Dorsey Young Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Rome, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Young serves as a board member for the Rome-Floyd County Community Soup Kitchen, providing oversight and support to assist in meal programs for those in need. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a network of more than 23,700 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Deroche is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2005 and concurrently associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Scott Nanney is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services and Investment Professionals, Inc. He is based in Rome, GA. Nanney also holds responsibilities with River City Bank in addition to his advisory work. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by various proprietary and external investment strategies.

Robert Masters is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rome, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and has been affiliated with River City Bank since 2011. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

William Newby is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2018 and previously held roles at SunTrust Advisory Services and Suntrust Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages a grape vineyard and serves on the board of the Northwest Georgia Council Boy Scouts of America. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management approaches and custody arrangements.

Donald Mcdonald is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Triad Advisors and manages his own firms, Mcdonald Wealth Management and Mcdonald Management and Consulting Services, which provides financial and tax consulting. He also serves as Junior Warden at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Rome, GA, where he oversees the budget for building and grounds maintenance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement a range of investment strategies through affiliated and third-party managers.

Matthew Stahl is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as the head coach for Rome Composite. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, using a variety of investment platforms and proprietary as well as third-party model strategies.

Douglas Gow is a ChFC® designated financial advisor with 43 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has prior experience at Dempsey Lord Smith, LLC and Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC. He also has a registered role as an insurance agent. 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 plan advisory through a network of independent professionals, utilizing proprietary models as well as third-party strategies tailored to client objectives.

James Orr serves as an Associate Resident Director within Merrill’s Resident Director line of business. He brings over 20 years of experience in wealth management at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, focusing on assisting affluent families, professionals, and business owners with retirement planning. James and his team provide services including portfolio management, legacy and estate planning, as well as access to lending and structured credit solutions through Bank of America. Before joining Merrill, James practiced law for 15 years, specializing in corporate litigation and trust and estate matters, although he does not provide legal or tax advice in his current advisory role. He holds a Doctorate from Mercer University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His client work centers on managing new wealth, retirement income, and portfolio management services. James follows Merrill’s tradition of community involvement and dedicates time to volunteering with local organizations. Outside of his professional commitments, he enjoys golfing, reading, and writing. He aims to collaborate personally with clients to develop financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals.

Jennifer Beason is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 42 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. Her prior experience includes roles at H. Beck, Inc. and Grove Point Investments, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Drew Dempsey is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Dempsey Lord Smith, LLC for over a decade before joining Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. 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 a network of independent professionals, using a variety of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

John Bishop is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Raymond James since 2017, following over two decades at SunTrust Securities. Bishop is also the owner of The Avenue of Rome, a support company based in Rome, GA. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning through analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance advisory work, distinguishing itself among large institutional advisors.

David Cooley is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Rome, Georgia, where he has worked since 2013. He has 12 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients across a range of household types and organizational entities. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a large national network of advisors and branch offices, offering discretionary and non-discretionary advisory strategies, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services under a fiduciary standard.

Jamie Doss is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 63 designation and 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the advisory board of the Salvation Army in Rome, GA. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research-driven strategies and algorithmic tools to deliver customized, tax-efficient retirement recommendations.

Madeline Newton is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Rome, Georgia. She has one year of industry experience and previously worked at River City Bank and BankSouth. Outside of finance, she has experience working at a daycare affiliated with Bible Baptist Christian Academy. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers various advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Kathy Barton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rome, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nearly three decades of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Investment Professionals Inc, and River City Bank, where she currently serves as Director of Wealth Management. Barton has been with LPL Financial for a total of 13 years across two periods. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm utilizes a broad network of advisors and advanced tools while providing access to various investment strategies, including model portfolios and third-party asset management.

Douglas Shows is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 24 years of industry experience, including roles at Dempsey Lord Smith, LLC and ProEquities, Inc. Outside of advising, he owns a sports officiating business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals using both proprietary and third-party strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Ernest Smith is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Dempsey Lord Smith, LLC and DLS Financial, LLC for nearly two decades. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of DLS Financial LLC, a separate business entity. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a broad network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Jake Storey is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Rome, GA, holding the Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in various roles including five years with Floyd County School District and three years with Paulding County School District. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Samantha Kobs is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rome, Georgia, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has been associated with LPL Financial since 2023 and United Community Bank since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with KEY TO YOUR HOME REALTY LLC, a mortgage and real estate services business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and investment solutions, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms.