Andrew Brereton is a CFP® and ChFC® with nine years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at Ameriprise and Generational Financial Partners LLC. Outside of his advisory roles, he has experience as a local community sports fitness coach. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary platforms.

Lauren Carney is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked at E*TRADE Capital Management LLC and E*TRADE Securities LLC for over a decade. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that combine advisory planning with various investment and brokerage offerings.

John Mclaren is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017. His prior experience includes positions at Fidelity Bank and SunTrust Advisory Services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Tommy Bowers is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Duluth, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the management and operations of investment-related products. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and a limited selection of discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, using an independent due-diligence consultant and delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Joseph Audu is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked with E*TRADE Capital Management and E*TRADE Securities between 2008 and 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including financial and estate planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and firm-approved methodologies in its advisory services.

Nathaniel Williams is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, operating as a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor. In this role, he collaborates closely with individuals and families to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their unique goals and circumstances. His approach involves understanding clients' priorities and providing ongoing advice and portfolio management to help them pursue their financial objectives. Nathaniel's areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, small business strategies, women and wealth, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Mississippi State University and is designated as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, Nathaniel is involved with the American Red Cross. He engages in personal interests such as boxing, camping, chess, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, reading, running, and spending time with his family.

Shane Johnson II is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he worked in education and with ThreatAdvice. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Jeffrey Fortson is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC since 2024. He previously worked for Woodbury Financial for 17 years. Outside of his advisory work, he is co-owner and CFO of Normaltown Brewing Co LLC, a microbrewery involved in brewing, canning, and sales operations. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a variety of asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across multiple investment types on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Christopher Sampers is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He has held roles at several firms including Kestra Advisory, SFI Advisors, and Private Client Services. Outside of his advisory work, Sampers owns and operates Strategis Advisory Group LLC, which focuses on insurance, benefits, and human resources. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management platforms and both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Brian Ferguson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a CFP® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 30 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Voya Financial Advisors and Eagle Strategies. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in a family business, Dogwood Solutions & Design LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Nakisha Purdiman is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones and has experience in real estate and outsourcing. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a repair and lawn service business and has interests in real estate and other non-investment ventures. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm follows an IPS-driven process based on modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Wesley Jones is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at E*TRADE Capital Management and E*TRADE Securities, and has a background that includes a year at Dick's Sporting Goods. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a comprehensive investment approach.

John Eisenhauer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2025 and has prior experience at DCR Systems LLC. Outside of finance, he has been involved with St. Brigid Catholic Church and has worked in educational roles at Auburn University, Marist School, and Holy Redeemer Catholic School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and supports a wide range of investment programs and strategies.

Christina Moore is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and SunTrust (now Truist). Before entering finance, she worked in various industries including staffing and fitness. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s investment process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment vehicles including insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options.

John Nuckolls is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Bank of America, N.A., and BB&T. Outside the financial sector, he has worked at Carrabba's Italian Grill and Lipsey Logistics. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Denise Franta is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Monroe, GA, holding the Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jonathan Stuckey is a financial advisor with Cetera holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He is also associated with Weeping Oaks Holdings, doing business as Cornerstone Private Client Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and $256 billion in assets under management.

Peter Lincoln is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Primerica Financial Services since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Lincoln Construction Inc. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports trade execution and account custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Alfredia Lewis is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is an owner of F & L Investment Properties, Inc. and serves as a board member for Families First, a nonprofit organization focused on supporting families facing complex challenges. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Lisa Vacante is a Series 65–licensed financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Duluth, GA, and has 21 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Prim Finan SRVS since 1990, totaling 36 years in related financial services. Her other business activities include management and operations of investment-related products. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which features model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, maintaining oversight and authority over the investment models offered.