Gray Long is a financial advisor at Donaldson Capital Management LLC with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Donaldson Capital Management, his background includes roles outside of finance, such as work at the University of Georgia Golf Course and Vacayzen. Donaldson Capital Management provides investment management, financial planning, consulting, and retirement plan services to both individual and institutional clients. The firm employs proprietary portfolio strategies and a combination of fundamental, technical, and statistical analysis, serving a diverse client base that includes retirement plans, banking institutions, and municipal sponsors.

Reno Borgognoni is a financial advisor with Archer Investment Corporation, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at HD Vest Advisory Services and Hd Vest Investment Securities, and he has operated his own CPA practice since 1988. Outside of advising, Borgognoni serves as a director and officer for a homeowners association and a local Knights of Columbus council, and acts as a fractional CFO for a professional services firm. Archer Investment Corporation provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and investment companies, managing approximately $900 million primarily on a discretionary basis. The firm offers both comprehensive financial assessments and model-based portfolio strategies, with a focus on diversified allocations across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and options.

Lee Harman is a financial advisor at Beacon Global Advisor Network, LLC with a Series 65 designation and experience starting in 2023. He previously worked at Saunderson House from 2016 to 2023. Beacon Global Advisor Network serves a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, and trusts. The firm offers customized investment solutions primarily managed on discretionary bases, with a notable specialization in pension-transfer services for U.K. expatriates.

Sebastian Castano is a financial advisor with John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and several financial services firms. He has also operated a fixed insurance sales business. John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC provides financial planning and consultative services to individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, and business entities, using a technology-assisted model to deliver written financial plans and an Emergency Savings program.

Mark Willoughby is a CFP®, CFA®, and holds a Series 65 license with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Modera Wealth Management, LLC since 2011. Modera Wealth Management, LLC provides fiduciary, fee-only advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach is allocation-driven and based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified portfolios and a range of strategies such as independent managers and optional ESG integration.

Edwin Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling and has prior experience with MML Investors Services, LLC, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, and Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. Outside of financial advising, he is also an insurance broker specializing in life, disability, and long-term care insurance. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 260 advisors serving more than 20,000 clients across 66 offices. The firm focuses on long-term, diversified portfolio management overseen by an internal Investment Management team, offering customizable models and a range of wealth-management services.

John Morgan is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Beacon Global Advisor Network, LLC with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Blacktower Financial Management (US) LLC and Blacktower Financial Management International, providing financial and investment advice. Beacon Global Advisor Network, LLC offers investment advisory and planning services primarily to individual clients through a network of about 60 independent advisors. The firm manages discretionary portfolios using a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, with specialized advisory services for U.K. expatriates.

Michael Tarrant is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at IFG Advisory, LLC since 2015. He has also been associated with LPL Financial during the same period. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an insurance agent presenting policies for third-party agencies. IFG Advisory, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm provides comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers specialized services such as real estate planning and business valuation.

Michael Saulnier is a financial advisor with Aprio Wealth Management, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He is co-owner of Capital Payments Consulting, LLC, a family consulting business that helps business owners reduce banking fees. Saulnier also serves as a board member of Hope Atlanta Young Professionals. Aprio Wealth Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, qualified retirement plans, and business entities. The firm employs asset allocation and a variety of trading techniques while coordinating with affiliated tax professionals and managing approximately $1.57 billion in assets under advisement as a 3(21) adviser.

Barry Kaplan is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Modera Wealth Management, LLC since 2017. Prior to this, he worked at Southern Wealth Management, Inc. d.b.a. Cambridge Wealth Counsel from 2003 to 2016. He is a managing partner of several family investment partnerships focused on business and tax administration. Modera Wealth Management, LLC provides fiduciary, fee-only advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an allocation-driven investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified portfolios with mutual funds, ETFs, individual debt securities, and selected equities, supplemented by independent managers and other specialized strategies.

Min Jian Yang is a financial advisor at Capital Investment Advisors, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Capital Investment Advisors, Yang worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. Capital Investment Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning through a centralized investment platform that combines standardized asset-allocation models and advisor customization. The firm also provides pension consulting and family office–style support, with access to private investment solutions and specialized in-house planning resources.

Cassandra Stiff is a financial advisor with BCG Securities, Inc. and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. She has 24 years of industry experience with prior roles at Horace Mann Investors, Inc. and Horace Mann Companies. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on education-focused nonprofit boards including the Kennesaw Business Association and the Douglas County School System Foundation, and participates as an adviser on the Her Money Her Choice podcast, which provides financial education for women. BCG Securities, Inc. serves institutional retirement plans and individual clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting services. The firm emphasizes tailored investment policy statements and non-discretionary advice, utilizing independent third-party managers and a range of analytical approaches across various investment strategies.

James Bolus is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Beacon Global Advisor Network, LLC, where he has worked since 2022. He has a total of two years of industry experience and also maintains a role with iFS Hong Kong, which he has held since 2003. Beacon Global Advisor Network, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services primarily to individual clients through a network of approximately 60 independent advisors. The firm manages around $397 million in client assets and offers discretionary portfolio management, modular financial planning, and retirement consulting, with specialized advisory services for U.K. expatriates.

Kramer Shiflett is a financial advisor at Howard Capital Management, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Howard Capital Management since 2018. Prior to joining Howard Capital, he spent two years at Bank of America and Merrill. Howard Capital Management serves a diverse range of clients, including retail and high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional investors. The firm employs proprietary tactical indicators and model portfolios, often utilizing its own mutual funds and ETFs, to manage discretionary portfolios and provide various investment advisory services.

Troy Tomczak is a CFP® certificant with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Capital Investment Advisors, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Invesco and Merrill. Capital Investment Advisors, LLC serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning. The firm employs a centralized investment platform with standardized asset allocation models and provides specialized in-house resources for estate and tax planning.

Dustin Tait is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC based in Atlanta, GA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Freedom First Retirement Design, Inc., Cortez Wealth Advisors, and Ameriprise. Outside of advisory services, he owns Freedom First Retirement Design, Inc., which sells fixed and long-term care insurance products. Foundations Investment Advisors LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans. The firm uses a variety of analytical approaches and offers services through a large network of affiliated offices and representatives.

Ernest Tannis is a financial advisor with Level Four Advisory Services, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at NMS Capital Advisors, Cabot Lodge Securities, IFS Securities, and AutoBizBrokers. Outside of financial advising, he serves on the board of a homeowners association and operates a driving school and a blockchain validator business. Level Four Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $6.5 billion for individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and public entities. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers through model portfolios and various platform arrangements.

Miranda Black is a CFP® with one year of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at IFG Advisory, LLC. She has held roles at IFG Advisory since 2019 and has professional experience with LPL Financial dating back to 2018. Outside of advising, she provides administrative support to IFG Advisory, LLC. IFG Advisory, LLC offers advisory services to 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 combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services.

Jason Eagle is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Regal Investment Advisors LLC since 2020 and previously worked at JOYN Advisors, Inc., Minnesota Life Insurance Company, and Securian Financial Services Inc. Eagle also operates as an independent insurance agent, dedicating part of his time to life and annuity products. Regal Investment Advisors, doing business as LionShare, provides model portfolio implementation and discretionary investment management to a network of registered advisers and their high-net-worth and corporate clients, managing approximately $2.88 billion across proprietary and third-party strategies.

Tripp Mullen III is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with IFG Advisory, LLC since 2017 and has prior experience at SunTrust Advisory Services and Suntrust Investment Services. He is based in Atlanta, GA. IFG Advisory, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm uses a variety of investment approaches and offers portfolio management, standalone planning, and consulting services, with an emphasis on tailored strategies and regular portfolio reviews.