Chadwick Messina is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Truist and its related entities since 2018, including prior roles at BB&T Investments and BB&T Securities. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, and fiduciary support, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

David Lecompte is a CFP® and Series 66–licensed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He currently works at Savant Wealth Management and previously held roles at Bridgeworth, LLC and LPL Financial. Savant Wealth Management serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients, providing comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and family office services. The firm combines evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation with actively managed strategies and sub-advised mandates, supported by its scale and integrated affiliated services.

James Harris III is a financial advisor at Stifel with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Stifel since 2015. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology that uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support asset allocation and financial planning.

Leslie Layne is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Hoover, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has seven years of experience at Edward Jones following previous roles at PRUCO Securities and The Prudential Insurance Company of America, as well as ten years at State Farm Insurance and its management corporation. Leslie has served as a panelist in a FINRA dispute resolution arbitration case in Alabama. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Whitney Henson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. 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 tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm employs a structured financial planning process and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jeffrey English is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, as well as at Citigroup Global Markets since 2000. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services that utilize structured discovery conversations and approved planning tools.

Joseph Donald IV is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, Alabama, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and involvement with Sunrise Fly Shop. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery tools and firm-approved methodologies.

Glenn Draper II is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 34 years of industry experience, with prior roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools, with services spanning cash-flow, retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, among other specialized areas.

Caroline Hancock is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021. Her prior work experience includes roles in automotive merchandising and nonprofit organizations, as well as a position at Birmingham Southern College. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis from its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Darryl Wilson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2025 and previously spent 15 years at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he provides tax preparation services to select clients on a limited basis. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services across multiple program structures, featuring access to affiliated and third-party model portfolios and investment managers.

Stephen Iaconis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Birmingham, AL, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and having 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Level Four Advisory Services and Osaic FA, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in distributing non-variable insurance products through several agencies. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by proprietary research, third-party asset management, and integrated non-advisory financial services.

Paul Bush is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Bank of America, Merrill, BBVA Securities, and Compass Bank. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, providing financial planning and advisory services with non-discretionary consulting based on detailed analyses and supported by firm research and a range of portfolio management options.

Raymond Skinner is a financial advisor with Cetera in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Concourse Financial Group Securities and True Wealth Advisors, and currently serves as a co-member and private wealth manager at Provident Partners LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm that offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm supports a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement various model portfolios and bespoke strategies with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

William Cummings is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2019 and previously held roles at BBVA Securities Inc., BBVA Wealth Solutions Inc., BBVA Compass Insurance Agency, Inc., and Compass Bank from 2004 to 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools, including Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations, to develop tailored financial plans.

Rhett Whitley is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with over 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Primerica since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a public notary in Birmingham, AL. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selective separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on percentage-based fees rather than fixed billing.

Dylan Young is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2022, he worked at Peachtree Planning and held various roles across different sectors. Young serves as a Junior Board Member for Down Syndrome Alabama, contributing to event planning and awareness efforts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through both direct client engagements and corporate financial planning agreements.

Matthew Nichols is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he held roles at MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, and worked in education at Keiser University, Delta State University, Shelton State Community College, and Prattville High School. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and annual retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Hollis Gieger Jr. is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2013 and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Gieger is a passive investor in several biotechnology and technology venture entities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Laneeca Taylor is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010. Taylor holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and is based in Birmingham, AL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and a range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Clinton Vance is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc for 11 years before joining Cetera in 2025. Outside of finance, he coaches a competitive U10 boys soccer team for Hoover Soccer Club, managing practices, tournaments, and team administration. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and retirement services through a multi-manager platform, featuring discretionary and non-discretionary options and access to third-party money managers.