Robert Young Jr. is the sole advisor at Vanhov Wealth Partners LLC in Atlanta, GA, with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including IP Financial Advisory Services, Supreme Alliance LLC, BNB Bank, and HSBC Securities Inc. Outside of financial advising, he is co-founder and EVP of VanHov Inc., a management and consulting firm specializing in broker marketing and endorsement deals for entertainers and sports athletes. Vanhov Wealth Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small businesses with a portfolio management focus on U.S. equities, index funds, ETFs, and bonds. The firm employs a long-term, fundamentals-driven investment strategy supported by detailed historical analysis to tailor advice through wealth-management questionnaires and annual reviews.

Robert Valenti is the sole advisor at Archangel Investment Management in Woodstock, GA, with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Archangel (formerly Fiducia Capital Management) since 2015. Valenti is also the owner and managing member of Sierra Victor Management & Consulting, LLC, which provides management consulting and project management services outside of the investment industry. Archangel Investment Management offers discretionary, fee-based investment management and personalized portfolio solutions primarily for individual clients. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis to build diversified portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and options, managing accounts under written guidelines with periodic rebalancing.

David Rich is a financial advisor at Rich & Company LLC with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked for the United States Department of the Treasury for 17 years and serves as Managing Director of Southern Business Consulting, LLC, a CPA practice offering tax, accounting, and business advisory services. Rich & Company provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations, trusts, estates, retirement accounts, and some non-United States persons. The firm combines multiple analytical approaches to tailor recommendations and offers integrated tax planning through its affiliation with a licensed CPA practice.

Phillip Kleiber is a CFP® professional and founder of First Pitch Planning and Tax LLC, with four years of experience in financial advising. Prior to establishing his firm, he worked for The Coca-Cola Company for 27 years and was involved in CFP education and tax-related volunteer roles. First Pitch Planning and Tax LLC is a single-advisor independent firm that offers financial planning, tax planning, and coaching primarily to younger and lower-to-medium net worth individuals. The firm focuses on teaching clients to become self-directed investors and integrates tax considerations into its planning process, delivering advice through fee-based, hourly, and subscription models without taking custody of assets or selling commissioned products.

Jeffrey Morris is a financial advisor with CPA Allies, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding the ChFC® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 65. He has 14 years of industry experience, including roles at Insperity Inc, LPL Financial, and Wealthspan Financial Group. In addition to his advisory work, he has been employed full time as a Business Performance Advisor at Insperity, a professional employer organization that provides HR solutions to small and medium-sized businesses. CPA Allies, LLC offers financial planning, consulting, and access to third-party managed investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, accounting professionals, and CPA firms. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and due diligence in selecting sub-advisers and operates primarily on a non-discretionary basis, providing financial education seminars and various fee structures including hourly and fixed fees.

David Brown is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is the principal of D.S. Brown Wealth Advisors, LLC, an independent wealth management firm he has led since 2020. Prior to founding his firm, Brown worked at Signature Wealth Management Group LLC and SunTrust Advisory Services. In addition to his advisory work, he operates as an independent insurance agent. D.S. Brown Wealth Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small businesses, offering comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs a goals-based investment process grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, with diversified allocations across equities, mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, REITs, and ADRs.

Edward Kerns is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience and is the sole advisor at Footlamp, an independent registered investment adviser based in Atlanta, GA. He has worked at Kerns Wealth Management, LLC since 2015 and has concurrently held roles at Lindner Capital Advisers, Inc. and Resource Horizons Group, L.L.C. since 2014. Kerns is also the sole owner and employee of Divorce Financial Strategies, LLC, a divorce financial planning firm in Opelika, AL. Footlamp serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension or profit-sharing plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and referrals to third-party investment managers. The firm employs a primarily non-discretionary, long-term buy-and-hold approach using diversified investment vehicles and offers educational seminars, newsletters, and bundled planning options for complex clients.

Philip Cox Jr. is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in financial advisory services. He has been the principal advisor at Bluestone Wealth Planning, LLC since 2013. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services to individuals, couples, high-net-worth clients, and corporations, focusing on retirement income distribution and clients near or in retirement. Bluestone follows a tactical portfolio management approach using proprietary algorithms and multiple model portfolios, emphasizing risk management through cash allocations, hedging, and selective option strategies.

Kenneth Mullinax is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience. He is the principal of NPV Advisory Services, LLC, where he has worked since 2014. NPV Advisory Services provides fee-only financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, business entities, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes retirement plan design and consulting, using a strategic asset allocation approach focused on low-cost investment vehicles and financial planning as the foundation for recommendations.

As the daughter of a banker, I learned early on that if I wanted something, I had to earn it. I rolled my dad’s spare change for a 10% cut and birthday presents were stock certificates … not exactly on my wish list. At 16, I was already investing in the stock market and experiencing the sense of freedom and independence that comes when you understand your money. With this knowledge, I was paving the way to live life on my terms. This was so intoxicating I became a financial advisor to share my passion with others. As a financial advisor, I quickly learned that most women did not share my love of investing. In fact, many felt intimidated, guilty, and uncomfortable with their lack of knowledge, yet they yearn for financial independence. That’s why my true purpose as a financial advisor is to create an environment where women (and those who love them) feel heard, where they are encouraged and supported to express their fears and concerns without judgement. My unique brilliance is creating a positive wealth management experience, so they become more engaged in the conversation, while building the knowledge and confidence they need to live life on their terms.

Nicholas Garofalo is a financial advisor with Openhanded Wealth LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He also works at i3 Verticals, LLC, where he performs financial analysis and reporting. Openhanded Wealth LLC provides fee-only investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small business owners. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and incorporates Biblically Responsible Investing by selecting screened fund families, with portfolios managed primarily through mutual funds, ETFs, and discretionary strategies.

Lawrence Mcdonald Jr. is a financial advisor at Tricord Investment Advisors, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has managed Tricord since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, he is president and owner of L-J Financial Associates, Inc., which offers health insurance, life insurance, and employee benefit services. Tricord Investment Advisors provides discretionary investment supervisory services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients, employing long- and short-term equity strategies with an emphasis on individual equities and exchange-traded funds. The firm utilizes the Interactive Brokers platform for customized equity basket holdings and dynamic portfolio re-optimization.

Hovey Garvin is a financial advisor with Strategic Advisors, Inc. in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He served 30 years at Lamon & Stern, Inc. and is the owner and president of Pension Financial Services, a firm he manages alongside his advisory role. Garvin dedicates significant time to designing qualified and non-qualified retirement plans, including plan design, investment offerings, and employee communications. Strategic Advisors focuses on consulting retirement plan sponsors and investment committees, providing investment analysis, participant education, and enrollment support. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and delivers written reports quarterly, without exercising investment discretion, distinguishing itself through its participant-focused educational approach.

Casey Metcalf is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor and owner of Metcalf Investment Management, LLC, an independent advisory firm he founded in 2020. Prior to establishing his firm, he worked at Aon Securities LLC and Aon Hewitt from 2013 to 2020. Metcalf Investment Management provides discretionary asset management, non-custodial investment advice, and retirement plan (ERISA) services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm customizes portfolios based on client objectives and constraints, employing a blend of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analyses, and maintains a pension consulting practice that offers ERISA plan services and limited-scope 3(21) fiduciary functions.

Stephen Johnson is a financial advisor with Great Bay Wealth Management in Roswell, GA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He founded Great Bay Wealth Management in 2017 after a brief tenure at Quest Capital Strategies, Inc. The firm provides discretionary investment management and advisory services to individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and pension and profit-sharing plans, managing approximately $29.4 million in client assets. Great Bay Wealth Management emphasizes fundamental analysis to create diversified, goal-based portfolios primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, and fixed income, while also incorporating tactical strategies such as options, margin, ADRs, and bitcoin ETFs when appropriate.

Charles Lassiter is a CFP® professional and founder of Lassiter Financial Advisors, LLC in Marietta, GA, with 15 years of industry experience. He has led his independent advisory firm since 2010, having transitioned the majority of his prior client base to the new practice at its inception. Lassiter Financial Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and consulting services to individuals, trusts, and estates, focusing on recommending and monitoring third-party money managers. The firm serves primarily high-net-worth clients by evaluating manager firms, recommending allocations, and reviewing performance without exercising direct portfolio management.

John McKinney is the sole advisor at McKinney Asset Management Inc. in Atlanta, GA, with 14 years of industry experience. He has led the firm since 1997, operating it as an independent, owner-run practice. McKinney Asset Management offers customized investment management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, small businesses, charitable organizations, and pension plans. The firm employs a range of analytical methods and integrates third-party technology to deliver discretionary portfolio management and a formal Pension Consulting program.

Jeffrey Payne, Jr., CFP® is the sole advisor at Payne Financial Management, L.L.C. in Kennesaw, GA, with 22 years of industry experience. He has led his firm since 1999, holding the CFP® designation and Series 65 license. Payne Financial Management, L.L.C. serves individual clients, focusing on those planning for, transitioning into, or already in retirement. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services tailored to each client’s goals and risk tolerance, with an emphasis on client education and regular portfolio reviews.

Conor Sen is a financial advisor at Peachtree Creek Investments with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Bloomberg and New River Investments. In addition to his advisory role, Sen is a contract writer and columnist for Bloomberg, focusing on economic and financial topics. Peachtree Creek Investments is an independent advisory firm managing approximately $37.4 million across 21 client relationships. The firm provides financial planning and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and institutional investors, utilizing a range of investment strategies including fundamental, macroeconomic, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Mark Kanakaris is the principal of Kanakaris and Associates in Woodstock, GA, holding a Series 65 credential with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Royal Fund Management, LLC since 2013 and operates his own tax planning and preparation business, Cherokee Tax Group. Kanakaris is also licensed to sell life, annuity, health, and disability insurance. Kanakaris and Associates manages approximately $7.5 million in discretionary assets for about 62 individual clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm uses a quantitative, rules-based investment process featuring model portfolios, covered-call strategies, sector momentum analysis, and may allocate assets to sub-advisers or third-party models.