Valerie Leonard is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Commonwealth since 2007 and previously worked at EverThrive Financial Group and Grinkmeyer and Leonard Wealth Management. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as Secretary and part owner of Shutterluxe, Inc., a window treatment services company. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of nearly 3,000 advisors, providing advisory programs, technology, investment management, and compliance support. The firm offers various discretionary model portfolios and program structures, enabling advisors to construct client portfolios from a broad range of securities and insurance products.

Toni Hill is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at AE Wealth Management since 2017 and previously spent five years with Global Financial Private Capital. In addition, she owns and operates Hill Wealth Management Dba Freedom Financial Group, where she is involved in insurance sales. 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 with model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services.

Howard Bailey is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has over 35 years of experience, including running Bailey Insurance & Investments and prior work at Neil Bailey Insurance. Bailey is also the owner of an insurance sales business. 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 discretionary model portfolios and supports third-party RIAs through sub-advisory and model-licensing services.

Zeeshan Ali is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Advised Assets Group, and GWFS Equities. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s approach emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

John Heacock is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential. He has one year of industry experience with prior roles at Freedom Financial Group and Whitten & Associates. His background also includes a brief period working at Crunch Fitness. 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 various investment strategies, managing approximately $49.8 billion across more than 127,000 clients.

Chad Reid is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Alabaster, Alabama, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera, Regions Bank, and Titlemax. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an online discretionary model account available by invitation to employees. The firm utilizes algorithm-driven portfolio recommendations and delegates investment execution to approved third-party strategists.

Amy Cooper is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. She has worked with Principal Securities Inc. since 1999 and Principal Life Insurance Company since 1998. Outside of her advisory role, she is a digital creator sharing content on recipes, home goods, and fashion through social media channels. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and active-duty military personnel. The firm emphasizes direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions.

Jake Hufham is a financial advisor at Integrity Alliance, LLC in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lion Street Financial and Wealth Strategies LLC, alongside earlier work in education and part-time employment at Pike Road Millwork. Integrity Alliance is a large advisory network serving individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and various program options, employing a range of investment approaches through advisor-managed accounts, model portfolios, and third-party sub-advisers.

Cole Czajkoski is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 65 credential with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining AE Wealth Management in 2021, he worked at Hill Wealth Management DBA Freedom Financial Group starting in 2020 and has experience with United Parcel Service. 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 range of investment strategies, managing nearly $50 billion for over 127,000 clients.

Darryl Wilson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2025 and previously spent 15 years at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he provides tax preparation services to select clients on a limited basis. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services across multiple program structures, featuring access to affiliated and third-party model portfolios and investment managers.

Raymond Skinner is a financial advisor with Cetera in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Concourse Financial Group Securities and True Wealth Advisors, and currently serves as a co-member and private wealth manager at Provident Partners LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm that offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm supports a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement various model portfolios and bespoke strategies with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

James Carr is a financial advisor with Cetera in Columbiana, AL, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior employment includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, E*TRADE Securities, and Edward Jones. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers across various program structures.

Christopher Vines is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with firms including Independent Financial Group, LLC, ProEquities, Inc., and Securities America. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and affiliated trust and insurance services.

Andrew Dean is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Horizons Financial Group and The SSI Group, Inc. Andrew operates out of Birmingham, Alabama. 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 various portfolio programs and institutional platforms.

Timothy Bembry is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 37 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Birmingham, AL. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2025, he spent 20 years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in entrepreneurial ventures including co-owning Living Wells Financial Group and owning You Make the Call, LLC, an online app for sports engagement and education. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and nonprofits. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary investment consulting and planning, leveraging analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance through its unique affiliations.

Aaron Gammon is a financial advisor with Cetera in Bessemer, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its related entities since 2013 and also has experience with Regions Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that supports diverse investment strategies and program structures.

Samuel Giffin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 registration and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was associated with Genesis Enterprise LLC and has been involved with the Handworks Holiday Market, an annual craft show, since 2009. He also serves on the board of the Homewood Chamber of Commerce and is president-elect for the upcoming year. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including retirement plans and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and maintains a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Ty Miller is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Birmingham, AL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America, Inc. from 2017 to 2021. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

James Driskell is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Birmingham, AL, with 44 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at Securities America, Investacorp, Next Financial Group, and operating his own CPA firm. He also owns a tax preparation and accounting business in Birmingham. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Robert Moody III is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Synovus Securities, Clark Financial Advisors, PNC Wealth Management, and Ameriprise. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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, with a focus on delivering customized and third-party managed investment strategies.