Ryan Herbin is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at PNC Investments since 2017, including a prior role at Edward Jones from 2015 to 2017. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an online discretionary model account available as an invitation-only pilot for employees. The firm uses algorithmic questionnaires to recommend investment strategies implemented via approved model portfolios managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

Torrey Thompson is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with a Series 65 credential. Thompson has been with Brookstone since 2025 and has prior experience at AmeriLife and AAOK Bail Bonding of Gwinnett. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser offering fee-based asset management and financial planning through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, other registered investment advisers, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions.

Pamela Middleton is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with over 43 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 65. Pamela has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 1996 and also has a longstanding association with Banks, Jackson & Middleton Inc. Outside of advising, she provides income tax preparation services and serves as a trustee and guardian in family estate matters. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a particular focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan advice, and a range of investment management programs that combine in-house and third-party strategies overseen by an Investment Management & Research team.

Ivory Johnson is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 10 years of industry experience, including roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. Johnson has been with Truist since 2024. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various services including asset allocation analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and AI-enhanced research tools.

Rashad Calhoun is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group holding a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower, he held roles at Farmers Insurance, Regions Bank, and Wells Fargo. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s integrated approach links financial planning with recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Michael Heath is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Steward Partners and Raymond James, among others. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and financial planning services, utilizing both Steward Partners-branded solutions and third-party money managers.

Gregory Hammonds is a financial advisor at Cetera Planning Partners with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has a background that includes roles at Avantax Planning Partners, WHT Advisory Services, and Crescent Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a director of First National Bank of Griffin and is the CEO of a CPA firm, Whaley Hammonds PC. He is also an elder at McDonough Presbyterian Church, where he leads the Personnel Committee and participates on the Stewardship Committee. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees with services including investment management, financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement advice. The firm offers additional services such as tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate planning through a third-party provider, and emphasizes diversified, goal-based investment strategies integrated with a larger Cetera network.

Chantel Sainsbury is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at SunTrust Advisory Services, SunTrust Investment Services, and SunTrust Bank since 2017. Prior to her current roles, she had positions at Delaware North Companies, Premier Global Services, and Dantanna's. 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, and fiduciary support, implementing advice through discretionary and non-discretionary manager arrangements supported by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate integration.

Mark Bramble is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Truist Investment Services, Advisor Group, and Wells Fargo in various capacities. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, delivering services through an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates in its financial planning approach.

Robert Ausband Jr. is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at TLG Advisors, Inc. He has held positions at Nationwide Advisory Services, Inc., Nationwide Securities, LLC, and The Leaders Group, Inc. outside of his advisory role, he is CEO of The Ausband Agency, Inc. and holds various leadership roles including board memberships in local development authorities and private companies. TLG Advisors, Inc. serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm provides investment supervisory services, portfolio management, and financial planning through a network of independent advisors and sub-advisors, using fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to construct diversified portfolios.

Chad Kishel is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in financial services. He is currently with Planmember Securities Corporation and has previously operated Kishel Financial LLC and Financial U since 2014, along with experience at Summit Capital Solutions. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved in fixed annuity sales and works as an agent for Financial Reserve Services. Planmember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation approach and manages risk-based mutual fund portfolios, offering education and support services including personalized retirement planning and separation counseling.

Benton Rhodan is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and E*TRADE Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Rockin Rhodan Printing Services LLC, a vinyl printing business based in Lithonia, Georgia. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates in their financial planning approach.

Barry Rawls is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with over 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 2012. He is also the owner of Rawls Financial Advisors, which provides insurance services on a limited basis. Additionally, Rawls serves as a trustee and executor managing personal and estate holdings. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a particular focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan advice, and a range of advisor-managed and firm-managed investment strategies employing both strategic and dynamic approaches.

Larry Ailes is a CFP® with 23 years of experience in financial services. He is affiliated with SPC and has been involved with Sigma Planning Company, Sigma Financial Corporation, and Larry Ailes & Associates since 2000. His other business activities include working as a life, health, and annuities insurance agent and assisting clients with employee benefits enrollment during open enrollment periods. SPC serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement services through a network of over 460 advisers and approximately $5.66 billion in assets under management.

David Dodd Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in McDonough, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Sydnee Scruggs is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley. Sydnee is based in Atlanta, GA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations to deliver a broad range of services.

David Casey is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fayetteville, GA, bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2015 and concurrently serves at Delta Community Credit Union. Outside of his advisory roles, Casey serves as an officer in the Georgia Army National Guard. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services supported by model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and research from LPL Research.

Virgil Hooper Jr. is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at multiple firms including CoreCap Investments and Hero Wealth Management. Outside of financial services, he is involved in engineering consulting through ownership of Red Tail Engineering & Construction and serves as a board member for the Fayette County Planning Commission. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charities, and trusts by offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals. The firm provides tailored investment strategies using both proprietary models and unaffiliated third-party managers across various custody platforms.

William Dickerson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fayetteville, GA, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and possessing six years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and previously worked at GovStrive, LLC and Acuity Brands Lighting. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Keli Hazel is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 15 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Royal Alliance Associates, Woodbury Financial Services, and Money Concepts Capital Corp. Hazel is also an author of a book aimed at helping women navigate divorce from both personal and financial perspectives. OSAIC serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutions, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services alongside financial planning and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management, featuring access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.