Dawn Barnes is president of Aurora Bay Capital and has 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at Aurora Bay Capital since 2010, including her current role since 2019. Barnes also serves as an outside director and audit committee member for Green Thumb Industries, a major multi-state cannabis operator, and is on the board of advisors for Serovita Holding Corporation, a cannabis beverage manufacturer. Additionally, she consults for an AI company, R4 Technologies Inc. Aurora Bay Capital is an independent investment manager providing discretionary portfolio management and advisory services to institutional clients, pooled investment programs, individuals, trusts, and non-profits. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with customized asset allocation, utilizing individual bonds, equities, and ETFs, and routinely selects third-party managers to implement client portfolios.

Robert Corbitt is a Certified Financial Planner® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Keystone Financial Consultants, Inc. in Atlanta, GA. He has been with Keystone since 2002. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Corbitt is a licensed CPA who provides tax return preparation and tax planning services to various organizations. Keystone Financial Consultants advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates, offering discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a top-down investment approach combined with fundamental and technical analysis, managing accounts with strategies that may include tax-sensitive positioning, options, and margin use.

Anish Rathod is a financial advisor at Assetguard Financial Services Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has nine years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services. In addition to financial advising, he provides tax consultation and payroll services to business clients and assists individuals with tax returns. Assetguard Financial Services Inc. offers portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on fundamental analysis and a long-term investment horizon while serving as a fiduciary and providing accounting services alongside its investment offerings.

Gerald Delon is the sole advisor at Gerald L. Delon, PhD, an independent registered investment adviser based in Duluth, GA. He has 22 years of industry experience and has been involved in financial services since 1973. Gerald holds a Ph.D. in Business and Management Systems. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional clients such as pension and profit-sharing plans. It follows a conservative, capital-preservation investment approach with balanced asset allocation and uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis while avoiding high-risk strategies.

Richard Hall is a financial advisor at Buckhead Resources, Inc. in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 65 designation with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Forest Investment Associates for six years before joining Buckhead Resources in 2019. Hall is also an Affiliate Professor and Instructor at Auburn University, where he teaches courses on a part-time basis. Buckhead Resources is an independent advisory firm specializing in portfolio management, subadvisory services, financial planning, and business consulting focused on natural-resource assets. The firm uses a combined fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis approach, offers periodic educational seminars at no charge, and typically seeks discretionary authority to manage personalized portfolios.

Richard Vaughan is a financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at 401K Advisory Group, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Centaurus Financial, Inc., Waterstone Financial Group, Inc., and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of finance, Vaughan spent five years at Dominos Pizza. 401K Advisory Group, Inc. provides pension plan sponsors and participants with fiduciary guidance focused exclusively on qualified retirement plans, including 401(k) and defined benefit arrangements. The firm emphasizes a conservative, fundamental-analysis approach using mutual funds and ETFs, tailoring advice to client goals without taking custody of assets or acting as a broker-dealer.

Brent Morrison is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Zuma Capital Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2013. Prior to that, he was associated with Strome Group beginning in 2009. Outside of his advisory work, Mr. Morrison serves as Interim CEO of Regional Health Properties, Inc., a publicly traded real estate company. Zuma Capital Management provides portfolio management and investment-advisory services primarily to individual investors and also sponsors private pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs personnel with CFA and FRM designations and incorporates hedge fund and private investment office experience in its portfolio construction and risk management, while maintaining distinctive fund sponsorship and performance fee structures.

David Jenkins is a financial advisor at Trestle Wealth Advisory, LLC in Duluth, GA, holding a Series 65 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Elevate Wealth Advisory, Inc. for nine years before joining Trestle Wealth Advisory. Trestle Wealth Advisory provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs modern portfolio theory to construct non-discretionary portfolios and conducts no-charge educational seminars, while relying on third-party platforms for account administration and trade processing.

Henry Klausman is the sole advisor at The Klausman Group in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 63 designation with 55 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Triad Advisors, Inc. and Peachcap Tax & Advisory, LLC. Outside of investment advisory, he operates a tax and accounting practice and holds insurance appointments with multiple carriers. The Klausman Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and corporations. The firm combines advisor-managed portfolios with third-party management and research to support portfolio construction and monitoring, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Latoya Maddox is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience. She is the principal of Infinity Financial Wealth Management LLC and has previously worked with NAMCOA - Naples Asset Management Company and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. Outside of her advisory role, Maddox is a licensed insurance agent and operates a tax preparation business, as well as teaching pre-license insurance courses and serving as a FINRA arbitrator. Infinity Financial Wealth Management LLC provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory in portfolio construction and offers strategies including long-term investments, option writing, and derivatives within separately managed accounts.

Richard Taylor is the sole advisor at Avid Wealth Management Group, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mutual Service Corp and HLB Advisory Services, LLC since 2009 and has been associated with HLB Gross Collins, P.C., a full-service CPA and consulting firm, since 1973. Outside of his advisory work, Taylor is a principal and shareholder at HLB Gross Collins and is also a flight instructor. Avid Wealth Management Group primarily serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employers sponsoring defined-contribution plans. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis to create individualized portfolios focused on long-term capital appreciation and diversification, managing accounts mostly on a discretionary basis with regular reviews and occasionally recommending third-party managers.

Isis Waites is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with eight years of industry experience. She is the sole advisor at Temperance Wealth Management and has previously worked at firms including Advocacy Wealth Management, ABG Financial Services, and Polaris Wealth Management. Outside of advising, she is also a licensed insurance agent. Temperance Wealth Management serves individuals, non-profits, businesses, and pension plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and economic analysis and regularly utilizes third-party money managers and model providers through the AssetMark platform.

Kaya Ladejobi is a financial advisor at Earn Into Wealth Strategies with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Earn Into Wealth Strategies since 2015. In addition to her advisory work, she is a member and owner of Your Money MBA LLC, a financial education company where she develops educational workshops. Earn Into Wealth Strategies is a boutique advisory firm serving individuals, families, and business owners with comprehensive financial planning and modular wealth management services. The firm emphasizes diversified, low-cost index funds and ETFs, focusing on portfolio construction and ongoing monitoring while typically referring clients to third-party investment managers.

Trevor Gunter is a CFP® professional and the founder and lead advisor at Four Pines Financial. After earning a degree in Business and Economics at Wheaton College, Trevor built his career across large asset management firms and boutique planning practices. Along the way, he noticed a pattern: people were often paying more than they should, holding investments that didn’t match their goals, and feeling unsure about the “why” behind their financial decisions. He started Four Pines to offer a better experience - independent fiduciary advice that’s grounded in expertise and delivered in plain English. Trevor’s approach is steady and practical, with a focus on helping clients understand their plan, make confident decisions over time, and keep their money aligned with what matters most. Outside of the office, Trevor enjoys sports, travel, trying new restaurants, and spending time with family.

Connor Shay is the principal of Shay Wealth Partners and holds a Series 65 designation. He has work experience at Synovus Bank, Pathward Bank, and Delta Community Credit Union, totaling several years in the financial sector. Outside of his advisory role, a substantial portion of his time is dedicated to an outside banking business. Shay Wealth Partners is a state-registered investment adviser that plans to serve individuals, small businesses, trusts, and high-net-worth clients with asset management and financial planning. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management tailored to client goals and risk tolerances and provides hourly financial planning covering areas such as cash flow and retirement strategy.

Thomas Carlson is a CFA charterholder and financial advisor at 8020 Capital LLC with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northern Trust Corporation for 11 years, including senior portfolio management roles. 8020 Capital LLC provides discretionary wealth management and financial planning services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, portfolio-specific investment approach using both fundamental and technical analysis to guide asset allocation and security selection.

Melvin Coleman is a financial advisor with Essential Wealth Management Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked in financial services since 2006 and has been with Essential Wealth Management since 2007. Outside of advisory work, he is also involved as a sales consultant in the automotive industry. Essential Wealth Management Group is an independent firm that provides discretionary portfolio management and construction for individual and corporate clients. The firm employs fundamental analysis for long-term growth strategies and offers an Active Trading Program with technical analysis and advanced option strategies.

Randall Martin is the sole advisor at Randall P Martin, an independent firm based in Brookhaven, GA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 14 years of industry experience, having operated his firm since 1993. Randall P Martin provides discretionary portfolio management to individual clients through separately managed accounts and a privately offered 3(c)(1) fund. The firm’s investment approach integrates fundamental analysis, trend-following, and tactical allocation with an emphasis on quality securities, low turnover, and tailored risk management.

Matthew Greene is a financial advisor at Throckmorton Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been involved with Throckmorton Advisors since 2024. Outside of his advisory role, Greene is a co-owner of Pocket Shot LLC, a sporting goods company. Throckmorton Advisors provides portfolio management and financial planning services to high-net-worth individuals, utilizing a combination of long-term and short-term trading strategies that include technical and charting analysis. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across a variety of asset classes.

Paul Earl is the principal advisor at P. G. Earl Investment Advisers, L.L.C. in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 22 years of industry experience. He has operated his independent advisory firm since 1999. Outside of advisory services, he serves as treasurer for a family-owned real estate business. P. G. Earl Investment Advisers provides fee-based investment advisory and portfolio management services to individual and institutional clients. The firm employs a fundamental analysis approach with an emphasis on mutual funds and manages accounts on a discretionary basis.