Michael Eddy is a financial advisor with Berkeley Capital Partners, LLC in Milton, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Triad Advisors, Inc. since 2015 alongside his role at Berkeley Capital Partners, where he is a managing partner. Berkeley Capital Partners manages discretionary portfolios for a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, and institutions, employing global asset allocation strategies across various asset classes. The firm is known for sponsoring private pooled investment vehicles and utilizing performance-based incentive structures, operating multiple offices, and incorporating derivatives and leverage in managed accounts.

David Fountain is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience, currently with Financial Consultants Group Inc since 2017. Prior to that, he worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. from 2012 to 2017. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce, assisting with the nonprofit’s financial oversight in a volunteer capacity. Financial Consultants Group, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, families—including high-net-worth clients—as well as corporations and trusts. The firm employs fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and technical analysis in a long-term discretionary trading approach, supported by periodic due diligence on technology providers and firm-specific custodial and service arrangements.

Gregory Phelps is a financial advisor at Griffith & Werner, Inc. in Canton, GA, with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at ProEquities Inc and Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in part-time family farming. Griffith & Werner, Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consulting services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes personalized investment plans with portfolios constructed in-house, focusing on dividend-growth equities and managing tax exposure through strategies like loss harvesting and covered-call writing.

Joseph Hampton is a CFP® affiliated with Financial Consultants Group Inc in Cumming, GA. He has prior work experience at Tender Lawn Care, Inc. and The University of Georgia. Hampton has been with Financial Consultants Group since 2024. Financial Consultants Group serves individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations and trusts, offering discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and technical analysis in a long-term, discretionary trading approach and integrates AI and machine learning tools with ongoing due diligence.

Samuel Hutto is a financial advisor with Legacy Planning Advisors, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has experience working with The Strategic Financial Alliance, Ameriprise Financial, and has a background that includes roles in education and entrepreneurship. Outside of finance, he was involved with Kona Ice, a mobile dessert business. Legacy Planning Advisors, LLC offers financial planning, wealth counseling, and investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and employee benefit plans. The firm employs a long-term buy-and-hold investment approach supported by third-party managers and provides retirement plan consulting and participant education.

Anthony Palazzo is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Berkeley Capital Partners, LLC since 2015 and previously held roles at Triad Advisors, Inc., Wells Fargo Advisors, and Citigroup Global Markets. Berkeley Capital Partners, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.1 billion in assets for a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable institutions. The firm focuses on discretionary portfolio management and global asset allocation using a variety of investment vehicles and also sponsors private funds and a managed account wrap program.

Hafeez Fazal is a financial advisor at Register Financial Advisors, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Register Financial Advisors, LLC and Register Financial Associates, Inc since 2018 and previously at Raymond James & Associates from 2013 to 2018. Register Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, retirement plans, charitable institutions, foundations, and trusts. The firm uses a broad range of investment instruments and strategies, integrating both in-house and third-party managers, and offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with access to multiple wrap fee programs.

James Beck is a financial advisor at Griffith & Werner, Inc. with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, he worked for seven years at The Home Depot SSC. Griffith & Werner, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consulting services. The firm constructs portfolios in-house, focusing on individual equity positions with dividend-growth characteristics, along with fixed income and select ETFs or mutual funds.

Jonathan Bermudez is a financial advisor with Young Investment Advisors, Inc. based in Atlanta, GA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 10 years of industry experience, including a one-year tenure at Voya Financial Advisors. Bermudez is also an independent insurance agent, selling fixed insurance products. Young Investment Advisors provides investment consulting and portfolio management to a small number of individual clients, focusing on balanced asset allocation using mutual funds and ETFs. The firm offers non-discretionary advisory services primarily through fixed fees, hourly billing, and retainers, with clients retaining custody of their assets and proxy voting rights.

Shaun Duffy is a financial advisor at The Lloyd Advisory Group with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with The Lloyd Advisory Group since 2019. Prior to his advisory career, he worked at Outback Steakhouse for 13 years. The Lloyd Advisory Group provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services primarily to individual clients and personal trusts. The firm uses a three-bucket investment approach and relies on third-party model portfolios and money managers accessed through AE Wealth Management’s platform.

Baburhan Gucer is a financial advisor with Beam Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Atlanta, GA, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Beam Wealth Advisors and its predecessor entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Vice President of the Galatasaray USA Alumni Association and is involved in several business ventures including timber management and CPA services. Beam Wealth Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.6 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and ERISA consulting with an investment approach grounded in Modern and Post-Modern Portfolio Theory and behavioral finance.

Joshua Studebaker is a financial advisor at Loftin Wealth Partners with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential / LPL Enterprise LLC, BJM Financial, Inc., and 49 Wealth Management. Outside of advising, he is involved with Spark Collective Holdings LLC and works with Heart of Georgia Health Insurance and Virtus Accounting. Loftin Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charitable organizations, and corporations with portfolio management, financial planning, and managed account services. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management and employs strategies such as hedging, leverage, and options when appropriate.

Herman Hugo is a financial advisor at Goodwin Investment Advisory in Woodstock, GA, holding a Series 65 credential. He has been with Goodwin Investment Advisory since 2021 and previously worked at Infineon Technologies for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Hugo Link, LLC. Goodwin Investment Advisory provides discretionary investment management and advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $344 million in assets and employs dynamic asset allocation strategies using a range of investment vehicles, including proprietary offerings such as the Goodwin Large-Cap 20.

Rodney Thomas is a financial advisor at Legacy Partners Financial Group, LLC with a Series 65 designation. He has been affiliated with Legacy Partners since 2026 and has over two decades of experience with Future Planning Solutions, LLC and College Funding Awareness and Service Team, LLC. He is involved in college planning services through workshops and counseling. Legacy Partners Financial Group provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, and business clients. The firm uses model portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory and incorporates a mix of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analyses in portfolio construction.

Ellis Liddell is an investment advisor at ELE Advisory Services, Inc. with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked in hospitality and entertainment before joining ELE Wealth Management, Inc. He also serves as a director for a wealth-building program and works as an insurance agent. ELE Advisory Services, Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-planning seminars for individuals, business owners, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and customized Investment Policy Statements, managing portfolios across various asset classes while largely maintaining non-discretionary client control.

Riley Gessner is a financial advisor at Regent Peak Wealth Advisors, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Regent Peak Wealth Advisors in 2026, he worked at Ivy Asset Group and CAIS Capital LLC, among other firms. Regent Peak Wealth Advisors offers portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, family office and wealth-planning services, and selects third-party money managers for individuals and certain corporate clients. The firm emphasizes model portfolios and Modern Portfolio Theory, primarily allocating to ETFs and equities, and frequently uses sub-advisers or third-party managers in its strategies.

Thomas Klecker is a financial advisor at Narwhal Capital Management with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Tsunami and educational roles at the University of Utah and Alexandria Area Schools. Narwhal Capital Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm provides financial planning and portfolio management services, employing diversified asset allocation and combining investment advisory with in-house tax and accounting capabilities.

Travis James is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Benedict Financial Advisors, Inc. in Atlanta, GA. He has worked at both Benedict Financial Advisors and LPL Financial LLC for over two decades. Benedict Financial Advisors, Inc. manages approximately $475 million for individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes retirement income planning, discretionary portfolio management, and client education through lectures and workshops, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across a variety of investment strategies.

Adam Waller is a financial advisor at Register Financial Advisors, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for seven years. His background also includes roles at Wells Fargo and various other organizations. Register Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable institutions. The firm employs a broad range of investment strategies and tools, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and sponsors multiple wrap fee programs with a service model that incorporates derivatives and borrowing within managed accounts.

Matthew Lunger is a financial advisor at Wright Wealth LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wright Wealth in 2026, he operated as a self-employed consultant and led Kate Lunger Consulting over an eight-year period combined. Wright Wealth provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, employer retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines passive and active strategies within its asset allocation approach, offering discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and tax preparation assistance, alongside educational seminars and a membership program for client engagement.