Charles Major is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and previously worked at E*TRADE Securities LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm‑approved tools and investment committee analyses.

James Gray is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Gray is involved in several real estate and manufacturing ventures and serves on the board of Orchard Resources, a civic and community organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing detailed financial planning and advisory services to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning processes and tools, including economic projections and simulations, and offers a range of retail and institutional investment products.

Angad Tomar is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Bank of America, LPL Financial, New York Life, Auto Gallery Imports, and T-Mobile. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joanne Ryan is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2001, concurrently affiliated with Bank of America since 2010. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gabriel Baawo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2014, with a break during which he was affiliated with Invesco Distributors and Crystal Path Enterprises. Outside of his advisory role, he provides marketing and brand consulting services to startups through his own companies. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and affiliated products. The firm supports over 23,000 financial advisors and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Chaminda Mahawela is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Equitable Advisors. 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 to support customized investment solutions.

Brett Blackwelder is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial and Gulf Winds Credit Union. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to support tailored financial planning and portfolio management.

Matthew Atwood is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has previously worked with Avantax Advisory Services and several other financial firms. Outside of advising, he is involved with Timewise Financial LLC, providing accounting and tax preparation services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, offering a range of portfolio management and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Richard Wilkes is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Canton, GA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, with prior roles including work at Jorns & Associates LLC and several self-employed ventures. Outside of advising, he is co-owner of a local cleaning service, Super Clean Cans ATL. 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 and offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated products through a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

John Stockmeyer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Techtronic Industries and Discount Tire Co. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

DJ Marzetta is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2021. Prior to this role, he served as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity from 2019 to 2021. His career in financial services spans over 25 years, during which he has held various positions including Director of Wealth Management at USAA from 2014 to 2019, Account Executive at Fidelity Investments from 2013 to 2014, and Vice President - Partner at Met Life from 2011 to 2013. Marzetta's extensive experience also includes roles at Lincoln Financial Group from 2004 to 2011 where he was Regional Vice President, District Manager, and Retirement Consultant, as well as Financial Planner at First Command Financial Planning from 2000 to 2004. He emphasizes building strong relationships with Fidelity clients and colleagues. Outside of his professional career, DJ Marzetta has interests in baseball, football, lake activities, military service, reading, and traveling.

James Fiorentino is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cumming, GA, holding a Series 65 designation. He has one year of industry experience, with prior roles at RFG Advisory LLC and Comcast. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, supported by model portfolios, research, and technology-driven solutions.

Daniel Guarnieri is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at E*Trade Securities and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of financial advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis methods. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Joseph Wilber is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. Joseph works with individuals and families to help them accomplish their financial goals. Joseph holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from the University of Georgia. He holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Portfolio Manager (CPM), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Outside of his professional work, Joseph is involved in community and volunteer activities including the Atlanta Outdoor Club, Northside Youth Organization where he helps coach a youth baseball team, the UGA Mentorship Program, and the UGA Alumni Association. He lives in Brookhaven with his wife and enjoys spending time with family and friends, as well as activities such as baseball, billiards, fishing, football, golfing, skiing, and traveling.

John Mason Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Cahaba Wealth Management. Outside of finance, he has experience working with a university student print organization and in the restaurant industry. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, with clients responsible for implementing and updating their plans.

M Ichael Kane is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 63 designation and has 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2010 and at HUB International Investment Services, Inc. since 2021. Kane serves as a board member of the Retirement Advisor Council, a non-profit industry group. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

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.

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.