Johnnie Brooks III is a financial advisor with Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. in Holly Springs, GA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 15 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Country Financial and JP Morgan securities and banking divisions. Brooks is also a member of Foundation Financial, LLC, where he is involved in property and casualty, life insurance, and annuity sales. Packerland Brokerage Services serves individual and institutional clients through a network of 176 advisors and manages $1.358 billion in assets. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers via a range of advisory programs.

Joseph Latour is a financial advisor at Sowell Management with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Sowell since 2016. Prior to that, he was with CONCERT Wealth Management, Inc. and Symetra Investment Service, Inc. Latour is also an owner and agent involved in the sales and service of fixed and immediate annuities, as well as various insurance products including life, health, disability, and Medicare-related plans. Sowell Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other RIAs through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm offers a range of investment strategies including strategic and tactical allocation, individual equity selection, and model portfolios, and supports its network of independent advisers with trading, compliance, technology, and back-office services.

Megan Brown is a financial advisor at Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bristal Lane Group, Dempsey Lord Smith, LLC, McCormack Financial Planning Inc., and Cape Investment Advisory, Inc. Ascentis Independent Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities by providing asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a tailored investment approach that includes discretionary management, third-party managers, and private direct investments, with portfolios actively monitored and rebalanced.

Marilynne Shadow is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Canton, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE Securities, Fidelity Brokerage Services, and Charles Schwab. Outside of her advisory role, she is the sole proprietor of The Barking Crab, an art and culture business based in Centennial, Colorado. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing in its planning approach.

Ryan Farrell is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2026. Prior to joining Empower, he worked in various roles including positions at Bishop O'Connell High School, St Louis Catholic Church, and the Augustine Institute. 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 tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and serves a large participant base relative to its advisor headcount.

Joseph Ferraro is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Truist Advisory Services since 2021, following roles at Bb&T Investment Services and Bb&T Securities dating back to 2001. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation and investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, participant advice, and a manager-selection program that integrates discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platform and manager arrangements.

Paul Reid is a financial advisor at Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Transamerica Life Insurance Company, LPL Enterprise, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Prior to his current role, he spent over a decade with the City of Roswell. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners by providing managed portfolio services, investment education, and both discretionary and non-discretionary advice programs. The firm employs Morningstar Investment Management’s proprietary tools for portfolio construction and serves a large client base with a focus on scaled asset allocation and retirement guidance.

Jeffrey Gelinas is a financial advisor at TLG Advisors, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with The Leaders Group, Inc. since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Gelinas Financial Group Inc., providing life and long-term care insurance services. TLG Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in discretionary assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and institutional investors through a combination of investment supervisory services, financial and estate planning, and ERISA fiduciary services, employing both fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory in its portfolio construction.

William Tadio is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Kestra Advisory since 2016 and Kestra Investment Services since 2015. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, investment advice, and employee education, serving large institutional investors such as sovereign wealth funds and managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets.

Janet Sacklow is a financial advisor at Cetera Planning Partners with 28 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Avantax Planning Partners, Avantax Investment Services, and 1st Global Advisors. In addition to her advisory role, she is a partner at Sacklow & Acox CPAs LLC, an accounting and tax firm. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees. The firm offers investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement advice, along with tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate-planning services through third-party providers.

Gregory Stoia is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 63 designation and over 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth since 2001 and has operated Stoia Financial since 1985. Stoia serves as the Executive Director of the Anne Embree Charitable Foundation. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and manages over $212 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform with discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody and clearing services.

Jeremiah Rauwolf is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with experience in various business roles since 2015, including positions at Prime Short Term Credit and DCPR, a nonprofit organization. He joined Empower Financial Services, Inc. in 2024. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily for employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, offering services integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Griffin Nix is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has nine years of industry experience and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and E*TRADE Securities. His current role is with Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of Guardian Life. Park Avenue Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and offers a range of financial planning and consulting services tailored to client needs.

Paul Scaglione is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 31 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Truist Investment Services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including asset allocation, fiduciary support, and third-party manager selection through its AMC Advantage program, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by AI-enabled research tools.

Allison Baines is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Kestra Advisory since 2016. She also holds roles with oXYGen Financial and provides financial dashboard services through Oxygen Financial as an independent contractor. Her work includes advising on insurance solutions such as life, disability, and long-term care coverage for families and business owners. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, including very large investors such as sovereign wealth funds. The firm provides fiduciary consulting, plan design, and investment management services supported by due diligence and access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.

Jonathan Holloway is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for seven years and remains employed at Wells Fargo Bank NA. 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 combines discretionary manager relationships with non-discretionary consulting and uses third-party platforms and AI-enabled tools to support investment decision-making.

Amy Johnson is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience. She previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities. 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 and investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches with support from third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Miguel Martinez is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) with 19 years of industry experience. He currently works at Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC and has held roles within the Transamerica organization since 2016, including positions at Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation and Transamerica Retirement Solutions. He also worked at Allstate Insurance Co for one year in 2016. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners by providing managed advice programs and investment education. The firm’s approach incorporates portfolio construction and guidance using tools and oversight from Morningstar Investment Management and operates at scale with a large client base focused primarily on non-discretionary assets.

James Smith is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a land partnership for recreational purposes. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and enhanced by AI tools.

April Sheldon is a financial advisor at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates and Raymond James Financial Services. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on customized, primarily long-term portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, and other investment vehicles, supported by a network of approximately 286 advisors.