Thomas Taylor is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 19 years of industry experience. He has held roles at both Guardian Life and its subsidiary Park Avenue Securities since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches baseball and provides baseball lessons for compensation. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management and a subsidiary of Guardian Life, serves individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses with brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting solutions, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and access to proprietary and third-party platforms.

Jacob Greene is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Freedom Financial Group, Ameriprise, and Publix. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a platform-centered approach combining multiple model portfolios and discretionary management, supporting advisors with reporting, portfolio construction, and licensing programs.

Alexander Walley is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Hill Wealth Management dba FreedomFinancial Group and has experience in support services at St. Vincent's Hospital and Athena Health. Outside of advisory work, Walley is involved in insurance sales through Freedom Financial Group. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm utilizes discretionary model portfolios and a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment approaches to serve its approximately 127,000 clients.

Marly Green is a CFP® professional with three years of experience in the financial industry. She is currently with Savant Wealth Management in Birmingham, AL, and has previously worked at Bridgeworth Wealth Management and Cru. Savant Wealth Management serves individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and related services. The firm employs a combination of evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation and actively managed strategies overseen by an investment committee.

John French Jr. is a CFP® and ChFC® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving at Valic Financial Advisors since 2004. He previously worked at SouthTrust Securities, LLC from 2001 to 2004. Outside of advising, he serves on the advisory board for Noah's Park Preschool Program, supporting its financial and operational oversight. Valic Financial Advisors, Inc. is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer serving primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and discretionary unified managed accounts through a broad network of advisors, leveraging centralized technology and model solutions.

Colton Bradford is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC in Birmingham, AL. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at Merrill and Freedom Financial Group. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base ranging from individual households to corporations and trusts. The firm uses discretionary model portfolios and a variety of investment strategies, managing approximately $49.8 billion for over 127,000 clients across 444 advisors.

Raul Negron is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at First Command and its affiliated entities since 2019. Prior to entering the financial services industry, he was involved in a veteran trucking company for three years. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and various wrap-fee asset management programs managed by a centralized Investment Management Team, utilizing preapproved third-party managers and model portfolios.

Jeffrey Mccormack is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Savant Wealth Management since 2023. He previously worked at Bridgeworth Wealth Management for 11 years and held a role at LPL Financial for six years. Savant Wealth Management provides comprehensive wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients. The firm combines evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation with actively managed strategies and offers integrated services through affiliated accounting, legal, and trust entities.

Cynthia Thomas is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with 42 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Stonegate Investment Group, LLC and UBS Financial Services prior to joining NewEdge in 2025. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a broad range of services, including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to sponsored advisory programs, utilizing both in-house and third-party manager strategies supported by advanced technology and rigorous due diligence.

Thomas Joy is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and offering 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Stonegate Investment Group and Bbva Securities Inc., where he worked alongside COMPASS Bank for nearly three decades. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm provides a broad range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to various advisory programs, utilizing multiple program structures and technology tools to support client needs.

George Yeager III is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PNC Investments, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, Yeager serves as Treasurer for Oasis Counseling for Women and Children and is a board member of the Virginia Samford Theatre. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers solutions including asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, utilizing a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches along with third-party platforms and AI-enhanced research.

Andrew Tillery is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 license and three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Peachtree Planning and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, and spent over a decade at Southern Company. He serves as president of the Oak Mountain Middle School Athletic Boosters, a nonprofit organization supporting local school athletics. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm’s advisory services include financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs available through investment adviser and promoter arrangements.

Katherine Ballard is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Alliance Wealth Management Group, LLC, Protective Life Insurance Company, and Ballard Enterprises, Inc. Additionally, she assists with financial education on Social Security and Medicare benefits through the American Financial Education Alliance. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes model portfolio and direct asset management programs, employing a range of investment strategies and offering services to support both clients and third-party advisors.

Martin Adams is a financial advisor with Planmember Securities Corporation, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Planmember and Innovative Financial Solutions, Inc. since 2014 and has also operated as a self-employed advisor since 2011. Planmember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, serving as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation process to manage risk-based mutual fund portfolios and offers education, support, and personalized planning services to plan sponsors and participants.

Rachel Smith is an investment advisor representative at TLG Advisors, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Concourse Financial Group and related entities. Smith is also a vice president at Simplicity Group, where she is involved in insurance product sales to advisors. TLG Advisors, Inc. provides investment supervisory services, portfolio management, and comprehensive financial planning to a diverse clientele, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm uses fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to construct diversified portfolios, often managing accounts through a network of sub-advisors and program platforms.

John Pelham is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Pelham Financial LLC, The Ascent Group, and Ameritas Investment Corp., among others. He also presents educational seminars and teaches the CFP curriculum through Pelham Financial Group. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering a range of asset management and consulting solutions across multiple program platforms.

Mary Wheeler is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bankers Life & Casualty, Bankers Life Securities, Bank of America, and Merrill. She also engages in sales of fixed annuities and insurance products. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs, employing both adviser and promoter arrangements.

Linda Bowen is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation and TransAmerica Retirement Solutions since 2014. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners by offering managed advice programs and investment education services. The firm relies on Morningstar Investment Management for portfolio construction and oversight, serving a large client base primarily with non-discretionary assets.

Robert Thomas III is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2018, following a three-year tenure at ServisFirst Bank. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary management through model and customized portfolios and acts as adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund.

Justin Craft is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC and holds Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 28 years of industry experience, with a background that includes multiple roles within Ameritas-affiliated companies since 2003 and ownership in an independent insurance agency. Outside of financial services, he manages an independent insurance agency. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a range of portfolio construction tools and program platforms, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services.