John Williams is a financial advisor with Leavell Investment Management, Inc. in Mobile, Alabama. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 25 years of industry experience. Williams has been with T. Leavell & Associates, Inc. since 2007. Leavell Investment Management oversees approximately $3.0 billion in discretionary assets and offers portfolio management, financial planning, and family-office services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, businesses, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes a fundamental investment approach focused on diversification, risk control, and long-term compounding, managing client accounts through team oversight and regular reviews.

Robert Hope is a financial advisor with Leavell Investment Management, Inc. in Mobile, Alabama. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Leavell in 2023, he worked at Barclays Capital Inc. and had roles at the Central Intelligence Agency and Tellurian, Inc. He also spent time affiliated with Harvard University. Leavell Investment Management manages approximately $3.0 billion in discretionary assets and serves individuals, families, businesses, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, 401(k) plans, endowments, and foundations. The firm employs a fundamentally based, diversified investment approach with an emphasis on risk control and long-term compounding, and it offers discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and selected family-office services.

Dalton Owens is a financial advisor at Leavell Investment Management, Inc. in Mobile, Alabama, with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at N.D. Pitman & Company, Inc. for eight years, following two years in full-time education. Leavell Investment Management manages approximately $3.0 billion in discretionary assets and provides portfolio management, financial planning, and family-office services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, businesses, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes a fundamental investment approach focused on diversification, risk control, and long-term compounding, and also manages registered no-load mutual funds while offering specialized services such as bookkeeping and bill-pay arrangements.

Marvin Woodall is a financial advisor with Level Four Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Newport Group Consulting, Newport Group, Interserv, and Dailyaccess Corporation. Outside of advisory services, he works as an insurance agent with Level Four Insurance Agency. Level Four Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $6.5 billion and serving individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and public entities. The firm provides financial planning, asset and portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and fiduciary services using model portfolios, firm-sponsored wrap platforms, and unaffiliated sub-advisors.

Rebekah Lasher is a financial advisor at Level Four Advisory Services with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Level Four Advisory Services since 2021, also associated with Level Four Financial, LLC since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates an Etsy store selling T-shirts and mugs. Level Four Advisory Services is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $5.32 billion through 115 advisors. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and nonprofits, offering fee-only financial planning, asset management, and retirement plan advisory services.

Charles Hanes is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience in financial advisory. He has worked at Leavell Investment Management, Inc. since 2019 and previously was involved with Outback Ministries, Inc. from 2014 to 2019. Leavell Investment Management oversees approximately $3.0 billion in discretionary assets and offers portfolio management, financial planning, and family-office services to a broad client base including individuals, families, businesses, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes fundamental investment strategies focused on diversification, risk control, and long-term compounding, and distinguishes itself by managing registered mutual funds and providing additional services such as bookkeeping and bill-pay arrangements.

Richard Stimpson is a financial advisor at Leavell Investment Management, Inc. in Mobile, Alabama, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Leavell Investment Management since 2006. Leavell Investment Management oversees approximately $3.0 billion in discretionary assets, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and family-office services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, businesses, and institutional plans. The firm employs a fundamental investment approach focused on diversification, risk control, and long-term compounding through various asset classes, and it manages two registered no-load mutual funds while also offering selected retirement plan consulting.

Norman Pitman is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Leavell Investment Management, Inc. since 2026. Prior to this, he was with N. D. Pitman & Company, Inc. for 26 years. Leavell Investment Management oversees approximately $3.0 billion in discretionary assets, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and family-office services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, businesses, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a fundamental investment approach focused on diversification, risk control, and long-term compounding, with client portfolios managed by teams through regular reviews and rebalancing.

Marilyn Baggett is a financial advisor at Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and WELLS FARGO Advisors. Additionally, she serves as a notary and assists advisors and clients as a registered associate with Dauphine Capital. Kestra Private Wealth Services provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams, managing approximately $13.45 billion in client assets. The firm offers a broad range of investment products and specializes in advisor-managed accounts, third-party manager platforms, wrap programs, and other specialized offerings.

Edward Norfleet is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Leavell Investment Management, Inc. since 2022 and previously spent eight years at the Virginia Retirement System. Leavell Investment Management oversees approximately $3.0 billion in discretionary assets, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and selected family-office services to a range of clients including individuals, families, businesses, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a fundamental investment approach focused on diversification, risk control, and long-term compounding, and manages two registered no-load mutual funds.

James Ashbee is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and WELLS FARGO Advisors before joining Kestra in 2024. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Dauphine Capital, where he provides insurance-related client services. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC offers investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams, serving individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $13.45 billion in client assets across about 208 advisors and delivers a broad range of investment products and specialized services through advisor-managed accounts and third-party platforms.

Michael Cowart Jr. is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple firms, including Lion Street Advisors and ProEquities Inc. Cowart serves as a board member for the Coastal Alabama Chapter of The Salvation Army. Integrity Alliance is a large advisory and brokerage network with over 300 independent advisers managing approximately $5.4 billion in client assets. The firm offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party manager referrals, serving individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans.

Hannon Fayard Jr. is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, CUNA Mutual, CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc., and Navigator Credit Union. Outside of advising, he serves as Secretary of Lodi Marketing Group, Inc., a non-investment related business. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account for employees that uses algorithmic risk assessment and implements investments via approved model strategies with mutual funds and ETFs.

Trace Jordan is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, and several universities. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors, their participants, and retail brokerage clients. The firm’s integrated model supports point-in-time financial plans and managed account solutions, with a focus on long-term portfolio returns and client saving rates.

Richard Brinson is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with PNC Investments since 2012. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account pilot for employees. The firm uses algorithm-driven risk assessments to recommend portfolio strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists, with implementation handled by investment delegates.

Ryan Mahtani is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Truist Advisory Services and its affiliated firms since 2018, including Bb&T Securities and BBTIS. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms, to deliver asset allocation, fiduciary support, and manager selection services.

Kellie Thompson is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. She serves as Treasurer of the Augusta Evans Garden Association, a nonprofit neighborhood garden group in Mobile, Alabama. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale registered investment advisor managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm provides investment advisory, financial planning, pension consulting, and managed account programs to individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations through a range of personalized and model portfolio solutions.

Margaret Leffler is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial LLC. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, delivering services through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates in its planning approach.

Ronald Schley is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes positions at Resource Horizons Investment Advisory, Inc. and PartnerVEST Advisory Services LLC. He is also the owner of a marketing DBA called Retirement Solutions and works as a licensed insurance agent in Minnesota. Independent Financial Group, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate and retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of strategic asset allocation, multi-manager portfolios, and both passive and active investment exposures, providing financial planning and portfolio management through multiple platforms.

Vincent Matthews is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Scottrade, TD Ameritrade, Hancock Whitney Bank, and various Empower entities. He is based in Mobile, AL. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. The firm integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.