Alexx Franklin is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and Edward Jones. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and wrap-fee asset management programs, utilizing a centralized Investment Management Team to select and manage model portfolios and third-party managers.

Inka Ashley Lassen is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Transamerica Retirement Solutions and Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation since 2018, with prior roles at SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Investment Services. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through managed advice programs and investment education services, relying on Morningstar Investment Management for portfolio construction and oversight. The firm operates at scale with a large client base and focuses primarily on non-discretionary asset management rather than high-net-worth or standalone financial planning.

Mignon Payne is a CFP® and Series 66-registered advisor with 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation and Transamerica Retirement Solutions since 2013. Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through various advice programs that include managed portfolios and non-discretionary recommendations. The firm utilizes proprietary software and model asset allocations from Morningstar Investment Management to personalize retirement planning and portfolio construction.

Peter Protos is a CFP® with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Truist Advisory Services, where he has worked since 2021, and previously spent nearly two decades at SunTrust in various advisory and securities roles. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program that combines discretionary and non-discretionary strategies. The firm integrates multiple affiliated entities and employs AI-enabled research tools alongside traditional analysis in its investment processes.

Barbara Million is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Triad Advisors, Inc., Wells Fargo Clearing, and Merrill. She is also the owner and principal of Empower Wealth Management, where she provides wealth management, financial planning, and investment management services. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, corporate and charitable entities, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers a range of managed programs, retirement plan consulting, and access to alternative investments, utilizing various investment strategies and platform partnerships.

Scott Suarez is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked extensively with Truist and its predecessor entities since 2006. Suarez’s career includes roles at BB&T Bank, BB&T Investments, and Truist Investment Services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships, supported by AI-enabled research tools and an integrated inter-affiliate operating structure.

Milton Smith Jr. is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Investment Services Inc. since 2016. He is based in Atlanta, GA. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation and investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program that utilizes both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, supported by third-party platform and manager arrangements.

Stephen Guy is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Investment Services since 2015. Outside of finance, he operates a commercial photography business as a sole proprietor. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, implementing advice through discretionary and non-discretionary strategies with oversight from its Equity Research and Investment Advisory teams.

Connie Stein Neff is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She previously spent 17 years at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. Outside of advisory work, she has worked as a sales associate managing clearance merchandise at Office Depot. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate and charitable entities, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers a range of investment and planning services, utilizing multiple strategies and platform relationships that differentiate its operating model.

Dylan Kase is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license, with eight years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Truist Advisory Services since 2018 and was previously with Loomis Sayles & Company from 2015 to 2018. Kase serves on the board of the Georgia Tech Student Foundation Accel, where he mentors undergraduate students preparing for careers in financial services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, participants, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by third-party platforms and incorporates AI-enabled research tools in its investment process.

Willard Tuck is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors with eight years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Agia and Limestone Valley RC&D. He serves on the boards of nonprofit organizations focused on community support and disability services. Valic Financial Advisors is a large SEC-registered investment adviser serving primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and unified managed accounts through a network of over 1,200 advisors, using centralized technology and model-based investment solutions.

Oluwa Raines is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Suntrust Advisory Services and Suntrust Investment Services since 2016 and has prior experience at MSI Financial Services and Edward Jones. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, utilizing third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools to support client investment strategies.

Michael Leibig is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with Principal Life Insurance Co. since 2017 and Principal Securities Inc. since 2016, following a prior role at Principal Financial from 2012 to 2017. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel abroad. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Wade White is a CFA® charterholder based in Atlanta, GA, with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at SunTrust Advisory Services since 2016 and has been with SunTrust Bank since 1997. He is affiliated with Truist Advisory Services, an enterprise firm serving individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting and advisory services including asset allocation, investment policy analysis, and fiduciary support, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting.

Sarah Welch is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked for several Truist entities as well as Merrill and other firms. Outside of financial services, she serves as Director of Regional Sales at Blue Chip Green Cleaning, where she manages restaurant cleaning contracts, and she is the president of Roadmap Publishing, a venture focused on writing and publishing books. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation and investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and manager selection services through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Suhyoung An is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at New York Life Insurance Company and NYLife Securities LLC for a decade. His current role includes sales of fixed annuities, life insurance, disability insurance, and long-term care products through various carriers. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions, with investment implementation typically managed on a discretionary basis by these third parties.

Julien Colon is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and has held positions at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Bankers Life Securities, and Bankers Life & Casualty. Outside of advisory services, he manages a team of agents providing insurance solutions tailored to retirees, including Medicare supplements and long-term care insurance. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. offers discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals. The firm emphasizes customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis in its investment approach.

Garrett Brown is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Atlanta, GA. He joined the firm in 2026 and has a background including service in the United States Marine Corps from 2018 to 2022 and various roles in both education and small business. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and discretionary unified managed accounts through a large network of advisors. The firm manages approximately $29.2 billion and supports nearly 300,000 clients with a focus on centralized technology and model solutions.

Ralph Merten is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and CFA® designations, along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Sarmaya Partners, LLC. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a blend of discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships supported by advanced research tools and supervisory oversight.

Michael Skordeles is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at SunTrust Advisory Services since 2016, SunTrust Bank since 2012, Morgan Keegan & Company from 2007 to 2012, and KeyBanc Capital Markets in 2007. He serves on the board of One Cumberland, a nonprofit foundation focused on community and environmental initiatives in the Cumberland area. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.