John Little IV is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering a range of brokerage and investment advisory services including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, supported by proprietary research and various capital markets services.

Thomas Luptowski is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He helps individuals and families pursue their financial goals through personalized wealth management strategies. His approach begins with understanding each client's full financial picture and objectives, enabling him to tailor flexible strategies that adapt to changing market conditions. He also provides clients access to Merrill's investment insights and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America. Thomas’s expertise includes personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Master’s Degree from Loyola University Chicago and a Bachelor’s Degree from Eastern Michigan University. Outside of his professional work, Thomas enjoys baseball, basketball, football, hiking, and spending time with his family.

Olivia Farrugia is a Planning Consultant who focuses on helping clients build toward financial independence by developing confidence in their financial plans. She begins her process by understanding what matters most to her clients and presenting the possibilities to make informed financial decisions together. Olivia has experience working with Fidelity Investments, where she served as a Financial Representative from 2023 to 2025 and then as a Relationship Manager from 2025 to 2026. Her personal interests include cooking and baking, family activities, parenthood, photography, reading, and traveling.

Kaylene Seelos is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and E*Trade Securities. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm uses a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios drawn from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Michael Lynch is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of experience at the firm and a total of 10 years in the industry. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. Lynch serves as a finance committee member and advisory board member for the charitable organization Skate Like a Girl. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Aaron Newton is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2022. In this position, he works with clients to create, implement, and monitor financial plans tailored to their individual needs. With four years of experience in the financial advisory field, Aaron focuses on developing personalized strategies through one-on-one client relationships. His expertise centers on understanding clients' financial goals and assisting them in navigating their financial planning journey. Aaron brings a practical approach to financial consulting, emphasizing consistent collaboration and monitoring to adapt plans as needed. Outside of his professional work, Aaron has interests in baseball, cars, comedy, golf, and soccer.

Shane Wilson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2013. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jay Gentry is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and OppenheimerFunds. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for a local homeowners association. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies.

Allston Lewis is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and has held various roles including positions at Texas Christian University and Camp Greystone. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Benjamin Casebolt is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2003 and Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios with strategic asset allocations supported by in-house research.

Matthew Dion is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing in various capacities from 2009 to 2026. Dion also owns and operates MATT DION LLC, an independent financial practice based in Roswell, Georgia. 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 provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and technology.

Glen Merritt is a CFP® certificant with 23 years of industry experience, currently advising at Raymond James Financial in Cartersville, GA, where he has worked since 2011. He owns two support companies, GAM Financial, Inc. and Merritt Financial, the latter being a branding name without a formal business entity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides comprehensive financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse clientele, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients, utilizing tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and a large advisor network.

David Halpern is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 43 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Merrill Lynch for 25 years, currently based in the Atlanta/Buckhead office, where he serves high net worth individuals, families, and nonprofit organizations. Prior to Merrill Lynch, David spent 18 years with New York Life Insurance Company focusing on estate, charitable, financial, retirement, and investment planning for business owners and high net worth clients. David holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from The Ohio State University. He has earned several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He is a former President of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), Atlanta Chapter, and is a member of the National Association of Plan Advisors and the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA). David and his wife, Jody, live in Milton, Georgia, and have four children. He is actively involved in community service, volunteering and fundraising for organizations focused on heart, cancer, and brain health research. Outside of work, David enjoys basketball, music, and spending time with his family.

Nancy Tice is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Merrill since 2012, with a brief tenure at RBC Capital Markets from 2019 to 2021, and prior experience at IMG Sports Marketing. Nancy is based in Alpharetta, GA. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Angela Bloom is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Fidelity and its affiliates since 1995. Her current roles include positions with Fidelity Investments and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, as well as registered investment companies and a charitable gift fund. The firm uses a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios, including the use of model portfolios that incorporate mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Adam Holthouse is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. He collaborates with individuals, families, and business owners to develop tailored long-term planning strategies based on unique financial goals. He has 19 years of experience in the financial consulting field, having held positions at E*TRADE Securities from 2011 to 2023, Cambridge Financial from 2008 to 2011, and Ameriprise Financial Services from 2007 to 2008.

Collin Kee is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 license and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He worked at CUSO Financial Services, Lp for 13 years prior to joining Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

James Adams is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including Morgan Stanley, J.P. Morgan Securities, Bank of America, Merrill, and E*TRADE. Adams is currently based in Alpharetta, Georgia. 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 combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative investment onboarding process.

Christian D. Garrett is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2000 and is based in Alpharetta, GA. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Thomas Kikly is a financial advisor with Merrill in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2018 and previously held positions at Accumulation Wealth Strategies, Inc. and Principal Securities. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.