approach includes probability modeling, tax mitigation strategies, and portfolio engineering to support sustainable income streams throughout retirement. Brian holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®), Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P®), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) designations. He is a graduate of the University of Alabama with a Bachelor's degree in corporate finance. He has been recognized on Barron's "Top 1,200 Financial Advisors" and Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" lists from 2019 through 2023. In addition to his professional work, Brian is involved in youth sports and has held leadership roles such as Commissioner of the Over the Mountain Basketball League and Mountain Brook Youth Football. He enjoys fishing, gardening, and spending time with his family.

John Gray is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc., Securities America, Inc., and Investacorp Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Cedar Advisory, Inc., a non-investment-related business entity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Guy Wilder is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on developing personalized financial strategies tailored to clients' long-term goals by gaining a comprehensive understanding of their full financial picture. His services include college education planning, institutional investment consulting, legacy planning, managing new wealth, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. Wilder holds professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama System and is involved in professional organizations such as GBBA. Additionally, he actively participates in community initiatives like the Monday Morning Quarterback Club. Outside of his professional work, Guy Wilder enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and engaging in activities such as baseball, cooking, football, golfing, and running.

Jeremiah Burns is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He currently works at LPL Financial and has held prior roles at First Horizon Bank, Infinex Investments Inc., IberiaBank, and PNC Bank. Burns serves on the board of the Estate Planning Council of Birmingham, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, employing model portfolios and research from multiple sources to support both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Neil Eggers is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill from 2011 to 2022. He is a member of the Alabama Society of CPAs and the Estate Planning Council of Birmingham. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through third-party programs. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Anne Bird is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2019, she worked at Kestra Financial, Inc. and Ernst & Young, LLC. Outside of financial advising, she is a certified public accountant and serves as an accountant/bookkeeper for Victoria's Interiors. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management approaches and platform arrangements.

Benson Abercrombie is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation. He began his advisory career in 2026 after eight years at Harvard University and prior work at Hoover High School. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions and manages approximately $671 billion in assets through a network of over 14,000 financial advisors.

Michael Parham is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 46 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, with over three years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools.

Rick Lessley is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income, working closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at helping them pursue their long-term goals. His approach integrates access to investment insights from Merrill and banking services from Bank of America. Rick holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Alabama. Rick emphasizes the importance of understanding clients' families and priorities, aided by collaboration with colleagues at Merrill to support clients in achieving their financial objectives. Outside of his professional role, he participates in community volunteering and enjoys fishing, hiking, reading, running, and spending time with his family.