Nivedita Persaud is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently leading Transition Planning & Guidance, LLC since 2010. She previously worked at Merrill from 2002 to 2005. In addition to her advisory work, she founded Pistevo, LLC, a consulting firm focused on personal and professional goal achievement through the 5 P's of Life Concept, and conducts financial seminars for military personnel as a Personal Financial Consultant with Zeiders Enterprises, Inc. Transition Planning & Guidance, LLC provides financial consulting for individuals, businesses, trusts, and estates, specializing in clients undergoing life transitions such as divorce, career changes, or retirement. The firm operates on a consulting-only model without managing assets or selling investment products, offering tailored advice and recommending outside managers when appropriate.

Lenet Rivas is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Blue Otter Financial Planning in Decatur, GA. Prior to founding Blue Otter, Rivas worked at Cresset Asset Management and Fidelity Investments. Rivas’s background also includes roles at Oxford College of Emory University and Emory University. Blue Otter Financial Planning offers comprehensive financial planning for individuals and high-net-worth clients, focusing on areas such as retirement planning, estate planning, and Social Security strategies. The firm emphasizes educational workshops and one-on-one sessions, providing investment consultation centered on a passive, long-term asset allocation approach without offering ongoing portfolio management or executing trades.

Christopher Hardy is a CFP® and ChFC® with 16 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has been with Paramount Investment Advisors since 2008 and serves as its sole advisor. In addition to his advisory work, he is managing director of Paramount Tax and Accounting, a firm specializing in tax preparation, accounting, and IRS representation. Paramount Investment Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services to individuals, families, nonprofits, trusts, pension plans, and corporations. The firm integrates tax and accounting services through its affiliated practice and offers ERISA-aware pension consulting and educational seminars alongside discretionary portfolio management focused on long-term investments.

Terence Reilly is a financial advisor with Blackthorn Asset Management LLC in Suwanee, GA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 16 years of industry experience, including 17 years at Blackthorn Asset Management. Blackthorn Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm combines a low-cost passive core of index funds and ETFs with active strategies based on macro-forecasting and company research, utilizing various analytical methods and instruments such as equities, bonds, options, short sales, and margin.

Peter Brangwin is a CFP® professional with one year of experience in financial advising, currently serving as the sole advisor at The Green Group Finance, LLC. He has prior experience with Five Forest Management, Inc. and is president of Accounting and Tax Solutions, LLC d.b.a The Green Group, where he provides tax and accounting services. The Green Group Finance, LLC is a fee-only registered investment adviser offering investment management and project-based financial planning to institutional clients, employer plan sponsors, businesses, and individuals. The firm employs a long-term, factor-based investment approach combining passive and active fund selection, with portfolios managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Abdul Majid Hasan is a financial advisor at Rock One Advisors, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Rock One Advisors since its founding in 2013. Outside of financial advising, he has a background in music publishing, having produced and composed copyrights sold to major record labels. Rock One Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pension plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages discretionary portfolios using a range of public and private securities and provides ongoing, individualized account supervision with a focus on both long-term and active trading strategies.

Kasey Gaines is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at PSALM Capital in Atlanta, GA. Prior to founding PSALM Capital, Gaines worked at RBC Capital Markets, Independent Capital Management, and JP Morgan Chase Co. from 2017 to 2023. The firm provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals and high-net-worth clients, managing a mix of public and private securities through discretionary portfolio management and tailored financial consulting. PSALM Capital employs a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, incorporating alternative investments such as private equity and venture capital for a small, concentrated client base.

Catherine Morgan is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. She is the principal of Access Planning Partners, LLC, an independent firm she has led since 2018, and previously worked at Elm3 Financial Group. In addition to her advisory role, she operates a separate CPA practice providing tax preparation and bookkeeping services. Access Planning Partners, LLC is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, businesses, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm integrates financial planning with tax and estate considerations, employs a primarily passive investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, and offers ERISA retirement plan consulting and fiduciary services for plan sponsors.

Henry Yin is a financial advisor at Long Faith Capital LLC in Alpharetta, GA, with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at CareSource, Inc. as a Senior Data Analyst, where he supports quality improvement through patient claims analysis. Long Faith Capital LLC provides portfolio management and limited financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, employing a mix of cyclical, fundamental, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative analysis. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services and distinguishes itself by publishing subscription newsletters with securities advice and offering performance-based fee arrangements to eligible clients.

Walter Hammond is a financial advisor at Cedar Valley Capital LLC in Roswell, GA, with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Supreme Alliance, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is a registered representative of a broker-dealer and is involved in securities and insurance product sales. Cedar Valley Capital is an independent, state-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, middle-market businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a value-based investment approach supplemented by technical and macroeconomic analysis, and it offers pension consulting as well as management of held-away participant accounts through a third-party platform.

Sean Gray is a financial advisor with Marathon Wealth Incorporated in Suwanee, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Redwood Wealth Management, LLC from 2016 to 2018. Marathon Wealth provides financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services to individuals, families, and small business owners. The firm develops tailored financial profiles and investment plans, typically managing assets on a discretionary basis with an emphasis on asset allocation across mutual funds and ETFs.

Prashanth Chintanapalli is a financial advisor with SRC Wealth Advisors LLC in Dunwoody, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with SRC Wealth Advisors since 2015 and previously worked at HFA Investments, LLC. SRC Wealth Advisors LLC is a boutique wealth management firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and other business entities. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services, applying fundamental and technical analysis alongside strategic asset allocation and tactical drift across various investment vehicles.

Alleson Tate is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as the principal of Avere Wealth Management, LLC in Atlanta, GA. Prior to founding Avere Wealth Management and Avere Tax Planning, LLC, he spent over a decade with Goldman Sachs in various financial advisory roles. He holds an insurance license and dedicates a portion of his time to tax planning through his affiliated firm. Avere Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, foundations, endowments, and retirement plans, managing approximately $19 million. The firm offers customized portfolio construction incorporating ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and alternative investments, with an emphasis on long-term holdings and tactical rebalancing, and includes specialized services such as digital asset planning and ERISA retirement-plan advisory.

John Sicner is the sole advisor at Sicner Asset Management, L.L.C. in Alpharetta, GA, with 27 years at the firm and 11 years of industry experience. He provides discretionary portfolio management primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, and individual equities. Sicner Asset Management offers tailored investment plans for individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates, combining investment supervision with limited financial planning. The firm is notable for its focus on charitable clients and individualized portfolios, managing approximately $88 million in assets with a small client base.

Michael Crifasi is the sole advisor at CEI Financial Planning in Milton, GA, with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has a background including over a decade at Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities, as well as longstanding involvement with Crifasi Enterprises. Outside of advisory services, he serves as a corporate advisor for a proprietary solid state fuel cell company, Fuel Cell Technology, Inc. CEI Financial Planning is an independent registered investment adviser serving primarily higher-net-worth individuals. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and an investment approach based on cyclical and fundamental analysis, focusing on diversification and asset allocation, while assisting clients in selecting external money managers through non-discretionary advisory relationships.

Robert Young Jr. is the sole advisor at Vanhov Wealth Partners LLC in Atlanta, GA, with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including IP Financial Advisory Services, Supreme Alliance LLC, BNB Bank, and HSBC Securities Inc. Outside of financial advising, he is co-founder and EVP of VanHov Inc., a management and consulting firm specializing in broker marketing and endorsement deals for entertainers and sports athletes. Vanhov Wealth Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small businesses with a portfolio management focus on U.S. equities, index funds, ETFs, and bonds. The firm employs a long-term, fundamentals-driven investment strategy supported by detailed historical analysis to tailor advice through wealth-management questionnaires and annual reviews.

Prasanna Srinivasan is a financial advisor with Opti Bloom Advisors LLC in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 65 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Opti Bloom Advisors since 2018 and concurrently works as a project manager at Manhattan Associates Inc., a supply chain software company. Opti Bloom Advisors provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm constructs portfolios based on clients’ goals, time horizons, and risk tolerances, employing a mix of index and actively managed funds along with both fundamental and technical analysis methods.

Sharon Yu is a financial advisor at Yongchang Company Inc with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at HD Vest Advisory Services and related entities, as well as owning and managing an accounting and tax preparation business, Global Financial Center, Inc. She operates out of Duluth, GA. Yongchang Company Inc provides retirement planning and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm integrates tax-smart retirement planning with discretionary portfolio management, combining fundamental analysis to build diversified portfolios that may include equities, ETFs, mutual funds, and fixed income, complemented by ongoing monitoring and periodic rebalancing.

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.

Leroy Tanker is a financial advisor at Legacy Wealth Advisors, LLC in Tucker, GA, with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Benedetti And Gucer, Inc and Royal Mountain Gold, LLC. Outside of advising, he serves as a director for Almost Heaven Resort and Weddings, LLC and maintains a CPA practice. Legacy Wealth Advisors provides personalized financial planning and portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, institutions, and businesses. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes diversified asset allocation with ongoing monitoring, offering both in-house management and third-party money manager options.