Michael Sorrow Jr. is a financial advisor at BIP Wealth, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 65 designation with six years of industry experience. He has worked at BIP Wealth since 2019 and previously spent 22 years at Greene Consulting Associates, LLC. BIP Wealth, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management with an investment approach that includes private-market securities and options-based covered-call strategies alongside traditional public-market investments.

Veronica Harrell is a financial advisor with The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with The Strategic Financial Alliance since 2011. Outside of advisory work, she serves as AVP of Compliance for SFA Holdings and subsidiaries, a holding company providing shared compliance services within the financial services sector. The Strategic Financial Alliance serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm offers multiple portfolio programs and supports third-party manager platforms, managing a majority of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Patricia Koehn is a financial advisor with The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. in Peachtree Corners, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 37 years of industry experience. She has been with The Strategic Financial Alliance since 2003. Outside of her advisory role, she is president of Koehn Financial Group, a marketing services business. The Strategic Financial Alliance provides advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and a subscription-style wealth planning service. The firm operates multiple portfolio programs and supports third-party manager platforms, with a majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Howard Katz is a financial advisor with IFG Advisory, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with IFG Advisory since 2014 and also maintains an affiliation with LPL Financial. Katz provides continuing education as an instructor for Certified Financial Planners, insurance agents, and CPAs, offering ethics and compliance courses. IFG Advisory serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm employs a multifaceted investment approach utilizing fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, managing portfolios through various methods including in-house management and third-party managers, and offers specialized services such as real estate planning and business valuation.

George Chen is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at BIP Wealth, LLC since 2026, following eight years at Red Tortoise, LLC and three years at FDx Advisors. BIP Wealth, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management, including tailored asset allocations and private-market investment options for qualified investors.

John Richter Jr. is a financial advisor with Merit Financial Advisors in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms, including TD Ameritrade, Charles Schwab, and Merrill. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach focuses on long-term, diversified asset allocation using centrally managed portfolios overseen by an internal investment management team, with additional support from third-party managers and sub-advisers.

Walter Storm III is a financial advisor with StoneX Advisors Inc. in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 46 years of industry experience. He has worked with StoneX Advisors Inc. since 2021 and has been with StoneX Securities Inc. since 1991. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as CFO of Walter E. Storm & Associates, Inc., a financial services business. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan consulting, and related services. The firm uses a combination of independent advisors, proprietary models, and third-party managers, supported by integrated platforms and affiliate resources within the StoneX Group.

Christopher Thornton is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Beacon Global Advisor Network, LLC and Paratus Wealth Ltd. since 2025, and previously held roles at Blacktower Financial Management (US) LLC, Blacktower Cayman, and deVere USA Inc. Beacon Global Advisor Network, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to individual clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals, through a network of approximately 60 independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, modular financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and third-party model managers.

Rebecca Stone is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Balentine since 2025. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley for 15 years, as well as Citigroup Global Markets and Wells Fargo Clearing. Balentine provides wealth management, financial planning, investment management, family office services, and sub-advisory arrangements to entrepreneurs, families, high-net-worth individuals, and institutional clients. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using a Capital Markets Forecast and a Building Blocks framework, combining active and passive strategies across multiple asset classes.

James Rayburn is a financial advisor with Beacon Global Advisor Network, LLC, holding a Series 65 license and three years of industry experience. He is the owner and principal of The Wealth Genesis, a firm providing wealth management services to clients in the European Union. His prior experience includes work at Harrison Brook Ltd. and running Rayburn Wealth Management. Beacon Global Advisor Network serves individuals, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, and trusts with customized portfolios that often include third-party managed models, mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income. The firm offers specialized pension-transfer services for U.K. nationals and operates as a network of independent advisory representatives with varied service and compensation arrangements.

Kelly Gallimore is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and has worked at Merit Financial Advisors since 2015, after four years at Ronald Blue & Co., LLC. 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 other institutional clients. The firm emphasizes long-term, diversified asset allocation through centrally managed sleeves and model portfolios, supported by an internal investment management team and external sub-advisers.

Emily Fleming is a Series 65-licensed advisor at BIP Wealth, LLC with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining BIP Wealth in 2025, she worked at Signature FD, Wiser Wealth Management, and Somerset Advisory. She holds a degree from the University of Georgia. 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 household-level plans using mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, individual securities, and options-based covered-call strategies, and also provides advisory services to private pooled vehicles and private-market offerings.

Hayes Chamblee is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at BIP Wealth, LLC with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining BIP Wealth in 2024, he worked at Gratus Capital LLC from 2022 to 2024 and has a background that includes roles at Campbell University and Broughton High School. BIP Wealth, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management, with tailored asset allocations and private-market offerings for qualified investors.

Kiliaen Ludlow is a financial advisor with Arkadios Wealth Advisors in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Triad Advisors Inc and Arden Trust Company. He serves as a board member for the Prestwick Homeowners Association, overseeing neighborhood matters and events. Arkadios Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans through a combination of advisor-managed accounts, third-party money managers, and financial planning. The firm employs a diverse investment approach supported by an in-house portfolio team and offers fiduciary retirement plan consulting under an integrated operating model.

David Randall is a financial advisor with Elevation Point Wealth Partners, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of finance, he provides baseball instruction to young clients through his own business, David Randall Baseball Lessons. Elevation Point Wealth Partners offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm employs a blend of strategic and tactical asset allocation across various investment vehicles, including separately managed accounts and third-party models, and provides specialized services such as retirement-plan consulting and alternatives access.

Giuseppe Riggi is a financial advisor at Beacon Global Advisor Network, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Beacon Global Advisor Network, he worked at firms including Carlton Group and Prudential Investments. In addition to his advisory role, he provides wealth management services focused on expatriates and U.S.-connected individuals through Chase Buchanan USA and is involved in real estate capital advisory at Max Benjiman Partners. Beacon Global Advisor Network serves individuals, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, and trusts, offering asset management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and pension-advice services tailored particularly to U.K. expatriates. The firm employs customized portfolios combining third-party managed models, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, with a notable capability in handling U.K. pension transfers through coordinated processes and platforms.

Marcia Mayoue is a CFP® and CFA® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at BIP Wealth, LLC since 2011. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and operates out of Atlanta, GA. BIP Wealth, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser that serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management. The firm utilizes tailored asset allocations and private-market securities for qualified investors and provides advisory services to private pooled vehicles and sponsor activities through affiliated entities.

Courtney Murphy Mesa is a financial advisor at OpenArc Corporate Advisory, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining OpenArc in 2025, she worked at Merrill for five years and Fidelity in various roles from 2015 to 2020. OpenArc Corporate Advisory provides wealth management, financial planning, and investment management services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses a diversified investment approach combining institutional research and manager due diligence across public and private markets, and serves clients including high-net-worth individuals, plan sponsors, endowments, and foundations.

Franklin Sullivan is a financial advisor at OpenArc Corporate Advisory, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Voya Investment Management, Onward Reserve, and Cannon Financial Strategists. He also has experience in education from roles at the University of Georgia and Deerfield Windsor School. OpenArc Corporate Advisory provides wealth management, financial planning, and investment management services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and institutional retirement plans. The firm emphasizes a research-driven investment process and offers governance-oriented services for plan sponsors and nonprofit clients.

Andrew Cole is a CFP® professional affiliated with BIP Wealth, LLC, based in Atlanta, GA. He has four years of combined experience in financial advisory and related roles, including prior positions at Blue Trust and Blumark Financial Advisors. His background also includes teaching roles at Liberty University and Samford University. 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, with an investment approach that includes both public and private market strategies tailored to client needs.