Michael Stokes is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 8 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at E*TRADE Securities LLC and State Farm. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, focusing on tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and methodologies to model client outcomes.

Austin Brookshire is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently with Primerica Advisors in Duluth, GA. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and employment at the University of Georgia and Bulldog Car Wash. He is involved in management and operations of investment-related products outside of his advisory role. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, alongside corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with a model-driven investment approach supported by third-party asset managers, custodians, and overlay managers.

Valvis Tinsley is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Primerica Financial Services since 2016. Primerica Advisors sponsors 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 entities. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and provides advisory services through a large network of advisors.

Darian Avery is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Avery held roles at firms including TEKsystems, Splunk, and H&R Block, and was involved with Casino Party Aces and Enlightened Homes LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured planning tools and extensive asset management.

Elizabeth Nelson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her industry career in 2024. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked at Havertys Furniture and has been operating a publishing business since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through a combination of advisory and broker-dealer capabilities.

Bobbi Johnson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Duluth, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2019 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with The Myx Marriage Group, Inc., a marriage support network for which she creates short YouTube videos discussing marriage issues. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a variety of retail and institutional investment services.

Kok Wong is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and currently practices in Lilburn, GA. In addition to his advisory role, Wong is involved in CPA consulting through David Wong CPA and works in real estate sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to use a variety of portfolio management strategies, and it manages over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Joshua Carr is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones from 2013 to 2019 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2019. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

James Mizell III is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JP Morgan Securities LLC, JP Morgan Chase Bank, TD Ameritrade Investment Management, and Scottrade, Inc. 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Christopher Powell is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 6 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2004 and previously at Bank of America, N.A. for one year. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional plans.

David Smith Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Truist Advisory Services and Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services. 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, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and multiple portfolio strategies.

Mike Verroi is the Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, where he has worked since 2018. In this role, he focuses on helping families and philanthropies build a legacy of meaningful impact through a structured financial planning process. He has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having served as Vice President, Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2010 to 2018. Prior to that, he held positions including Vice President, Sales Development at Futurity First Insurance Group in 2009, Assistant Regional Marketing Director at MetLife in 2008, Managing Partner at New England Financial from 2003 to 2008, and Senior Partner at New York Life Insurance Company from 1991 to 2003. Outside of his professional work, Mike has interests in baseball, football, military service, outdoor adventures, and softball.

Stephen Pearson Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include multiple positions at E*Trade Securities LLC and Morgan Stanley Service Group, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with two non-investment businesses, including an electronic engineering firm and a pool design company where he performs CAD drawings. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly to individuals and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Herman Thompson Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2018, he worked at Sii and John Hancock Mid-Atlantic Agency from 2004 to 2018. Thompson serves on the board of directors for The Frazer Center, a nonprofit organization focused on fostering learning and social opportunities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with customized portfolio construction supported by asset-allocation tools, risk assessment, and access to multiple third-party managed account platforms.

Benjamin Thompson is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Monroe, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Equitable Advisors LLC and self-employment in investment-related product management. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options within a wrap-fee structure.

Franklin Whitworth is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, leveraging the investment resources of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America to support clients' financial needs. He joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2005 and currently holds the Wealth Management Advisor title. He specializes in areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and tax minimization. Franklin holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC)™, CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Franklin earned a B.S. in Consumer Economics with a Family Financial Management Emphasis and a B.B.A. in Risk Management and Insurance from the University of Georgia. He resides in Suwanee with his wife and their two children. His personal interests include football, golfing, scuba diving, skiing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Eleanor Pascual is a financial advisor at Cetera with four years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Minnesota Life Insurance Co, Securian Financial Services Inc, Providential Legacy Group, and Pruco Securities, LLC, and spent over two decades at State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the boards of the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Georgia and Makabayan Georgia, Inc., focusing on community outreach and affairs, and is involved with the WWAAC Alliance Foundation, a nonprofit supporting Asian American communities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to implement a variety of portfolio strategies, combining discretionary and non-discretionary authorities across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Ross Leikvoll is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual, Truist Bank, and multiple terms at Target. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and a comprehensive advisory approach without offering individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Steven Marcu is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 63 designation and with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated bank since 1997 and 2005, respectively. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering a range of advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and employs a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by in-house research and due diligence.

John Schaars Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2015. His prior work includes positions at Regions Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.