M Ichael Kane is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 43 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at HUB International Investment Services, Inc., NRP Advisors, Inc., and New England Securities. Kane serves as a board member of the Retirement Advisor Council, a nonprofit industry organization. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and diverse investment strategies.

Christina Patel is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at Boulevard Homes and Keller Williams Buckhead and spent six years at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. Christina is also the registered agent of CP Real Estate LLC, an entity formed for real estate activities; she currently holds an inactive real estate license. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers for a variety of individual and institutional clients.

Matt Ellis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo and Truist Advisory Services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Joseph Mraz is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2019, he worked at Capstone Financial and has held coaching and teaching roles, including serving as an assistant golf coach at Blessed Trinity High School. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional services supported by comprehensive research and multiple portfolio management approaches.

Agnieszka Chmielewski is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles at PFS Investments Inc., Primerica Financial Services, and APCO. Primerica Advisors sponsors and 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 employs model-delivery strategies developed by third-party asset managers and provides custody and trade execution support through established partners like BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Erik Williams is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Fidelity Investments, and Wells Fargo. He also founded Kreative Intelligence LLC, a business selling custom goods. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, and municipal entities with tailored financial planning and consulting, offering a range of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and model managers.

Tommy Mills is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill from 1991 to 2017 and has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, offering a range of retail and institutional investment options.

Lisa Gravlee is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Peachtree Corners, GA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has nine years of experience with Edward Jones, along with prior roles as a self-employed advisor and with FAST Mentoring. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Christa Ross is a financial advisor with Merrill in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the Executive Sideline Director for the Alpharetta Junio Raiders Cheer program, a middle school cheer team. 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, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Noah Brand is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with Thrivent and its affiliates since 2025. Outside of financial services, Brand has experience managing small businesses in exterior cleaning and automotive repair. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic analyses covering a wide range of planning topics, with clients able to integrate planning with managed-account services under the WealthPlan billing option.

Diana Rosales Quintanilla is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC since 2018 and has a longer tenure at Wells Fargo Bank NA beginning in 2013. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Matthew Joines is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2019, following roles at Kestra Financial, NFP Securities, and Veracor. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a Retirement Operations Specialist providing consulting and coaching services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Bryant Thomas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Byrd-Mclellan Agency, Inc. and The River Golf Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering comprehensive financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services ranging from tailored planning to principal trading activities.

James Reeves is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and E*TRADE in various advisory roles. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers planning services both directly and through corporate partnerships.

Scott Johnson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at E*TRADE Capital Management LLC and Fidelity Brokerage Service LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a DIY credit repair business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and established tools, and it offers diverse investment solutions alongside traditional wealth management services.

Richard Jordan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Alpharetta, GA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience following a 28-year career in the U.S. Navy. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including retirement, education, and special-niche planning, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Elizabeth Walton is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked at AchieveIt and has been involved with Select Model Management Atlanta, a modeling agency, as an independent contractor since 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and a variety of advisory programs supported by firm-approved planning tools and investment research.

Lindsay Taylor is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Financial Services since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in the management and operations of investment-related products. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on a range of investment models implemented via established custodians.

Jack Norwood is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at George Pickett and Associates, State Street Corporation, and Blackbridge Financial, as well as involvement with White Sand Beach Association. Outside of finance, he was affiliated with Wears Woody for seven years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers planning services through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Kenneth Thomas is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience and has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2008. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and operates out of Alpharetta, GA. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and independent insurance agent of CPI Wealth Advisors LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform options tailored to client objectives.