Karl Smith is a CFP® certified financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a managing associate at Henssler Financial in Kennesaw, GA. He has worked with Alps Distributors, Inc. since 2012 and has been with The Henssler Financial Group since 2011. His responsibilities include client relationship management, investment advice, financial planning, and managing a team of advisors. Henssler Financial serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, mutual funds, and municipal entities. The firm employs a cash-flow based investment process known as the “Ten Year Rule” and offers a range of services such as portfolio management, automated ETF solutions, pension advice, and sub-advisory relationships.

Claudia Lako is a financial advisor at Henssler Financial with 27 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been associated with Henssler Asset Management since 1998 and G.W. Henssler & Associates since 1995. Henssler Financial serves individual clients across wealth levels as well as institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, pension advice, and sub-advisory services. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes cash-flow analysis aligned with its “Ten Year Rule” and employs proprietary quality screens alongside automated asset management solutions.

Michael Coelho is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Henssler Financial and previously worked at American Financial Advisors, LLC and Charles Schwab & Co. He holds the Series 66 designation. Henssler Financial is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individual clients, including high-net-worth households, other investment advisers, pension plans, and municipal clients. The firm uses a cash-flow driven “Ten Year Rule” for investment allocation, combining fixed-income securities for near-term needs with high-quality equities selected through quantitative and qualitative methods.

Jason Kehler is a financial advisor at CreativeOne Wealth, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at AE Wealth Management, Madison Avenue Securities, and Principal Securities. Outside of financial services, Jason works as a stuntman in TV shows and movies through his long-term involvement with the Screen Actors Guild and is also the owner of Kingdom Boardroom, a business coaching and speaking venture. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC provides fee-based asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, corporations, and other advisory firms. The firm employs a primarily discretionary approach using proprietary models, third-party managers, and a blend of ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities to serve a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals.

Travis Mckenzie is a financial advisor at Henssler Financial in Kennesaw, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Henssler Financial since 2013 and has been associated with Alps Distributors, Inc. since 2014. Henssler Financial serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, mutual funds, and municipal entities. The firm employs a "Ten Year Rule" investment approach focused on cash-flow analysis and quality equity allocation, and it offers a range of services from financial planning to portfolio management and sub-advisory relationships.

Burwell Geiger is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at EPG Wealth Management, Arkadios Capital, ACG Wealth, and Triad Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he is also a life and long-term care insurance agent. Arkadios Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans with a range of investment and wealth management services, offering advisor-managed accounts, third-party money manager access, and comprehensive financial planning supported by an internal portfolio team.

Howard Dingle is a financial advisor at Compound Planning, Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Claraphi Advisory Network, LLC, and Centaurus Financial Inc. Outside of advising, he owns a small business consulting and tax preparation firm and is involved in life insurance and annuity sales. Compound Planning serves individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans through discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and institutional advisory services. The firm focuses on customized, risk-based investment strategies using low-cost ETFs, direct indexing, and alternative approaches, supported by technology partnerships and a fiduciary process.

Melanie Wells is a CFP® professional at Henssler Financial with four years of industry experience. She has been with Henssler Financial since 2011. Henssler Financial serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, registered mutual funds, and municipal entities. The firm employs a cash-flow based “Ten Year Rule” for fixed-income allocation and uses proprietary quality screens and model portfolios for equity investments, offering comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management services.

Patrick Kendrick is a financial advisor at Henssler Financial in Kennesaw, GA, holding a Series 65 credential with two years of industry experience. He has been with G W Henssler & Associates LTD since 2019 in various capacities. Henssler Financial is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as other advisers, registered investment companies, pension plans, and municipal clients. The firm employs a cash-flow driven “Ten Year Rule” investment approach, utilizing fixed-income securities for near-term liquidity and selecting high-quality equities through a quantitative and qualitative process.

Andrew Windham is a financial advisor at Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Wealthcare Advisory Partners since 2019. In addition to his advisory role, Windham owns and operates the College Planning Institute, providing consulting services to college-bound students and families, and is also involved with the Georgia Prep Sports Network as director of broadcasting. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC manages approximately $6.0 billion in client assets through a team of over 150 advisors, serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines a goals-based planning approach with an evidence-based investment framework, utilizing proprietary tools and offering access to a broad range of investment options including alternatives and private placements.

Ya Ting Yang is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Henssler Financial since 2026. Prior to joining Henssler, she worked at Ernst & Young and held positions at Sugarloaf Wealth Management and Creative Financial Group. Her background also includes a year of extended travel and various roles outside the financial sector. Henssler Financial is a multi-team registered investment adviser that serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as other advisers, registered investment companies, pension plans, and municipal clients. The firm employs a cash-flow driven “Ten Year Rule” investment approach and offers customized model portfolios, automated rebalancing, and tax-loss harvesting.

Andreane Frazier is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors who holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has 15 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Hornor Townsend & Kent LLC and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company over a ten-year period before joining Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company in 2021. Outside of advising, she is active as a professional speaker and author, and serves as treasurer on the board of the Exchange Club Family Resource Center, a nonprofit providing parenting and life skills training. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a diverse retail client base with both brokerage and advisory services, offering financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and business consulting. The firm uses a combination of proprietary and third-party investment strategies and supports a range of account services including lending solutions and donor-advised funds.

Robert Mason is a financial advisor at Allworth Financial, L.P. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Allworth Financial since 2020. In addition to his advisory role, Mason is a pilot for Delta Airlines, where he has been employed since 1999. Allworth Financial is a fee-based SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm uses customized portfolio strategies, including model-based and options-driven approaches, and incorporates technology to manage held-away employer retirement accounts.

Jill Pivato is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. She currently works at Creative Planning and previously held roles at Allworth Financial, L.P. and Retirement Advisors of America. Jill is also a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and provides financial analysis and mediation services for divorcing couples through her separate business, Parting Ways Financial Solutions, LLC. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and corporations. The firm manages roughly $295.6 billion in client assets and uses a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing and long-term strategies, supported by a range of specialized services and affiliated professional resources.

Dylan Williams is a financial advisor at Allworth Financial, L.P. in Kennesaw, GA, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. He worked at Allworth Financial since 2023 and previously was employed at Young Harris College from 2019 to 2023. Allworth Financial is a fee-based SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm uses customized portfolio strategies and technology solutions while managing discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and comprehensive financial planning services.

Kevin Ullery is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at USA Financial Securities and Pacific Select Distributors. Outside of financial advising, Ullery has worked as an independent mystery shopper and as a delivery driver for Spark and Uber. 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, and access to third-party money manager solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

B Mackie is a financial advisor at Allworth Financial, L.P. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Mariner Wealth Advisors, The Mather Group, Felton & Peel Wealth Management, and Henssler Financial. Allworth Financial is a fee-based SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management using a variety of model strategies, including defined-outcome ETFs and options-based overlays, and is notable for its private investment vehicle ownership and specialized industry divisions.

Ralph Barden is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Rome, GA, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, Hornor, Townsend & Kent, Inc., and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he teaches a class to graduate ministerial students at The New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and provides income tax consultation through Peachtree Tax Advisors, LLC. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a diverse retail client base, offering both brokerage and advisory services along with financial and business consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies through proprietary and third-party portfolios and supports various account services, including lending and donor-advised funds.

Nooshin Mckinney is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at BNY Mellon Securities Corporation, BNY Mellon, Bank of America, and Merrill. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a range of investment advisory and financial planning services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management solutions.

Samuel Lee is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cartersville, GA, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 36 years of industry experience, including roles at Primerica Advisors since 1999 and Peachtree Planning Corporation and Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America since 1989. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an executor for family estates and is involved with managing an office building where his business operates. Primerica Advisors serves a broad retail client base, offering both brokerage and fee-based advisory services, including financial planning and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs proprietary and third-party investment strategies and supports a variety of account-level services such as lending solutions and donor-advised fund options.