Steven Smith is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services since 2021 and previously held roles at BB&T Securities and BB&T Investment Services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation and investment policy analysis, plan sponsor fiduciary support, participant advice, and a manager-selection program, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platform and manager arrangements.

Jordan Maryanski is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Gainesville, GA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has six years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Corebridge Financial, Fidelity Investments, Robinhood Financial, and E*Trade Securities. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm manages roughly $29.2 billion across more than 1,200 advisors, offering wrap programs, portfolio management, and financial planning with a focus on discretionary unified managed accounts using Envestnet’s platform and third-party UMA model managers.

Maurice Dearth is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Money Concepts Capital since 2011 and also has long-term roles at Data-Source and as owner of Mosolutions LLC, a printing brokerage. Outside of financial advising, he works as a sales representative for Reynolds and Reynolds, focusing on printing services for automotive-related businesses. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a variety of managed programs and account structures, utilizing model portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to guide investment decisions.

Joe Friend III is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Voya Financial Advisors since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent, selling fixed insurance products. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse clientele including individual and institutional clients such as retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and plan-sponsor consulting through multiple program structures, primarily focusing on non-discretionary advisory relationships.

Dana Merritt is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has been with SunTrust Advisory Services and its affiliated entities since 2016. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary solutions supported by third-party platforms and manager arrangements.

Stephen Kelly is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Gainesville, GA. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and has 29 years of industry experience. Kelly has worked at SunTrust Advisory Services since 2016 and SunTrust Investment Services since 2008. Outside of advising, he is involved in real estate investing, focusing on acquiring, repairing, and managing rental properties. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program implemented through discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, supported by AI-enabled research and inter-affiliate integration.

Eric Owens is a financial advisor with SPC in Gainesville, GA, holding a Series 66 license and 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at ProEquities, Inc. for 12 years before joining Sigma Planning Corporation and Sigma Financial Corporation in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Owens practices law with a focus on estate planning, Medicaid planning, and VA benefits, and volunteers as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for foster children. SPC serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services, with an investment approach that includes discretionary management, model portfolios, and collaboration with third-party managers.

Roger Sulhoff is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Ameriprise since 2019, previously serving at The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. and Private Client Advisory, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a sailboat charter business through a professional management company and is involved in personal estate planning activities. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Betty Merck is a financial advisor at Stifel with 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2010 and holds a Series 63 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she is a notary and involved in a local pest control business owned by her husband. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Terrell Williams is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he is the president of a commercial cleaning company in Cornelia, Georgia. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial plans.

Charles Footit is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Gainesville, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and is noted for its extensive retail advisor and branch network as well as its affiliated trust and lending services.

Anthony Dye is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with various Raymond James entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Dye serves as Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee for the Georgia Mountains YMCA, a nonprofit organization. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, utilizing risk profiling and modeling tools, and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Eric Lupardus is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Gainesville, GA, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. He worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services from 2015 to 2019 before joining Edward Jones in 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and is supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and 15,100 branch offices.

Jeremy Echuck is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He currently works at OSAIC and previously spent 14 years at Triad Advisors Inc. and 24 years at Brown Shoe Company. He is also the owner of Fundamental Wealth Advisors, where he provides financial advisory services including asset allocation and budgeting. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Verma Satterfield is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Edward Jones since 1998. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Stephen Gayton is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Stephen holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University System of Georgia and holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He emphasizes developing personalized financial strategies tailored to clients' long-term goals. Stephen is also active in his community, dedicating time to volunteer with local organizations in line with Merrill's tradition of community involvement.

Barbara Denton is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 2016 and previously worked with Dominguez & Jones Wealth Management Group. Outside of her advising role, she is involved as an independent contractor selling gourmet food through Tastefully Simple. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools to align recommendations with client goals and supports its services with technology and specialized consulting programs.

Austin Schlieman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at BlackRock for seven years before joining LPL Financial in 2021. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Jonathan Peterson is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He previously worked at Edward Jones for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an associate at Windsor Wealth Planners & Strategists. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting services using analytical tools and supports its clients through a broad network and specialized programs.

Clay Pilgrim is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He serves as Treasurer of the Georgia Society of CPAs and is an audit partner at Rushton, LLC, managing government and nonprofit financial audits. Clay also acts as Treasurer for his local property owners association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide network of independent advisors offering a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporations, charitable clients, and institutions. The firm provides access to multiple investment programs and managers, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets.