Iain Brackstone is a financial advisor with Arkadios Wealth Advisors in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Southpark Capital and Kalos Management. He is also a member of Alternative Risk Strategies, LLC, where he provides consulting services related to private placement variable insurance contracts. Arkadios Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans with customized investment and wealth management solutions, utilizing advisor-managed accounts, third-party money managers, and an internal portfolio team to implement diversified strategies across asset classes.

R. Mark Smith is a financial advisor with IFG Advisory, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with IFG Advisory since 2014 and has also been associated with LPL Financial and his own firm, R.M. Smith & Associates, Inc., since 2003. IFG Advisory, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse clientele, including individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a variety of investment approaches and utilizes sub-advisors and third-party managers to build tailored portfolios while offering services such as retirement plan consulting and real-estate-related planning.

Gregory Patton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and is also affiliated with IFG Advisory, LLC, where he provides investment advisory services through independent registered investment advisor firms. LPL Financial offers advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm supports its advisors with in-house research and a variety of investment solutions, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Dylan Paul is a financial advisor at Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Encyclon Capital, Yale Angels, and Raymond James & Associates. Van Clemens Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients with customized investment advisory and financial planning services. The firm utilizes a variety of investment strategies, including modern portfolio theory and third-party managers, to tailor portfolios according to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Chrissy Lee is a financial advisor with Merit Financial Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 18 years of industry experience, with prior roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, LPL Financial, and Kalos Financial. In addition to her advisory work, Lee is the COO of MFG Employment Services, LLC, an entity that employs Merit employees. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes long-term, diversified asset allocation, using centrally managed portfolios overseen by an internal investment management team, and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Kirk Schlenke is a financial advisor with IFG Advisory, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial, LLC and Equity Services, Inc., among other firms. Schlenke is also licensed as a real estate broker in Georgia, affiliated with Coldwell Banker Referral Corporation. IFG Advisory, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm uses a mix of analytical approaches and a range of investment instruments, employing sub-advisors and third-party models to tailor portfolios to client objectives.

Patrick Moore is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at OneSeven. His prior roles include positions at Ironclad Wealth Management and First Heartland Capital Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is president of Ironclad Business & Tax Advisors, a tax and business advisory firm. OneSeven serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans with investment advisory and financial planning. The firm uses diversified portfolios primarily focused on long-term strategies, employs due diligence, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Scott Emerson is a financial advisor at Elevation Point Wealth Partners, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Bank of America N.A., and Merrill. Elevation Point Wealth Partners provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation across various investment vehicles, including proprietary model series and third-party strategies.

Sabrina Gott Proano is a financial advisor with IFG Advisory, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has 19 years of industry experience, including prior roles at CoreCap Advisors, Ameritas Investment Corp., and Capital Choice Financial Services. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with Be Charm'd, a home-based non-investment-related business. IFG Advisory, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm provides comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with options for in-house and third-party management.

Kenneth Albert is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Calton & Associates, Inc. since 2004. He previously worked at Keystone Advisory Group, Inc. and Sicor Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is an author of the book *Finding the Right Fit, the Ultimate Guide to College* and operates an independent insurance agency. Calton & Associates is a multi-team registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers using a combination of analytical approaches, including fundamental and technical analysis.

Crystal Epstein is a financial advisor at IFG Advisory, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with IFG Advisory and LPL Financial since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she contributes to journals in a non-investment capacity. IFG Advisory, LLC provides advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment process and offers comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services.

Paul Busino is a financial advisor with Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Berthel Fisher since 2005. Outside of advising, he serves on board positions for local condominium associations and is involved in business consulting, mortgage lending, and insurance activities. Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and other institutional clients. The firm offers both wrap and non-wrap asset management across multiple platforms and employs approximately 100 investment adviser representatives.

Heather Hoch is a financial advisor at IFG Advisory, LLC with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at IFG Advisory since 2021, following roles at OneWealth Investment Management, LLC, One Wealth, LLC, and Jefferson City Schools. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in insurance sales and client education for accident and sickness and life insurance products. IFG Advisory, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning, employing a multi-faceted investment approach that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

William Rumble is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and the Series 66 license. Prior to joining Kovack Advisors in 2014, he worked at Advisory Services Network and Thrivent Investment Management. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a family farm and is involved in a medical revenue reclamation business. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with around 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets, serving individuals, institutions, and government clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services, utilizing both internally created models and third-party managers to construct and monitor client portfolios.

Timothy Martin is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Tucker, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mahoney Financial Organization, LLC, and leading his own firms, Tim Martin Wealth Strategies, LLC and Timothy Martin & Associates Wealth Strategies. He serves as President of the DeKalb Library Foundation and holds board roles with the Decatur Rotary Club and Oxford College of Emory University Alumni Board. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals, defined contribution and defined benefit plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored advice delivered through various program types, with a significant portion of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Jason Pope is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Primerica Financial Services and other Transamerica affiliates. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through various managed advice programs, utilizing Morningstar Investment Management for portfolio construction and ongoing oversight. The firm operates at scale with a large client base and focuses on asset allocation and retirement guidance without targeting high-net-worth or corporate clients.

Vernon Purcell Jr. is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has been affiliated with Park Avenue Securities since 2000. Purcell is the sole owner of Ashford Advisors Inc., a general agency of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, and serves on the Dunwoody Country Club Board of Governors. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of Guardian Life, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies, providing customized client relationships through proprietary and third-party platforms.

Pratt Phillips IV is a CFP® and holds a Series 63 license with 27 years of industry experience. He currently works at Truist Advisory Services and has held positions within affiliated Truist entities since 2016. Prior to that, he worked at Ameriprise from 2003 to 2009. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, fiduciary support, and manager selection programs, utilizing a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by AI-enabled research and inter-affiliate integration.

Anthony Criscuolo is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Palisades Hudson Asset Management, L.P. for 16 years before joining Hightower Advisors in 2024. He is currently based in Alpharetta, GA. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and registered and private pooled investment vehicles. The firm’s approach emphasizes multi-manager solutions and proprietary research, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting through a network of Advisor Practices.

Shawn Maloney is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Retire Wise, LLC, Financial & Tax Architects, LLC, Alfa Insurance, and Nice Actimize. He is the author of the book "The Priority of Retirement" and is involved in financial literacy education through associations such as the Association of Financial Consultants and the Association of Financial Educators. 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 with various analytical approaches and supports third-party RIAs through sub-advisory and model-licensing arrangements.