Kile Lewis is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 31 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Kestra Advisory since 2016. Lewis is the co-CEO and founder of oXYGen Financial, a firm through which he manages his financial practice. He also serves as Community Service Director and board secretary for the Alpharetta Rotary, participating in local charitable activities. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a broad range of institutional and individual clients, including plan design, compliance testing, fiduciary consulting, and employee education. The firm serves large institutional investors and offers access to multiple management platforms and third-party managed solutions.

Paul Ellington is a CFP® and ChFC® with 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1999 and has held roles at Peachtree Planning Corporation and Guardian Life Insurance Company since the late 1980s. He is involved with the Wealth & Wisdom Educational Center, which focuses on topics such as home mortgage details, government debt issues, taxation, and interest rate trends. Primerica Advisors serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services, utilizing proprietary model portfolios, third-party managers, and a digital advice platform to implement a variety of investment strategies.

Robert Strickland is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Hightower Securities since 2018, following prior roles at SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he provides consultative advice to the CEO of Advanced Combustion Energy Systems Inc., a company in which he holds an equity interest. Hightower Advisors offers investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach includes manager selection, multi-manager solutions, and the use of both affiliated and third-party managers, supported by proprietary research and a range of investment vehicles such as mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Tomas Parks is a ChFC® with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC. He has been associated with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Parks serves as a managing partner of multiple multi-line insurance brokerage firms, teaches as an adjunct professor, participates as a trustee of a family foundation, and holds a board officer position with Atlanta Youth Rugby. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both advisory and broker-dealer services, providing custody, execution, and brokerage capabilities alongside investment advice.

Kevin Arculeo is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth and North Point Wealth Management since 2009 and previously spent six years with Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Arculeo’s Action Fly’s & Guide Service, LLC, a fly fishing products and guide service business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and manages roughly $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm offers a broad adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Edwin Martinez is a financial advisor at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with the Bankers Life group since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as an Agency Director managing a team of agents responsible for hiring and training within the insurance sector. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and manage portfolios aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Nicholas Ruggiero is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked within various divisions of Truist as well as Regions Bank and Bankers Life. His previous experience includes roles outside of finance in construction services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platform and manager arrangements, and integrates inter-affiliate services including a broker-dealer and banking affiliates.

Jennifer Bachelor is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience. She is currently with HB Wealth and previously worked at Homrich Berg, Compass Financial Consulting, LLC, and Henssler Financial. HB Wealth Management provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, foundations, family offices, and institutional clients. The firm employs a combined quantitative and qualitative investment approach across public and private strategies and offers discretionary portfolio management along with outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) and institutional advisory services.

Michael Cunningham is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Your Wealth Advisors, Gradient Securities, Strategic Retirement Solutions, and Bankers Life Securities. Cunningham is also involved in non-legal estate planning administrative services and insurance sales through Your Wealth Advisors. Foundations Investment Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and employs model portfolios with asymmetric rebalancing, often incorporating third-party sub-advisers and custodians.

David Mays is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience. He is currently with Truist Advisory Services, where he has worked since 2021, following previous roles at SunTrust Advisory Services and related entities. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation and investment policy analysis, plan sponsor fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program that combines discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Wayne Moss is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with HB Wealth in Alpharetta, GA, and previously worked at Homrich Berg for 13 years, Synovus Securities, Inc. for 2 years, and Creative Financial Group Ltd for 5 years. HB Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, foundations, family offices, institutional clients, and investment companies. The firm provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning, employing a combined quantitative and qualitative investment process across a broad range of public and private strategies.

John Bochniak is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with HB Wealth in Alpharetta, GA, and previously worked for Homrich Berg for three years and Compass Financial Consulting, LLC for seventeen years. HB Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser providing wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, foundations, family offices, and institutional clients. The firm manages discretionary portfolios using a combination of quantitative and qualitative due diligence across a range of public and private investment strategies.

Mitchell Mann is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at multiple firms including Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wachovia Bank, N.A. His current role at Truist began in 2024. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering solutions such as asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a manager‑selection program implemented through a combination of discretionary and non‑discretionary strategies.

David Spinks is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at First Citizens Bank for eleven years. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate/business entities with advisory and brokerage services. The firm employs a client process focused on financial needs assessment and diversified investment allocation using fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis.

B Mackie is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with Allworth Financial, L.P. and has previously worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors, The Mather Group, Felton & Peel Wealth Management, Henssler Financial, and Truist Investment Services. Allworth Financial is a fee-based SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management utilizing a range of model strategies and employs technology to manage held-away employer retirement accounts without client login credentials.

Edward Freeman is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Investment Services since 2018. Freeman also serves in the GA Army National Guard, with a service record spanning over three decades. Outside of advisory work, he has held a position as a service associate at Kroger since 1983. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and tools, to deliver portfolio management and fiduciary support.

Garrett Holcombe is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial for 10 years and has been with Independent Financial Partners since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on several nonprofit boards, including a foster care support organization, and is an ordained minister. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients, with a notable focus on retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services.

Kevin Kraus is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He currently works at HB Wealth and previously spent 19 years at Compass Financial Consulting, LLC, followed by three years at Homrich Berg. HB Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, foundations, family offices, institutional clients, and investment companies. The firm provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning, employing a combination of quantitative and qualitative due diligence across public and private investment strategies.

Joel Harris is an investment advisor representative at NewEdge Advisors with 38 years of industry experience. He previously founded and led Harris Consulting and spent 18 years at Securities Services Network. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as President and CEO of Fort Harris Consulting. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser that serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm offers comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to various advisory programs, utilizing centralized due diligence and technology tools to support advisors and clients.

Timothy Skelton II is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with four years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Mariner Wealth Advisors and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and CAPTRUST among other firms. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers and provides specialized services such as ERISA 3(38) retirement plan solutions and integrated tax and accounting capabilities.