Thomas Daniel is a financial advisor at Henssler Financial in Kennesaw, GA, holding a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Henssler Financial since 2015. Henssler Financial is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individual clients, other advisers, registered investment companies, pension plans, and municipal clients. The firm employs a cash-flow driven investment approach, balancing fixed-income securities for near-term needs with high-quality equities selected through quantitative and qualitative screening, and offers customized model portfolios, automated rebalancing, and tax-loss harvesting.

Morgan Geiger is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Arkadios Wealth Advisors since 2024, following four years at East Paces Group and four years at ACG Wealth INC. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm provides customized investment solutions through various managed accounts and third-party managers, employing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Edward Orell is a financial advisor at Sound Income Strategies, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked with several firms, including Bulletproof Financial, PRES Financial, Appreciation Financial, and Orell Financial, Inc. He also has a background as a self-employed advisor dating back to 1996. Sound Income Strategies is a fee-based investment adviser serving individuals, corporate and pension clients, registered advisors, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on fixed-income and income-oriented strategies, combining fundamental and technical analysis to manage portfolios actively and providing specialized services such as family-office and special-needs planning.

Jeffrey Mcclenning is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he umpires youth baseball games in Gwinnett County, GA, and is a partner in a financial services and fixed insurance marketing entity. The Strategic Financial Alliance serves a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, employing customized strategies through co-advisory relationships and third-party asset managers.

Richard Critelli is a financial advisor at Jaffe Tilchin Investment Partners, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Fifth Third Bank, Fifth Third Securities, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Edward Jones. Jaffe Tilchin Investment Partners serves both individual and institutional clients, providing investment advisory, portfolio management, financial planning, and institutional consulting. The firm manages accounts on discretionary and non-discretionary bases and conducts private placement due diligence for qualified investors.

Robert Fezza is a CFP® with 24 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Forum Financial Management, LP and has previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Odyssey Personal Financial Advisors, and Cetera. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an independent insurance agent and co-owns a real estate holding company. Forum Financial Management, LP provides fee-based wealth management, financial planning, and qualified plan services to individual and institutional clients. The firm also serves as a sub-advisor and turnkey asset management platform for other independent RIAs, implementing model portfolios primarily with DFA institutional mutual funds and ETFs following a Modern Portfolio Theory approach.

Nicholas Yeomans is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with Merit Financial Advisors and previously spent over a decade at Sagepoint Financial, as well as running Yeomans Consulting Group, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Yeomans serves as an elder at North Metro Church. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm that serves individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and other institutional clients. The firm emphasizes long-term, diversified asset allocation managed through both internal teams and third-party sub-advisers, offering a range of account arrangements and financial wellness programs.

James Colbourne is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at PKS Investments, LPL Financial, Stephens, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and other institutional clients. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and employee financial-wellness programs, emphasizing long-term, diversified asset allocation through a combination of internal management, third-party managers, and customizable model portfolios.

Jackson Favors is a financial advisor at Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and Gibbs Financial Group. He has also been involved with Community Concierge Service outside of the financial industry. Gibbs Wealth Management provides discretionary investment advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients through an advisor-directed Model Management program that utilizes third-party platforms and strategists. The firm focuses on selecting and monitoring third-party model portfolios based on clients’ financial situations, goals, and risk tolerance rather than constructing proprietary portfolios.

Donald Barker is a financial advisor at Henssler Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Henssler Financial since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a motorcycle patrol officer with the City of Austell Police Department. Henssler Financial is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individual clients, other advisers, registered investment companies, pension plans, and municipal clients. The firm employs a cash-flow driven “Ten Year Rule” for asset allocation and offers customized model portfolios, as well as services including portfolio management, automated ETF strategies, and sub-advisory support.

Mitchell Ray is a financial advisor with CL Wealth Management LLC in Canton, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at CL Wealth Management since 2011 and has additional roles with SRA Advisors and Mitch Ray Title Services, where he conducts title research and analysis. Outside of his advisory work, he owns an independent insurance agency focusing on fixed insurance products. CL Wealth Management LLC is an SEC-registered multi-advisor firm serving individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers portfolio advisory services, financial planning, and client education, tailoring investment strategies to client objectives through fundamental and technical analysis and managing a substantial portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Edwin Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling, MML Investors Services, LLC, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, and Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Rodriguez is also licensed as an insurance broker, focusing on life, disability, and long-term care insurance. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, diversified asset allocation strategy managed by an internal team and committee, and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, with a notable model that integrates insurance, brokerage, and affiliated services.

Glen Barber is a financial advisor with CreativeOne Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. He has worked previously at Cape Securities Inc and Barber Lackey Financial Group, where he continues involvement through fixed insurance sales and financial planning. Barber is also a member of the Berry College Planned Giving Counsel, providing advice on planned gifts to the college. CreativeOne Securities, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities through a network of over 120 advisors. The firm combines project-based financial planning with ongoing asset management, offering a range of services including discretionary portfolio management and retirement-plan fiduciary services.

John Drawdy Jr. is a financial advisor at Financial Gravity Family Office Services, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Avantax Advisory Services, Avantax Insurance Agency, and Avantax Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is a CPA and owner of Paragon Accounting & Tax Solutions, providing tax and accounting services. Financial Gravity Family Office Services offers tailored financial planning, investment management, and pension consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm uses fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct portfolios and frequently employs third-party sub-advisors while maintaining client oversight.

Cheryl Mc Guire is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Marietta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Kovack Advisors since 2015 and has prior experience at several firms including Securities America Advisors and Osaic FS. Outside her advisory role, she is involved in related financial services activities through The Oak Tree Group and Alliance Wealth Advisors. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services using a combination of internal models and third-party managers.

Peter Smith is a financial advisor at Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple firms including Morgan Stanley, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Bankoh Investment Services. Outside of advisory roles, he serves as vice president of a homeowners association in Honolulu, HI. Gibbs Wealth Management provides discretionary investment advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients through an advisor-directed Model Management program that utilizes third-party platforms and strategists to implement model portfolios.

Charles Burns is a financial advisor at Ashton Thomas Private Wealth with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Pinnacle Peak Private Client Group and Insight Benefit Counselors. Burns is also president of CRB Financial Inc., a tax entity for independent contracting activities unrelated to investment management. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth provides investment advisory and wealth-management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, family offices, and institutional accounts. The firm uses a platform model that emphasizes access to third-party managers and a range of investment strategies, including mutual funds, ETFs, and specialist managers.

Karl Smith is a CFP® certified financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a managing associate at Henssler Financial in Kennesaw, GA. He has worked with Alps Distributors, Inc. since 2012 and has been with The Henssler Financial Group since 2011. His responsibilities include client relationship management, investment advice, financial planning, and managing a team of advisors. Henssler Financial serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, mutual funds, and municipal entities. The firm employs a cash-flow based investment process known as the “Ten Year Rule” and offers a range of services such as portfolio management, automated ETF solutions, pension advice, and sub-advisory relationships.

Kramer Shiflett is a financial advisor at Howard Capital Management, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Howard Capital Management since 2018. Prior to joining Howard Capital, he spent two years at Bank of America and Merrill. Howard Capital Management serves a diverse range of clients, including retail and high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional investors. The firm employs proprietary tactical indicators and model portfolios, often utilizing its own mutual funds and ETFs, to manage discretionary portfolios and provide various investment advisory services.

Ernest Tannis is a financial advisor with Level Four Advisory Services, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at NMS Capital Advisors, Cabot Lodge Securities, IFS Securities, and AutoBizBrokers. Outside of financial advising, he serves on the board of a homeowners association and operates a driving school and a blockchain validator business. Level Four Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $6.5 billion for individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and public entities. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers through model portfolios and various platform arrangements.