Nicholas Franks is a financial advisor with Sound Income Strategies, LLC and holds a Series 65 credential. He has prior experience at Liberty Mutual Insurance and the City of Roswell, GA. He also works with Stearns Retirement Group in client acquisition and fixed insurance sales. Outside of his advisory role, he provides financial book review and budgeting services to retirement communities as a contractor for Serving Seniors. Sound Income Strategies, LLC manages approximately $4.0 billion in client assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm offers a range of services such as discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and insurance planning, with a focus on fixed-income analysis and customized portfolio management.

Erik Bjerke is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently with OpenArc Corporate Advisory, LLC since 2025. He previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. for 16 years and Merrill for 27 years. OpenArc Corporate Advisory serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, nonprofit endowments, and retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive wealth management, portfolio management, and dedicated retirement plan services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary models with a broad range of investment options including private markets and digital assets.

Ashley Arrington is a CFP® with 14 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with BIP Wealth, LLC and previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Arrington serves on the Finance Committee of the Nashville Public Library 501(c)(3), advising on its investment portfolio. BIP Wealth, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm manages diversified, customized portfolios emphasizing low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, with access to private market investments and institutional strategies.

Alex Cockerill is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Beacon Global Advisor Network, LLC and Paratus Wealth Ltd., and previously worked at Blacktower Financial Management (US) LLC and Blacktower Financial Management International LTD. Beacon Global Advisor Network, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services primarily to individual clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals, through a network of about 60 independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, modular financial planning, and retirement consulting, with portfolios typically managed using a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income.

Bernard Buckley is a financial advisor at Beacon Global Advisor Network, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including GSB Capital Ireland, Seven Insurance Brokers, AHR Private Wealth, and Holborn Assets, LLC. Beacon Global Advisor Network, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to individual clients through a network of approximately 60 independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, modular financial planning, and retirement consulting, with a focus on both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals.

Jackson Edmiston is a financial advisor at Bison Wealth, LLC with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. He previously held positions at Northwestern Mutual in various capacities from 2023 to 2026. Outside of finance, he was involved with Sharon Springs Baseball for five years. Bison Wealth serves a broad range of clients including individuals, family offices, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other financial advisers. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and multi-manager investment solutions, utilizing tactical and strategic allocations across liquid and private market strategies.

Robin Copley is a financial advisor at Beacon Global Advisor Network, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Beacon Global Advisors, Kindred House Advisory Ltd, Wealth Architects Global, Avaloq, Multrees Investor Services, and James Hay Partnership. Beacon Global Advisor Network, LLC serves individuals, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, and trusts, offering asset management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and specialized pension-advice services for U.K. expatriates. The firm customizes portfolios using third-party managed models, mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income, primarily managing accounts on a discretionary basis through unified managed account platforms and overlay managers.

Aron Riddle is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at BIP Wealth, LLC since 2017. Prior to this, he worked for Strategic Advisers, Inc. for 12 years. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Atlanta, GA. BIP Wealth, LLC provides investment advisory and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $5.29 billion across 3,100 client relationships using customized, diversified portfolios that incorporate low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and private market opportunities.

Andrew Malone is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with four years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at BIP Wealth, LLC since 2023 and previously was employed at Rollins Financial Advisors, LLC, Wood Partners, and PricewaterhouseCoopers. BIP Wealth, LLC provides investment advisory and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, managing approximately $5.29 billion across 3,100 client relationships with a multi-advisor team. The firm offers customized portfolios emphasizing diversified, low-cost mutual funds and ETFs supplemented by individual securities, and maintains private market investment options through affiliated entities.

Christopher Corcoran is a financial advisor at Donaldson Capital Management LLC with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Donaldson Capital Management in 2024, he worked at Costco Wholesale Corporation and Dunnhumby Limited. Donaldson Capital Management provides investment management, financial planning, consulting, and retirement plan services to individual and institutional clients. The firm employs proprietary portfolio strategies and combines fundamental, technical, and statistical analysis to construct income- and growth-oriented portfolios, serving a diverse client base that includes retirement plans, banking institutions, and insurance companies.

Chad Pigg Fife is a financial advisor with OpenArc Corporate Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include long-term positions at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith. He serves on the Troy University Sorrell College of Business Advisory Council and volunteers with the Investment Management Consultants Association on CIMA exam development. OpenArc Corporate Advisory serves both individual and institutional clients with comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan services. The firm combines institutional retirement expertise with private markets and digital assets capabilities, offering tailored portfolios and operational integration with advanced third-party platforms.

David Bockel is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Crawford Investment Counsel Inc, where he has worked since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Resource Planning Group, Ltd., Old Ivy Asset Management, LLC, Alps Distributors, Inc., and Caldwell & Orkin, Inc. Crawford Investment Counsel Inc provides discretionary portfolio management and advisory services to individual clients, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, municipalities, and other entities. The firm employs a bottom-up, value-oriented investment approach focusing on dividend-paying equities and income-producing fixed income securities, managing portfolios primarily on a discretionary basis.

Jacob Shelton is a financial advisor at Beacon Global Advisor Network, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, and Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. Shelton is based in Atlanta, GA. Beacon Global Advisor Network serves individuals, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, and trusts, offering asset management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and specialized pension advice for U.K. expatriates. The firm customizes portfolios with a mix of third-party models, mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income, typically managing accounts on a discretionary basis through unified managed account platforms and overlay managers.

Blake Floyd is a financial advisor with Arkadios Wealth Advisors in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Kestra Advisory and Foresters Financial Services. He also works with Strive Financial Solutions, where he advises clients on financial planning strategies and asset allocation. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm provides customized investment plans based on client risk profiles using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various managed account solutions.

David Wilke is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC since 2018. His prior experience includes 13 years at Princor Financial Services Corp and Principal Life Insurance Co. In addition to his advisory role, Wilke is also an insurance agent with Capital Insurance Affiliates. Capital Investment Advisory Services provides portfolio management and supervisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and charitable institutions. The firm offers tailored investment strategies primarily managed on a discretionary basis, utilizing fundamental, technical, and charting analysis methods across a range of asset types.

Adrian Flambard is a financial advisor at Beacon Global Advisor Network, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has worked at Brite Advisors USA, Inc., Brite Investments USA, LLC, and Brite Advisors Ltd. since 2015. Beacon Global Advisor Network, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services primarily to individual clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals, through a network of about 60 independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, modular financial planning, and retirement consulting, with a focus on tailored client portfolios using a blend of mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income.

Glenn Keen is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. since 2003. He also owns and operates KEEN & COMPANY, an accounting and tax preparation practice for small businesses and individuals. The Strategic Financial Alliance provides advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through multiple portfolio programs and a subscription-style wealth planning service.

Chiao Chan is a financial advisor at OpenArc Corporate Advisory, LLC in Atlanta, GA, with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Cambridge Investment Research. OpenArc Corporate Advisory serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, nonprofit endowments, and retirement plans. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary engagement models and offers a wide range of investment options, including private markets and digital assets, alongside a substantial institutional retirement practice.

Cynthia Yepez is a financial advisor at OpenArc Corporate Advisory, LLC with 2 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill for 11 years before joining OpenArc in 2025. OpenArc Corporate Advisory serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, nonprofit endowments, and retirement plans. The firm provides tailored wealth management and institutional retirement plan services, utilizing a wide range of investment strategies and emphasizing operational integration and fiduciary governance.

Ivan Magalit is a financial advisor at United Brokerage Services, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at firms including Merrill and Thrivent Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is the co-founder of The A.U.T Initiative, a nonprofit focused on improving access to mental health services for marginalized communities. United Brokerage Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, corporate pension plans, and trust clients through various wrap fee and advisory programs. The firm primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis and is affiliated with United Bank, offering a combination of banking relationships and investment services.