Erica Carson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Marietta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services and Amazon Web Services. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in a consignment business in Marietta, GA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kevin Sechrist is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Woodstock, GA, with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and JP Morgan Chase. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branches.

Tien Sun is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in guiding high-income professionals, entrepreneurs, and emerging wealth builders. With a decade of industry experience, Tien focuses on helping clients translate financial success into intentional, lasting wealth by integrating investment strategy, tax-aware planning, and legacy considerations. He collaborates closely with clients' CPAs and attorneys to ensure aligned and strategic financial plans, assisting during pivotal moments such as business exits, liquidity events, and divorce. Tien holds a Bachelor's Degree in finance and international management from the University of Massachusetts, Boston, and has earned the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He is a member of several professional organizations including the Asian Leadership Network at Bank of America, the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts, the National Association of Chinese Americans, and the National Association of Women Business Owners. Based in Atlanta, Tien serves clients nationwide. Outside of his professional role, Tien values spending time with his three children and enjoys various personal interests such as drawing, hiking, music, reading, rock climbing, traveling, watching movies, and practicing yoga. He is also active in community involvement through organizations affiliated with Bank of America and Merrill Lynch.

Deborah Flugstad is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2007. She holds a Series 66 license and operates out of Kennesaw, GA. Outside of her advisory role, she is president of Verden Haus, LLC, a vacation rental business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Richard Lebel Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Marietta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at VOYA Financial Advisors and Magellan Planning Group, Inc. He also works as an independent agent for non-variable insurance products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and various portfolio management tools.

Frederick Saavedra is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Dallas, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC from 2014 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a separate business entity, Fred Saavedra LLC, which is not related to investment activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, incorporating both discretionary and non-discretionary management with support from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Grace Harris is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., JP Morgan Securities, LLC, and Bank of America, N.A. Her career at Merrill spans two periods, from 2013 to 2018 and from 2022 to the present. 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, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jackson Heinlen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Marietta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Equitable Advisors and has held various roles at credit unions and universities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Gerry Hamill is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 31 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company and Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. Hamill also serves as an insurance agent offering traditional life insurance through Lincoln Financial Advisors. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, providing integrated brokerage and investment advisory services with access to multiple advisory platforms and third-party money managers.

Michael Hynes is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing, having joined in 2024, and previously worked at CUSO Financial Services and Edward Jones. 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 operates at scale with over $671 billion in assets under management and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics.

Rod Bazarsky is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Tradebe Environmental Services from 2010 to 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Corey Martin is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC for 14 years. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

David Cauble IV is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Atlanta, GA, holding the Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked with Ferst Readers and Kennesaw State, and he has been involved with Stadia Church Planting. Cauble serves in several nonprofit roles, including as a board member and trustee for multiple foundations and colleges, providing strategic planning and governance support. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm combines client planning with managed-account options under a consolidated billing approach while maintaining separate service components.

Kathryn Montcalm is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Ridley International Inc. and ongoing work with PFS Investments Inc. She is also involved with Post Oak Baptist Church. In addition to advisory services, she receives compensation for referrals related to home security, automation products, and loan services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure while delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Kenneth Whitley is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2004. Outside of advising, he is an owner of WVP Ventures LLC, an entity involved in leasing office space to his firm. 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, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Samuel Vogelbacher is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Marietta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and having three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments and Wells Fargo. Outside of advising, he has ongoing involvement with Uber in a non-investment employment capacity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing model portfolios, research, and various management strategies.

Leah Sesto is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation. Her prior work includes roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank, PNC Bank, and Premier Health Services. Outside of her advisory role, she owns an event equipment rental business, Poppies to Peaches LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, managing approximately $671 billion in assets and employing over 14,000 financial advisors.

David Nunez is a financial advisor with Merrill in Marietta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill since 2021 and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2026. His background includes roles in both academic and staffing organizations. 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 investment strategies.

Stephen Albritton is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2020 and previously spent three years with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, as well as institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Michael Pefferly is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Kennesaw, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 25 years of industry experience. He worked at Scottrade, Inc. for 12 years before joining Charles Schwab in 2019. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.