Robert Valenti is the sole advisor at Archangel Investment Management in Woodstock, GA, with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 66, and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley as well as founded Sierra Victor Management & Consulting, a management consulting firm serving various industries. Archangel Investment Management provides discretionary, fee-based investment management and personalized portfolio solutions primarily for individual clients, employing both fundamental and technical analysis to create diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes. The firm uses a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and options, managing accounts on a discretionary basis with ongoing monitoring and client communication.

David Rich is a financial advisor at Rich & Company LLC with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked for the United States Department of the Treasury for 17 years and serves as Managing Director of Southern Business Consulting, LLC, a CPA practice offering tax, accounting, and business advisory services. Rich & Company provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations, trusts, estates, retirement accounts, and some non-United States persons. The firm combines multiple analytical approaches to tailor recommendations and offers integrated tax planning through its affiliation with a licensed CPA practice.

Phillip Kleiber is a CFP® professional and founder of First Pitch Planning and Tax LLC, with four years of experience in financial advising. Prior to establishing his firm, he worked for The Coca-Cola Company for 27 years and was involved in CFP education and tax-related volunteer roles. First Pitch Planning and Tax LLC is a single-advisor independent firm that offers financial planning, tax planning, and coaching primarily to younger and lower-to-medium net worth individuals. The firm focuses on teaching clients to become self-directed investors and integrates tax considerations into its planning process, delivering advice through fee-based, hourly, and subscription models without taking custody of assets or selling commissioned products.

Jeffrey Morris is a financial advisor with CPA Allies, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding the ChFC® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 65. He has 14 years of industry experience, including roles at Insperity Inc, LPL Financial, and Wealthspan Financial Group. In addition to his advisory work, he has been employed full time as a Business Performance Advisor at Insperity, a professional employer organization that provides HR solutions to small and medium-sized businesses. CPA Allies, LLC offers financial planning, consulting, and access to third-party managed investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, accounting professionals, and CPA firms. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and due diligence in selecting sub-advisers and operates primarily on a non-discretionary basis, providing financial education seminars and various fee structures including hourly and fixed fees.

David Brown is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is the principal of D.S. Brown Wealth Advisors, LLC, an independent wealth management firm he has led since 2020. Prior to founding his firm, Brown worked at Signature Wealth Management Group LLC and SunTrust Advisory Services. In addition to his advisory work, he operates as an independent insurance agent. D.S. Brown Wealth Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small businesses, offering comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs a goals-based investment process grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, with diversified allocations across equities, mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, REITs, and ADRs.

Edward Kerns is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience and is the sole advisor at Footlamp, an independent registered investment adviser based in Atlanta, GA. He has worked at Kerns Wealth Management, LLC since 2015 and has concurrently held roles at Lindner Capital Advisers, Inc. and Resource Horizons Group, L.L.C. since 2014. Kerns is also the sole owner and employee of Divorce Financial Strategies, LLC, a divorce financial planning firm in Opelika, AL. Footlamp serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension or profit-sharing plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and referrals to third-party investment managers. The firm employs a primarily non-discretionary, long-term buy-and-hold approach using diversified investment vehicles and offers educational seminars, newsletters, and bundled planning options for complex clients.

Philip Cox Jr. is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Bluestone Wealth Planning, LLC in Atlanta, GA since 2013. He previously worked at International Advisory Consultants Inc. and J P Turner & Company Capital Management, LLC. Bluestone Wealth Planning offers financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services to individuals, couples, high-net-worth clients, and corporations, focusing on retirement income distribution. The firm utilizes a tactical portfolio management strategy guided by a proprietary algorithm and risk management tools, overseeing approximately $8 million in discretionary assets.

As the daughter of a banker, I learned early on that if I wanted something, I had to earn it. I rolled my dad’s spare change for a 10% cut and birthday presents were stock certificates … not exactly on my wish list. At 16, I was already investing in the stock market and experiencing the sense of freedom and independence that comes when you understand your money. With this knowledge, I was paving the way to live life on my terms. This was so intoxicating I became a financial advisor to share my passion with others. As a financial advisor, I quickly learned that most women did not share my love of investing. In fact, many felt intimidated, guilty, and uncomfortable with their lack of knowledge, yet they yearn for financial independence. That’s why my true purpose as a financial advisor is to create an environment where women (and those who love them) feel heard, where they are encouraged and supported to express their fears and concerns without judgement. My unique brilliance is creating a positive wealth management experience, so they become more engaged in the conversation, while building the knowledge and confidence they need to live life on their terms.

I’m Nick — a Christian, husband, father, and financial planner who believes that money not only reflects our hearts, it directs our hearts. ‍I’ve been in financial planning and small-business finance for over a decade, but what drives me isn’t spreadsheets or markets — it’s the desire to do well and be found faithful by the One who owns it all. I’ve seen how confusing the modern financial world can be, and I believe Christians shouldn’t have to navigate it alone. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, my goal is simple: help you understand what God has entrusted to you, make wise decisions with it, and build a life marked by peace, generosity, and long-term faithfulness.

Lawrence Mcdonald Jr. is a financial advisor at Tricord Investment Advisors, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has managed Tricord since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, he is president and owner of L-J Financial Associates, Inc., which offers health insurance, life insurance, and employee benefit services. Tricord Investment Advisors provides discretionary investment supervisory services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients, employing long- and short-term equity strategies with an emphasis on individual equities and exchange-traded funds. The firm utilizes the Interactive Brokers platform for customized equity basket holdings and dynamic portfolio re-optimization.

Hovey Garvin is a financial advisor at Strategic Advisors, Inc. in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Lamon & Stern, Inc. for 30 years and is the owner and president of Pension Financial Services, where he manages operations and consults on qualified and non-qualified retirement plan design. Strategic Advisors focuses on consulting for retirement plan sponsors and investment committees, providing investment analysis, participant education, and enrollment support without managing client assets or exercising investment discretion.

Casey Metcalf is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor and owner of Metcalf Investment Management, LLC, an independent advisory firm he founded in 2020. Prior to establishing his firm, he worked at Aon Securities LLC and Aon Hewitt from 2013 to 2020. Metcalf Investment Management provides discretionary asset management, non-custodial investment advice, and retirement plan (ERISA) services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm customizes portfolios based on client objectives and constraints, employing a blend of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analyses, and maintains a pension consulting practice that offers ERISA plan services and limited-scope 3(21) fiduciary functions.

Manish Patel is a financial advisor at BluePrint Private Wealth Management LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including JPM Ventures and Ameriprise. BluePrint Private Wealth Management LLC serves individual clients with discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and ongoing financial planning. The firm tailors investment programs to clients’ goals, time horizons, and risk tolerance, providing regular account reviews and a defined financial planning process.

Stephen Johnson is a financial advisor with Great Bay Wealth Management in Roswell, GA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He founded Great Bay Wealth Management in 2017 after a brief tenure at Quest Capital Strategies, Inc. The firm provides discretionary investment management and advisory services to individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and pension and profit-sharing plans, managing approximately $29.4 million in client assets. Great Bay Wealth Management emphasizes fundamental analysis to create diversified, goal-based portfolios primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, and fixed income, while also incorporating tactical strategies such as options, margin, ADRs, and bitcoin ETFs when appropriate.

Charles Lassiter is a CFP® professional and founder of Lassiter Financial Advisors, LLC in Marietta, GA, with 15 years of industry experience. He has led his independent advisory firm since 2010, having transitioned the majority of his prior client base to the new practice at its inception. Lassiter Financial Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and consulting services to individuals, trusts, and estates, focusing on recommending and monitoring third-party money managers. The firm serves primarily high-net-worth clients by evaluating manager firms, recommending allocations, and reviewing performance without exercising direct portfolio management.

Andy Khoo is a financial advisor with A.I.M. Financial Group, Inc. in Alpharetta, GA, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 20 years of industry experience, including over two decades at A.I.M. Financial Group and affiliations with THE O.N. Equity Sales Company and Ohio National Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as vice-president of K&L Service, providing tax planning to clients. A.I.M. Financial Group, Inc. is a small wealth management firm offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party managed program recommendations. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, using fundamental analysis and growth and income strategies tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

John McKinney is the sole advisor at McKinney Asset Management Inc. in Atlanta, GA, with 14 years of industry experience. He has led the firm since 1997, operating it as an independent, owner-run practice. McKinney Asset Management offers customized investment management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, small businesses, charitable organizations, and pension plans. The firm employs a range of analytical methods and integrates third-party technology to deliver discretionary portfolio management and a formal Pension Consulting program.

Jeffrey Payne, Jr., CFP® is the sole advisor at Payne Financial Management, L.L.C. in Kennesaw, GA, with 22 years of industry experience. He has led his firm since 1999, holding the CFP® designation and Series 65 license. Payne Financial Management, L.L.C. serves individual clients, focusing on those planning for, transitioning into, or already in retirement. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services tailored to each client’s goals and risk tolerance, with an emphasis on client education and regular portfolio reviews.

Conor Sen is a financial advisor at Peachtree Creek Investments with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Bloomberg and New River Investments. In addition to his advisory role, Sen is a contract writer and columnist for Bloomberg, focusing on economic and financial topics. Peachtree Creek Investments is an independent advisory firm managing approximately $37.4 million across 21 client relationships. The firm provides financial planning and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and institutional investors, utilizing a range of investment strategies including fundamental, macroeconomic, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Mark Kanakaris is the principal advisor at Kanakaris and Associates in Woodstock, GA, holding a Series 65 credential with 13 years of industry experience. He founded Kanakaris and Associates in 2016 and previously worked at Royal Fund Management, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in life, annuity, health, and disability insurance sales, as well as tax planning and preparation through Cherokee Tax Group. Kanakaris and Associates is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $7.5 million in discretionary assets for around 62 individual clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, utilizing a quantitative, rules-based investment approach with model portfolios that include strategies such as covered-call writing and sector momentum analysis.