Carlton Ford is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors in Duluth, GA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ford Motor Company, Schneider Electric, Southern Company, and Incomm Inc. He is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through Primerica Mortgage, LLC and affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports accounts with custodial services from Pershing.

Bradley Roberson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Merrill for 12 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2024. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Christopher Leathers is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at PFS Investments Inc. since 2008 and with Primerica Financial Services since 2005. In addition to advisory services, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers model-based investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and provides advisory services through a large network of financial advisors.

Patrick Ballance is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to develop strategies aimed at achieving their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. He provides guidance on a range of financial topics including investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events. Patrick also facilitates access to Bank of America specialists for services related to banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a bachelor's degree from the University System of Georgia. Patrick's approach involves understanding clients' priorities to offer ongoing advice and support as their needs evolve.

Jacob Sanders is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Infinite Asset Management and Capital Asset Advisory Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he operates Jacob Sanders Financial, LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting services supported by model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven solutions.

Joseph Richards is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds the CFA® designation and Series 65 and 66 licenses. He has five years of industry experience, including roles at Truist, Ardent Trust, and Financial Consultants Group, Inc. His current position at MassMutual began in 2026. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning engagements using advanced analytical tools and provides event-driven planning programs such as divorce and estate settlement planning.

Massod Jamshidi is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. Prior to this role, he served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024. His earlier experience includes positions at E*TRADE Financial, where he worked as a Financial Consultant from 2017 to 2022, a Branch Service Representative from 2016 to 2017, and a Senior Financial Services Representative from 2015 to 2016. Throughout his career, Massod has focused on developing customized financial plans that align with his clients' unique needs and goals. He emphasizes close communication to monitor and update financial strategies as life events occur, aiming to help clients successfully reach their financial objectives.

Andrew Bowie is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has worked primarily with E*TRADE Capital Management and Morgan Stanley since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for the Hyde Park Homeowners Association, managing dues collection and payment of communal expenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, delivering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-based planning services.

Barrett Brightwell is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who specializes in Private Wealth Management for families and Corporate Retirement Plans. He has over 17 years of experience in customizing wealth strategies, with expertise in areas such as family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic and values-based investing, tax minimization, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Barrett holds multiple professional designations, including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a double major in Finance and Economics, attending on a full athletic scholarship and lettering four years as a tight end on the football team. Residing in Buckhead with his wife Rachael and their two sons, Barrett actively participates in competitive tennis through the United States Tennis Association (USTA) and Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association (ALTA). In addition to tennis, his personal interests include football, golf, music, reading, running, skiing, soccer, and traveling. Barrett emphasizes a holistic approach to financial advising with a focus on connecting all aspects of clients’ financial lives to help prioritize and pursue their most important goals.

Hayley Norton is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Primerica in 2024, she worked in various roles including legal and administrative positions at firms such as Kaye Lembeck Hitt and French Family Law Firm and the HELP Clinic. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors and select corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-driven investment strategies and operates at scale with approximately 3,948 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Stephen Marcopulos is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2015 and Charles Schwab Bank since 2017. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios, supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Russell Clemmer IV is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2019 and previously was with Kestra Financial Services and Legacy Advisory Partners. Clemmer serves as a finance committee member at First Baptist Church Alpharetta and is president of both Legacy Advisory Partners and Clemmer Consulting Company. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through independent financial professionals using a variety of portfolio management and model-based solutions.

Feng Liu is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance and its affiliated services for eight years. His current roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Stephen Mckinley is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with the firm since August 19, 2013. Stephen holds several professional designations, including Certified Portfolio Manager (CPM), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is registered with FINRA-Series 7 and 66. Stephen earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from The University of Alabama, obtaining a Master's degree in Applied Economics from its Manderson Graduate School of Business with honors. His expertise focuses on delivering wealth management services that address complex financial decisions and simplify clients' lives to help them achieve their financial goals and desired lifestyles before and during retirement. His client focus areas include College Education Planning, Corporate Executive Services, Executive Compensation, Equity Compensation Services, Family Wealth Management Strategies, Legacy Planning, LGBT Wealth Planning, Managing New Wealth, Personal Retirement Planning, and Women and Wealth. Stephen lives in Brookhaven with his wife Katie and their family. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys adventure sports, boating, football, golfing, music, skiing, and spending time with his family. In 2023, he was named to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list as a member of The Snider Team.

William Adams is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at CUNA Mutual Group, CUNA Brokerage Services, and Cetera Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Adams owns a mobile DJ service and hosts a YouTube show called "Is It News?". LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from both internal and third-party sources.

Michael Bates is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been serving as a financial advisor since 2000, bringing over two decades of experience to his role. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, he spent ten years working in the Commercial Insurance brokerage industry. Michael specializes in planning-based asset management with a focus on retirement, educational savings, and estate planning for high net worth individuals and families. His expertise includes legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He provides personalized financial strategies developed through one-on-one consultation designed to help clients pursue their long-term goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Tennessee and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Michael is also involved in the community through his participation in the Rotary Club of Forsyth County and Habitat for Humanity. He resides in Cumming with his wife Susan and enjoys running, tennis, and spending time with his family.

Jimmy Laffiteau is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 66, 65, and 63 licenses with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, he worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and PRUCO Securities from 2014 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Michel Laffite LLC, a consulting business, and is a member of the online retail platform Poshmark. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured planning process.

Mitchell Siegel is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2023. He partners with Fidelity's high-net-worth clients and families to provide tailored financial planning and wealth strategies. Prior to his current role, Mitchell held several positions at Fidelity, including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Trade Execution Specialist III. Before joining Fidelity, he worked as a Retirement Services Representative at Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2019. Mitchell holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation. He is married and recently welcomed his first child, experiences that have deepened his appreciation for long-term financial planning. Outside of work, Mitchell enjoys baseball, football, tennis, social events with friends, and is a pet owner.

Terra Winter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lawrenceville, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, Terra worked at Invest Financial Corp. from 2014 to 2018 and has concurrent experience at United Community Bank since 2014. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and third-party research.

Jessica Ciupuliga is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2016, with a brief tenure at Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a variety of advisory programs supported by firm-approved planning tools and investment models.