Mitchell Melan is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 1997. Melan also acts as an agent for fixed annuities and life insurance products upon client request. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by an in-house investment management team and a proprietary mutual fund screening process.

Mark Binder is a financial advisor with One Capital Management, LLC in Alpharetta, GA, holding a CFP® designation and Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 30 years of industry experience, including 12 years at TIAA-CREF prior to joining One Capital Management in 2026. One Capital Management is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $8.5 billion for individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, corporations, and other business entities. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan solutions, and advisory consulting, utilizing a globally balanced and customized investment approach that combines active large-cap equity management with ETFs and diversified fixed income.

Laura Nasca is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with three years of industry experience. She currently works at Modera Wealth Management, LLC and previously was employed at PEPL, Inc., Jonquil Creative, LLC, and TrueWealth, LLC. Modera Wealth Management provides wealth management, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm integrates investment management with accounting, tax services, and business coaching, managing approximately $17.7 billion in regulatory assets with a diversified, Modern Portfolio Theory–based investment approach.

Carlos Polanco Rojas is a financial advisor at Howard Capital Management, Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Howard Capital Management since 2019. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at Georgia State University. Howard Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, retirement plan participants, and other investment advisers. The firm uses proprietary technical indicators to guide tactical investment strategies and offers a range of services including participant tools, private wealth services, and management of proprietary mutual funds and ETFs.

Robert Haggard is a CFP® and CFA® with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Apollon Wealth Management, LLC and has previously worked at UCAP Asset Management, Adi Dassler Family Office LLC, and ACG Wealth Inc. Apollon Wealth Management, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, families, family offices, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm combines centrally managed model strategies with locally managed portfolios and offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, sub-advisory, and consulting.

Nicholas Shook is a financial advisor with IFG Advisory, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He began his advisory career in 2025 after prior roles at LPL Financial, United Parcel Service, and Unum Group. In addition to his advisory work, he operates Good Works Financial LLC, a tax preparation and accounting business. IFG Advisory, LLC provides comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment process and offers specialized services such as real estate-oriented planning and business valuation.

Lauren Lewis is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Oppenheimer, Morgan Stanley, and E*TRADE. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 260 advisors serving more than 20,000 clients across 66 offices. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services and employs a long-term, diversified investment approach supported by an internal Investment Management team and Investment Committee.

Maximillian Stewart is a financial advisor at Elevation Point Wealth Partners, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Hampton Bluff Capital Partners and Florida Financial Advisors, where he also engaged in fixed insurance sales. Elevation Point Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered multi-team investment adviser managing approximately $8.29 billion in assets and serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities. The firm utilizes tactical asset allocation in model portfolios and integrates insurance distribution and annuity servicing within its advisory services.

Mikhail Harmon is a financial advisor with BIP Wealth, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having two years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., Harmon Financial Advisors, and a partial ownership interest in a gym. BIP Wealth, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans with comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management. The firm offers tailored asset allocations, manages both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, and provides advisory services to private pooled vehicles and institutional clients.

Erin Jones is a financial advisor with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Lumature Wealth Partners, LLC, Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., Ameriprise Financial Services, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered firm providing wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term, portfolio-driven investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and selected individual securities, serving over 13,000 clients with approximately $15.7 billion in assets under management.

Tobin Anderson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Gainesville, GA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including IFG Advisory, LLC, Arista Advisory Group, LLC, Edward Jones, Pacific Select Distributors Inc., and Pacific Life Insurance Co. Outside of his role at LPL Financial, he provides investment advisory services through IFG Advisory, LLC, an independent registered investment advisor firm. LPL Financial offers advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm supports its advisors with in-house research and a variety of investment delivery options, combining large-scale advisory operations with additional product offerings such as insurance and annuities.

Michael Mcfarland is a financial advisor with StoneX Advisors Inc. and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 24 years of industry experience and has been with StoneX Advisors since 2016, also working with StoneX Securities since 2008. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in several business ventures including co-ownership of Grandview Strategic Partners and Grandview Planning Group, which provide financial advisory and tax planning services. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies through independent advisors and an in-house private client group, utilizing multiple platforms and third-party managers for portfolio implementation and oversight.

Derrick Friedman is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Dunwoody, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a placement company that matches financial advisors with broker-dealers and manages a group life insurance program for a school district. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through various programs and uses an in-house investment management team and proprietary screening tools to guide investment decisions.

Chad Edwards is a financial advisor at BIP Wealth, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Strategic Blueprint, LLC, The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc., and Prehmus Financial Partners. Edwards is also involved in fixed insurance sales through various product providers. BIP Wealth, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management, including discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, and provides access to private-market securities and private pooled investment vehicles.

Elizabeth Kunzler is a financial advisor at Beacon Global Advisor Network, LLC with over a year of experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at Raymond James Investment Services Ltd. for 12 years. Kunzler is based in Atlanta, GA. Beacon Global Advisor Network, LLC serves individuals, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, and trusts. The firm offers customized asset management and financial planning services, with a notable focus on pension-transfer capabilities for U.K. nationals and a network of independent advisory representatives providing layered service arrangements.

Zachary Williams is a financial advisor with Simplicity Wealth in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. His career history includes roles at Fairway Financial Partners, Brookstone Capital Management, and non-financial firms such as Honeywell and Cancer Treatment Centers of America. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in insurance and annuity sales and is a co-owner of Fairway Financial Partners. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and institutional investors, as well as other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and combines advisory services with technology and operational support for other advisers through its managed account platform.

Yesenia Burgos is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of her advisory role, she coaches youth volleyball at A5 Volleyball Club in Alpharetta, Georgia. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients. The firm offers both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary investment management program, utilizing a combination of third-party tools and proprietary models, and benefits from its integration within the Principal Financial Group family.

Ross Lloyd is a financial advisor at One Capital Management, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at TIAA and TIAA-Cref Individual & Institutional Services, LLC for 12 years. One Capital Management serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, and institutional clients through a multi-advisor team managing approximately $7 billion in discretionary assets. The firm employs a globally balanced investment approach combining active management of large-cap equities, ETFs, and diversified fixed income, supported by a proprietary fund ranking system and a written Investment Policy Statement.

Ryan Ely is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisors, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 65 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Capital Investment Advisors since 2010 and has held roles at HYB Partners, LLC and Wela Strategies, Inc. Additionally, he produces the "Money Matters Show" on WSB Radio. Capital Investment Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients by providing discretionary portfolio management, integrated financial planning, and pension consulting services. The firm utilizes a centralized investment platform with standardized asset-allocation models and access to private investment solutions, supported by specialized in-house estate and tax planning resources.

Christopher Emmott is a financial advisor at Beacon Global Advisor Network, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been affiliated with EBG International since 2016. Beacon Global Advisor Network, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, and trusts. The firm offers customized asset management and financial planning services, with a notable focus on pension-transfer capabilities for U.K. nationals and operates as a network of independent advisory representatives providing specialized and layered service arrangements.